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  1. Hi everybody! + Mediport access question

    Toquay replied to OncNewbie's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask to see if my unit or hospital had a specific policy on mediport procedure and follow that. It does seem to me that the manufacturer has a clamp on the huber tubing for a reason, maybe...

  2. I think I really screwed up choosing nursing

    Toquay replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Go with what your heart tells you, the demands on nurses will get much worse before they ever get better. I agree with a previous poster about getting more nurses with real nurse experience in...

  3. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    Toquay replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Tried on a new shoe called MBT (physiological footwear) when out shopping last night. This shoe was the most comfortable shoe ever!! It actually feels like it has shock absorbers built in so that...

  4. EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    Toquay replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    Thx for the answer Flyer and my heart goes out to you and anyone injured in such a barbaric way. It is wonderful you have to courage to speak up and this may prevent another from being hurt in the...

  5. EEK! There's a woman in my room!

    Toquay replied to 58flyer's topic in General Nursing

    It is indeed awful the OP experienced such cruel care. All people, male or female, should be given the utmost privacy as is possible along with respect. Question for the OP. Since you had physical...

  6. oh ye uninformed... this is why er nurses "don't care"

    Toquay replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Don't ya just love when patients call to ask if the ER is busy and then call 911 anyway. IMO if you can call to see about wait times ...it is NOT an Emergency. I am also always amazed how many...

  7. Exit Interviews

    Toquay posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am curious if anyone really tells the truth during their exit interview at a hospital. Our unit has lost about 25 seasoned experienced nurses in the past year and I hear that "management is looking...

  8. The most expensive, silly or cheap gifts you received from your hospital

    Toquay replied to Shantas's topic in General Nursing

    A crystal (prolly not real crystal) with the logo embedded in it that sits on a lighted pedestal. Yeah I really want that front and center on my entertainment center....NOT. Last thing I want to see...

  9. oh ye uninformed... this is why er nurses "don't care"

    Toquay replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    Oops double post sorry.

  10. oh ye uninformed... this is why er nurses "don't care"

    Toquay replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    That was truly pathetic and sad but really just the norm anymore. Heck, we have had people call 911 from the ER lobby thinking that would make things faster. People do need to be educated and I...

  11. Do you ever put your foot down with difficult patients?

    Toquay replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The sad thing is whether you work for profit or a community hospital, management wants 100% patient satisfaction. I applaud the hospitals that support their staff and treat them as the professionals...

  12. Cape Coral Nurses!

    Toquay replied to TwinMomma130's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work in the ER. They do have daycare but I don't know any specifics for it and not sure of daycare for hurricane. The hurricane thing is for every department. I guess if you could work the...

  13. Cape Coral Nurses!

    Toquay replied to TwinMomma130's topic in Florida Nursing

    Cape Coral Hospital is part of Lee Memorial Health systems so I would think benefits are the same throughout the system. You can get benefits for full time and part time, however, you pay more if you...

  14. What would you do to get ahead in the Line at the ER?

    Toquay replied to maybe1day's topic in Emergency

    There are many reasons for long ER waits... holds in the ER waiting for room assigments, short staffing, no fast track area, a flooding of EMS with mva patients, and many other reasons. I work triage...

  15. MRSA scare !

    Toquay replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Sensationalism definately sells! MRSA is a resistant strain of Staph Aureus (part of our noraml body flora) that has become resistant due to over use of antibiotics. I know 10 plus years ago I read...

  16. Bsn Mandatory!!!!!!!!

    Toquay replied to MacunaRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    For them to mandate that now would be Hospital suicide. Talk about a shortage! They could possibly lure some nurses by offering huge rate increases. I however, would retire. I keep certified in...

  17. Oh what they've done now!

    Toquay replied to littleRNthatcould's topic in Emergency

    Big toruble for not hitting a timer? OMG what a bunch of crap. This makes me think of lab rats that run a maze and get a reward for ringing the bell. We all know, there are patients that require...

  18. Oh what they've done now!

    Toquay replied to littleRNthatcould's topic in Emergency

    Not much will ever increase patient satisfaction in a busy ER. However, a fine mist spray of ativan every time someone comes through the doors would be a start. It could do wonders for employee...

  19. Dont you just love them

    Toquay replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    I get frustrated with the "poor pitiful me" types too. I have been in the ER for 10 plus years but before the ER I did ICU a couple years. One evening in the ICU I had a 40ish yr old Drug OD that was...

  20. This just infuriates me!

    Toquay replied to StressedOutNurse85's topic in General Nursing

    Ever since my children started high school (now graduated and grown ages 19 and 21), I always try and cover a mom with young children for holidays if they need. Most like Halloween (not really a...

  21. Police & ER Staff

    Toquay posted a topic in Emergency

    Are the police more apt to cut you some slack if they know you are an ER nurse? Will they issue a warning for speeding or just issue a ticket? Our local police are pretty good to us since we have to...

  22. Free ER Care?

    Toquay posted a topic in Emergency

    Thought I would relay what happened while I worked triage this week-end. Had a 30yo male come in for "toothache", as I am triaging I usually tell people what to expect...labs, xrays or whatever. I am...

  23. Admit Orders in the ER

    Toquay posted a topic in Emergency

    Just curious how many hospitals out there make their ER nurses take the admission orders? If you do take the admission orders, how do you and your co-workers feel about it? I have only worked in...

  24. Looking down on those who take lunch breaks???

    Toquay replied to mismissy69's topic in General Nursing

    I stared taking lunches when the hospital I worked for said they would no longer pay us to work through our lunch break. I work night in the ER. I try and time it when all my pt's are in a holding...

  25. working thru lunch

    Toquay replied to dalegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would have taken the break the full 30 minutes and gave her my patients to watch since she offered. Then if you have to stay later to complete it is OT whether she likes it or not and the law is on...