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  1. Nursing Duties With A BSN

    redwinggirlie replied to dhq4life's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the millions of other posts about the duties with bsn and adn. Also, nursing isn't a paperwork

  2. Did you ever "neglect" a patient???

    redwinggirlie replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Abandonment= lost

  3. Good Hospitals for New Grads in Tucson

    redwinggirlie replied to Nemhain's topic in Arizona Nursing

    So we should only work at hospitals with rich people? Sorry, had to say that. Your comment struck a nerve. I do not work at Kino, which is now affiliated with the University of Arizona, but I do work...

  4. Can any RNs tell me if this is true

    redwinggirlie replied to geminiskittels's topic in General Nursing

    If you are taking the med for a chronic back problem, perhaps you could look into providing services which don't cause stress on your back. I know looking for another line of work was not your...

  5. what is orientation all about for first days nurses?

    redwinggirlie replied to Bunny22's topic in General Nursing

    A good orientation should be at least 6 weeks for a new grad, longer if they decide they more time. You work along with other nurses, your preceptor, and learn all there is to know about the unit, the...

  6. Burn unit job offer

    redwinggirlie replied to Cakes's topic in Burn

    I started on a burn unit as a new grad. Don't let the burn title fool you, as you will also be taking care of other acute medical needs of the patient at the same time. It's a great opportunity for...

  7. What's your favorite procedure?

    redwinggirlie replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Debriding wounds,

  8. Can't stop the nightmares- please help

    redwinggirlie replied to caren19's topic in Health, Stress Management

    See someone. Soon. Be

  9. is this child abuse?

    redwinggirlie replied to bronxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for being

  10. need advice please

    redwinggirlie replied to ccusherry's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Go

  11. Bad Nurse...Need Advice

    redwinggirlie replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone talked with

  12. How do I provide the care the residents need in such little time?

    redwinggirlie replied to December716's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Also, I defy anyone to tell me they feel comfy at breakfast in a hospital

  13. How do I provide the care the residents need in such little time?

    redwinggirlie replied to December716's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My reasoning on this issue goes back to my days at in home care: You get people dressed and up for meals. Too many people get the boost in bed and get left alone. Next time you "boost" someone up,...

  14. Adjusting to night shift

    redwinggirlie replied to ozarkmo46's topic in General Nursing

    I am the same type of person as you. I like the early to bed routine. I did not do well on the three days in a row. I preferred two on one of one on. But, all I did was sleep on that off day. It was...

  15. Funny Names for Nurses

    redwinggirlie replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    A dentist named Dr. DeKay and a veterinarian named Dr. Bone. Love

  16. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    redwinggirlie replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    They got to you, too? I thought it was just me!

  17. Please Help!!!!!-Advice needed!

    redwinggirlie replied to TypicalPicses's topic in General Nursing

    Try making a list of the pro's and con's of working at each place or perhaps posting here and finding out what people think of each place. If you could change the fact your interview was bad, would...

  18. what should i do while waiting?

    redwinggirlie replied to SCCgraduateRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmmm, live? Read about things pertaining to your goal. Go do those things you want to. STOP checking the mail 19 times a day! LOL Volunteer..... it's a good

  19. Adjusting to 12.5 hour nights

    redwinggirlie replied to jack4408's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it is really an age thing, I think it depends on the person and how they manage their days off. I work with nurses from 24 to 54 years old and then some. Everyone has their own formula,...

  20. What we have learned from our patients!!!

    redwinggirlie replied to mhull's topic in Emergency

    Never say the Q

  21. Infection control issue with pts. in precautions

    redwinggirlie replied to evans_c1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Everyone should heed precautions. It's irresponsible not to do so. If you find your peers are not, your manager doesn't care, go to infection control. There is isolation for a reason. All should...

  22. stethoscopes, too heavy?

    redwinggirlie replied to nurseabc123's topic in General Nursing

    I have both a double and a single.... I don't carry them around my neck the whole shift so I don't think weight is an issue when you find the one you

  23. How to work with acute-minded nurses in LTC setting?

    redwinggirlie replied to DG5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a nurse who works in a hospital and sees many patients from LTC's, I think the situation you describe should be looked upon as a benefit to the residents to prevent a hospital stay. Yes, your...

  24. I have hep c--should I continue with school

    redwinggirlie replied to beginnurse's topic in General Nursing

    By all means, continue with school. Be

  25. What squicks you out?

    redwinggirlie replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    People using undated NS to irrigate anything. If it's not dated, throw it out and get