2shihtzus

2shihtzus

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  1. Fired but asked to resign!

    2shihtzus replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    Lets be honest.... more than likely the OP p*ssed someone off that had more pull in the company than she did. The easiest way to terminate someone is by using the time and attendance policy. Its cut...

  2. Starting WGU RN-BSN

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in Western Governors University

    I sure hope it works out for you....my advisor told me the pre-lisencure program is extremely competitive. Once you send all your transcripts in, all you can do is wait. Good luck to

  3. Disgusted

    2shihtzus replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    Theres no harm in looking up info on a PE to refresh....if you do it briefly. The other day I had a pt with something called "Chiari 1 malformation." NO clue what it was. I waited until I had some...

  4. I talked to HR

    2shihtzus replied to TwilightRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oooo....be careful. While I COMPLETELY understand where you are coming from, remember the whole "Thank you for bringing this to my attention" is what they are SUPPOSED to say....it does not...

  5. Defiant and Insubordinate

    2shihtzus replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you handled it just fine Suesquatch. I can just "see" that nurse after you told her to give the meds.....the passive agressive behavior, with her probably thinking, "Im not giving a med thats...

  6. Gross!!

    2shihtzus posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so I had a pt who is s/p I&D of the finger. He is continually taking of his bandages and squeezing pus out of the wound. When I told him not to squeeze it, he said the doctor told him to do...

  7. Gross!!

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Thankfully, no....we dont. My charting was pretty detailed too...."Per Dr. Idiot, pt has been instructed to "handle and milk his

  8. Gross!!

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I gave the pt a handful of gloves and told him to USE them. Also told him to use the hand sanitizer liberally. AND gave him clean supplies. GUESS WHAT??? He came back MRSA+ and was discharged home...

  9. I am sad, I am numb, am I burned out?

    2shihtzus replied to gardengal1's topic in General Nursing

    We had a very well liked physician in our ED commit suicide several months ago. It took a long time for alot of people to get over it. Your in my thoughts

  10. Update on "demotion"

    2shihtzus posted a topic in General Nursing

    So a few weeks ago, after getting the best job evaluation I have ever had in my life, I was told my direct supervisor that she was taking me off of charge nruse duty because some of my "coworkers"...

  11. Update on "demotion"

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital, charge gets an extra dollar an hour, and we have to take up to 6 patients. My circumtance was a little different though...I was working at a sister hospital while our hospital was...

  12. Update on "demotion"

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I have an interview at another hospital next week....its for a PRN position, less pay, and a longer distance to drive. The other position is with an agency. While I am not "actively" pursuing another...

  13. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    2shihtzus replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Do not turn a patient without checking to make sure his rectal tube is taped securely to his buttcheek. If it isnt securely taped to his buttcheek, it will fly out of his orifice at the speed of light...

  14. Anesthesia: The Last and First Thing You Heard

    2shihtzus replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it was cervical sutures following bleeding complications from a LEEP. Cute anaesthesia guy: "We're just going to give you some oxygen." Me: "Why does it smell so funn....y..." as I watch this...

  15. Met with supervisor today....

    2shihtzus posted a topic in General Nursing

    A little background: I have been at the same hospital for almost 3 years. Im a full time night charge nurse, and have been in that position for almost a year. Im also considered a preceptor for new...

  16. Met with supervisor today....

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Centex....thats great that you were able to make a positive change. I hope I can follow in your

  17. Met with supervisor today....

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    No, you havent offended me at all.....its almost impossible to offend me! :) She stated that I would still be receiving the same amount of pay. Now Im wondering what to tell my coworkers when the...

  18. Met with supervisor today....

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks again guys....*group

  19. Met with supervisor today....

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I cant being to express how much i do NOT want to go to work tonight. Some of my accusers are going be on the floor with me (or so I think....). And Im supposed to act like everything is all right?...

  20. New grad burnt out

    2shihtzus replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Do you trust your manager enough to tell her how you

  21. Met with supervisor today....

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I was a good charge nurse too. In fact, for a while, our hospital was closed and we were all moved to a sister hospial. The sister hospital asked me to stay on as charge nurse for a 41 bed...

  22. How long it takes for the board to contact me after they receive my eligibility paper

    2shihtzus replied to cameronmpear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is not a thing you can do about it. How many questions did you have before the comp shut

  23. Met with supervisor today....

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    You have no idea how much it helps to hear that Im not the only person that has gone through this. Thanks

  24. When the tables are turned (nurse on the receiving end of care, acted like a fool)

    2shihtzus replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Im exactly the same way......I tried to donate blood one time and I could barely handle the finger stick......I tensed up and started bouncing my feet up and down and whimpering. And my stupid...

  25. Met with supervisor today....

    2shihtzus replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    yeah....my thoughts