agent66

agent66

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  1. Overtime...What's fair?

    agent66 replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    In our contract our part timers get overtime for anything over 6 twelve hour shifts and an 8 hour shift, because then they are considered to be into "full time" hours. However our last contract...

  2. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    agent66 replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    Guilty as charged, just wanted to see what the male issues

  3. Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

    agent66 replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I am so tired; I didn't even notice triage's post was from 2006! More coffee, please, and thanks. But Brissie, commando? Haha, that made me snicker too. What happens if you rip your pants? Full...

  4. Best Underwear to wear under scrubs??

    agent66 replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    Too funny triage, I needed a laugh today, and your post delivered.

  5. Advice needed.....dislike cardiac

    agent66 replied to Lamissa21's topic in Cardiac

    I have to agree with cathlab, set yourself a timeframe and give it a chance. I have been working in cardiac for 10 years and love it. Most of the cardiac patients have many medical problems as well,...

  6. Ever tell a doctor like it is, with surprising results?

    agent66 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    When i first started in neuro we had an almost retired surgeon who used to make the girls shake in their shoes. He could stare you down and make you feel like an idiot, if you let him. He had no...

  7. Ativan - her problem, or mine?

    agent66 replied to abooker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    10mg is standard??? holy cow!!! we give our overweight preops 3mg and they are almost comatose. our usual prn is the .5-1mg q6-8 and some of the "dependants" might be on 2mg bid or a bit more. our...

  8. Ativan - her problem, or mine?

    agent66 replied to abooker's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is a very large dose, especially for an elderly person. How long as she been getting it and what was the original order, maybe somebody mistook the 1mg for 10mg. I would not be just giving it...

  9. What unit has the most codes?

    agent66 replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    we have quite a few in cardiology/cardiac surg but most are witnessed and revived, often just an electrolyte imbalance or something manageable with easy interventions. Of course there are always our...

  10. How do you Handle Floating?

    agent66 replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    When i started many years ago, I worked out of a large pool that covered minuses and sick calls. I therefore knew my shifts I had to work but no idea where i was going on any given day. Half the...

  11. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    agent66 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    on my third night in a row , how about "highway to hell" on the way into work? Sure feels like

  12. Uniforms and your appearance

    agent66 replied to sassysteph7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    our hospital had started reinforcing the uniform policy which was always there but never really enforced since most of the "old school" managers/headnurses were gone. The young girls did need a kick...

  13. Has this ever happened to anyone else?

    agent66 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are unionized and would take the assignment but also ask the supervisor for a "workload grievance" form, that usually gets the help from somewhere pretty darn fast. We also make sure to document...

  14. Are You Satisfied With Your Income?

    agent66 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy with my salary only because after 19 years i have figured out the formula for the correct amount of hours to work without being taxed to death and keep my sanity. Being part-time in...

  15. Nybody else can deal with anything except vomit?

    agent66 replied to 1jazzynurse's topic in General Nursing

    you are sure not alone, and after nearly 20 years I still can't do it either. Not sure if it's the smell or the texture or what but yuck. Can handle cracked chests and open heart massage but not...

  16. How do you round?

    agent66 replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I only do nights and we are usually good for a few or more night admissions/transfers in cardiology so I always try to get done when the time is available. After getting report down I do a rapid...

  17. Guess the mispronounced medical term

    agent66 replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

    My friend's son when in grade one came home and told her his teacher had to leave early cause her dad was having "lady parts". Obviously angina but we laughed our heads off.

  18. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    agent66 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Put your dentures or hearing aid in a half full urinal for the night.

  19. Patient is a famous star

    agent66 replied to Lara911's topic in Nursing Humor

    we're a hockey town too so Mike Fisher would be right up there but.. his chances of having an MI are pretty slim so movie star would have to be Timothy olyphant or Colin firth for me . Mr Darcey is...

  20. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    agent66 replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    pearl jam- i'm still alive was our theme song on the medical unit i worked on cranberries- do you have to let it

  21. What is a better option for 4th yr clinical..cardio, transplantation or neurosciences

    agent66 replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    i have worked neuro and presently work cardiology with transplants. If I had to pick the best area for broad spectrum assessment skills and getting organization under your belt then it would be neuro...

  22. What do you do to take care of yourself???

    agent66 replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Health, Stress Management

    meeting up with friends for breakfast or lunch is good time to reconnect and vent if necessary. If I am alone , retail therapy even at the thrift stores AWAYS makes me feel better. A little bit of...

  23. advice for dealing with slacker co-workers

    agent66 replied to NPs4health's topic in General Nursing

    I do let them know when they are growing moss on their butts and my pants are on fire from running around. I agree there is no ESP factor, but you usually know when 1person is particularily busy and...

  24. advice for dealing with slacker co-workers

    agent66 replied to NPs4health's topic in General Nursing

    people are people, and unfortunately we don't all have the same work ethics. I don't get involved with their workday, unless of course it is affecting my workload. Some people just don't get it ,...

  25. The worst or strangest orders you have seen...

    agent66 replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    mouthcares prn. Thanks for the tip,