Platypus

Platypus has 8 years experience and specializes in BSc, ASN- RN, MBA.

Latest Activity

1. Can you work night shift?

   Platypus replied to dancinginthedark's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I was hired out of nursing school by a LTC facility for Night shift supervisor. Granted, I was a 40 yr old woman, but I was shocked and asked why they would hire a brand new nurse to supervise a night...

2. No nurse to relieve nurses

   Platypus replied to Platypus's topic in General Nursing

   Not at all. It has happened 2 more times and I have been really lucky to find someone at the last minute. They keep putting nurses and CNAs on the schedule who are repeatedly calling out. FIRE THEM!!...

3. No nurse to relieve nurses

   Platypus posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am currently on light duty (work related injury) and am a shift supervisor. I have been working primarily on the desk, assisting staff where I can. Recently, we have been given the schedule book...

4. Lightweight scrubs for hot environments

   Platypus replied to tag2007's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I am beginning to think I need to sew my own scrubs. I am perimenopausal in the summer. I am suffering from the heat and cannot drink enough cold water to cool me off. I have a little fan that helps...

5. Compression socks yes or no?

   Platypus replied to Christina_'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Yes - I use gold toe mild compression socks with new balance sneakers.. I am a big lady and it has made a huge difference with how I feel at the end of my shift. BTW, I was worried they might feel...

6. Curious: What do you like and dislike about the selection of scrubs on the market?

   Platypus replied to May893's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I hate that everything has mostly polyester. I get very HOT at work and need cotton. I like the stretchiness with spandex.. but need to cotton to keep me cooler. I am a bigger lady 5'9 265 lbs and...