RN1989

RN1989

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  1. First Unionized Hospital in Texas

    RN1989 replied to herring_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    You would need to check with the union to see if any coverage is available for LVNs but usually this is not the case. Because of the differences in the nurse practice act between RN/LVN, it would be...

  2. Losing Accreditation

    RN1989 replied to bell83's topic in General Nursing

    Joint Commission will pass people and give them accreditation even when the place sucks and patient's lives are in danger because of their practices. So if this place didn't pass......I'd be...

  3. Decided to Interview - Those that know my story help help help

    RN1989 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I would not even bring up the issue of checking former employers unless they do. Usually you only checkmark the yes/no box on the application and there isn't any room to put a reason. Irregularly...

  4. Intubation

    RN1989 replied to rnwithtof's topic in General Nursing

    In the "old" days of ACLS, nurses were taught to intubate and were graded on their skill on intubating during the class. Taking to long to intubate, cracking the mannequin's teeth, intubating the...

  5. Work Paying for Student Loans??

    RN1989 replied to CoCo612's topic in Texas Nursing

    Read the fine print of the contracts carefully. Although it sounds like a fabulous idea, it is not always the wisest choice. Generally, if a facility is paying for nursing school up-front, they...

  6. Vaginal Table set-up

    RN1989 replied to essej2's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have you looked at AWHONN/AORN

  7. Health Insurance Benefits: Hosp vs SNF vs clinics

    RN1989 replied to Lainie B's topic in Texas Nursing

    You never know what kind of benefits are available unless you ask for them upfront. I will tell you that I have never seen as many problems with insurance from large employers that I have seen from...

  8. experience required to be LNC?

    RN1989 replied to narenmpg's topic in Legal

    I would recommend that you get more US experience. The healthcare system and legal system is different in other countries. I believe you would have a difficult time attempting to become an LNC...

  9. How many of you worked during school?

    RN1989 replied to ChrisAHF's topic in General Nursing

    I worked through school as well as received grants, scholarships, and

  10. independent contractor

    RN1989 replied to guitar1234's topic in General Nursing

    I would start by asking to see the usual contracts that they have their independent contractors sign. Then take it to an attorney for review. If they don't have a contract that they use, make one of...

  11. Agency loses my documentation

    RN1989 replied to LovebugLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    This is a good reason why you should always have a copy of such things. Never turn in the original without keeping a copy for yourself - and that applies to nearly everything in this life - it can...

  12. Mandatory On Call???

    RN1989 replied to truern's topic in General Nursing

    The only time I have ever seen/experienced mandatory on-call was for essential areas of L&D, OR/RR, cath lab, radiology. If a hospital is requiring mandatory on-call for areas other than these -...

  13. Having problems with supervisor not listening.

    RN1989 replied to BearyPrivate's topic in General Nursing

    Report the CNA to her certification board (usually the state DPH) for coming to work smelling of alcohol. It will probably get ugly but continuing to allow her to work impaired could cost you your...

  14. after patient dies, nurse perspective?

    RN1989 replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I guarantee you that the nurse that spent so many years with your family will never forget you and your child. When you become a nurse you will understand that there are boundaries that nurses must...

  15. Want to move! Just do not know where.

    RN1989 replied to ldybug7's topic in General Nursing

    You really need to define what you are looking for and then rank each thing from most to least important. Things to consider: whether or not family/friends are nearby to help when you have car...

  16. after patient dies, nurse perspective?

    RN1989 replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that you are grieving and looking for the support of these people. Unfortunately for you, this is not their job anymore. Caring for patients and families like this is very draining to a...

  17. Hippa Violation

    RN1989 replied to skv38866's topic in General Nursing

    No telling what is going to happen. Sounds like they may hit you really hard to send a message to other people. I think I might speak with an attorney and get one on retainer just in

  18. How do you get someone to show you their butt?

    RN1989 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I've had some refuse but after reiterating that it is regulation and I am doing it to protect them and ensure that they are ok, they have agreed. I make it as painless as possible and don't require...

  19. New job in urology surgery!

    RN1989 replied to liljenwantstotravel's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Tip: Plan ahead - don't let your Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI) bag run dry. And make sure that there is enough for the next shift. Nothing makes your coworkers angrier than following behind...

  20. Need your advice...

    RN1989 replied to valifay's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Don't forget I/O. Whether the doctor orders I/O or not, nearly all patients should have I/O documented as well as % of meals eaten. Your nurses will love you if you can hand them a sheet with I/O...

  21. RN nurse coder

    RN1989 replied to ncmc3132's topic in General Nursing

    You do not have to be a nurse to be a coder. Although I believe it would be easier for a nurse to be a coder than a lay person without medical experience. Coding is very tedious work and often...

  22. First Unionized Hospital in Texas

    RN1989 replied to herring_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Generally I have concerns about unions but I think this is great. I've spent so many years trying to get nurses to stick together so we could make postive changes and nothing has ever worked. If a...

  23. All nurses: Social work or RN?

    RN1989 replied to yuyu75's topic in General Nursing

    If the treatment of mental health disorders is what fascinates you, I think you would be happier working as a therapist/counselor with a psych/social work degree. Most psych nurses I know really...

  24. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    RN1989 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    :roll Gotta love the stupid people over the years that perpetuate old rumors. Guess they like to torture people like the

  25. when can nurses touch ventilators

    RN1989 replied to koleaga's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the hospital policy and has nothing to do with particular states. I've worked hospitals where the nurses weren't allowed to do anything except give 100% before/after suctioning....