qnmimi

qnmimi

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  1. What one law would most improve nursing?

    qnmimi replied to myoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    Assault against any medical provider be a

  2. 8 vs 12 hour shift?

    qnmimi replied to RN-Doula's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    After 15 years of 8hr shifts full time, and now 15 years of 12 hour shifts....I'll keep the 12 hr shifts. The trade off for longer hours is fewer days/week to work. I have actually been able to have...

  3. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    qnmimi replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I was struck by the tone of envy in your letter. Please do not mistake this response as an attack, it is not. Do these other people have the job security, and a wide field of career choices in...

  4. Should nursing pay remain modest?

    qnmimi replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    No matter what, modest pay means so very different things to the employer VS the employee. Do I enjoy the fact I have to work hard, keep a lot of knowledge up to date, deal with difficult people to...

  5. 10 year old died after I performed CPR

    qnmimi replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    You are dealing with a very bad case of "what ifs" over a seriously traumatic experience. Your feelings are real, and are akin to PTSD. PLEASE if you feel this is taking over your life, can't...

  6. Taking a Position as a Float Nurse as a New Grad

    qnmimi replied to ColleenT's topic in General Nursing

    I started in my hospital's float pool as a new grad many years ago, and I can call it a success as I am still there, but have moved up the clinical ladder. Yes success can be achieved with a great...

  7. Possible adult admit with minor child in tow

    qnmimi replied to Monkey Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Rule of thumb in our hospital is, if infant/toddler & up to young school age, there must be another adult to care for that small child. An older child who needs minimal supervision, and the pt...

  8. When our older nurses die :(

    qnmimi replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I learned so much from "The older nurses" As a new nurse 29 years ago I was fortunate to work with one on the medical floor who was full of great stories...stories that taught me how to be a good...

  9. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    qnmimi replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    a lake of C-Diff waiting for

  10. What was it like to be a nurse in the 1980s

    qnmimi replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated in 1987, one thing I remember is the hierarchy of the hospital: Doctor is boss, absolutely, then everything else pretty much trickled onto the nurse's lap to take care of. Few...

  11. Would you report possible diversion?

    qnmimi replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I would report him in a heartbeat...to his supervisor. Not even a second thought. He is exhibiting behaviors of diversion

  12. Haldol, Pneumonia, PD

    qnmimi replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

    Snarky nurse says: because said doctor is not educated enough to know that haldol is contraindicated in parkinson's, and confusion is a symptom of pneumonia, with associated multifactoral delerium....

  13. Successful Orientees Vs Unsuccessful Orientees

    qnmimi replied to purplegal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have found that new grads are a mixed breed. Personality definitely helps to succeed in any job, but I have found by personal experience that it is almost impossible to teach a new grad adequate...

  14. Are You Nurse Jackie or Nurse Zoey?

    qnmimi replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely I'd fall more under the Nurse Jackie. I am loud, and opinionated, and not afraid to do what is right with my patients. Fortunately for me my life is minus all the drama and drug...

  15. Another reason unions suck!

    qnmimi replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    PMFB-RN quoted ruger8mm, then added a political attack. IMHO it was rather misplaced in this

  16. Another reason unions suck!

    qnmimi replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    And how does a political harpoon like this help this topic? Disgusting

  17. Confronted about charting at patient's school

    qnmimi replied to doodlebuttRN's topic in Private Duty

    Here in lies the rub. She IS paid to assess his communication skills specifically by the family who employs her through her employer. If she is not specifically assessing his educational experience,...

  18. Union Grievance! I need help

    qnmimi replied to anurselpn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I would agree with Felder. If your contract explains you have a 30 day window to change your mind, and if you passed that, you will be SOL for sure. Again, contact your union rep, get out your...

  19. Another reason unions suck!

    qnmimi replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Once upon a time, we were all new nurses with the same issues. What is the point of staying at a job, if you don't earn perks? Do I think it's fair you can't get vacation? No. Do you have the...

  20. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    qnmimi replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly right! Why is it more important to move a patient out of somewhere than it is for the nurse receiving the patient to be aware of, and ask pertinent questions regarding their care? I...

  21. Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    qnmimi replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    On epic, we can SBAR patient updates. Most of our floor nurses are expected to read the SBAR, then do a safety hand off in each room with the oncoming nurse. In emergency response I find many nurses...

  22. Anyone have nightmares?

    qnmimi replied to dec2007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The only time I have work related nightmares is when I spend too much time monitoring patients in MRI....it triggers my claustrophobia big time, and manifests in nightmares. I occasionally find...

  23. Night shift RN's :Do you eat in the morning after your shift?

    qnmimi replied to DesertSky's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I plan a bedtime snack in my daily calorie intake. If I don't, I find myself awake at some point finding only inappropriate foods. Working nights does change your metabolic needs slightly...eating...

  24. Even the Stoic Have a Breaking Point

    qnmimi replied to Rose_Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Best thing our facility did this past year was institute a critical debriefing system that after a horrendous anything involving staff, we can contact spiritual care..(they handle this for us)any time...

  25. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    qnmimi replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Something else to consider after your great response....those in the public eye who are trying the hardest to take guns away from law abiding citizens are often they themselves being protected by...