mpccrn

mpccrn BSN, RN

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  1. Jury Duty vs Duty to Hospital

    mpccrn replied to transkat's topic in General Nursing

    there is nothing a manager can do to you. you were summoned, you must appear, if you're picked, so be it. trust me, the hospital will survive without

  2. Customer Service and 24 hour visitation

    mpccrn replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    i had to laugh when i read this! it takes stupidity to a higher level than i thought possible! on the up side.....perhaps now you can look forward to a 15-20% gratuity....ya

  3. How long do germs live on a surface?

    mpccrn replied to Simpleplan's topic in General Nursing

    VRE can live for a very loooooong time on surfaces. most mrsa cultures come back postitve after you've taken care of the patient for days.....i just don't worry about it.......you can pick up most of...

  4. Does GPA matter in terms of getting a job?

    mpccrn replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    i haven't ever been asked about my GPA in any job interview. what is important is having your license....the

  5. Nursing; Single Mother; are all nursing jobs 12 hr shifts?

    mpccrn replied to kristyj's topic in General Nursing

    our ICU does 3-12 hour shifts, or 2- 8hr, 2-12 hour shifts a week. times vary, some 3 am to 3 pm, some 7 am to 7 pm, some 7am to 3 pm, some 3 pm to 11 pm. it takes all kinds. when our children were...

  6. broke my patient's arm!!!

    mpccrn replied to Elektra6's topic in General Nursing

    i think you need a

  7. I have to meet with nurse manager

    mpccrn replied to mjs5312's topic in General Nursing

    this is a horrible incident, we as ICU nurses can't beat ourselves up enough for mistakes.....there is little a manager can do to top that....the meeting is probably just a mandatory thing, to...

  8. What is it with managers at shift change?

    mpccrn replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    our manage must be unique. she reads the situation and does nothing but support us...actually lends a hand, covers an assignment, and readily acknowledges when the skills at hand are over her head....

  9. I went off on a family member...and I don't feel bad about it.

    mpccrn replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    families just don't get it sometimes.....i understand they are concerned but you as the nurse has a choice....talk on the phone or take care of the patient.....sometimes you have to ask them which...

  10. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

    mpccrn replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    whether his herpes is common knowledge or not it should not have been shared especially by management. bottom line......herpes IS isolated in hospitals....he is a risk to any patient he takes care of....

  11. Ban together & change nursing?

    mpccrn replied to inspire's topic in General Nursing

    Bridge, i agree 100%! to overcome the constant challenges of the nursing profession, answers must come through a political agenda. if we as nurses, all nurses, banded together, we would be stronger...

  12. Nurse was so RUDE to me in report, what should I say next time)

    mpccrn replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    kaeky, you are obviously bugged big time by this particular nurse. perhaps it's time to approach the manager to clear the air. take the high road however. present the situation without emotion or...

  13. Nasty co-workers

    mpccrn replied to saphyre's topic in General Nursing

    i blessfully work in a pretty good unit. of course, there are always a few and thankfully i don't work with them muc. when i do, i go to my happy place, i'll sing, whistle and look out at them and see...

  14. retention bonus for registered nurses

    mpccrn replied to pearlclose's topic in General Nursing

    bonus? the regional trauma center i worked at for 25 years did everything in their power to make life unbearable for us long-term experienced nurses...it was far cheaper to dump us and fill our...

  15. Joke/Rejecting the Rejection Letter

    mpccrn replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    waaaay toooo

  16. To be Nurse, has question about specialization

    mpccrn replied to Cunorix's topic in General Nursing

    at our hospital the sleep tech is more an RT not a

  17. Graduation

    mpccrn replied to Alloush's topic in General Nursing

    congrats to all new grads......now, don't let us seasoned nurses down.....when you come to work, work hard, be diligent and keep your sense of humor! cheers to our new young leaders!

  18. Tattoo Policy

    mpccrn replied to ICor9:24's topic in General Nursing

    our hospital policy is all tatoo's must be covered......regardless of where they are or what you have to do to cover

  19. Best & Worst Floors to Work On

    mpccrn replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    i've worked ICU my whole life. having said that, there are only 2 managers in the 30 years i've been in the buisness that i honestly respected and admired. that's sad! my boss now is the BEST ever!...

  20. Policy on patient leaving AMA with IV in place

    mpccrn replied to trainer2070's topic in General Nursing

    usually the ama patient wants nothing more to do with the hospital and we take the iv out gladly before they stomp out the door. i did hear of a recent incident where a known heroine addict came to...

  21. Fired within hours of being hired

    mpccrn replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    i hope they give you another shot. if it were my dream job.....insist on it....maybe headphones with a waterfall or ocean tape playing.......it might

  22. Nurse was so RUDE to me in report, what should I say next time)

    mpccrn replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, i'm afraid that little quote has no place in your nurses notes.....but, what i do when i'm turfing off an ify patient to an oncoming nurse is write a quickie head to toe assessment as my last...

  23. Holiday Rotation

    mpccrn replied to JuneBug04's topic in General Nursing

    i'm sorry your rotation changed but i'm afraid that what you're doing now is closer to the real world. i've worked at several institutions and it's always been every other holiday.....and that didn't...

  24. Things that gross me out....

    mpccrn replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    q shift? how about q 2hrs! i've lost SaO2 sats on people that had poor mouth care prior to me taking care of them. it had nothing to do with the ability to exchange gasses.....it was an obstructed...

  25. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    mpccrn replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    yes they do...and yes, there is a renewal fee every three years. if you join aacn and become a card holding member (there is a fee for this too), there are free ceu's you can get....it's worth the...