RN1989

RN1989

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  1. unsafe MD

    RN1989 replied to girlgizmo's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are a traveler, you need to be very sure that you want to get involved in writing up a doc. I've seen more than my share of docs just like you described and worse. But they bring money into...

  2. salary--dfw

    RN1989 replied to amf1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    You must remember that although these are the ranges of salaries, that is not necessarily what they actually get when they are new hires. As a manager, I had these same type of ranges, however there...

  3. EEK! There's a MAN in my room!

    RN1989 replied to abooker's topic in General Nursing

    At this point, pts should be happy they have a nurse at all. I can't wait to see how they react when there is only 1 nurse per floor because everyone got fed up and

  4. NA's not professionals

    RN1989 replied to Jabramac's topic in General Nursing

    I am still trying to figure out why the OP decided to speak to the manager about this. While I applaud her sticking by the CNA, this was one of those issues where the CNA should have been instructed...

  5. Is this inappropriate?

    RN1989 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    My issue in the OP is that the manager is "best friends" with a nurse that she supervises. This is where I have the problem. This is inappropriate and can lead to many issues. When I am working as a...

  6. salary--dfw

    RN1989 replied to amf1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    When I asked around about this I was told that the poor salaries were due to the glut of nursing schools in the area spitting out new grads. With so many new grads needing work every semester they...

  7. A few more questions before moving to Texas.

    RN1989 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have had 10+ on bad days. "Normal" days are usually 6-8, tending more toward the 7/8 side. Tele is 5-6 on most days. Have worked a variety of hospitals throughout the state as both staff and...

  8. Where Do I Go?

    RN1989 replied to Ashley730813's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen a school that allows you to become an RN online or through independent study unless you already have an LVN/LPN

  9. What keeps you motivated?

    RN1989 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am motivated by the need to pay bills - that is what gets my butt out of bed and into work. As far as being happy? There is no happiness about my work or about being a nurse anymore. Tired of the...

  10. stresses and depression in the health workplace.

    RN1989 replied to naturalized's topic in General Nursing

    Now surely you wouldn't want a CEO to wear a $20 outfit to work! They need those inflated salaries to buy those $350+ suits and fancy silk ties so they can keep up with the CEO across town. If they...

  11. Needing to vent R/T attendance policy vs chronic illnesses

    RN1989 replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you document all this stuff. You also need to document the other people, when they were off and why, and what you heard them say in bragging about it. This will help you go to HR and prove...

  12. Are you allowed to wear Makeup ?

    RN1989 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Yes she did but the legacy seems to live on. I keep seeing the revival of the '80s blue eyeliner, blue eyeshadow, and obviously fake eyelashes. Frankly I'd rather look at someone made up to look like...

  13. EEK! There's a MAN in my room!

    RN1989 replied to abooker's topic in General Nursing

    Preaching to the choir but there is nothing you are going to be able to say or do to make a difference. You have to pick your battles and frankly, this battle is not

  14. South Texas

    RN1989 replied to USA534's topic in Texas Nursing

    Expect a life of hell there. No one wants to live there except the illegal aliens trying to get over the border. They pay big bucks and bonuses because they can't keep people. None of the people I...

  15. Giving the Manager my Brains

    RN1989 replied to rb101's topic in General Nursing

    The words "Bite Me" come to mind but it probably wouldn't go over as well as politely

  16. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    RN1989 replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    Yep - reading ebear's experience was like reliving my own. Friend went to OR at a different facility and found the same hateful

  17. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    RN1989 replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that too. You aren't the only one. There are so many articles out there about it but it seems to be just another one of those nursing issues where everyone sees it but no one has a...

  18. Graduating and Pregnant

    RN1989 replied to Maria22's topic in General Nursing

    Any bedside nursing job now days is going to be physically demanding. Only you and your body can decide what your body can take. Do not tell the recruiter that you are pregnant. That is not their...

  19. Checking placement on a PEG tube?

    RN1989 replied to Skwidward's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. And document this to prevent problems later when pt's families try to sue for issues relating to

  20. Confused and could really use some advice from current nurses!

    RN1989 replied to raynbabe07's topic in General Nursing

    You will have a much easier time getting an MSN if you have practical clinical experience as a RN

  21. I am New and have lots to ask...

    RN1989 replied to cshells's topic in General Nursing

    You need to speak with someone in the nursing department and/or the schools admit counselor. With nursing school positions at a premium and many with wait lists it is likely you will not be at the...

  22. What to do about schedule

    RN1989 replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in General Nursing

    You are in a tough spot. I would NOT accuse the ANM of lying. This will get you on their poopy list quickly and you will find yourself without a job. I would go to the manager and explain your...

  23. Weird incident in the MRI room..

    RN1989 replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in Radiology

    This person is putting himself and the patients in danger by working in MRI. Those insulin pumps are like watches and glasses - you wear them all the time and forget that they are there until you get...

  24. PICC line consents

    RN1989 replied to ParadoxxRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    The hospitals I have been in most recently have stopped having nurses put in PICCs. All PICCs are now put in by the radiologist using flouro. I am unsure why they did this - never could get a straight...

  25. LMA/Combitube

    RN1989 replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing

    Chances are your instructors have been so busy trying to keep their jobs that they have not kept up with advances and new things in healthcare (although airways other than ETTs aren't necessarily...