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  1. Impact of computers on pt care and workflow

    jetsetter replied to HINFgirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    we do all computer charting, and I have to say I truly love it, BUT. they just announced they're going to take away all the computers in the nurse's station, they have installed computers in every...

  2. Posting Rhythm Strips in Telemetry Unit

    jetsetter replied to areensee's topic in General Nursing

    We use big tubes of stick glue. Easy enough, until you screw up and cannot get it

  3. Nurses Who Smoke

    jetsetter replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    C'mon guys, the only people where I work who get a break are the smoker's. Considering taking it up just to get a break, 12 hours is long

  4. 1)Feeling picked on, 2) How much is too much? A vent of a nurse/mom loosing her mind.

    jetsetter replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, you're probably not going to agree, but I feel you need an objective opinion. You HAVE to change something!! This is not working, your not being good to yourself, which makes you not the "best"...

  5. Pt falls on geriatric psych inpt unit

    jetsetter replied to gerilou's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Educate me please, safe

  6. Computer Charting

    jetsetter replied to sstromberg's topic in General Nursing

    The only type of charting I know is computer, learned it in school, and the two different jobs I've had have used computers. It's all in what you're used to. All charting takes time. We're going to be...

  7. cardiac question

    jetsetter replied to SABOOTHECAT's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think you should wait. Once the heart has damage, it's very hard to undue. I know the thought of the procedure is scary, but as long as you are confident w/your cardiologist and...

  8. A pt's right to know

    jetsetter posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a family ask me a strange question the other day. Their mother is in her late 80's and received a very bad diagnose, Cancer that has already spread to several other organs. The MD had spoken to...

  9. Policy for passing fresh water?

    jetsetter replied to mlolsonny's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our techs are supposed to pass at least once a shift, more on an individual

  10. need advice

    jetsetter replied to bryandamatrix's topic in General Nursing

    The absolute best experience you'll find anywhere is a tech in an ER. some places may want you to already be accepted into a nursing program, but they might take you if they know you are headed that...

  11. Anti-Dentites and Anti-Doctor-ites Unite!

    jetsetter replied to Sgt_Chunk_Spelunker's topic in General Nursing

    I am so relieved to know that I'm not the only nurse who avoids the doc/dentist!!! haven't been to the ob/gyn since my last baby, he turns 13 this month. I do the mammo thing, big breast CA hx in my...

  12. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    jetsetter replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I support you in your position, but I would also urge you not to skip your pinning over this. You have earned the right to be there, even if the circumstances are not exactly what you would like. You...

  13. RN as Unit Secretary ?

    jetsetter replied to razdee's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be horribly expensive to pay RN wages for secretarial work. Unit secretaries make or break the shift, if they don't do their job well all suffer, but I can only think of a few...

  14. Come Play the Build a Better Hospital Game!

    jetsetter replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have one, If a staff member calls off less than 8 hours prior to their shift, they HAVE to find their own

  15. Any from Illinois?

    jetsetter replied to RobLPN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    two main hospital's in Decatur; I've worked at both. St. Mary's is small, nonprofit. Offers all units. it's the only psych unit for large area. Med surg is about 30 beds, ICU I think is 7. small ER....

  16. SMOKE FREE HOSPITALS inside and out

    jetsetter replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    We allow smoking in a designated area, but patients are not allowed to smoke, no exceptions. I personnally don't mind staff smoking, except for those few who need "grab a quick 'neb treatment' "- and...

  17. I don't fit into nursing& nurse eating

    jetsetter replied to cargal's topic in General Nursing

    Cargal, there are a million jobs in this world, and I promise you there is someplace that will support you, appreciate your efforts, and let you leave at the end of the day knowing it was all...

  18. I just resigned my position! Would you?

    jetsetter replied to anndoodle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also think you made the right decision, It's your license on the line, not their's!! Maybe this will be the wake up call they need of admin has to work your

  19. adn vs bsn

    jetsetter replied to lab2004's topic in Nursing Career

    No difference whatsoever where I work, same benefits, vacation, etc... Only real difference is if you want to go on. But if you just want to work, I see no reason to go thru it. You will work the...

  20. I p****'ed off a coworker

    jetsetter replied to BuffaloLPN's topic in General Nursing

    No, you were not wrong. She was probably in a "bad"place before this. The key is to fix things, fast. Find her favorite candy bar, cookie, snack... something. Offer it as a peace treaty. Life is...

  21. so frustrated

    jetsetter replied to Larlar81's topic in General Nursing

    do you dislike the pt care.... or is it just details. I'm new to med/surg and they put me in charge. (morons). So not only did I have to learn a different style of nursing but how to deal w/ every...

  22. Is there a lotion you guys know of to thicken my skin?

    jetsetter replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    undefined The next time the two of you are about to start a procedure, politely ask, "my I try?". She may genuinely not realizing she is "hogging" the procedures. I would be very hesitant to "upset...

  23. Nurses caps!

    jetsetter replied to FERTMYRTOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with an older nurse who loved her cap. Facility tried to "gently" encourage her to leave it at home. She still wore it. Then they demanded she not wear it. Took her 1 second to quit. They...

  24. Migrane Headache Treatment in the ED

    jetsetter replied to keaston's topic in Emergency

    I work with a doc who seems to have a lot of luck with benadryl , reglan, and toradol IV, has had a lot of success with this. we are unable to get compazine at our hospital anymore, were told...