MLMRN1120

MLMRN1120

Med-Surg, Oncology, telemetry/stepdown

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  1. Shift change and visitation in ICU/stepdown

    MLMRN1120 replied to opossum's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our unit is also locked. We are the only ICU in the hospital that has 22 hour visiting. I do believe in family centered care, but we have had many issues with our visiting policy. As we do bedside...

  2. is this legal

    MLMRN1120 replied to ProgressiveActivist's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm having trouble believing that as well. I work in micu and our hospital policy does not allow narcotics/sedatives to be run without a pump under ANY circumstances! And palliative care definitely...

  3. If you think you need to call the MD, CALL THE MD!!!!

    MLMRN1120 replied to wooh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This was something that I really had to get over when I was a new grad. Now that I'm in icu I feel like the docs are a bit more receptive and respecting of the nurses, they value our input for the...

  4. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    MLMRN1120 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Boy, that staffing office is getting pretty

  5. Funny dreams about your job as a nurse

    MLMRN1120 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nursing Humor

    Omg these dreams make me crazy! I can't tell you how many times I've woken up in a cold sweat thinking I've been at work all night and haven't passed meds or assessed one patient! Needless to say, I...

  6. Care plan medication section

    MLMRN1120 replied to binch's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would think D5LR would be a combination of 5% Dextrose and Lactated Ringer's

  7. Failed Med/Surg by 3/10 point

    MLMRN1120 replied to Ciale's topic in General Students

    I was OBSESSED with 3x5 cards in nursing school! I have been out of school 3 years and still have been unable to part with the four shoeboxes of note cards divided by class then further divided by...

  8. medsurg nurses, how many admits/discharges on a typical shift?

    MLMRN1120 replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a med surg tele unit in pa. Most nights (I work 7p-7a), I can expect to get at least 2 admissions, Sometimes 3. Our max is 6:1, generally high acuity. usually the first one from the ED...

  9. day shift vs. night shift *vent*

    MLMRN1120 replied to melmonlove's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i think the night vs. day shift debate has gone on long enough :) Nobody is perfect, nurses should all work together and not be at odds with each other. I am a night shifter, and I have worked days. I...

  10. Coworkers that SLEEP on the job....arrrggghh!!!

    MLMRN1120 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I absolutely HATE this at my workplace! I have been here for 9 months, I came from another hospital where it was not done, and my 2nd prn job it doesn't happen either. Once I started night shift here,...

  11. I'm ALWAYS tired *sigh*

    MLMRN1120 replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on night shift for over 2 yrs now and I am in the same boat! Exhausted all the time, and all I wanna do is sleep on my days off..this has led to me picking up massive amounts of overtime...

  12. Considering SICU

    MLMRN1120 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello everyone: I have been a Telemetry/Med-Surg RN for a little over two years. Recently, I received a glowing yearly evaluation and was offered the opportunity to bid on an open SICU position...

  13. Considering SICU

    MLMRN1120 replied to MLMRN1120's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice! I put my bid in for the job, and am looking forward to moving to another level in my career...Can't wait

  14. I hate ADPIE's

    MLMRN1120 posted a topic in General Students

    Ok..I am a first year ADN student. Tomorrow will be my 5th week of clinical. Here's my problem..the paper we are to turn in each week (the dreaded ADPIE) is giving me grief:angryfire. We were not...

  15. What is your de-stress?

    MLMRN1120 replied to AngelicDarkness's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i crochet baby blankets...keeps my hands busy so I don't strangle anyone who dares to stress me out lol.. I also play with my border collie, yoga and kickboxing, and a few adult beverages don't hurt...

  16. I just have to say this....

    MLMRN1120 replied to tokmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    wow sign me

  17. Anyone else miss nail polish?

    MLMRN1120 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    I always feel bad admitting this, since it seems like such a superficial thing lol but i REALLLYY miss my fake nails sometimes...i don't feel girly, and my own nails are so thin and brittle that they...

  18. Temple University Hospital, is it a good place to work?

    MLMRN1120 replied to Saranya101's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was just hired last month. I applied online and went to a huge interview event. I only have 14 months exp as an RN, but I do know that they hired a few new grads for the floor I am on. I was told by...

  19. Need help in Oncology Nursing

    MLMRN1120 replied to eortega's topic in General Nursing

    Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, along with the companion study guide was very helpful for me as a new grad on an oncology unit. It is meant to be preparation for the Oncology Certification exam,...

  20. returning to work after long break

    MLMRN1120 replied to jujumama88's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh I'm about to go through this as well. I have been laid off, only for 2 months but the job I was at was my first out of nursing school so I only worked 14 months as an RN. I'm really nervous...

  21. Patients as customers????

    MLMRN1120 replied to MJAJKJ's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was recently at a job interview for a new hospital..they gave me their policy manual to look over while i waited, and it indeed was based around "customer service". Even though I see it all the...

  22. Peer interview!

    MLMRN1120 replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I just had an interview on Tuesday, during which I had a peer interview with two of the RNs on the floor. It was very laid back, they did most of the talking, giving me more details on how it is to...

  23. LPN to RN, thinking of dropping out :(

    MLMRN1120 replied to Shimmer580's topic in General Nursing

    The only advice I could really offer is to try and hold out a bit longer. Have you spoken to other students in your class? They may be struggling just as you are, it's always hard to tell. Sometimes...

  24. Do you still use your old nursing school textbooks??

    MLMRN1120 replied to werkinit's topic in General Nursing

    I just sold a bunch of mine on Ebay...it was very difficult to part with them, but I needed room on my

  25. IV certification

    MLMRN1120 replied to slim40's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I don't know if this would be what you're looking for, but I am taking a 2day IV certification course offered by a local hospital ( I am in Philadelphia). Maybe there would be something similar in...