Up2nogood RN

Up2nogood RN RN

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  1. Manic and Addicted Nurse Manager

    Up2nogood RN replied to erroridiot's topic in General Nursing

    Well since you accepted this job to 'clean' up I would think that ethically it's your duty to do what's right. It seems like quite a predicament but I would report your findings to the owners or...

  2. old grumpy

    Up2nogood RN replied to josh1974's topic in General Nursing

    I love taking care of grumpy old men! It's much more enjoyable when you can have fun with the

  3. CPNE HELP!!!

    Up2nogood RN replied to jlrevis's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I made like 20 copies and made up my own. Also use your weekly FREE phone calls with an advisor, you get daily phone calls the last week I believe

  4. Pay Raises

    Up2nogood RN replied to Riley3's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh we're pretty darn lucky in my neck of the woods....union contract was renewed this past January with a 4% cost of living increase and then 3% the next year plus our annual step increases. They...

  5. Recent Excelsior Grads, I have a question

    Up2nogood RN replied to caringtouch's topic in General Nursing

    I would recommend Excelsior only if you're a motivated self starter. I finished a little over a year ago and only waited 3 months for the CPNE, I've never heard of 'having' to wait 13 months. There...

  6. Loan Repayment

    Up2nogood RN replied to ohmylove's topic in General Nursing

    I also have a hefty school loan but as long as you're in school PT you won't have to start making payments. I have been paying on mine for about a year, I was able to consolidate my private loans...

  7. Colleges spitting out new nurse without any training?

    Up2nogood RN replied to fulzgold's topic in General Nursing

    Aides can insert

  8. Have you ever been fired from a nursing job?

    Up2nogood RN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    I would have got an order for a 'substitute' dressing (something you have in stock) until the original could be found or re-ordered. I would never ever sign something I didn't do or leave a stage IV...

  9. Medication Aids; What will this mean?

    Up2nogood RN replied to arelle68's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A med aide is not required to take a pharmacology class because they are just PASSING out meds as they are ordered on the MAR. That's why we have LPN's, RN's, RCM's, and MD's. Yes, the nurse is...

  10. Medication Aids; What will this mean?

    Up2nogood RN replied to arelle68's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a CMA at one time and also worked in LTC and yes, CMA's pass all meds. In one facility I could give GT meds but not JT. Another place the nurse gave all the tube meds. Potentially it could cut...

  11. Where do you put your STUFF

    Up2nogood RN replied to DAMomma's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I carry only the bare essentials because we have cupboards (locked) in each room things like flushes, dressings, IV supplies, and whatever else I may need for my shift I try and think ahead. Right...

  12. cohorting flu

    Up2nogood RN replied to jessi1106's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes, my hospital opened up an inpatient unit 2 weeks ago along with a holding tank (tent LOL) outside the ED. I don't know what the census has been

  13. Multiple workers sick on same shift on same floor...

    Up2nogood RN replied to Gr8Dane's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our Employee health office has a hotline # for us to call when we have sx and out for X number of days. We also have to be cleared by them before returning to work. We've had a few nurses who've been...

  14. I need help with some dehydration questions please!!

    Up2nogood RN replied to georgenance's topic in General Nursing

    A chemistry book should be able to help you, it really wouldn't be fair if we gave you the

  15. What is WRONG with this??

    Up2nogood RN replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was just browsing on the general page when this jumped out at me! I won't even go out with the girls from work for a drink, I like them and all but I DON'T want to talk about work on my time off!...

  16. Ok I dont like ortho

    Up2nogood RN replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I've learned to do is stay in my own pt's rooms as much as possible, computers at the bedside for charting make it easy. We use voceras so I know if I have another pt calling me. Not that I...

  17. New Grad Night Shift 11pm-7am, how much can I expect to make?

    Up2nogood RN replied to nickynoodles's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think when you get into the world of nursing you will definitely understand this better. If you want specific answers to wage and typical shifts offered it might help to check out job postings...

  18. What Are the Chances of Getting Paid Overtime in a SNF?

    Up2nogood RN replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    There shouldn't be any reason why you can't see your time sheet. Have you requested it before? There are facilities out there that are trying to cut corners and say no to OT. While there are some...

  19. Horrible 14 1/2 hr shift.

    Up2nogood RN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    We had a frequent flier (younger pt w/ chronic illness) who had a VERY controlling (and complaining) mother, nothing was ever good enough, my son is being neglected, the nurse's don't answer his call...

  20. Missed Orders; How do you do it where you work

    Up2nogood RN replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    You're lucky we don't have a UC at all. We do have a secretary during the day that answers phones for 2 units. Not much help to us at night though. We went to computerized entry. There's been some...

  21. Excelsior College- almost seems too easy

    Up2nogood RN replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had never taken xanax before so my NP suggested I try it before I tested, good advice I must say. I had no anxiety at all when testing, I knew my labs and mneumonics forward and backward. My last...

  22. Nurses with tattoos, is it acceptable?

    Up2nogood RN replied to sweetlyn_violet's topic in General Nursing

    As long as it's covered it would be acceptable. I have a 3/4 sleeve and it doesn't have any bearing on my

  23. Medical Assistant jobs - where to go?!

    Up2nogood RN replied to JadedJenn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not sure where you're getting your information from but LPN's have pretty much the same job description as an RN, they are as much a nurse as an RN is. They can't assess or give certain meds but...

  24. SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL????

    Up2nogood RN replied to It Didnt Come EasyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Shift differentials and the time it begins are most likely unique to each company. In the hospital our evening starts at 3pm. And discrepancies do happen, poor communication IMHO, get it in writing so...

  25. Nursing Management Responsibilities for Patient with Hypercalcemia?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Julie2722's topic in General Nursing

    Even now there's been many times at work, to save myself the misery, I look something up online because I know if I ask 3 different co-workers I'll get 3 different answers. Drives me