cmo421 replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing
We used to use the walkie talkie types in our ER and they did not last long. Some were hung around the neck and some handheld. Now we uses modified nextel- like phones to page and call for what we...
Maybe this is my problem, I have yet to learn to wear a mask. Maybe that mask protects one from feeling ,seeing and hearing .Maybe that mask is what hardens our professions and projects such anger and...
I knew all the guys would find this one horrible. Most time ,very little damage has been done. Clean the meatus,reinsert post haste if that is the plan. If not,ice might help reduce gross swelling....
Wow, nice for all. Cuts down on the nerves and such. Still do not love the whole idea, Ithink live interaction is best. But its the way of the world.I am gonna look at the program myself
great site. Valid concerns. Lasix drips r great,but should be watched and on a pump of course. Tele is recommended due to possible eletrolyte issues. It should be regulated according to U/O and labs....
I have had people with online course completion. As far as I know, according to the AMA,to obtain a valid card,one must perform a megacode and prove passing in rhythms and meds. The review and test...
Sorry for what u have been going through. One thing I have learnt is never go o a HR or NM meeting alone. If u have a union , bring a rep, if not, bring anyone. They do not have to participate,but...
One night about 10 yrs ago, I was charge in a busy 15 bed ICU. It was normally the nurse at night who called a family if a pt was going bad,or even had died. This was not uncommon practice in our unit...
I understand and can relate completely. I just said the other day I am gonna take a course in desensitizing,,,lol Something. My partner always says" Nurses are suppose to be tough!" not me at all. I...
I do not think this is a tit for tat issue. I am sure that u have worked hard and done well. But saying that others have not practiced well or have the same work ethics that u feel u have is wrong....
For some reason, and I do not really know why,agency nurses are not liked normally by floor nurses. They think because of the higher pay ,these people should work harder or take the worst pts on the...
I find it so funny at how this HIPPA law has gone. So strict in the hospitals,people getting fired or suspended. Doc offices and even lawyers make u sign the form. Did u know that your social...
Just do ur thing and MYOB. New nurses who try to hard to fit in are not concentrating on the right thing. Keep focused on why u r there and be nice, ask questions and be sociable when appropriate....
Excuse my sun glasses, but ur halo burns so brightly. I forgot a level of nurses, the perfect one. Sorry,next time I will remember. I have been a registered nurse,and a damn great one for 28 yrs. I...
Patient safty is not compromised during a strike. Ten day notices are given,the hospital downsizes and ships out pts they can not handle. Supervisers and agency workers (unfortunately) fill in. I have...
I would like to take a survey of nurses,especially critical care,,,How many have gone home and found the vial of extra ativan,etc,,,,in ur pocket. Come on people,even though I think there more to the...
You r right ,to a point. Professional respect was expected for many years. Nurses and doc were God like, now ,I think we have fallen off that high stool. I am at a loss for the right words to explain...
Here are a few things I have been thinking about recently re our profession and professionalism. 1)Respect is not a given,it is earned.If we want to be respected we need to gain the trust and...