mianders

mianders RN

ER, Infusion therapy, Oncology

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  1. The sugar that just kept dropping...

    mianders replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this several times, especially with patients taking

  2. Universal Healthcare/Nursing Salaries

    mianders replied to JerseyGir1's topic in General Nursing

  3. Can RNs do research?

    mianders replied to nurturer's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen many research jobs posted for RN's. Most want a BSN but I have also seen some that just require a ADN. A lot probably depends on what type of research it

  4. Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

    mianders replied to SBinGA's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The post made by Dolce was correct. Union dues do go to endorse canidates that a lot of people do not agree with. You can say showing up to meetings will change the status quo, but it has been my...

  5. Have you quit in disgust?

    mianders replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is like every other profession, you will have good jobs and bad jobs. Don't blow off nursing in general because of one bad exp.. I am working in a hospital right now that I love. I am...

  6. Can they force me to do it?

    mianders replied to ClassOf2004's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Have you approached them about taking a fetal monitor

  7. When it's the visitor who needs the ER....

    mianders replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Always do what is best for the patient or in this case almost patient, and you will always be right. It is never wrong to refer a patient to the ER if they are having

  8. Leaving Nursing...

    mianders replied to s1shaw's topic in General Nursing

    I agree there is a lot of bull with administration. I was in my 30's before I became a nurse and I know that the bull is not reserved just for nursing

  9. Geriatric family member needs a PICC line

    mianders replied to MsDelta's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an infusion suite and frequently use PICC lines with geriatric patients. They are very safe and the infection rate is low. The main problems I have seen with the elderly is not being able to...

  10. 'Impaired Nurse'.....other reasons?

    mianders replied to suzy253's topic in General Nursing

    I know of a nurse that started slurring her speech and losing her balance at work. She was taken to the ER and was eventually diagnosed with a brain

  11. After nursing, what other career or area in nursing to look into?

    mianders replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    I guess my curiosity is peaked too. Why, after going through everything it takes to get through nursing school, would you give it up? There are so many areas of nursing to work in if it is just a...

  12. geriatric nursing

    mianders replied to dkrooster's topic in General Nursing

    I worked ER for a long time and we had a very large geriatric population. I now do IV Therapy and the same is true for it. The best thing is to go throught the nursing program and see which areas you...

  13. Prayers Please...

    mianders replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug:My prayers are with

  14. press gainey

    mianders replied to celery's topic in General Nursing

    What is their

  15. mandated Nurse to patient ratios

    mianders replied to kburns0016's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with your

  16. Health Care Crisis in America

    mianders replied to alexleon13's topic in General Nursing

    There is a difference between universal coverage & actual access to medical care.Many countries provide universal insurance but deny critical proceures to patients that need them. In Britain...

  17. Do your nursing supervisors do anything?

    mianders replied to tirednursedude's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what you mean by supervisor. The clinical managers do help out in a pinch. The directors spend most of their time in meetings. You might see them breeze through for a minute once or...

  18. Continuity of Care vs. Nurse to nurse Report!

    mianders replied to kksmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I am confused by your post. It seems like the main point is you want to keep the same patients. You started out saying you don't want nurse to nurse report because you can not have continuity...

  19. Is nursing the best job ever?

    mianders replied to heatherwood's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you feel that way. I think it is a wonderful career and would not change for anything. Have you considered changing specialties. That is one of the great things about nursing. If you try...

  20. Should I take CEN w/ minimal experience?

    mianders replied to SDS_RN's topic in Emergency

    I know lots of people that have taken the CEN with many years experience and not passed. I took the CEN after 9 years of experience and felt like it was a very hard exam. 5 months experience ( I am...

  21. Is this common???

    mianders replied to femsmahus's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Talk with your clinical instructor. You will find nurses who are kind and compassionate and those that are just the opposite. I am sorry you had to deal with the latter on your first...

  22. hepatic encephalopathy

    mianders replied to emlsp's topic in General Nursing

    I watched my dad die of cirrhosis of the liver. He fought hepatic encephalopathy for years. He was on massive doses of lactulose at the end. He suffered tremendously. It was not a peaceful death. I...

  23. O2 Sats..bad if 100%..?

    mianders replied to featherzwolfcloud's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure why this would mean they are receiving to much O2. Besides the example you gave, why would this be a problem. I have been a nurse a long time and have had many patients on supplemental...

  24. Gift ideas....

    mianders replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Gift cards are always a good

  25. Is this reputation true

    mianders replied to bell83's topic in General Nursing

    The Memorial Hermann Hospital System is one of the finest in the nation. They have spent millions of dollars renevating the Southest Campus. It has a New ER, ICU, Level 3 Nursery, Cancer Center,...