AZO49008

AZO49008

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  1. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    AZO49008 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The other day a co-worker strolled in wearing a scrub top festooned with furry, smiling teddy bears. On an adult cardiac floor...REALLY? On various adult units I've seen Looney Tunes, Precious...

  2. Anyone work for Mission Health in Asheville?

    AZO49008 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    My partner and I are seriously considering a move to Asheville, which would depend on me finding a job. I'm an RN with cardiac care and ER experience. It seems Mission Health is the only gig in town....

  3. Forced wearing of nursing cap.

    AZO49008 replied to onetiredstudent's topic in General Students

    Oh good grief. This comes up every year. They need to just get rid of the caps, period. News flash: it's almost 2013. Nobody wears them EVER in practice so why some people get so strung out on the...

  4. No more Mr. Nice Guy (New Year Resolution)

    AZO49008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday morning I accepted my last sigh, complaint, or roll of the eyes from a couple of the day shift RNs I report off to. I started a year and a half ago and these two were very unhelpful and...

  5. 1.5 years in and at the end of my rope....?

    AZO49008 replied to SrnD's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm 1.5 years in as well and here's my 2 cents worth. First of all, I think your age is a big factor. I'm 47, started my 2nd career as an RN at 45. I look back at how I thought, acted and...

  6. No more Mr. Nice Guy (New Year Resolution)

    AZO49008 replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the comments, and even though I wasn't soliciting them, thanks for some of the suggestions. I was more or less just blowing off some steam. I hope I didn't make it sound like I was working...

  7. Weeding out of nursing students

    AZO49008 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    Here's how I see it. In addition to studying hard and knowing your stuff, it's also all about jumping through the hoops. Some of those hoops seem ridiculous and pointless. I found that the students...

  8. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    AZO49008 replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would rather eat glass shards then work in LTC. When we did clinicals in LTC I literally felt like running out the door at the end of the shift - couldn't get out of there quick enough. Mass chaos,...

  9. New name for nurses who are men

    AZO49008 replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    Meh. I used to have a thing about being called a "nurse" but I got over it once I actually became one. I refer to myself as an "RN" to my patients and when identifying myself to others on the care...

  10. What would you do?

    AZO49008 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Newer RN here - 1.5 years as an RN, work on a busy cardiology unit on nights. My plan was to migrate to days but have since changed my mind. We have been required to take a 5th patient, which is a lot...

  11. Officially passed the one-year mark

    AZO49008 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I officially passed my one-year mark of working as an RN. From some of the stories I've read on here over the past year I think I have to count myself very, very lucky. I got the exact job I...

  12. Night Shifters: Does your hospital have cafeteria hours for night shift?

    AZO49008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a 420+ bed Level 1 Trauma Center teaching hospital, so don't start thinking this is some small community hospital as you're reading this. For YEARS, the cafeteria has been open from 1:30am...

  13. I can't believe it!!!!

    AZO49008 replied to NorCalRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! So here's your assignment: between now and August, work on that self confidence. I'm a May 2010 grad and started on a cardiac floor as well, and am really enjoying it. I'm not trying...

  14. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    AZO49008 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. I'm gay, and I'm agnostic. But ironically I work in a Catholic hospital. I have a huge list of reasons why I should not want to work in a Catholic hospital. They broadcast morning and...

  15. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    AZO49008 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone gets their panties in a bunch because when you look at the ethical requirements of those working in the medical profession where you have another person's health and life in your hands, you...

  16. Community College? You must be stupid.

    AZO49008 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    Before I transitioned into nursing as a second career I worked in a energy and soul-sucking job that my B.S. degree got me, and was bringing in around $45,000. I got some surprised looks and snarky...

  17. Wasn't the School Nurse right?

    AZO49008 replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow, this brought a flashback for me! I started at a new school when I was in 8th grade. It was about a month into the school year and I went to school not feeling very well. After lunch I was...

  18. "I didn't want to go into nursing because I didn't want to be labled gay"

    AZO49008 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Men in Nursing

    Same issue, different thread. Sigh. Seriously, this is 2011 dude. Worrying about being identified as being gay if you are a guy and a nurse is sooooo 1975. I'm gay. 6'5", #220, played rugby in...

  19. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    AZO49008 replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    We discussed this in nursing school. From what I remember JW physicians would not be permitted to "order" a blood transfusion for a patient. However, a JW nurse - since they are not participating in...

  20. PLEASE help me work through this issue...

    AZO49008 replied to NannyG16's topic in General Nursing

    Had the same exact situation last year when I graduated from nursing school. By October there were rumors of a lock-out. I had never been a union member, joined the union after 90 days (required) but...

  21. HIV and annual health review

    AZO49008 replied to Cruzer827's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Cruzer - I would think that we're entitled to the same HI. PPA protections as our patients. I am unclear as to the legal requirements when an RN has a communicable disease that is not easily...

  22. Male RN wanting to get some advice.

    AZO49008 replied to DudeinNursing's topic in Men in Nursing

    Heart palpatations? I can definitely relate to that, dude! I started fresh out of school on a very busy cardiac unit with high acuity patients. I had externed on the floor during my last year of...

  23. white scrub tops and males

    AZO49008 replied to jltbone's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm not even going to address the "gay looking" comment. The other responding to this thread have already done that. My hospital requires RNs to wear the ugliest color in the world: Caribbean Blue. I...

  24. Night Shift Rounding...Will your pt code in the meantime?!

    AZO49008 replied to RockinNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Im a new grad working on a busy cardiology unit and quite frankly the though of working on a different floor that doesn't routinely use telemetry scares the bejeezus out of me. Each patient is on a...

  25. Breathe in....breathe out..... ( a little pep talk)

    AZO49008 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad (May) and just completed orientation to a busy cardiology floor. Oriented on days for about four weeks and nights (my regular shift - 7p to 7a) for the last two weeks. Last night was...