RN1989

RN1989

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  1. Cat had subcutaneous emphysema

    RN1989 replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    I have always used my nursing skills on my animals. Thus far I have always been right. And now that my husband is in his new career as a veterinarian - we work terrific together. And he doesn't...

  2. How can i resolve this mess!

    RN1989 replied to RN_InOZ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are planning to move and would only be a a new job for a few months it will look better if you do not try to get another job. Employers tend to frown on people who take a job and then quit a...

  3. Extremely tempted by large sign on bonus

    RN1989 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ask yourself "Why are they offering this bonus?" Places that are terrific to work for and have a low turnover rate usually do not need to offer sign-on bonuses. And to have such a large bonus for PCU?...

  4. Can I get a situation review from experienced nurses?

    RN1989 replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    You did the absolute correct thing. What if you HADN'T called them? What if she had died and they had been at home. Even if they were wiped out and too exhausted to hear the phone again and the...

  5. Fired! Working again but HATE where I am right now!(Sorry LONG)

    RN1989 replied to RNforhire07's topic in General Nursing

    Man, you are in a spot. I don't blame you for wanting out. I've driven 2 hours one way to work before so I know how hard it is, especially in winter. I did it because I HATED the jobs that were...

  6. small hosp. vs. large hosp.

    RN1989 replied to gacjumper's topic in General Nursing

    Ten bed hospital? Chances are you will not receive the best education there. You will be cancelled when census is low. When there isn't enough staff, you may be left alone or with someone who does not...

  7. Advice needed LPN-RN

    RN1989 replied to dixiegirladl's topic in LPN to RN

    A friend of mine did the Regents program about 8 yrs ago and loved

  8. Oh what they've done now!

    RN1989 replied to littleRNthatcould's topic in Emergency

    It sounds like they are trying to increase patient satisfaction not nursing satisfaction. So with that in mind - hand out all those surveys. Once admin gets a truckload of surveys with nasty comments...

  9. Anyone happy with their facility administrative team? Unhappy? Neutral?

    RN1989 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have found very few places that have a fabulous admin team that puts the patients and staff ahead of finances and their own career goals. I have also found that the longer you have been in nursing...

  10. Fired! Working again but HATE where I am right now!(Sorry LONG)

    RN1989 replied to RNforhire07's topic in General Nursing

    Try to find colleagues willing to write a recommendation. Send copies of them with your application. You can't "delete" a job off your resume unless you worked for them and left before the probation...

  11. ANGRY! There's no place to eat or drink 'round here!

    RN1989 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    It is a Federal OSHA violation as well as most states Dept of Health. Yes it sucks. You wouldn't think that the nurse's station is a patient care area but how many times do people put lab specimens...

  12. experience or money?? Need opinions please!

    RN1989 replied to CWiggins3's topic in General Nursing

    What are your longterm career and personal goals? How do each of these jobs fit into those goals? Make a list of pros and cons of each job - $, schedule, types of patients, coworkers - all these can...

  13. nurses backstab fellow nurses

    RN1989 replied to tokkii girl's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have only had one job where the unit was relatively happy without a lot of backstabbing. And Commuter is right, this does not occur very often in more male dominated

  14. Lets do this differently for a change.

    RN1989 replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    How can you know if they are worth it? You may never know if they are up to your standards. But because they are humans with less experience than you they deserve to be treated respectfully and taught...

  15. To Scuttle or Not to Scuttle?

    RN1989 replied to Southernurse's topic in General Nursing

    Reading these posts reminds me yet again why nurses are considered second class citizens and are only useful for taking out the trash, cleaning bedpans, and being doormats. I have always gone to the...

  16. Invisible Charge Nurse

    RN1989 replied to RNview's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm sorry that you have this frustration. There is nothing worse than working your butt off and not feeling that you are being supported in your work. And FYI - most admin/management teams at most...

  17. Insane thing?

    RN1989 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    If you have the money I say go for it! The more knowledge you have the better you will perform your job. The better you perform your job, the more marketable you are. You can never learn too much....

  18. my classmates HATE me

    RN1989 replied to hpynurs2b's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately this is very typical of many people in the nursing field. I have not seen very many situations where a nurse can be really good (sharing intimate personal life details) with another...

  19. new corporation investigating health care workers

    RN1989 replied to CRNI-ICU20's topic in General Nursing

    To those that think CRNI is crazy - Take a trip to TX to see McCarthyism at its finest. It started in San Antonio nearly 15 years ago with the blacklisting of troublesome nurses who chose to fight the...

  20. Would REALLY appreciate some advice!!!

    RN1989 replied to Soneshine's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. It sounds like your emplyer has contributed to your issues - and I believe that your issues are valid. I commend you for actually taking the time to do research to learn what you...

  21. What do they check in a background check?

    RN1989 replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you have to be honest - you will be terminated if you hide it and they find out later. But it can make things more difficult when you try to get a new job. Try to get several professional...

  22. Nursing school friends = regular friends?

    RN1989 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My college roommate was in nursing school with me and we are still friends. We did lose touch for a while when we were young - diverging lifestyle paths and all. But after we both chilled out and...

  23. What were your Pinning Ceremonies Like?

    RN1989 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Ours was very traditional - white dresses for the females and white unitforms for the men. We carried lighted lamps of learning. At the time I thought it was great. Now after years of being a nurse...

  24. Omnihell drove me to tears today.

    RN1989 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there done that and feel so bad for you! The grass isn't greener anywhere else. Every job in healthcare is horrible - you just have to decide what baloney you can put up with. Take care of...

  25. Accepted job- dont have anything in writing

    RN1989 replied to bookwrm's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked for a hospital with a union so I've never had anything in writing for any job I've ever