RN1989

RN1989

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  1. Charge nurse has an attitude...

    RN1989 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I have patients that need special stuff - like no diapers - I make a sign and post it. Put down what is not acceptable and what is the acceptable treatment. That way, when someone comes in to do...

  2. Why do Nurses do this?

    RN1989 replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    Just walk up and say "Hey guys, I need some help with (whatever). Can one of you help me please". If they are goofing off and not talking about important patient care, then there is no reason for them...

  3. Custom Scrubs

    RN1989 replied to MQ Edna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The fabric is going to cost you the most - especially when you are looking for something so specific. I make my own scrubs and have for years, including scrub hats. The best bet is to look for your...

  4. Opinions about UK nursing issue

    RN1989 replied to XB9S's topic in General Nursing

    I like that it says that SOMEONE should be taking control of the situation and discussing this with patients or families. Too often I see people being kept alive in a miserable state because either...

  5. New Grad ?

    RN1989 replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

    I would say no matter what, get your CEN, especially if you want to travel. A BSN will get you into places that an ASN won't, but a CEN shows more of what you know and how you can apply it to your...

  6. "Catty" nurses-no pun intended

    RN1989 replied to lesrn2005's topic in General Nursing

    Frankly, I don't see a graceful way to bow out of this. Do the job as you had planned. And do it the best that you can. Go in with the attitude of "I can do this job. I am a nurse. I am not stupid but...

  7. New Grad ?

    RN1989 replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

    That would depend on what your short and long term goals are. CEN and BSN are two entirely different

  8. Need some career Advice and some questions on getting started

    RN1989 replied to Dagger's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many professions that are helping professions, not just nursing. I would suggest going to a career counselor. They have tests you can take that help you discover your likes and dislikes,...

  9. At least we are all in the same boat

    RN1989 replied to lindy777's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My dear, this is nursing in general, not just med-surg. You can have 1 patient in ICU and still run your butt off and feel like nothing got done. The chaos you describe is simply how healthcare works...

  10. Nobody wants to hire me?!

    RN1989 replied to NurseAimee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you are stressing after finding out what the real world is like. Sorry that they didn't prepare you for this in nursing school. Until you get to change positions, you need to focus...

  11. I have fainted at the sight of blood...

    RN1989 replied to scastillo1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Fainting is no big deal. Just wait till you are trying NOT to throw up in front of a patient or family at something really gross. Always carry alcohol preps in your pocket and sniff them when you...

  12. Amputations/Rehabilitation

    RN1989 replied to div2 student's topic in General Nursing

    Still asleep here to have to think so hard so let me see....... Short term: pain control, wound healing without complications, shrinking stump, increasing independence with transfers and ADLs Long...

  13. Im doubgting myself..can I really become a Nurse?

    RN1989 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Write down all your goals, personal and career wise. Write down all the pros and cons of being a nurse. Look at all this stuff on paper, review it, pray about it. If in the end you REALLY want to...

  14. Questions

    RN1989 replied to kitty catt's topic in General Nursing

    Their role depends on what kind of a clinic it is, what their job title is, what their policies are, and who owns the clinic. Actually, now days there are starting to be very few actual licensed...

  15. nail care and nursing

    RN1989 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Regulations prohibit long and/or false nails due to infection control issues - they breed more germs. Even if you do not work in the OR, I don't know of ANY patient care employer that has not deferred...

  16. Med-Surg Certification

    RN1989 replied to pride's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure quite what you mean also. Do you mean that you don't think that this info will help you in your role as a staff nurse? The more you know, the better you can educate your patients, plan...

  17. Don't want to work in a hospital- what to do??

    RN1989 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    There are jobs for RNs that don't involve patient contact, however usually to GET those jobs you must have hands on clinical experience outside of nursing school. There are so many things that you...

  18. USAF nurse

    RN1989 replied to AndYouKnowIt31's topic in Government, Military

    Unfortunately, getting free health care for life no longer happens once you leave the military. Due to lack of funding, unless you are disabled when you leave active duty, you are placed farther down...

  19. Med-Surg Certification

    RN1989 replied to pride's topic in General Nursing

    Check the rules on the required number of hours worked that you must have had RECENTLY in order to take the exam since you have been out of M/S for 5 years. I took mine years ago when there was just...

  20. Med-Surg Certification

    RN1989 replied to pride's topic in General Nursing

    Certification validates that you have a large number of documented hours of working in your specialty and provides evidence that you have educated yourself on that specialty beyond what you receive in...

  21. On Universally Accepted Nursing Abbreviations

    RN1989 replied to missy00's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility should have it's own policy. There are a lot of universal abbreviations that will get you dinged on a regulatory survey if you use them, even though everyone was taught the...

  22. Rn

    RN1989 replied to jewels10's topic in General Nursing

    As long as your school was accredited there really shouldn't be a problem. Not sure if getting an attorney is really going to help you unless they are denying you licensure for something that is...

  23. What in the world?

    RN1989 replied to Nurseang74's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT????? This makes no sense to me. MLJRN97 is right about. You need to file a complaint with the labor board. I would also be filing for unemployment. I wouldn't want the job back but I'd want...

  24. touched inappropriately by patient

    RN1989 replied to newohiorn's topic in General Nursing

    As you get more experience, you will learn that there are things that you can say to these patients that will get your point across very well that they had best not touch you or anyone else again. It...

  25. A few more questions before moving to Texas.

    RN1989 replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't know where anyone in DFW is getting 5:1 ratio on the floors. Thus far have not seen appropriate staffing in DFW. And teamwork is elusive. Cost of living in DFW is high compared to the...