nurse2it

nurse2it

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  1. Need real world info please

    nurse2it posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    I am a student in the ONC HITECH program and will soon be "certified" to perform as an implementation specialist or as tech support. So far the program has been heavy on the soft skills. I worked as...

  2. Need real world info please

    nurse2it replied to nurse2it's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Thanks to all who replied, I appreciate the

  3. Need real world info please

    nurse2it replied to nurse2it's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Angela, thanks for your thoughts. This will help me figure out what the next step is, I truly appreciate your comments and welcome any further suggestions/advice you may

  4. Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

    nurse2it replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it really is that bad! Direct care nurses who do not work in critical care are expected to do the impossible. You might find this informative......

  5. IS IT ME?????

    nurse2it replied to Dee_RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The state of our economy has made all employers skittish about adding to their workforce. Networking is crucial. You must make yourself stand out from the crowd. Consider volunteering where you...

  6. Proposed Federal Legislation re:Staffing/OT

    nurse2it posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I must be out of the loop because I just came across this article that may be of interest to direct care nurses, what are the chances it will pass?...

  7. Is being an LPN a difficult job?

    nurse2it replied to AngelNicole's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi AngelNicole, You may get some answers to your question by reading the threads in this forum... If you want to work in a hospital, you will have a very hard time finding a job as an LPN. If you...

  8. On call staff having a difficult time

    nurse2it replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    One facility I worked at kept a loose leaf binder at the nurse's station where we could make quick notes about labs, falls, new orders, etc. the oncoming shift would read it after getting

  9. I feel like a fool

    nurse2it replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the DON and tell her you won't be back. If the thought of going to work is making you sick, what more proof do you need that it's not the place you should

  10. Is this really the norm?

    nurse2it replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in LTC for almost 4 yrs where this type of behavior is common. I was called every name in the book, slapped, kicked, spit on and more by pts with dementia. If this is coming from pts who...

  11. forgiveness--how do you define it?

    nurse2it posted a topic in General Nursing

    Readers, i saw or heard this somewhere (oprah?) and i'm paraphrasing--forgiveness is being able to let go of the idea that the past could have been different. it doesn't mean what happened is ok,...

  12. BLUE TUBEX INJECTOR

    nurse2it replied to chinny7150's topic in General Nursing

    check with the hospital pharmacy, they may have one for

  13. Job market for LPNs in Vermont?

    nurse2it posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello everyone, I've been thinking of relocating to the Burlington area and need some feedback regarding the demand for LPNs. I've got almost 20 yrs experience, most of that in acute care, IV cert,...

  14. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    nurse2it replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i don't know if this has been addressed but i think alot of the bitterness, rude behavior, poor customer service or whatever you want to call it stems from the fact that many of us have been working...

  15. Feeling a little down about first job - LTC

    nurse2it replied to stoberto's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    not being a hater, unfortunately the things you describe (and more) are not uncommon. have you seen this thread?

  16. Should I feel bad?

    nurse2it replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    :no: as others have mentioned, staffing can sub contract to cover, respite care is available, etc. DO NOT let the parents GUILT YOU out of time off, be assertive. if you allow people to treat you...

  17. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurse2it replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Angelfire, you're a rock star, wish i could have worked with

  18. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    nurse2it replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    to the penile implant pt, dude! i will not adjust your scrotum elevator, if you can hold a mirror to check it, you can do your own adjustment to the druggies/alkies: you have a problem. if you...

  19. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    nurse2it replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    way back in the day before pagers and cell phones, docs were paged overhead housewide. whenever they paged dr. dicke (silent e), everyone would just about lose it, sometimes the pts busted a gut...

  20. A true life horror story

    nurse2it posted a topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago I was working as an agency nurse on the 7p-7a shift and received an admit, a gentleman in his 40's with dx cp r/o mi, a&ox3. At this hospital the standard iv tubing was about 6...

  21. "Do you wanna.......huh...........do you really wanna?"

    nurse2it replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    i started nursing about the same time managed care came along. i remember when the pbx operator announced the end of visiting hrs at 8pm, visitors left. imagine what would happen if that was done...

  22. I'm pretty sure my preceptor thinks i'm done

    nurse2it replied to Deetermined's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Deetermined, haven't read the whole thread so i don't know if these are repeats but make sure the tourniquet isn't too tight and i always had better luck using angiocaths instead of butterflys...

  23. The "dirty" side of nursing...

    nurse2it replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    my personal biggest gross out was when i walked into a room and the suction canister was almost full and had black fuzzy mold growing on top, had to clamp my teeth to change the canister! one night i...

  24. Feeling tired and restless after almost 2 years. Next steps?

    nurse2it replied to SistersofMRSA's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Sister, If you are miserable and feeling stuck, that probably won't change since it seems you've already explored other options available w/your current employer. Weigh the pros/cons of...

  25. First med error

    nurse2it replied to LPN9816aj's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a nurse who hasn't made a med error, I never met her/him in almost 20 yrs as a bedside nurse, I made a few of my own. I worked as an agency nurse full time for almost 5 yrs and for the...