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  1. How bad is the nursing shortage in WA?

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Life_Wanderer's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hey! :welcome: We recently moved to WA from Texas with my husband's job. If you're a RN...you shouldn't have any problem whatsoever! There are hospitals & speciality 'this & that' all over the...

  2. Need some input from WA LPN's

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in Washington Nursing

    Situation Update I just wanted to post an update regarding my 'problem': After numerous phonecalls and emails, the issue with the hourly wage has been resolved. The hiring manager has informed me that...

  3. Need some input from WA LPN's

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in Washington Nursing

    Oh--One more detail I forgot to mention: in addition to the hourly wage issue, mandatory Union dues will make the salary from this position even less. ---The Union enrollment paperwork stated dues...

  4. Don't Take This the Wrong Way.. But....

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Kiya's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have you tried John Peter Smith Hospital? My brother-in-law received top-notch care there. He was in their ICU/trauma area..then received rehab there. (He was in a motorcycle/car accident & lost...

  5. Banning Crocs?

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to styRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hmmm... If the nurses are wearing the 'Professional' style, I don't see Infection Control's issue. I work in a clinical setting & wear the 'Mary Jane' and 'Prima' styles....both have holes on top....

  6. Can lpns dispense medications?

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to clbnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "Dispensing" entails filling a container with meds and labeling it. If there is a valid order, and the meds have been filled by a pharmacy, providing the meds to a patient or family is NOT...

  7. Clogs while nursing

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to Leselberry's topic in General Nursing

    Z-Coils are awesome for anyone with foot/knee/back problems. Pricey...but they sure live up to their

  8. I Hit A Bone!!

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to breakin_moon's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug: Been there..done that, too.--and you can't help but feel terrible, but we don't have 'x-ray eyes'. If the needle was intact, just take a deep breath & move

  9. How did you find your first nursing job?

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to jimd59's topic in General Nursing

    In 1993, when I graduated, we attended a 'Career Day' ---There were dozens of facilities set up with recruiters, etc. Many of the facilities held presentations telling about their work environment,...

  10. Need advice. To move or not to move to Washington???

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to nurse1717's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi! We moved from Texas to Washington just 2 months ago--so I thought I'd share a bit with you: The weather is gorgeous! We're in the Redmond/Kirkland area & it's simply beautiful! Don't let talk...

  11. C-Section incisional pain

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't work Labor/Delivery or Post-Partum care, but delivered both of my kids by C-Section...I know that I'd have been miserable without the 'turn-cough-deep breathe' routine.---Also, "splinting the...

  12. Moving to WA from Texas

    yadda_yadda_yadda posted a topic in General Nursing

    I originally posted this message in the forum for nurses in WA--& it was growing dust. I'd sure appreciate it if someone...anyone...in WA would respond. Thank you, in advance, if you take the time...

  13. Over 20 years at the hospital, left and not even a "thank you"????????

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to 27YearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I haven't been in the field as long as this, (only 13 years)--but I've seen the same thing. My most recent similarity was @ work, but related to an injury. I'd torn my ACL & meniscus---and...

  14. Leavin' TX for WA on 8-7-06

    yadda_yadda_yadda posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hey! We're relocating in less than 2 weeks (from Kyle,Tx, which is sandwiched between Austin & San Marcos) to Bellevue,WA with my husband's job. I'm trying to prepare myself 'mentally' for the...

  15. Are You Happy ?

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget that caregivers need to be taken care of, too! We aren't just bottomless giving-nurturing-fixing machines. I kind of think of it like a bank account. We can take care of things and keep...

  16. Are You Happy ?

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    :Melody: If you're happy & you know it....:yelclap: :Melody: Yep...I'm content-- My 2 teenage sons are well-rounded, 'stay-outta-trouble' kids..Neither one has ever given me a moment of serious...

  17. ethical problem... need opinions

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've had 1 very similar situation: the patient/resident had been on a pureed diet for years...due to several strokes and cerebral palsy. He required nectar-thick liquids, had bedside suction...the...

  18. What's your policy on med refusal?

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    Everywhere I've worked, the policy is pretty much the same as you've mentioned (3 tries, different approaches)--- The one thing I never forget to do is document it completely....Making certain to...

  19. Share Your Saying

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    Be the change you wish to see in the world. - Indira Gandhi We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.-Herman Melville You cannot shake hands with a...

  20. HIPPA question

    yadda_yadda_yadda posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone... Here's a situation I need some input on: A friend of mine works @ a small assisted living facility, capacity of 6 residents. Type B facility. It is a FOR-profit facility, Currently,...

  21. HIPPA question

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    The RN/Nurse manager & a RN,FNP 'evaluated the rash' ---and neither one saw fit to do a scraping. Both of them determined it "allergic dermatitis"---Yea, RIGHT! There aren't any regular MD visits...

  22. HIPPA question

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you SOOOOOOO much! The primary concern all along had been for the 100% dependent patient...based on the fact the for +6 weeks, his direct care giver's clothing had DIRECT contact with the pt....

  23. Just started a new job it is not going to work out with family.

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to southernlpnmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about asking to change your status to PRN..this way, you're showing them that you value the job..while trying to negotiate what works best for you & your

  24. Need advice...life threatened by pt's family today

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to SotaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read through many of the posts on this thread--WHAT A MESS. You certainly can't totally discount this 'imbalanced' individual's threats. Like many remarked, 'he's the kind you read/hear about in the...

  25. Am I a loser? I couldn't keep up....

    yadda_yadda_yadda replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    neither! you were 'out of your element'--we all have a field/zone of expertise--along with our "comfort zone" (which is your shift/department/team) i applaud you for stepping up to the plate to help...