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  1. Do you work at Hilton?

    feisty replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently our "Hilton" is strugglig due to economic hardship because the bottomline demands a skeleton crew. Sadly, the staff look like the walking dead due to exhaustion and fatigue. Maybe we should...

  2. What's your weird quirk?

    feisty replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I hate having to triage a patient who has placed their dirty clothing on the bedside table where I place my test supplies. I often go in prior to their arrival and arrange my things to prevent them...

  3. Tips for a good shift!

    feisty replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Remember to maintain balance in life. Nursing can consume your every waking moment and even your dreams if you allow it. Work should be balanced with play, family, relaxation, etc. Holistic care of...

  4. The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    feisty replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    We just had a couple of deliveries and both babies are in the nursery in respiratory distress. Could you go relieve their nurses? Could you take over the patient heading to c-section. Oh...you got...

  5. Just looking for comfort

    feisty replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    I had a procedure recently which required sedation. I must say it was the best sleep I have had in a long time. All joking aside, I would definitely address my concerns with my dentist if I were you....

  6. Interview questions

    feisty posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an interview for a position with another healthcare system. I decided to seek employment elsewhere due to the large amount of call time we are required to take. I was wondering if those of you...

  7. Interview questions

    feisty replied to feisty's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses. I am excited about the opportunity and want to prepare as much as possible. Apparently there are alot of applicants who are interviewing and I want to do my best to increase...

  8. Flagler Hospital

    feisty posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I was thinking about relocating and maybe applying at flagler hospital in Florida. Can anyone give me any information on the work environment, training, pay scale, etc.

  9. Shoulder Dystocia Drills

    feisty posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just read an article discussing shoulder dystocia drills which was very interesting. I am considering approaching my unit manager with information from the article and was wondering how other...

  10. Just said "yes" to a travel job and a prestigious hospital wants to hire me

    feisty replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is your career and you should decide what is in your best interest. If you have not signed a legal contract then you are not bound to the offer. I understand the conflict you feel with verbally...

  11. new job description every day, unpaid on call

    feisty replied to supervisorhatchet's topic in General Nursing

    I really like my current job, but the call time is a deal breaker. The original amount was one call a pay period which I agreed to without hesitation. They now require 2 or 3 a pay period. Sounds like...

  12. Flagler Hospital

    feisty replied to feisty's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was thinking about applying at Flagler Hospital. I have family near there and they have had good experiences as patients, but you never know about the work environment. Thanks for the

  13. Am I right or wrong?

    feisty replied to Vblub01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i understand your frustration with the whole situation. patient care is difficult and a hard assignment makes it seem overwhelming at times. remember there is always more than one side to a story or...

  14. I feel stupid!

    feisty replied to heavenwith7's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't let this make you feel stupid. Like merlee said, "hard to stop and think in the middle of an emergency." This will present the opportunity to evaluate a better process for maintaining...

  15. Shoulder Dystocia Drills

    feisty replied to feisty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hurricane, that is a scary situation. Glad your daughter is healthy. FLOBRN, thanks for the link. I believe it will be a wonderful asset to have. Thanks to everyone for the responses and info on PPH...

  16. Shoulder Dystocia Drills

    feisty replied to feisty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The article was in the December 2008/ January 2009 edition of "Nursing for Women's Health." It is entitled "Shoulder Dystocia Drills: How One Unit Prepares for Potential Obstetric Emergencies" by...

  17. guilt trip

    feisty replied to kurisuchine08's topic in General Nursing

    I struggle with the same issue. I have had a co-worker ask me if I wouldn't come in if I knew my co-worker needed me. I hate manipulation and guilt trips. I have finally decided that my life and...

  18. Things You'd Love to Say to Student Nurses...

    feisty replied to redmorgan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    -This dinosaur doesn't bite, but I make alot of noise when I walk. -Everyone is expected to participate in atleast one code brown. -Don't be critical about how I look because you too will sport this...

  19. What are your favorite types of patients??

    feisty replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a great post. I must say that my favorite patients are elderly men and women with grit and spunk. They are tough as nails and never whine. When I float to the med-surg floor I tend to...

  20. baby friendly questions

    feisty replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was going to write a long post on my observations, but I have decided against it. I will say that each couplet is different and one broad approach is not always baby friendly. Will be interested in...

  21. 2nd prolapsed cord in the past few months!

    feisty replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This has only happened to one of my patients. It was SROM and I still remember looking at the monitor and watching the baby's heart rate actively decel for just a moment before springing into action....

  22. Just let me go!

    feisty replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think I will have a will drawn up that states my children will lose their inheritance if they do not honor my living will. lol Seriously, everytime I work in the ICU (float there sometimes) I...

  23. Sigh. Is this really how we are graded?

    feisty replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    If she is a former nurse can you imagine what she was like to work

  24. push back/cancel with no pay

    feisty replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility does the same thing but we are required to be on call the entire shift that we are cut back. Their reasoning is we were scheduled to work and therefore required to be available because it...

  25. No Oncology Lecture ADN Program

    feisty replied to Charlotto's topic in General Nursing

    Have you and your classmates analyzed your performance on the last test to determine what might have contributed to the large number who failed? Really evaluate why you missed the questions. Was it...