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lilred, I am sure you will be very glad you chose Ruby. Med/surg is always a good start too. I know the feeling about that pay check, it sounds so good when they name a figure that sounds so large, but when reality hits(after taxes, insurance, and misc.) it is really small. I am sure you will have much to post about in the coming weeks, so please let us know how it goes with you. Blessings and good luck.

Years ago we were taught in school every day spent in bed was a day off you're life, I guess that is why I tend to attempt to get my patients moving in bed, then setting up in bed, then out of bed asap. I love working with a experienced CNA who has the mind set of "get it done." We often get throught our assignment with a smile and can do a little extra for the patient, like oral care, back care, skin sweeps, med assessments, and care plan evals quickly, working together, assisting one another, asking properly for assistance, and giving assistance when needed makes a shift go quickly and productively. Please and Thank You when included into conversation with workmates goes a long way too. Blessings.

Good Morning Mr. Bill, I am sure going to Fl will wait for a little while. I think you will find getting a job down there could be easier with some experience under your belt. Your wife has probably been a big supporter of your schooling, so yes, it would be nice to allow her to fullfill her dreams for awhile. I do not mean to come off as a "know-it-all" but I think you have a great opportunity ahead of you at Ruby. Too often we think the grass is greener elsewhere, when it is so nice here. Blessings.

Hey MrBill, Congrats on landing the job. I know the last bit of school and getting everything out of the way to start working is a daunting task, but just think of what you have already accomplished. I wish you the best in your new job and career. Blessings.

I am glad you are not so depressed. I am concerned regarding future incidents. It would weight on my mind that no fellow co-worker informed me of such an important policy issue. I really hope nothing else comes up to cause you problems but I would not bet a hour's wage that it will not happen. Sounds like this facility has some issues that need to be addressed. Good luck to you.

I agree with getting the full year of experience behind you, then how about working towards med/surg certification with an emphasis on staff and patient teaching. I am an older nurse who is still so surprised at the number of newer nurses who do not do I & O properly, importance of C,T,DB after a procedure with use of an IS, and asking about bowel and bladder function on admit so the patient can avoid unnecessary problems . Good luck on your career, you sound like a dedicated nurse.

It was a good thing you turned down that position, seems that trouble was lurking in many areas. I am not so sure I would allow the age remark to go unnoted. She is in a position of power and needs to deal with all sorts of people, young and old in a more professional manner. Good luck on the job hunt.

I would still get a statement from the patient regarding her request for the epidural, how happy she was with it and the care you gave her. I would question why the anestheist was not written up for administration of an epidural too. Keep these for your own file. I smell something rotten here. I may be paranoid, but do not be too surprised if you start to feel the facility is too willing to sacrafice a good nurse for a bad doctor and things start to slide downhill from here on out. I hope I am wrong, but I have seen this sort of thing before and it always leaves a bad taste in the mouth of the nurse. Blessings to you for doing a good job for your patients.

Kim, My cousin was a RN at a free standing surgery clinic there in Fla. She got her hours reduced to the point it was silly to go to work. Kitty is one smart lady, she her license in Texas and moved there. I am not sure just where but she told another cousin she has plenty of work now. I know moving may not be an option for you but many have done it Good luck.

I know a HN from Thomas, she left CAMC to go there a few years ago, she loves it.

Here we would have to get a new order anyway. We cannot use the 1 or 2 pills q 4-6 hrs order. I has to be written 1 pill q 4 hour, 2 pills q 4 hour, or 1 pill q 2 hour per patient request. Yes, we do spend a lot of time rewriting orders. Some docs we call and others we just do the rewrite and know they will sign them when they make rounds.

Kim, I am sorry, I did not make myself plain. I think the remark was rude to you, and unnecessary. If that facility hired a new grad , they surely would have wanted someone with your type of experience. I do wonder where you live that a remark like that to an experienced nurse, even one who had not worked in awhile was just too nasty. I understand the need for a job, been there before, but HCA is no picnic. Good luck.

Where in the world do you live? That remark was stupid and insulting.

STD's are not common in the older population here, but younger people taking advantage of the elderly for their retirement money is growing everyday, so I expect that to change soon. Shameful.

HCA has a bad rep nationwide, bigger does not mean better in their case. All the technology they have does not add up to good care d/t chronic understaffing, less than adequate physicians in many places, and emphasis on money. Look somewhere else if able, if not, expect many of the same issues you left the other facility to hit you in the face at a new HCA facility.

Scopalamine patch for nausea works very well. Fentynal gtt very big consideration if triple lumen or other site available. Comfort not heroic measures are important now and will greatly appreciated by family. Phenergan supp are used too. Phenergan is an extender of some meds, so need to watch VS.

Good plan. I have not heard much from new grads about applying at Thomas. WHY?

Hey Mike, Long time and no post. Glad you are still kickingit! While sister was there some of her nurses were doing "practice runs" with the new system. It was sort of funny how my mind worked a little differently than her nurse on main issues to be addressed, but that is what makes the world go around. I said, they were a good bunch, I felt sister got good care while she was there. I teased them about their northern accent and they teased me about my "southern" one. Overall I got the feeling the nurses were satisfied and smart. Anyway, blessing to you.

So has this situation resolved itself? Are you working some place else? I think you got a raw deal and hope the next job is better for you. Blessings.

Good luck on getting everyone on board this schedule plan. Sometimes, you gotta do what you gotta do. Blessings to all.

Had a DON who only wanted to be contacted by cell phone, of course, she would turn the thing off at 2100pm and any emergency was handled by us, the staff by the seat of our pants, and then we were always given critical feedback, no praise whatsoever. In my book, in most cases DON=Danged Offensive Nurse most days. LOL!

Sister has an on going relationship with Ruby d/t brain tumor, she had surgery, nonmalignant, but some scary stuff was going on in her head, I can honestly say I was very happy and continue to be well satisfied with her care there. You will get some good experience there if you are willing to take advantage of what they offer. I did notice that most of her nurses were older. Sometimes age just gives you the little extra you need to stay calm and handle a situation that causes stress in younger, less life experienced nurses. Good luck with the job. Blessing to you and yours.

Mr. Bill, Congrats on starting your new career. Nursing is a love it or leave it type of job. I can speak with insight on that issue. I just talked with a friend who is a widow, 63, and works home health. She has no intention of retiring until she is 70 and the company is all for her continuing her working for them. So you are looking at a long working career if you want it. Hubby was in hospital 3 weeks ago and his favorite nurse was 64 with no plans to retire. If your health is good, mind is good, and you have the desire, then go for it.

Thanks for the reply. I am not a big fan of Texas for many reasons, I think the culture shock would be overwhelming for me. LOL! I understand why Elkins may not be someone's favorite place. Where ever you and the wife end up I wish you luck and blessings. Let us know where you land.

The DON who thinks getting a pizza, or donuts, or some other cheezy something makes up for the poor scheduling, lack of support, and overall do-nothingness she/he is guilty of. People do get sick, have family emergencies, car trouble, and wrecks, it is not acceptable to say"do the best you can" every time catastrophe strikes. Get off your duff and show us some of those skills you are always bragging about, do a med pass, an admit, a treatment, clarify orders, feed someone. SOMETHING, except turn a blind eye.