HonestRN

HonestRN

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  1. Tired of people commenting on my salary

    HonestRN replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    I simply say well if your life depended on me wouldn't you want to make sure I made enough to be highly motivated to do my job

  2. What to do? rn program grad who never took...

    HonestRN replied to blh0624's topic in General Nursing

    You've only been out of school for 1.5 years. Take a refresher course then take the NCLEX and see about working in a Dr's

  3. Writing Telephone Orders/without calling doctor

    HonestRN replied to Nov2007_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would simply tell the DON that I didn't feel comfortable writing the orders without first speaking with the Dr. If she insists have her write the order herself and sign it. Protect your

  4. orthostatic hypotension

    HonestRN replied to chadash's topic in General Nursing

    That kind BP drop sounds awfully like neurocardiogenic syncope. A tilt table test would confirm the diagnosis. Might want to suggest it to the Dr. or her nurse. What is her heart rate doing while the...

  5. orthostatic hypotension

    HonestRN replied to chadash's topic in General Nursing

    Just how dramatically does it drop? Could it be neurocardiogenic syncope? Neurocardiogenic syncope is an autonomic condition originating in the nerves of the heart where upon standing the blood...

  6. I hate the NCLEX-RN Exam

    HonestRN replied to NCLEX-RN Sucks's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree the test is ridiculous and though I passed at 75 questions first try I felt as if the test was not adequate enough to determine if I was ready to practice safely. However the test does test...

  7. Can a patient refuse PART of her medication dose?

    HonestRN replied to nadjjaa's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ok you can get off your soapbox now. I stated as much when I said talk to the patient, ascertain why part of the dose is being refused and call the Dr. Now if the patient refuses part of a dose that...

  8. Can a patient refuse PART of her medication dose?

    HonestRN replied to nadjjaa's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I didn't detect any anger in the OP's response. Frustration maybe but not hostility. Patients do have the RIGHT to REFUSE all or part of their medication. Patient Bill of Rights anybody?! The nurse...

  9. Hospital figures break time out of pay?

    HonestRN replied to ok2bme's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Good luck GoldenGirl!! I personally think it's worth the fight but that's me. I hope it works out for

  10. What do you think of this comment?

    HonestRN replied to zenurse's topic in General Nursing

    jkal, I finished nursing school (ADN) with a straight 4.0 GPA and I do have some university classes classes under my belt. I lived in a rural/farming community. When it came time to apply for jobs I...

  11. Ways I have heard Metoprolol pronounced...by medical personnel.

    HonestRN replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work with a nurse who insisted on pronouncing protonix as proto-nix. It used to drive me nuts because even though the Dr's and everybody else pronounced it pro-ton-ix she kept up with the ol...

  12. I'm just trying to help you!

    HonestRN replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with

  13. Hospital figures break time out of pay?

    HonestRN replied to ok2bme's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually Kyrshamark my hospital's policy states that the unit director is responsible for scheduling lunch breaks. I have NEVER seen it happen. And most nurses on my floor never get a lunch break due...

  14. Hospital figures break time out of pay?

    HonestRN replied to ok2bme's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    From: http://employeeissues.com/breaks_meals.htm "The 21 states listed below have laws that include some sort of provisions for work breaks. Of the 21 at this writing,...

  15. Hospital figures break time out of pay?

    HonestRN replied to ok2bme's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is a common misunderstanding. From the US Dept of Labor: "Federal law does not require lunch or coffee breaks. However, when employers do offer short breaks (usually lasting about 5 to 20...

  16. Hospital figures break time out of pay?

    HonestRN replied to ok2bme's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Your hospital probably has a form to fill in to get paid when you don't get your break. If you still don't get paid you can notify your state EOE office. Only you can decide if it is worth the fight....

  17. Hospital figures break time out of pay?

    HonestRN replied to ok2bme's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    At my current hospital the 30 minute lunch break is automatically deducted. If you don't take your 30 minute lunch you must fill out a time correction slip if you want to get paid. I have been...

  18. Is my boss committing fraud?

    HonestRN replied to wabisabi's topic in General Nursing

    to skincarespecialist: it is "wasting" not

  19. Is my boss committing fraud?

    HonestRN replied to wabisabi's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree that on the morality scale they are both right up there however I differentiate between personal and professional ethics and morals. For the record, I probably would not expose the lies as...

  20. Is my boss committing fraud?

    HonestRN replied to wabisabi's topic in General Nursing

    One other thing, we as nurses may not put a lot of stock into all those initials following our names but our patients and the public do. I would like to think that we would not intentionally mislead...

  21. Is my boss committing fraud?

    HonestRN replied to wabisabi's topic in General Nursing

    Drug dealing is an ILLEGAL activity for anyone and of course the BON should and would be interested in that choice of personal behavior especially in a position where one has access to controlled...

  22. Is my boss committing fraud?

    HonestRN replied to wabisabi's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety what one does is their personal, private life is altogether different than what one does in their professional life. I can much easier tolerate someone who makes poor decisions/bad judgments in...