aloevera

aloevera

telemetry, med-surg, home health, psych

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  1. Do you talk about allnurses.com at work?

    aloevera replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I love my cat...just curious, what were the reasons some nurses did not like this site???? I just love it, that is why I am nosy....

  2. working with little staff--suggestions?

    aloevera posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I know this is a common problem in all areas of nursing but in my situation it really seems to be critical.... Picture this: 36 pts. on Dual, one RN, 2 med nurses, 2 techs... 24...

  3. working with little staff--suggestions?

    aloevera replied to aloevera's topic in Psychiatric

    oh, my, and I was prepared to write my note of concern when I go in again and face 34 pts., one RN (me), 2 LPN's (med nurses) and 2 techs........what to do, what to do. I can't afford to get fired...

  4. 3 hot's and a cot

    aloevera replied to Billikin's topic in Psychiatric

    I sent a pt. who had seized X3 last 24 hr. to our local hospital... They did EEG, bolus Dilantin and sent her right back...I called..I thought they would at least IV fluid her for awhile, she was...

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

    aloevera replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I wish my MHT's had the same attitude as you, your nurses are lucky to have you and appreciate you, for

  6. what about a Private facility?

    aloevera replied to lilia123's topic in Psychiatric

    I know that the pay is "NOT NEAR ENOUGH" !!!! in the private facility where I am employed......but state hospital too far away....don't know exactly what it

  7. what about a Private facility?

    aloevera replied to lilia123's topic in Psychiatric

    You need to go and check these facilities out....they are all different in different areas of the country...You would think that a private facility would be better pay and conditions, but believe me...

  8. Working in Psych and then being a patient in your unit!

    aloevera replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Psychiatric

    we have one nurse that was a pt. on the unit she works a few years ago....that is only one I am aware of..... But in answer to your question "does psych make you psychotic" I would have to say...

  9. working with little staff--suggestions?

    aloevera replied to aloevera's topic in Psychiatric

    PsychRN Ohio----good advice, I will do that .......that may provide some protection just in case...and I will keep a copy for my...

  10. working with little staff--suggestions?

    aloevera replied to aloevera's topic in Psychiatric

    yes, it seems that they are trying to hire us help but no one stays.. We get new hires, they stay 2 weeks and are gone (because they are so short staffed ) we have had more than a dozen leave since...

  11. Define Nursing in 3 words

    aloevera replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    oh my God............for sure..have to add to that one.... OMG..I've got how many pts? OMG....____ called out.. OMG...these new 5 page nsg. notes !!!!! OMG....what time is it??? OMG....____is on the...

  12. I want her fired!!!!

    aloevera replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    ahhhh...I remember a few mtgs. like that....something must need to be addressed with everyone....either that or pt. (or family) is related to someone at facility (or board member)

  13. Define Nursing in 3 words

    aloevera replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    Running on

  14. How does a psych career affect the psych nurses?

    aloevera replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

    tnrose----that is wonderful that you are thinking of going into psych nursing....it has been very rewarding for me...I didnt find my "niche" in psych for 15 years, but better late than never !!! I...

  15. Best Shoes

    aloevera replied to Serlait's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like my New Balance tennis

  16. confused, disappointed....

    aloevera replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    most of the people in my years in school did work....many were single moms with kids, too....we made it work....if you really want to do this, you can !!!! even if you need to change work hours, or...

  17. disallusioned with nursing! psych new grad

    aloevera replied to inthesky's topic in Psychiatric

    I just got off the phone with one of the Supervisors, who is also a dear friend....(lives by me, too) we are at our wits end with the staffing situation...she has written letters to Administrator,...

  18. How does a psych career affect the psych nurses?

    aloevera replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

    but you are also going to see "frequent flyers" in the ER and in other areas of nursing as well....I know it gets trying at times, but I just laugh a lot, goof off and take mini-breaks !!! (not all...

  19. which would you rather work with male or female nurses?

    aloevera replied to fairness's topic in Men in Nursing

    if you had asked this 15 yrs. ago, I would have said "females" right off the bat withour hesitation....but now after working for years I have come to highly respect males and look to them often for...

  20. May accept home health position..

    aloevera replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    if you are somewhat of a loner and don't like all the gossip and hospital politics, then you will love home health.....that was the biggest plus for me....i did home health for years then moved south...

  21. I want her fired!!!!

    aloevera replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    #l- DON should have taken all involved into an office or other area away from other pts. and staff, visitor, whoever.... I used to work as Supervisor in LTC on weekends and had to deal with irate...

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

    aloevera replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I have some wonderful techs and then there are the few that when I come to work if they are on my unit, I shudder....One is actually downright mean!!!! refuses to do certain things, I am almost...

  23. What you get for nurses week

    aloevera replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    we got one free lunch in the cafeteria......( usual cost 3.00 ) WHOOPEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WASN'T THAT THOUGHTFUL

  24. Define Nursing in 3 words

    aloevera replied to FutureNurseSaga's topic in General Nursing

    underpaid understaffed

  25. What do you think of this comment?

    aloevera replied to zenurse's topic in General Nursing

    oh, forgive me, I hadn't read everything...You haven't applied as yet... well, what are you waiting for ??? Put you app in with honest answers and see what happens, don't waste time pondering over...