MichaelFloridaRN

MichaelFloridaRN

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  1. It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    This whole thread is one of the primary reasons why I love to work in ICU. There I am responsible for and have the time to provide for my patient. I give the bath at night, empty the urinal, get the...

  2. It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Most LTC facilities are understaffed. And both CNAs and Nurses there have hard jobs. I did LTC for 6 months and have to say I hated it. There are good CNAs, and they are worth their weight in gold....

  3. Question regarding surgery and use of greenfield filters.....

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest problems with any medical treatment is that there is no real standard. Although in theory there is are standards of treatment, each doc has her or his own philosophy and I have seen...

  4. is it considered abandonment if no call no show?

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sadly this is how many TLC facilities operate, and I am not sure how to change them. I would if I were in your shoes, respectfully resign, most likely without a reason, in writing, thanking them for...

  5. AK BSN or LPN?

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to Alaska04's topic in General Nursing

    Since you have been accepted into both programs, and the BSN does not start until the LPN is already over, why not go both ways, if finances permitting. I was an LPN before becoming an RN, for almost...

  6. male nurses with beards

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to nrsman1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have no problem with my beard at work, I keep it neat and trim and have heard only positive comments so far. Since the hair on my head is falling out, its becoming the only alternative to being...

  7. What are the most invasive procedures you do?

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting question. Before I became a nurse I was worried about "poop". Now it does not even bother me at all, likely since I have cleaned so much of it. Sometimes it does smell very foul, but I...

  8. not documenting narcotic waste in pysix

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to onenurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend seeing a lawyer if you are worried. Not sure what the BON will say about this. If it were a one time occurrence it would likely be no big thing, I think since it was more than one...

  9. Traveling Nurse

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to Doctor Guazzo's topic in General Nursing

    RNC = Registered Nurse Certified in

  10. Sterotypes of Nurses Continues and Is Getting Worse

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to nursinginga's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I should go there and work for a day or two wearing one of those, you bet they would all agree that those things are a bad idea very quickly and change the dress

  11. Nursing Uniform Policy

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think that if Management implements color codes it is fine as long as they have to be color coded also. May I recommend Bozo the Clown suits for anyone in Management. Not that we do not already know...

  12. The Most Hard Working Shift- Day Or Night Shift?

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to TPS360's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are overworked in both shifts at my hospital, no matter how you look at it. Both shifts have ups and downs. If you say that nursing on either shift is a piece of cake, them you are either very...

  13. Where is the light at the end of the tunnel?

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry to hear that you are having a bad streak in life, i think that this happens to everyone. I would find the leak in the roof ASAP and temporary fix it with lots of silicone or a few...

  14. Types of nursing jobs

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    Glad you asked this, it seems that many people think working Mon-Fri will stick you with an Md's office, but I doubt that this is always true. I worked in a LTC part-time that had a Baylor program, so...

  15. Ever have a blood bag explode?

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that happened to you. Must have been a manufacture error, at least one would hope it was the bag and not the blood giving off gases from fermentation. I had this happen to me while...

  16. Kidney Stones!!!!!

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in Emergency

    Don't feel alone, by the time I was 30 I had 5 of them. However, during the last 14 years I only had two more. The last one was this X-Mas in the car on a drive to see my grandchildren, from Florida...

  17. It's MY License....Made Report to Adult Protective Services

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did the right thing, I would have reported this also. Glad your taking care of your patients, keep up the great

  18. Suggestions for improvement

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to medichall's topic in Emergency

    Could it be that this nurse is doing things they way they should be done? It seems to me that many managers expect everyone to just assume that being understaffed to the point of unsafe care is...

  19. Ana

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to SillyStudent's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a member. I would join if they represented nurses, which I believe they do not As already stated above, the single most important issue, a nurse to patient ratio standard, is being largely...

  20. Sudafed

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think that the amount of Sudafed or its generic for legal use has declined a whole lot, since you can still buy it in all states with some restrictions on age and amount. As far as the...

  21. Communication and shift call-offs

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to SmartSNFguy's topic in General Nursing

    Quote: "b) if they were able to really notify and instantly reach all possible nurses/aides that could fill a shift, would that have more success and reduce (not eliminate) the need to beg and plead?"...

  22. Lab Savvy...HgA1c

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to Granolagirl17's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how it happens, I would have to dig out my A&P or Gen.OrganicBiochemestry book and look it

  23. Lab Savvy...HgA1c

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to Granolagirl17's topic in General Nursing

    P.S. I think the main reason that RBCs power themselves via fermentation is that they don't have to use up the precious oxygen they are supposed to carry to other ares of the

  24. Lab Savvy...HgA1c

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to Granolagirl17's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I can remember, RBC loose their nucleus early in development, and later on most of the other stuff inside them including their mitochondria, aka power-generator. But RBCs do use glucose as a...

  25. Out of wack labs

    MichaelFloridaRN replied to k1of4's topic in General Nursing

    TALK WITH THE DOCS, sounds like something is missing. I hope she gets better