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  1. suggestions on a EKG BOOK!

    flashpoint replied to janetrette's topic in Emergency

    There is one written by Gail Walraven that is really good...it is Basic EKG Interpretation or something like that...I think Brady publishes

  2. Am I out of line or am I just whining??? Feeling a little picked on!

    flashpoint posted a topic in General Nursing

    Technically, I am am ICU nurse...that is my title. Right now, we are very short on ICU nurses, so we rarely have an ICU patient...most of them are shipped to a larger hospital. So...when there is an...

  3. Am I out of line or am I just whining??? Feeling a little picked on!

    flashpoint replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    We are a small, rural hospital...26 beds total and that includes M/S, ICU, and L&D / PP. According to management, a medsurg nurse should be able to adequately handle 12 patients. One RN is...

  4. Am I out of line or am I just whining??? Feeling a little picked on!

    flashpoint replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Something kind of funny that my husband pointed out tonight...in a few months, I top out on the pay scale. I know for sure I am one of the higher paid nurses...plus, I just got certified in AMLS,...

  5. Unfair Discipline at Work...What do you Think?

    flashpoint posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last week I was sick...major headache, puking my guts out, diarrhea, cough, fever, congestion, etc. So...I went to our hospital's urgent care. While I was on my way to the bathroom so I could give...

  6. What Exciting Thing is Your Management Doing For 'Nurses Week'???

    flashpoint replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    I should have added that aI do feel bad for the DON, her father was a great man...one of the neatest people I ever met. It just sucks that no one would take over nurses' week for her. I resent the...

  7. What Exciting Thing is Your Management Doing For 'Nurses Week'???

    flashpoint replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    Our DON's father died two weeks ago so all Nurses' Week festivities were cancelled. Supposedly, no one can step in for her and no one feels like

  8. Unfair Discipline at Work...What do you Think?

    flashpoint replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Well...it's been a while and since it was brought up again, I guess I will post an update. :) I met with the DON and told her that if she really felt like I needed to appologize that I...

  9. Tee vs. No Tee

    flashpoint replied to Atlnurstudt's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear a t-shirt under my scrubs...don't want to give anyone a show. :) I hate the idea of someone being able to see my cleavage while I'm caring for my

  10. Comment about LPNs made by clinical instructor

    flashpoint replied to FutureIsBlue's topic in General Nursing

    It annoys the heck out of me any time a nursing instructor says negative things about staff. The instructors here seem to be on an "anti-staff" kick right now...allowing students to sit in report...

  11. What do you do if a patient strikes?

    flashpoint replied to Emery's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We're always told that when the non-violent crisis intervention methods don't work, you can defend yourself to the point that you are safe, but no further. So...I guess you can slap someone's wrist...

  12. What is the highest temperature you've had a patient at?

    flashpoint replied to Nesher's topic in General Nursing

    107.7...meth (and multiple other substance) overdose and was enjoying amphetamine (sp???) hyperthermia...restrained in 5 points and was strapped to the cot in my ambulance. He was agitated to the...

  13. How many patients can I legally have?

    flashpoint replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    OK...I don't think any nurse should have to accept an unsafe assignment, but what is the alternative? When I work ICU, I rarely have more than two patients...usually it is only one. But...when I...

  14. Unfair Discipline at Work...What do you Think?

    flashpoint replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    Well...I was wearing sweats, not scrubs and I felt like crap. All I really wanted was to be left alone so that I could go back to my room and lie down. The woman knows I work there because she is...

  15. Unfair Discipline at Work...What do you Think?

    flashpoint replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    More than anything, I think it is ridiculous that management is wasting their time following up on things like this...sure if I had been on duty I would deserve some sort of discipline (like getting...

  16. too little to be a nurse?

    flashpoint replied to prinzessdy's topic in General Nursing

    Once a patient has expressed concern about my abilities as a nurse, I really don't think I should have to go back in their room. It is uncomfortable being told that you don't measure up for whatever...

  17. too little to be a nurse?

    flashpoint replied to prinzessdy's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on my mood and the tone people take when commenting about my size (or lack of), I either blow it off or I will simply offer to get them a taller nurse. Most of the time when I am scheduled,...

  18. Crocs Nursing shoes

    flashpoint replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found mine on eBay...just under $40 with

  19. Crocs Nursing shoes

    flashpoint replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would get the ones with the vents...my feet don't really feel hot in the Highlands, but they sure are sweaty when I take them off...however, they are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had...just...

  20. looking for examples of self scheduling guidelines

    flashpoint replied to 2monkeys's topic in General Nursing

    We require two weekends per schedule (4 week schedule), one RN per area (M/S, OB, ER, ICU), 3 LPNs, and 1 CNA per shift. Everyone fills in what they want and then a committee of 2 RNs and 2 LPNs goes...

  21. Nursing and height

    flashpoint replied to twinkle's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 4'9" and I do just fine...with proper mechanics and a good weight training program, there is nothing you cannot do that a taller person can

  22. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    flashpoint replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Two years ago on Christmas Eve, I was working in the ER. The RN and PA that were covering ER that night decided to have office chair races...the floor was freshly waxed and it was SLICK! The PA ran...

  23. Patient acuity measurement

    flashpoint replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...too true, too true...:) We have a charge nurse who assigns strictly by numbers...one nurse could end up with three patients who are 99% self care and are only in for IV antibiotics, while...

  24. LTC Facilities in Omaha

    flashpoint replied to Jolie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've worked for two Vetter facilities and they both treated their employees like GOLD. Nice benefits, better pay than most surrounding LTCs, and they just do nice little extras like providing snacks,...

  25. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    flashpoint replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    When I was an LPN student, we were assigned between 1 and 3 patients depending on where we were in our rotation. We total care for our patients...everything from bed and baths to meds to assessments...