Rapheal

Rapheal

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  1. IV site dressing

    Rapheal replied to mtnmom's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Any type of dressing such as guaze or a band-aid type dressing should be lifted to assess the site q shift and changed q 24 hours. The clear opsite is an excellent choice because it protects the site...

  2. Anyone work with a nurse like this......?

    Rapheal replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle We have a skin care expert too. She will give you report with detailed descriptions about small dry scabs, and forget to tell you she ran blood on two

  3. Medical School after NP?

    Rapheal replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Dave, If you feel like this is something you must do to fufill your dreams then by all means do it. You will feel like something is missing if you don't. But if it is not a compelling desire then I...

  4. Salary set upon hiring but not being paid what I was told I would get?

    Rapheal replied to cindyrn1's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a hospital with the same type of financial problems you describe. I have had problems getting my overtime pay and having short pays as well. I suggest you do not accept this. Why are you...

  5. Would your hospitals hire a middle-aged rookie?

    Rapheal replied to jgs284's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Of the last 4 nurses hired, 2 were over 45. Does not seem to be a factor where I work. Good luck in school.

  6. i need to get out of this

    Rapheal replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great

  7. Answered prayer or Divine purpose?

    Rapheal replied to PamRNC's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes think this is true but sometimes I think that in whatever place we are in, God will provide opportunities for us and others to do his will. Here's an example. I had prayed for an easier...

  8. Do nursing schools actually conciously REALIZE they are being ridiculous or is it a..

    Rapheal replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I like her style. Well

  9. RNs Performing Housekeeping Duties!

    Rapheal replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    I relate and I agree. If I have time to clean then it is done out of courtesy and a sense of pride in my hospital. But in no way should it be expected if it takes away from your nursing

  10. i need to get out of this

    Rapheal replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I felt like that for the first 6 months of nursing. I still am not happy where I am but it is manageable. Every day I used to feel a sense of dread before going in to work. I hope things get better...

  11. RNs Performing Housekeeping Duties!

    Rapheal replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Why pay housekeeping when you can just add it to the nurses duties? The patients suffer. We need to be there to take care of them, to plan their care, to perfom teaching, to address their labs and...

  12. Discarded babies

    Rapheal replied to Browneyedgirl's topic in General Nursing

    You did what you thought was best, with the purest of intentions for your child. Too heck with what anybody else thinks. Children are not possessions. If you love your child and you can't care for...

  13. Quicky poll

    Rapheal replied to koan's topic in General Nursing

    Daily. New med orders are printed by us on the MARS, so when pharmacy brings up the meds we need to check that we are giving the correct dose. There are also heparin by weight that you have to...

  14. We love Jnette!

    Rapheal replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love ya Jnette.

  15. Change of shift report

    Rapheal replied to Idaho Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that I like a walking round. No need to invade someone's privacy if you keep your voice down or you can shut the door. Also helps jog your memory if you forget

  16. Advice please..

    Rapheal replied to trish820's topic in General Nursing

    I would go for the RN if I could. There seems to me more flexibility in work scheduling and that is important to you. You could work less and earn more money-this enabling you to stay home more with...

  17. This is sposta happen to someone else

    Rapheal replied to BarbPick's topic in Cardiac

    Barb, Try to relax a little. You do not know that it is anything serious. I have had chest pain for over 10 years and there is nothing wrong with my heart. I have MVP but it is not serious. I also...

  18. Patient confidentiality and husbands

    Rapheal replied to AndyLyn's topic in General Nursing

    Sharing confidential information with even the purest intent can backfire. Say you told your husband, then he wanted to know details. Then he talks with the family and any one of them asks him...

  19. Why, would any RN oppose requiring a BSN for all future nurses?

    Rapheal replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I think it should be looked upon as a goal, not a requirement and the ultimate educational goal being a MSN. Why a goal and not a requirement? We have a lot of second career RN's entering nursing...

  20. Im going insane!!!!

    Rapheal replied to Lovenursinganyx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry you had such a rough time recently. You deserve a spa treatment with a massage. I am lighting scented candles for you.

  21. Feeling sad.....

    Rapheal replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Hope you feel better Snoop. Sometimes you just gotta call off. If you don't take care of yourself who will? Now get some rest and don't worry about it. We love ya. Take care.

  22. staffing

    Rapheal replied to Annsea's topic in General Nursing

    My sentiments

  23. You just Don't Know which way to pray....

    Rapheal replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    I usually prayer that to God that he heals them, and if not then please give the patient and the family his strength and peace. I also add a prayer that the family be able to get some restful sleep...

  24. I'm getting tired of taking people to the bathroom, pericare, & empowering cna's!!

    Rapheal replied to ilovetheelderly's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am saying a prayer for you. Vent on. Hope things get better for you

  25. OT.. Did you all know that your PET can become diabetic?

    Rapheal replied to CarolineRn's topic in General Nursing

    dianah, Sorry about your kitty. My sympathies. I am surprised that cat's can be treated with insulin. Something I just never thought about. Thanks for the