AtomicWoman

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  1. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    AtomicWoman replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    I just started a couple of months ago, so I have no idea if we get any kind of bonus beyond the staff holiday party they hold in the hospital. I am not expecting a bonus, and anything I got would be a...

  2. How do you deal with a doctor who sweared on you over the phone?

    AtomicWoman replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    um, cursing... where is that on the SBAR

  3. How do you deal with a doctor who sweared on you over the phone?

    AtomicWoman replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    My response to being sworn at would be: CLICK!

  4. New grad to Home Instead Senior Care..

    AtomicWoman replied to ladymarfee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bottom line: this is not a nursing job and will not help you in your search for an acute care position. Future employers want to see evidence that you have worked in an RN capacity. Good luck in your...

  5. Can a LTC facility do this?

    AtomicWoman replied to bckthuzs1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like Medicare

  6. Has anyone else applied to Jefferson's FACT program?

    AtomicWoman replied to kdrose01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    First of all, my opinion about the smartphone vs. separate PDA/iTouch: get the smartphone. It's one less thing to carry around. I had a PDA and so my pockets were overflowing with 2 pieces of...

  7. Lung sounds and breasts

    AtomicWoman replied to ObstreperousYoungLad's topic in General Nursing

    When I need to move a patient's breasts out of the way to get a better listen, I just say, "I'm going to move your breast with my hand so I can hear your (heart, lungs) better." I pause a second, just...

  8. No wonder we are getting nursing students who are only in it for $

    AtomicWoman replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't expect all nurses to be angels in scrubs. I don't expect them to invest their "heart and soul". Compassion is great, but not always necessary. For me, it's all about the competence. I love...

  9. New grad having nightmares about work!!!!!!!!!

    AtomicWoman replied to Queen2u's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've had the nightmare where I realize I was assigned to a patient I never checked on or gave meds to! :) And sometimes, I'll be sitting at my kitchen table after work and think, OMG, did I remember...

  10. switching to night shift

    AtomicWoman replied to bdbrdb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I haven't had any trouble sleeping during the day, thank goodness. My husband is good about tip-toe-ing around when I am sleeping. You will have to find your own rhythm. For me, the toughest day is...

  11. Burnt out; thinking of HH

    AtomicWoman replied to Blouis's topic in General Nursing

    Home health patients can be quite ill; all the HH nurses I know say the acuity of their patients has gone up quite a bit in the last 5-10 years. These nurses have to be very sharp and very observant,...

  12. Can you be fired after giving notice??

    AtomicWoman replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago, both my husband and I were "fired" from very different jobs, just for giving our 2 weeks notice. My husband's job took the attitude that anyone who dares to resign is dangerous and might...

  13. Hesi A2- bio and chemistry sections

    AtomicWoman replied to swtchariot's topic in General Nursing

    It's been a while since I took the HESI, but I'll direct you to a couple of threads where I talked about the chemistry and bio sections: Any advice for the HESI A2 test? - Nursing for Nurses Anyone...

  14. New Grad RN CAN'T FIND WORK!! What should I do?

    AtomicWoman replied to Aubrey88RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear ya, and I salute you for being very smart and cautious in your approach to CL. A few of my friends *have* found jobs on CL, though, so it is possible. If your "radar" says, "uh, uh" while you...

  15. Has anyone else applied to Jefferson's FACT program?

    AtomicWoman replied to kdrose01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You don't have to buy the books from the Jeff bookstore, but most people do, mainly because they keep the book list a secret until the last minute. Some people waited until we knew what books we...

  16. How'd you get your job?

    AtomicWoman replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Applied to lots of jobs. LOTS of jobs. :) Got the job I have now because the cover letter I wrote caught a nurse manager's eye. I had done a clinical at this hospital and it helped that my cover...

  17. New Grad RN CAN'T FIND WORK!! What should I do?

    AtomicWoman replied to Aubrey88RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You've probably already done this, but try combing through the CraigsList medical jobs ads. Some physicians advertise for RNs on CL, and sometimes people who need a one-on-one for their sick family...

  18. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

    AtomicWoman replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Passed NCLEX June 23rd, started my job in acute rehab on September 13th. Had 2 other offers, but was sweating it because the new grad job market is so tight around here. Applied for many more...

  19. Has anyone else applied to Jefferson's FACT program?

    AtomicWoman replied to kdrose01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Unless they have changed the requirements, you don't need Organic Chemistry. You need Chem II, which is a continuation of Chem I (inorganic chemistry). I did a year of Orgo after Chem II because I...

  20. Patients that are not allowed narcotics

    AtomicWoman replied to Jo West's topic in Emergency

    Is every person who goes to an ER complaining of pain immediately under suspicion? Or is it "just" the "frequent flyers"? And can they not also feel pain, too? I have known plenty of people who get...

  21. disappearing nurses notes!

    AtomicWoman replied to ltcnightrn's topic in General Nursing

    For those who are suggesting this person make a copy of her nurses' notes (which believe me, I am sympathetic with), I have a question. I have been told that I cannot take anything with me that has...

  22. What should I do?

    AtomicWoman replied to jballa34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my area of the Northeast, ICU and ED nurses are much in demand. Just an FYI when you are thinking about travel

  23. will i be missing out in rehab?

    AtomicWoman replied to R.NICU's topic in Rehabilitation

    I'm a new grad in acute rehab., in a TBI unit. I don't get to do much with IVs as most of our patients do not require IVs. Our lab does all the blood draws, too. I also don't get to do blood...

  24. Now was this really necessary ?!

    AtomicWoman replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, after reading this, I think I'll get a pair of those safety glasses and put them in my pocket. Although I do wear glasses all the time. This thread has me thinking. :) A week ago, a patient was...

  25. how to remedy this situation?

    AtomicWoman replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    The trainee is mad at you? Sounds like she needs to chill out and grow up a bit. If you have 6 years experience and she has none, you have LOTS more experience and she should be happy to be learning...