Ruffles 1

Ruffles 1

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  1. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Ruffles 1 replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with you. When people are very ill they do not need something sold to them. They need good nursing care to get out of the hospital. I feel the people who want to sue the hospital or doctors,...

  2. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    Ruffles 1 replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think it is sad that we consider our patients "customers". They are usually very ill and don't need the added stress of people or managers always asking is everything okay? I had a patient who just...

  3. Just one persons opinion

    Ruffles 1 replied to dauschundlover's topic in General Nursing

    What an insult to nurses, who are very competent. I agree that things are proven to be done one way and then changed back to the "old", way because it is safer or more efficient. We are continually...

  4. Would you work in a hospital that pays less if nurse:patient ratios were better?

    Ruffles 1 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would take less pay. I care about safe patient care. Taking on 6 patients is too many for one nurse and it is unsafe for our patients. Think of all the medication, ivs, treatments and other...

  5. Blame nurses

    Ruffles 1 replied to sam20007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with , The Commuter, nurses are always there with the patients and the families and get the blame if something goes wrong but never the reward when things go right. Nurses do make good...

  6. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    Ruffles 1 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that nurses should not carry cell phones while thay are working. It is very unprofessional when working with patients ,to be talking on your cell phone to your family members. How do you feel...

  7. Cardio vs. Med Surg?

    Ruffles 1 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Cardiac

    I agree with al7139 telemetry units are a little faster pace than med/surg. floors. When patients are having a heart attack you have to act quickly.

  8. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    Ruffles 1 replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What are some signs of infection? Look at the wound is it red, swollen,is there any drainage? Is the patient coughing up sputum, what color is it? Are they turning on their own or do they need help?...

  9. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    Ruffles 1 replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Most fevers for postops are related to pulmonary, not infection. I&O's are never accurate, and most nurses don't worry about clearing pumps for IV's. Never enought time to do all the tasks when...

  10. A rant: sick time use and policies

    Ruffles 1 replied to andre's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with andre, if you are sick or a child is sick you should be able to take your sick time. What are you saving it for. I think it is because if you leave your job they do not have to pay for...

  11. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Ruffles 1 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think as nurses we do as much or more than we are required to do, we are always multi-tasking. We have to be a RT, OT, PT etc. I don't think a nurses job description is very

  12. My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    Ruffles 1 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Most nurses do not get a break because we are short staffed. It has nothing to with organizational skills etc. We are just very busy and as usual we always think of ourselves last. The Managers could...

  13. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Ruffles 1 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't think there is anything wrong with getting further education, if the pay can keep up with what nurses have to pay to further their education. There are more opportunities for BSN nurses but...

  14. Are You Being Bullied in the Classroom

    Ruffles 1 replied to Jayfa's topic in General Students

    All of you are correct in the way bullies act, but remember they have low self esteem. It really does not help the nursing profession when people act that

  15. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Ruffles 1 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think you are right, the universities are pushing to get more money for their instiutions. Where are they going to find nurses who can teach other nurses, when they are not willing to pay the...

  16. bar coding for med administration

    Ruffles 1 replied to quizzical315's topic in General Nursing

    We use the bar code scanning of meds. where I work and you have to watch the dosage to be given, which means you have to manaully change the dose to 1/2 tab or 0.5mg in 2 places. I have also had...

  17. Universal Healthcare/Nursing Salaries

    Ruffles 1 replied to JerseyGir1's topic in General Nursing

    I think nurses salaries would not increase,but the insurance premiums would go up for everyone. Insurance compaines are out to make money and will figure a way to do

  18. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Ruffles 1 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with hpcat, if you want to get away from bedside nursing(which has a shortage related to the baby boomer generation) then get your BSN but not everyone can be charge nurses or

  19. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Ruffles 1 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think you are right in your thinking jjjoy, why do all nurses who want to take care of patients in acute settings need an advanced degree. I think if you want to manage the staff okay go for the...

  20. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Ruffles 1 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with Pantheon, she is actually going through the BSN program and it costs her more money than it is worth. And again who is at the bedside taking care of the patients???? Not a nurse with a...

  21. How many patients?

    Ruffles 1 replied to sistasoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree 7 patients is too much to handle. The CNA are also over worked and we have such a turn over of CNA's on our med/peds floor because they have to take care of to many patients too. We sure can...

  22. You Know the patient is going bad when...

    Ruffles 1 replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    They tell you " I don't feel

  23. Co-workers who think out loud at the nursing station

    Ruffles 1 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind people talking about patients but when they talk and talk about themselves and their personal lives I have to draw the line. It is very annoying and not professional

  24. 8-hour vs. 12-hour workshift: Traditional or Innovative? Benefit or Hazard?

    Ruffles 1 replied to WELLimAnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think nurses should not work 12 hour shifts, many mistakes are made when you are on your third 12 hour shift. What about working 10 hour shifts. There could be over lapping of staff for a while...

  25. How many patients?

    Ruffles 1 replied to sistasoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It is very hard to manage that many patients. That is not safe staffing. The hospitals sure want to take peoples money but do not supply the appropriate staff. You may want to find another hospital...