RN1989

RN1989

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  1. new grad orientation

    RN1989 replied to colleenrnsw's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a heavy saturation of nursing schools you should start looking now. Many hospitals are cutting back on their orientation, especially for new grads without experience. Once the hospital...

  2. Can we talk about MRSA?

    RN1989 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    That's interesting. Most infection control policies at hospitals I've been in that say we can use the alcohol scrub instead of handwashing except in cases of CDIF/other spore issues. They do recommend...

  3. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    RN1989 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It used to bother me when we moved to the South. But everyone down here says it without really thinking about it. Personally, I prefer to be called "Hey you". No matter how old I get, I don't think...

  4. staffing looking back over the shoulder

    RN1989 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, nothing new. Usually what happens is that people get cancelled or sent home so much for low census that they have to quit and get other jobs. Then their positions are frozen and although the...

  5. How much lifting do you do?

    RN1989 replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Many jobs that I have had that require direct care usually have a wt amt that you must be able to lift. Most of the places had the ability to lift 50 lbs as their requirements for the position. I have...

  6. Living Your Brand Promise

    RN1989 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Granted, the staff should be more discreet in their dealings with people. But places that do this surface upgrades to make things look good without fixing the underlying issues of staffing, supplies,...

  7. Medication Aides?

    RN1989 replied to David Offenbaker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been forced to work with med aides. I'm sure that they enjoy having a job in LTC that doesn't require them to do so much physical labor. And I have met some very intelligent ones. However I do...

  8. In nusing school, really need some advice!!!

    RN1989 replied to cf264801's topic in General Nursing

    Only you can decide whether to stay or go. I will tell you that there is more jobs than SLPs available. And I have seen fabulous salaries for SLPs and they have much better hours than nurses. Like...

  9. Medical Professional?

    RN1989 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    There is no hard and fast rule and you are going to irritate someone no matter what you call them. I have heard CNAs called "allied health professionals", lumping them in with CMAs, dental hygienists,...

  10. Backtrack LPN then RN

    RN1989 replied to dakotaalrick's topic in General Nursing

    Is there somewhere else you can go that isn't going to make you take classes that are high school level? That just seems ridiculous to me. After you have been out of high school that...

  11. When is the best time to go to NS?

    RN1989 replied to np_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    You are always going to miss something if you have children when you go to school. You will miss those "firsts" when they are young. And you will miss plays, recitals, ball games, etc. when they are...

  12. Patient-Centered Care

    RN1989 replied to happyhelpert's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago one hospital decided that the patients would remain in one room for the entire stay. They made all equipment portable, including the nurses. If the pt needed ICU, then ICU nurses and...

  13. How long do you stay over shift to finish work?

    RN1989 replied to mrscurtwkids4's topic in General Nursing

    You'll have to use your judgement about what you pass on. If it isn't an emergency, isn't required for regulations/policy, isn't stat, won't kill someone then see if you can leave it. And you will...

  14. My LVN Mother Does Not Give Me Support

    RN1989 replied to Dottie78's topic in Texas Nursing

    For some reason, we humans always want our parents approval and support of what we do. There comes a time when you have to realize that you are an adult and you do not require your parents permission,...

  15. Group One background checks in Texas

    RN1989 replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Unfortunately, the last time I tried to sign up with a travel company that had contracts and work local, they wouldn't take me. They said that the hospitals were looking for TRAVELERS, not someone...

  16. A few more questions before moving to Texas.

    RN1989 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    If you have no reason to move to DFW like family and you have ratios like you are quoting.....DO NOT MOVE! The hospitals in DFW that I have been in are 5-7 on tele and 6-8/9 on medsurg. If there is a...

  17. Dumbest rule in your hospital?

    RN1989 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen that at several different places. Have also seen where EVERYONE wears a Code Band - whether you are a DNR or not. Then you have to try to decipher the markings on the band to figure out if...

  18. Cofused and need your opinion

    RN1989 replied to RN1025's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, compared to many hospital orientations I have seen, that one doesn't sound so bad. That comes to 3 weeks of classroom and 3-4 weeks (if they are 12s) of clinical. Granted, for ICU I think...

  19. Are there any meds to help uncontrolled A-fib that dont dorp pressure?

    RN1989 replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    I hope that someone is discussing quality vs quantity of life with his

  20. Considering a career in nursing, but scared of the neg comments

    RN1989 replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Consider talking with a career counselor. There are many ways you can work with people. You already have a psych degree, this is an excellent degree to work with people and not have to go back for...

  21. Student nurse getting ready to graduate

    RN1989 replied to 11202004's topic in General Nursing

    Chant this mantra when you are scared: I am the nurse. I am the nurse. I am the nurse. This is to remind yourself that you are no longer a student and to give you confidence when you want to run and...

  22. Work For A Pro Team!!

    RN1989 replied to U12beme's topic in General Nursing

    I know a nurse that works with a college sports. He has worked for the same Ortho doc for years and when that doc became the team doc, he wanted his own staff to assist - thus his "office" nurse...

  23. when you forget to carry out an order on your pt

    RN1989 replied to poppy07's topic in General Nursing

    Remind the irritated nurse that only God is perfect but that you are continually striving for excellence in your work, as you know she is doing also. Then ask her for any tips she might have for you...

  24. Working Two Jobs...

    RN1989 replied to punkstar's topic in General Nursing

    You need to see what your HR policies are about this. Often, employers require that you "get permission" or at least let them know that you have a second job. Because most jobs require you to be...

  25. Need some help!

    RN1989 replied to Laurentina1975's topic in General Nursing

    She's trying to rattle your cage. She is the one who should be scared. You can sue anybody for anything these days. That doesn't mean that they are going to get anywhere. I don't see very many judges...