Up2nogood RN

Up2nogood RN RN

pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc

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  1. how old were you when you realized you weren't going to make real money as a nurse

    Up2nogood RN replied to pilotstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, SoCal new grads can start at $35/hr easy. And I easily made 95k last year as a 2nd year RN with a part time 2nd

  2. If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    Up2nogood RN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I've discovered after 20 years in different sorts of jobs in healthcare that how the hiring manager represents her/himself in an interview isn't always the truth. It's been a big disappointment to me...

  3. Making corrections to a computerized medication record

    Up2nogood RN replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    If you charted for the previous nurse that would be exactly the same as you signing HER name to a paper mar. Don't do it. I would make a note in my charting stating the last time the prn was given per...

  4. New RN working in Home Health?

    Up2nogood RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

  5. New RN working in Home Health?

    Up2nogood RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    There have been many discussions on this topic on the boards here if you try the search function. In my opinion it would be completely unsafe and irresponsible for an agency to place a new grad on...

  6. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    Up2nogood RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I totally disagree. As you well know jobs aren't growing on trees out there. It doesn't sound like the OP works in an intolerant environment, it sounds like they're trying to help her be a proficient...

  7. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    Up2nogood RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Someone really needs to step up and report this to someone or something. Heads would roll if I was attending this school. You're PAYING for your clinical time and getting a half a##Ed

  8. New RN ready to switch floors at 6 months of working

    Up2nogood RN replied to geauxlsutigers's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. 6 months is enough time to truly know if you enjoy working within a certain specialty or not. I've floated to our sister unit medical onc and I know I could not do it. But surgical...

  9. Patient made me feel like low life

    Up2nogood RN replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a full 3/4 sleeve tattoo and keep it covered at work to avoid bs like that. There are always those that will judge others and I like to be seen in a professional manner. Now on my own time...

  10. Home health as first job?

    Up2nogood RN replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Knowledge is best gained from experience. At least ONE solid year of med surg is the norm for a reputable agency to require. The wisest thing you can do for your career is to get a years experience....

  11. HIPAA Compliance- posting patient names on assignment board

    Up2nogood RN replied to ivorybunny's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    What's really frustrating is we do not have ANY type of Pt assignment board. Just a piece of paper sitting on the desk by the charge with nurse/pt assignments. So we make copies for staff to carry...

  12. Just interviewed a nurse who *loves* her job

    Up2nogood RN replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't imagine doing anything else. Yes it sucks to *think* about being up for 12 hr nocs but I actually enjoy my time at

  13. Bored on night shift- should I ask for transfer?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Happyday1's topic in Nursing Career

    Chances are you are getting the easier pts. Do you get an admit during the noc? If not ask for one, that will give you something to do. Do you offer to help your co-workers? I would stick with for a...

  14. narcotics????

    Up2nogood RN replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a dumb question but why did she have O2 on if a COPD'er and sats were 98%? I would have been happier if sats were 90% on

  15. How much help?

    Up2nogood RN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Read a magazine?!? I want to work on your unit! We do have pretty good teamwork and frequently ask each other if we need help. The shifts are very few and far in between to be able to sit and look at...

  16. Mandatory cut-off age for being a bedside nurse?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I find it odd for someone to stir the pot then not reply or give her opinion. ETA: it smells like

  17. Mandatory cut-off age for being a bedside nurse?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    How about a mandatory minimum age requirement to start with than? I've worked with many *competent* nurses well past the age to collect SS. I've also worked with many *young* nurses with little common...

  18. should i stay on this case?

    Up2nogood RN replied to sdlpn's topic in Private Duty

    As previous posts have mentioned, it's your duty to report, especially since there won't be nurses there much longer. I know it's a difficult situation but I would never stay with a company that swept...

  19. what do you think of this pain med schedule?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's good to clarify and even look back to his hospital mar to see what schedule they were giving these meds. There's a good chance he was on the same meds. I would make sure the drugs are equally...

  20. Fraud and wow...I'm disappointed.

    Up2nogood RN replied to akRN68's topic in General Nursing

    I just went through something similar! Such an overwhelming mix of feelings. The fraud I discovered was a client and a nurse in cahoots together blatantly falsifying hours over a substantial period of...

  21. Got job offer at a home health agency

    Up2nogood RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in Home Health

    I think this company is doing you a huge disservice by hiring you because you know so and so. If you're not comfortable and competent in the acute setting HH would not be a wise choice IMHO. A big set...

  22. Quirky Habits?

    Up2nogood RN replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

    Aha it's not just me:) My dh asked why his levis are always buttoned after the wash as it makes it inconvenient for him. Haha, I said they will be buttoned or you can do the laundry. I also bite...

  23. pt was very upset about fluid restrictions

    Up2nogood RN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt in ltc that was on a fluid restriction for eslf. He called his hospital at 2am trying to get a Dr. to make me give him some water. The operator wouldn't put him thru to an MD and gave me a...

  24. Have anyone ever attended two colleges at once?

    Up2nogood RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    While in my LPN program at a private college I finished my pre reqs for my ADN at a

  25. What would you do?

    Up2nogood RN replied to perc71's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. To put it in perspective ask yourself what if that pt had been YOUR family member? YOU are the patient's