RN1989

RN1989

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  1. I think I just need to talk about this...

    RN1989 replied to fireflies_for_me's topic in General Nursing

    The MDS coordinator needs to see the wounds and examine the pt. The way that she went about this was not appropriate though. She should have calmly walked in stating that she needed to see the...

  2. I can't get a hospital job!

    RN1989 replied to gonzo1224's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it necessarily is a problem with you. Facilities are notorious for advertising for open positions when they have no intention of hiring. Yes, it does happen, have seen it personally....

  3. Unsafe Practices: What to do?

    RN1989 replied to NurseAimee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In order for someone like the BON, the state regulatory agency, or JCAHO to step in, you MUST have documented how this staffing has affected care and show that there have been poor outcomes related to...

  4. Nurses Take Campaign for Safe Staffing Levels to Capitol Hill

    RN1989 replied to Julia RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I do believe that acuity is a better way to staff. Unfortunately, when acuity is used, different people will determine acuity differently. This is how employers get away with understaffing because...

  5. Is BSN ( bachelor degree in nursing) worth it ?

    RN1989 replied to neatnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    You will probably have more choices available to you if you get your BSN. It really depends on your goals and desires. Remember that your current goals and desires can and often do change over the...

  6. To late to negotiate salary?

    RN1989 replied to NeosynephRN's topic in General Nursing

    It will not go over well to start haggling now. This is why you should do homework before your

  7. Austin nurses!! Need help

    RN1989 replied to abbabask's topic in Texas Nursing

    Glad you said that Labcat! I believe that medsurg is the place to start before specializing but usually get flamed for suggesting

  8. Compact License?

    RN1989 replied to BIGBRO71's topic in General Nursing

    If you are still living in NM but you drive across state lines to work, then you would not have to get that state's license if everyone was in the compact. If you move your place of residence then...

  9. Can we give advice?? Stepping over lines??

    RN1989 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on your comfort level. I have found that there were doctors that were not listening to the patient and were going in the wrong direction and the patient knew it too. There are...

  10. Fed up of nights!

    RN1989 replied to MadJackie's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! I had to give up nights. Was tired of being sick all the time and not being able to sleep no matter

  11. Visitors in OR

    RN1989 replied to Butterfly62's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Visitors? Like people that have nothing to do with the surgery? If they aren't reps that are assisting with using new equipment or med students that the doc is mentoring then this is not cool. And...

  12. random drug tests?

    RN1989 replied to carrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still trying to figure out why the OP seems so worried about

  13. Running KCL without knowing the pt's baseline K

    RN1989 replied to Erin 321's topic in General Nursing

    Drawing bloodwork is standard in E.D. Regardless of any theories, this patient should have had blood drawn to rule out any other

  14. Clinitron Bed

    RN1989 replied to Mbshil's topic in General Nursing

    The company makes special chux to use on all their air beds. It has no plastic on it so that it does not defeat the purpose of the bed. However it is best if you use only the flat sheet as mentioned...

  15. Has anyone considered going all the way?

    RN1989 replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    I have known a few nurses who became MDs. They felt that they did not have enough autonomy in nursing and wanted to be at the "top" of the medical food chain. I've never wanted to be a doctor. I...

  16. Float RN...are you crazy???

    RN1989 replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    I've preferred my float and agency positions to most of my regular staff positions. Keeps you out of some of the drama and you don't have to get bored seeing the same patients for days on

  17. Politics and Drama

    RN1989 replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in General Nursing

    Don't give people at work much info about your personal life. Don't hang out and be friends outside of work with the people that you work with. This helps keep personal attacks and leaking of info...

  18. Scd

    RN1989 replied to twentyyears's topic in Ob/Gyn

    He's covering his butt, DVTs are getting to be common malpractice claims. Not sure if you would be able to get him to change these orders because you can't guarantee that each and every mom is going...

  19. It's Time To Hang Up My Cap

    RN1989 replied to aloha551's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Aloha, the new nurses don't know more than you do. The reason that newer nurses may be able to get out of work on time is because they don't do all the things that us "old" nurses were taught to do....

  20. Did I do the right thing?

    RN1989 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I say you did the right thing. That is as bad as the nurses who walk out of a pt's room to find an aide to put that pt on the bedpan. I wouldn't have tolerated that CNA as long as you did. You have...

  21. striking nurses

    RN1989 replied to amandasdad's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am not really sure why you are posting on this site. I understand that you have many stressors and have been dealt what you feel is an unfair hand in life. Nurses strike because there are...

  22. Facility Insurance Requirements for Staffing Agency???

    RN1989 replied to Carlitos's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Check out NSO. They have online info and quote form for business owners. Staffing agency is one of their listed

  23. Pharmacy school?

    RN1989 replied to Sg0223RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a nurse friend who has wanted to do this. She found that pharmacy school was much more competitive than getting into an RN program. Seems that they are extremely picky and wanting straight...

  24. Surgical nurse questions!

    RN1989 replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Any other dressing would be left alone. The TRAM flaps are high risk of dying, so it is important to see that they have good perfusion. They move tissue from the abdomen up to the breast. This is...

  25. please help me, please.. please...

    RN1989 replied to rosey77's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Are you filling out applications in addition to resumes? Resumes should be more exhaustive. What you have on your resume is what would fill the lines on an application. If you have other work...