Ariyala replied to InformaticsRN.MA's topic in Informatics
Hi! Just an informatics newbie saying hello. I'm in my third semester at UIC for Masters in Health Informatics. Currently I'm an ICU bedside RN, with 15 years experience. Eventually I'll transition into an informatics position. For those of you RN's ...
I had a same issue with a nurse. Just rude to me for no reason at all, at the nurses desk in front of everyone. I'm not good with confrontations and I had no idea what to do. I did have to report her to my manager when she treated me unprofessionally...
I moved to Illinois a few years ago and had no trouble getting mine. The application and all the paperwork you had to submit with it was a hassle. I want to say I received my license in the mail a few weeks after all my stuff was submitted. I've hear...
Ariyala replied to tracytate's topic in Informatics
Please correct me if I'm wrong. But Nursing Informatics is working with nurses and doctors at the bedside and with hospitals. Health Informatics is more on the business side of things. You can work with the nurses and the doctors but you also have th...
Ariyala replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing
To each their own I say. Doesn't matter to me what others do. But, in my opinion, the more bedside nursing under your belt, the better you'll be at your advanced careers and the better you'll treat the nursing staff who cross your path. I've seen thi...
I can do this. My work stays at work. But on rare occasion, Im keeping something in my mind, nice loud music on the way home & when I get there, my dog. She's always so happy!! :-)
We usually get cookies, cakes, etc. This year our main Dr. got us a party tray from a local sandwich shop. And he happens to say 'thank you' often, which isnice to hear!
I agree with the others who said just ask him. Think about it, the worst he can say is no, and if you don't ask, you probably won't get it. Go for it!!! :-)
I agree!! It's always nice when Mr. Screamer stops, but then you have to ask yourself, WHY did Mr Screamer stop? Rarely does he/she just falls asleep!!!
We've all had our busy nights. Maybe she was "dumping" on you and maybe she wasn't. If you think she needs to be written up, do so, but only from YOUR point of view, observations, and facts. You can't "tattle" (hmm I agree with other posters, aren't ...
At my hospital we are all computerized. I love it, now (didn't at first). Dr's orders are all computerized too!! And now, we can read every one of them without turning the page upside down and backwards!! :) And in response to the power outage/downti...
What's sad is the other employees throwing stuff at her. And don't feel bad, you did the right thing. Would you want this impaired nurse taking care of you or your family? Hopefully she'll get the help she needs.
hehe yeah I have dirtbikes, street bikes, ATV's, etc. Love them. I know the dangers as well as the friends I ride with. We all ride with caution (while having fun!)! we have also seen how accidents happen and have said "man, if they were'nt wearing h...
Ariyala replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric
Teamwork works for us, but if everyone is busy, the primary nurse has to do it all. I worked at a hospital that used an "admissions nurse". She came in and did ALL the admission paperwork!! She was awesome!
I agree with seeing a podiatrist. I too, have PF so bad it is painful to walk at times. I work in a busy CVICU, and I'm now getting by with shoe inserts from my podiatrist!!
Ariyala replied to firstyearstudent's topic in New Nurse
If its a hospital, it's a 24 hour/7 day a week job. I'm not one to put things off & say "oh, the next shift can do it" (I hate saying that and leaving for the next shift) but sometimes you have to. And that includes things you forgot to do. Like ...
HAHA yeah, I'm always standing with my body WAY back stretching my arms WAY out!! I can only imagine how it looks!! And..to the OP...."snotty crotch tissue"..........eeewwww and I'm still laughing!!!
Hi, in your opinion, what could I do to be viewed at as a "strong" nurse vs a "weak" nurse. I feel that on my floor, (a busy CVICU) that the charge nurses see me as just a mediocre nurse. Not weak, I've been there forever it seems, just not very stro...
You are right. I need to change this language to be better/more confidant. Vanlo001 - I do help out everyone, sickest patient or not, and sometimes I do get the sickest patient. I will get my CCRN and go from there. Thanks.
haha I like that. Maybe I will, good advice. But, I don't want to step on peoples toes, but is that part of the job? Why do people get mad at those trying to lead (not necessarily me, just anyone)? Should I stop worrying about making people mad, and ...