RN1982

RN1982

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  1. Things to do on night shift

    RN1982 replied to epg_pei's topic in General Nursing

    When I have downtime, I will organize my patient's room and tidy it up. Sometimes I will check out AN for a bit after checking on my co-workers. This fall I will be going back to school, so I will...

  2. Scheduling C-Sections for Convenience Nurses Thoughts?

    RN1982 replied to ECKPowers's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. These hollywood stars are making it seem like a lady partsl birth is taboo. Why have a c-section if its not

  3. really disappointed after my trip to the BON

    RN1982 replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering, is it required that if a nurse is let go because they abused a patient that management has to report that nurse to the BON? I worked with a nurse who was verbally abusive and very...

  4. Dangerous nurses

    RN1982 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ruby Vee's thread about the new grad she worked with is a big lesson in what a dangerous nurse is. Doesn't take constructive criticism well, dismissive, has to constantly be reeducated, doesn't...

  5. really disappointed after my trip to the BON

    RN1982 replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    I do find that a bit unfair. For cryin't out loud, the DUI happened two years

  6. Scheduling C-Sections for Convenience Nurses Thoughts?

    RN1982 replied to ECKPowers's topic in General Nursing

    Ever seen The business of Being Born, the movie by Ricki Lake. I will NEVER have pitocin to speed up my contractions just so some doctor can make it home for the ballgame or dinner. I prefer a much...

  7. Dangerous nurses

    RN1982 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I took care of a brittle diabetic when I had just graduated from nursing school. My eyes about popped out of my head when I read her sliding scale. 2 units of Aspart for a blood glucose of

  8. Dangerous nurses

    RN1982 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find that story about the student unplugging the vent a bit unbelieveable. That patient must have been very unstable to die instantaneously when the vent was unplugged. Don't most vents have battery...

  9. Weaker nurses at night?

    RN1982 replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some places are different. I get a shift differential for every hour of my shift. Every three months, I get a 300 dollar bonus for working nights. It's not much. Some places pay better, others

  10. Music for stress relief

    RN1982 replied to Galaknore's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I love music for stress relief. I would take my little MP3 player with me to work, but I'd get into trouble. My fav artists to listen to: Nine inch Nails, Tori Amos, David Bowie, Rammstein, Depeche...

  11. Weaker nurses at night?

    RN1982 replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Really the whole day shift vs. night shift crap is rather childish. I think both shifts are busy in their own way. I can say that I've had slow shifts days and nights and I've had busy shifts days and...

  12. Weaker nurses at night?

    RN1982 replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I like working night shift. I like the independance and the autonomy. I like that I don't have families or management breathing down my neck. I do a good job. I'm on my feet every hour of my shift...

  13. Vent: Embarrassed during change of shift.

    RN1982 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    To me, it doesn't matter what this nurse's "normal" behavior is like. She assaulted the OP and should be reported

  14. Vent: Embarrassed during change of shift.

    RN1982 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but to me that would be

  15. Dealing with ICU visitors

    RN1982 replied to leesespieces's topic in MICU, SICU

    Had the best family the other day. Patient was admitted two hours prior to my shift from OR. I gave the wife and daughter the phone numbers to the unit and our voicemail system. She said absolutely no...

  16. Dealing with ICU visitors

    RN1982 replied to leesespieces's topic in MICU, SICU

    too bad we can't say stuff like

  17. Dealing with ICU visitors

    RN1982 replied to leesespieces's topic in MICU, SICU

    There are exceptions to the rule. I wouldn't kick out a family member if the patient was dying. But I would have them leave if the patient was otherwise

  18. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    RN1982 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but this is going into all caps.... PLEASE STOP CALLING FROM YOUR PATIENT'S ROOM TO HAVE THE OTHER RNS OR NAs GET YOU THINGS SUCH AS ROUTINE MEDS OR BLANKETS BECAUSE YOU ARE TOO LAZY TO TAKE OFF...

  19. Dealing with ICU visitors

    RN1982 replied to leesespieces's topic in MICU, SICU

    I find the problem to be lack of consistency among the nurses. Some will let the family stay at bedside because the family is being quiet but that is against our policy. I make it a point when we get...

  20. Threatened by Patient Family

    RN1982 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Call risk management and make them aware of the situation. And let your manager know that you do not feel safe working there while that family/patient are still on the unit. You should report all...

  21. lovenox: to hold or not to hold

    RN1982 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have anything much to offer except that I would have held it until I spoke with the

  22. Quitting job and feeling guilty about it, don't want to burn bridges

    RN1982 replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    No need to feel guilty about wanting to quit, Val. If they ask why you are leaving just say that you are thankful for the opportunity but do not feel that you are a right fit for the unit and the type...

  23. I always hate the last couple weeks before vacation...

    RN1982 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just a slight vent. Yeah, so it seems like everytime I plan a vacation, the weeks leading up to it are the most stressful and irritating. I had a really bad night at work last night, got an admit that...

  24. Stupid things that bosses have you do

    RN1982 replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    I love that the powers-that-be added more paperwork to the admissions

  25. I always hate the last couple weeks before vacation...

    RN1982 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    True. I do feel a bit burned out. Anything and everything is getting on my