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dec2007

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  1. So fed up with my coworker

    dec2007 replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurses who work PRN do so in order to have more free time and to be able to work at their convenience. In order to do that they give up benefits like insurance and PTO. If you envy your coworker's...

  2. I saw another nurse assault a patient

    dec2007 replied to morman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A similar situation happened on our unit. A closed head injury patient was thrashing and fighting, didn't understand where he was, etc. An experienced RN grabbed him in a private region and twisted,...

  3. How do US nurses feel about the testing/disclosures they must do?

    dec2007 replied to NurseStorm's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure others feel differently, but I do feel that the pendulum has swung too far in the other direction in this country when it comes to personal civil liberties vs. the rights of the public. I...

  4. How do US nurses feel about the testing/disclosures they must do?

    dec2007 replied to NurseStorm's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you are being facetious. Otherwise, how would you not feel like a hypocrite when medicating your patients or teaching them to take medications/narcotics as ordered by their provider? If you...

  5. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    dec2007 replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I guess that must be what is happening at my facility. "Across the board" cost of living hikes have left me (at the top of the scale) with no raise for the last six

  6. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    dec2007 replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This may be true, I don't know. It seems like constantly training new staff to do CRRT, IABP, ICPs, "fresh" open hearts, etc. would cost the facility a lot of money, and they would be better off to...

  7. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    dec2007 replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    RuralRN07: That has been my experience exactly. Our young folks want to work bedside only long enough to get into grad school, CRNA school, NP school, etc. I don't blame them, in fact I admire a lot...

  8. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    dec2007 replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Rock Nurse, my quote feature isn't working, but Amen to every word you said! I got a free movie ticket for my CCRN (one, not two). Thanks for saying what I was

  9. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    dec2007 replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes! This! Do we work at the same

  10. New Grad, disciplinary woes

    dec2007 replied to furelite's topic in General Nursing

    It is so hard not to take this kind of thing personally! Everyone says "grow a thicker skin." I've been trying to do that for 20+ years. Some of us are just more tenderhearted I guess. Like others...

  11. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    dec2007 replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    PMFB-RN-- May I ask where you are located ( generally)? Also, where in the world did you find this insightful

  12. Is the nursing profession causing its own RN shortage?

    dec2007 replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Almost all new grads hired at my facility express the intention to continue their education, either to persue an NP degree, CRNA or a managerial position. The only nurses who expect to be at the...

  13. IVs in the breast

    dec2007 replied to kasekin's topic in General Nursing

  14. 5-year-old chooses heaven over hospital

    dec2007 replied to anh06005's topic in Nursing News

    I haven't had a chance to read all the posts yet, but we had a huge discussion about this situation at work yesterday. My first impression is that this child and her parents would choose for her to...

  15. When you just don't want to go to work....

    dec2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Although I love my job, and would not work anywhere else, sometimes when I've had a day off and I am going back for a three day (12 hr shifts) run, I just don't feel like going! Sometimes I'm a little...

  16. U.S. Army Comt Medic to Civilian World

    dec2007 replied to TheShaman's topic in Critical Care

    Critical care would be a great fit! Critical patients, the conscious ones are scared, the families need support. And thank you so much for your

  17. did I do the right thing?

    dec2007 replied to dcwang's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Absolutely! The other patient was being attended

  18. National University SD BSN Cohort 45

    dec2007 replied to bluenyker's topic in School, College Programs

    Op: is SD South Dakota or San Diego or somewhere

  19. When you just don't want to go to work....

    dec2007 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    That is a lot of it for me too....I miss being home!! I hadn't really thought about that before, but that does bother me a

  20. When you just don't want to go to work....

    dec2007 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    My fur-people don't mouse, (especially the dog!), but they sure are a comfort when I need

  21. Why do minorities have more respect for nurses?

    dec2007 replied to Runman1914's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient call me "waitress" all night. I don't know his background or ethnicity. It's okay. I was a waitress before I was a

  22. Why do minorities have more respect for nurses?

    dec2007 replied to Runman1914's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't live in Florida, but I have noticed the "social class" judgement as

  23. How to File a Complaint against BON

    dec2007 replied to twins2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OP:Where I live, the only paperwork the employer has to file is to verify the number of hours worked since the last license renewal. Is that what you need? If so, try to go to the Human Resources...

  24. Correcting Others mistakes?

    dec2007 replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    On our unit we often "help" the CNAs with bathing. A lot of our patients are too heavy for one person to turn alone, and most of them are unable to turn themselves. Also, I always feel that no one is...

  25. Is this real? Vein light

    dec2007 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Nursing

    I think its fabulous!!!! Our ICU director bought one for our floor (they are expensive!), and it is the best thing ever! PS: Of course every nurse should have solid IV skills without using technology....