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  1. nurses from maintenance point of view

    sailordave posted a topic in General Nursing

    I do building maintenance at a hospital. When you submit a request for a repair, please be specific. "Toilet don't work" just isn't enough. Is it clogged? Does the water not flow when flushed?...

  2. nurses from maintenance point of view

    sailordave replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't put popcorn in the microwave and walk away. One staff member did this and burnt the popcorn so bad it actually caught fire and I had calls from four floor about a burn

  3. UTHSCSA: Fall Applicants

    sailordave replied to Buggus's topic in General Nursing

    Just fondly remembering San Antonio. Absolutely nothing went wrong on that honeymoon and the weather was

  4. nurses from maintenance point of view

    sailordave replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    Can't believe I forgot this one. Before moving a patient's bed for any reason you MUST check to ensure everything is disconnected from the bed. We've had phone cords ripped out the wall because they...

  5. how far do u go in triage ?

    sailordave replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    We once tried a system many liked but administration didn't. We hired a nurse practitioner and provided him/her with a small staff. Once they checked into the ER it was decided if they needed "quick...

  6. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    sailordave replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    Oooooohhhhh! Where I work, clear job title is required on our ID cards for patient benefit. It may even be a state

  7. UTHSCSA: Fall Applicants

    sailordave replied to Buggus's topic in General Nursing

    My wife and I spent our honeymoon in San Antonio in February. Morning lows in the 50s. Afternoon in the 70s. If you're getting married I highly recommend a honeymoon in San Antonio. Go to your...

  8. nurses from maintenance point of view

    sailordave replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    Was it hospital maintenance or elevator contractors working on the elevator? We don't do repair work on elevators. We'll try to reset the elevator and if that doesn't work we'll take it out of...

  9. Subordinates

    sailordave replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    You missed my words, "in some cases" and I followed that up with my ex-wife as an

  10. My D.o.n. Is So Unprofessional!!!!

    sailordave replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When face to face with an angry screaming boss who is screaming for no good reason then do what I learned in the Navy. Smile, nod your head, and say "OK chief". You're not actually agreeing with...

  11. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

    sailordave replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    If I won the lottery and didn't have to worry about money I'd work in a library. Love being around books as well as the quiet enviroment of the

  12. HTN in African American community

    sailordave replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    What is

  13. Interesting Nursing Job - At Sea

    sailordave replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    When at sea at night you can see all the stars in the sky, especially on the night of a new moon. If you suffer from alergies you'll find most of your alergy symptoms disappear when at sea due to the...

  14. nurses from maintenance point of view

    sailordave replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    One nurse was willing to offer me $20 to come to her home and do what I can to reduce her home electric bill and make suggestions on other things she could do. Unfortunately our schedules didn't...

  15. nurses from maintenance point of view

    sailordave replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    If you have dumbwaiters please remember to close the inner door first then the outer door. It won't run if you close the outer door first. It might work if you can close the inner door with your...

  16. Why are some nurses and aides such liars?

    sailordave replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you think they're mean you should see me before I drink my first cup of

  17. nurses from maintenance point of view

    sailordave replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    Hurricane Lilli was in full force. There was a tornado outside the hospital. Windows were being blown out. Patients were being moved into the hall. Rain water was pouring into the building....

  18. nurses from maintenance point of view

    sailordave replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    Having a bad day, take a trip to the nursery. That usually cheers people up unless you work

  19. nurses from maintenance point of view

    sailordave replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    They don't intentionally flush urine sample cups. Sometimes I see the cup on the shelf which is locate below the mirror but right next to the toilet. Sometimes the cup is on the back of the toilet...

  20. Subordinates

    sailordave replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    Our job has rank and title. Our title displays all the responsibily and rank without having to use the terms "superior" and

  21. crna in the army reserves?

    sailordave replied to jg4321's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a crna nor have I been in the Army. I suggest you expand your search to the other branches of the military including the Navy and Air Force. Each branch has their own hospitals and duty...

  22. nurses from maintenance point of view

    sailordave replied to sailordave's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen and smelled worse. I was called to the ICU to open the window in a patient's room. We're not suppose to open windows but I did this time. The patient had a rotting flesh problem and a...

  23. Subordinates

    sailordave replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    jbudd, I see your point. I think part of the problem isn't so much the word used as how some nurses see or treat those they are in charge of. I saw this problem all the time in the military. Some...

  24. Why are some nurses and aides such liars?

    sailordave replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes a click can develop among a particular floor or shift. We had one in particular that was very mean and nasty and belittling to anyone who wasn't a part of their group. Eventually the...

  25. Subordinates

    sailordave replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    From the movie "Down Periscope" General: You're addressing a superior officer. kelsey grammer: No sir, just a higher ranking one. In the Navy, us enlistedmen use to have a saying for officers we...