RN1989

RN1989

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  1. Abuse?

    RN1989 replied to weirdRN's topic in Correctional

    This is a very complex situation. This man likely has a case for neglect but an attorny will likely not take it - due to the man's hx. He just isn't a reliable plaintiff or witness. Even if the man...

  2. Austin Nurse Agency

    RN1989 replied to jab3da's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you are looking for hospital work and need to work full time, you may have difficulty. ALL of the hospitals in Austin belong to one of two networks, Seton (Catholic no profit) and St. David's (for...

  3. Abuse?

    RN1989 replied to weirdRN's topic in Correctional

    Although the roughness and manner of the care that this nurse gave is not what I consider appropriate, I can understand her attempts to get the pt to care for himself. I am not sure that I would call...

  4. What % of pay should agency gain off your wage

    RN1989 replied to angelique777's topic in Agency Nurses

    Most agencies have a set rate that they have agreed upon with the facilities that they staff. The agency then has a set rate that they will pay the nurse out of that money. Rarely do you ever find...

  5. Radio Talk Show Host Calls Nurses"Kevorkian Fan Club"!!

    RN1989 replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    OK, sounds like you guys are on the right track. I think you need to contact the newspapers. Ask for the reporter that does medical or human interest stories. Tell them what the guy said, what you...

  6. venous stasis dsg problem

    RN1989 replied to terrapin's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Use knee socks to help the ace stay on. If needed, cut the feet out of them and pull them up till the cut off part is at the ankle. It is very hard to get ace wraps to stay without some tightness to...

  7. Policy based on Evidence Based practice needed!

    RN1989 replied to cmo421's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Have never worked for a hospital that had a specific policy for this. Usually the CV surgeons have their own orders for their incisions. Usually goes something like this: dressings remain on till...

  8. profore question

    RN1989 replied to sphinx's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I've had several pts like this. Actually, drier is better because it is not holding in the bacteria like the wet areas do. I found several pts that became infected after one of the nurses started...

  9. patient acuity

    RN1989 replied to sistasoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The patients on a medsurg floor may be just as ill and needing a lot of care even though they are not on tele. Tele is obviously going to have a cardiac slant to it though and you may have lots of...

  10. Metformin

    RN1989 replied to Toothbrushx2's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    If the pt is in the hospital or LTC where they are receiving glucose checks minimum of ac/hs, the treatment would be different than if the pt is a HH pt and you are not going to be there the rest of...

  11. Nurses salary vrs teacher's salary

    RN1989 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My mother doesn't make any money after 20 years with a MEd. Her normal day is to be at work at 0730 and often doesn't leave till 1900. The other teachers leave sooner but they take their work home...

  12. Not enough attention to BMs in nursing today!

    RN1989 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the other thread on You tube and net surfing being taken away from nurses at the hospital. Perhaps they are too busy surfing the web to worry about talking to their patients about

  13. How were you treated when leaving a facility?

    RN1989 replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    Do you honestly care? You already have a new job and obviously there was something about the old job that made you want to leave it. So what does it matter how they treat you? As long as you have...

  14. Radio Talk Show Host Calls Nurses"Kevorkian Fan Club"!!

    RN1989 replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it was inappropriate and demeaning. Emails to this guy are likely to do NOTHING but incite him further. He already had snotty comments to the people that called in to contradict him....

  15. New rules about going online to listen to You Tube!

    RN1989 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately too many people are unable to discipline themselves. They play on the computer instead of seeing their patients and doing what they are paid for - to work. Work can be a fun but it...

  16. Radio Talk Show Host Calls Nurses"Kevorkian Fan Club"!!

    RN1989 replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    I find it funny that people have these kinds of attitudes about people and death yet they think nothing of having their cat euthanized when their cat pees outside the litterbox (and the people usually...

  17. Home Health in Dallas

    RN1989 replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Texas Nursing

    Going into HH as a new grad, LVN or RN, is a big mistake. You have to excellent assessment skills with experience to know when something just isn't quite right - even when everything looks fine. HH...

  18. Just moved to Tyler area, need some info and/or help!!!

    RN1989 replied to nismurano's topic in Texas Nursing

    Keep calling them and asking about your applications. None of those hospitals in Tyler are good about getting back to people in a timely manner. I know a guy who is an EMT-P working for Mother Francis...

  19. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    RN1989 replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Last night while going through the mail, I found several articles and reports regarding religious freedom. Apparently religious freedom is getting to be a much needed topic of discussion. The Palm...

  20. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    RN1989 replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    You may not hear of these things but it does happen. The Seventh Day Adventist church has an entire Religious Liberty Department that helps to mediate problems between employers and their...

  21. Shabbos/Religious Observances

    RN1989 replied to texasmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am here. Seventh Day Adventists do observe the Sabbath but not to the stringent guidelines that many Jews do. The Seventh Day Adventist church operates many hospitals as well as medical and...

  22. home health as a new grad?

    RN1989 replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Home Health

    I do not recommend any new grad, LVN or RN, start immediately in HH after graduation. You must have excellent assessment skills and be able to make spur of the moment decisions without the assistance...

  23. Lots of questions!

    RN1989 replied to babywearingdoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You don't need to work for a doctor before going into L&D. Most L&D nurses will tell you that you should just go straight into it as a specialty. I will tell you my experience has been that...

  24. Am I assessing today's nursing situation accurately?

    RN1989 replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    You are right on the money regarding the true reason for the nursing shortage! The reason your student cohorts seem clueless are likely because they don't investigate things like you do. You already...

  25. Rural vs Metro

    RN1989 replied to aerorunner80's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have a CRNA friend who worked over 120 hours between oncall (having to be at the hospital) and actual scheduled shifts at a metro hospital in the past