Hellllllo Nurse

Hellllllo Nurse BSN, RN

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  1. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    TNN Nurse- You're my

  2. "Don't Send Anyone Out!"

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Lordy Lord. Boggles the mind what's going on in health care. BTW- as soon as I read the orginal post I was thinking "I bet this is in

  3. I can't find a job!!!!! AHAHHA

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to ShellGVSU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ???? California does not have a shortage due to the ratio laws being passed. It's ratios laws which have helped to alleviate CA's shortage- not to mention improved quality of care for pts and working...

  4. I can't find a job!!!!! AHAHHA

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to ShellGVSU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Jobs are hard to come by in many areas, and it seems to be getting worse. With so many nursing schools increasing their student capacities, career changers going into nursing, and foreign nurses...

  5. What exactly ARE the wrong reasons?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  6. questions about menopause

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to seanymph's topic in General Nursing

    If you are taking black cohosh, be warned- it has been linked to liver failure and damage in many women. It sounds very much like you are going through menopause. I'm 41 and went through early...

  7. Ooooooooh, I am SO ticked off right now!!!

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do EMTs have some kind of licensing board this person can be reported

  8. Some musings about reading posts here...

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    I understand and agree totally with your original post. I also understand your frustration at not being entirely understood. I have noticed that misunderstanding posters' messages is a regular...

  9. Over 20 years at the hospital, left and not even a "thank you"????????

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to 27YearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe when a nurse has been at a facility for that long, she becomes kind of invisible- like a part of the walls. Maybe, mgmt becomes so used to relying on her without even having to think about it,...

  10. Most embarrasing moment as a nurse/ma/cna

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, that's a riot! I had a recent similar experience when I accidentally dialed my own unit instead of another dialysis unit across town. Of course, my call rang right next to me. The the nearby...

  11. Over 20 years at the hospital, left and not even a "thank you"????????

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to 27YearRN's topic in General Nursing

    This situation is shameful. Whenever I've left a good job, I have received a party, cake, gifts etc. As a traveler, I've received cards, gifts and parties nearly every contract. Even at one temp part...

  12. How do you delegate to bullies?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to liljsmom02's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good advice here. Also, make sure your documentaion is factual only. Do not include any opinions or subjective

  13. I've got a question -Taking BP before giving anti-hypertensives

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to greatshakes's topic in General Nursing

    I have never given a bp med in any setting without checking the bp first. You can call the doc and get parameters for holding the

  14. ESRD Refusing dialysis

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Morning-glory's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    (((((((Jacquie)))))))) I am a former hospice nurse who took care of quite a few "refused dialysis" pts. I am currently a dialysis nurse. I have hade a few dialysis pts who've been on tx for some time,...

  15. Group One

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Texas and Texas is off of my list. When I tell people the things I've seen and experienced as a nurse in Texas, they sometimes don't even believe me, because my experiences have been so...

  16. Group One

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have friends who have been reported to Group1 for no good reason. One friend, a new grad, was hired for Neuro ICU, promised several months preceptorship. She was left on her own on her second day on...

  17. Ever Walked Out On An Assignment????

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    I left a 13 week assignment after 30 days, once. I gave my recruiter notice. It was a lot like your ER assignment, only it was chronic dialysis unit. I wouldn't want a dog to dialyze in that place....

  18. Gambro Da Vita Kidney Dialysis Machines Under Investigation

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to michwestRn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've heard about it, but have never used Gambro or DaVita machines. I'll be interested to know the

  19. Group One

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Since I've been unable to find a job locally (I'm now a traveler) I called Group1 and was told by them there was no file on me. I had to give them my

  20. Any conservative nursing journals?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to offskooring's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Same

  21. So many ways to work- Which is REALLY best?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to SpiceChick01's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a traveler for almost 2 years. Every agency is different. Sometimes there are always assignments available. Sometimes, you have to wait a while. If an agency says housing is free, that...

  22. Thank you to the endo nurse who took such good care of me

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to MG-NotANurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure "Mary" was very touched by your letter. Wonderful that you sent a copy to the doc, too! As a nurse, it's the thank yous that make it all worth

  23. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Christine. Congrats on your job! I have five years of inpt hospice experience, and would love to do hospice nursing again. However, I've been applying at the two local hospices in my area for...

  24. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wonderful, beautiful

  25. Would you or wouldn't you?

    Hellllllo Nurse replied to White Shoes's topic in General Nursing

    It it were a very close friend or family member, I'd do it. Anyone else,