RN1982

RN1982

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  1. stimulating a vented patient

    RN1982 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. It makes you wonder. They didn't even know what the purpose of me flashing the light in the patient's eyes meant. I guess they figured if I could do it they could do it. I took the flashlight out...

  2. stimulating a vented patient

    RN1982 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    I tell the families that even though the patient is sedated, they can still hear. I tell them to hold their family member's hand and talk to them. Not yell, talk. I recently had an elderly patient who...

  3. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    RN1982 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry if I got snarky. I have several family members that are in danger of losing their jobs because they work in the auto industry. It sucks for everyone all around. My cousin works at GM, his...

  4. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    RN1982 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's not guaranteed that ALL auto workers who are laid off get money via this program. They have to apply for it and a need. There are limitations on the number of people who get into the program. And...

  5. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    RN1982 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    It's not exclusively for the auto workers. Your tax dollars goes toward other useless government programs. Oh yeah, let's not forget the banks who got a bailout with no questions asked. We can either...

  6. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    RN1982 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The program is called No Worker Left Behind. They give money to people who have lost their job to pay for school. It will pay for nursing school but its just enough to pay for nursing classes and...

  7. Pain is NOT subjective

    RN1982 replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in Pain Management

    I don't really have much to add except that you are right, pain IS subjective and that your boss is a

  8. Cramming For Nclex...

    RN1982 replied to Grouchbox's topic in General Nursing

    If you could just practice questions for the NCLEX as opposed to "CRAMMING", you would probably be better off. Cramming for any test is a good way to fail it. When I took my NCLEX, I practiced as many...

  9. I need To VENT!!!

    RN1982 replied to KyMaleNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you got some plans made. Cardiac would be a great stepping stone for

  10. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    RN1982 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Could you elaborate on this further? I think we all define what being a "good" nurse is differently. To me above all else, a nurse who provides safe and competent care is a good nurse. To me, what you...

  11. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    RN1982 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thats not my point. Why can't someone have it all. By that I mean, go into nursing for the money and taking care of patients. It doesn't have to be either you go into nursing for the money or you go...

  12. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    RN1982 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have a question. How come people are so up in arms about people becoming a nurse for a paycheck and yet say nothing to the new grads who ask "How much do nurses start out at hospital such and...

  13. This is really getting under my skin

    RN1982 replied to jennjen512's topic in General Nursing

    Working in a medical office and under a doctor does NOT make one a nurse. I'm glad the BON returned your call and you gave them the info they needed. Like another poster said "she needs to be taken...

  14. I need To VENT!!!

    RN1982 replied to KyMaleNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Are there other hospitals in the area where you can apply for OR? If not, sign up for agency. You don't have to stay in this job and put up with all the BS. You're boss sounds like my old boss. Poor...

  15. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    RN1982 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree that the bailout is only putting a bandaid on a wound that won't heal. The auto companies need to make serious changes in the way they design their cars but I wouldn't call them crappy. A...

  16. Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    RN1982 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think its wrong to be so judgemental towards people who are in nursing just for the paycheck. Maybe they went into nursing because they wanted to be a CRNA or an NP? I think there are plenty of...

  17. wacko cna

    RN1982 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    She sounds like a basketcase. I'm sorry she is harassing

  18. A Patient Bit Me!

    RN1982 replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Yuck. I had a patient that would eat anything and everything too. Pencils, napkins, paperclips. But feces? Yikes. Clean the wound well and put that antibiotic ointment on

  19. How's the job market in YOUR area?

    RN1982 replied to Chico David's topic in General Nursing

    One of the local health systems is on a hiring freeze but the other three health systems are all

  20. Looking for a job in Michigan

    RN1982 replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Henry Ford is hiring. Beaumont is on a

  21. Do you have a unit-based pharmacist?

    RN1982 replied to labcat01's topic in MICU, SICU

    For the SICU where I work, we have a unit based pharmacist untiil

  22. Why would you place a OGT and give zofran in the middle of a surgery?

    RN1982 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Assuming that the patient hadn't eaten anything 8-12 hours prior to surgery, its easier to place the OGT when the patient is intubated and

  23. Why would you place a OGT and give zofran in the middle of a surgery?

    RN1982 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    double

  24. Saving Money and Paying of Student Loans or Living as a"poor"student

    RN1982 replied to ImNotWitty's topic in General Nursing

    And every little bit

  25. I want her fired!!!!

    RN1982 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    You know I've had that same thought. Lately, some of the nursing care on my unit has been less than stellar. For instance I had a patient who suffered a stroke, was trached after a long intubation. I...