cookienay

cookienay

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  1. Questions for ED Nurse Managers

    cookienay replied to ski-nurse563's topic in Emergency

    I did not clarify that our purchasing dept/materials mgmt is usually the one listed on the contract. That is for consistency for our

  2. Questions for ED Nurse Managers

    cookienay replied to ski-nurse563's topic in Emergency

    Not an ED mgr- current ED charge nurse with other mgmt experience. Here is how it goes at my facility. Director/Manager in collaboration with staff determine need for equip. Due diligence is done...

  3. Can a staff member being fired for being HIV positive ?

    cookienay replied to Psychtrish39's topic in General Nursing

    i disagree. fmla status can be filed without divulging the actual medical condition (except for pregnancy). filing for fmla is probably the best way to protect her job. imho she should not disclose...

  4. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    cookienay replied to mytoon38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Mytoon, I know you don't want them to lose their jobs, and that is admirable. You have handled this correctly. Spoke to them, spoke to your supervisor. No improvement=go to Administration. You have no...

  5. Fired, need advice.

    cookienay replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD FOR YOU!!! We all wish you the best in your new

  6. Fired, need advice.

    cookienay replied to JohnBearPA's topic in General Nursing

    John, I know you said you work for a small LTC. However, is it possible you still qualify for FMLA?? Is your facility part of a "bigger family"? If you do qualify for FMLA, fill out the paperwork...

  7. IV Vita K

    cookienay replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, we recently had an inservice with a clinical pharmacist regarding Vitamin K. PO is actually the preferred route according the information she presented. She stated there is no evidence that...

  8. Holding our tongues vs things we really want to say!

    cookienay replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    Last time I worked triage I really wanted to take this obviously sick child into my arms, hold him closely, rock him and tell him,"I am SO sorry your mother is so stupid." Anyone else out there who...

  9. What are the benefits of getting your BSN?

    cookienay replied to smilin4ever's topic in General Nursing

    forgot to tell you,Depending on where you live and your facility some job opportunities available to BSN nurses that may not be available to ADN nurses: Quality management, Infection control,...

  10. What are the benefits of getting your BSN?

    cookienay replied to smilin4ever's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, good luck in your endeavor to become a nurse! Now, to answer your questions: As a new grad, your opportunities are basically the same. Many hospitals offer a pay differential for a BSN,...

  11. Good ER leadership

    cookienay posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello all! Just wondering if anyone out there felt they had a good ER leadership team? You know, where you are supported and they don't make you look bad in front of the patients? They don't throw you...

  12. Tolerance wearing thin in Triage,Help!

    cookienay replied to concededrn's topic in Emergency

    I hope this makes you feel better, it certainly helped me... Working triage with a few people waiting to be seen, one of which is a lady with back pain. At this time a gentleman comes to the window...