HonestRN

HonestRN

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  1. is there a holiday pay for contingent nurses?

    HonestRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    If contingent is the same as registry,then at my hospital we do get holiday pay. That is, time and a half just like everybody else. That's why we have so few holiday requirements because the hospital...

  2. Guess What Everyone!! (and I need suggestions)

    HonestRN replied to ConfusedStudent3's topic in General Nursing

    Rush and Northwestern in

  3. Safe Staffing--Can you help me with my paper?

    HonestRN replied to lsn5248's topic in General Nursing

    I think any talk about safe ratios should go beyond simple nurse, patient numbers and address the acuity level and assigns patients based on acuity. As ShayRN stated, you can have a lot of easy, low...

  4. questions to telemetry nurses

    HonestRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with ShayRN. There is a reason why the unit lost four

  5. Do you raid the patient fridge?

    HonestRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    cranberry juice, diet coke (mini size),

  6. Holiday schedule watchers

    HonestRN replied to swirlygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I work registry (sounds like your standby) and am obligated to to one winter and one summer holiday but in exchange I give up PTO and benefits. I think it's a fair trade. I don't get guaranteed hours,...

  7. Cheating in nursing school?

    HonestRN replied to believer4's topic in General Nursing

    Cheating is not unusual in nursing school. I suspect every class has a cheater or two. I think cheating reflects the cheaters lack of personal integrity and ethics and it a good indicator of their...

  8. Confusing Labs

    HonestRN replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Liver function tests can reveal a number of things. Depends on why it was ordered. Usually ordered to check, well, liver function. Presence of hepatitis, cirrhosis, drug induced liver damage, mono,...

  9. morphine,dilaudid,demerol

    HonestRN replied to EJSRN's topic in Patient Medications

    We use mostly morphine. Hardly ever dilaudid, only when morphine is ineffective. Drug of choice for drug seekers. We hardly ever use demerol due to seizure risks associated with

  10. Not sure this is what i want.......

    HonestRN replied to jorla9903's topic in General Students

    You have several options here. Suck it up for a couple of years and you will be done and have your life back. Finish out the semester and take some time off until your children are older. Maybe go to...

  11. Nursing and Astrological Sign

    HonestRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Aries. Loved cardiac, now doing

  12. Should the U.S. Maintain HealthCare as a For Profit System?

    HonestRN replied to Mijourney's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That is a tough question. Many specialty physicians spend many years in school followed by demanding residencies and fellowships before reaching full MD status and pay. Most hospital staff nurses have...

  13. Back-stabbing in nursing?

    HonestRN replied to Iflew's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember he who gossips to you gossips about you...... I avoid all workplace gossip and my last NM even mentioned that when I left. I guess she was surprised that anybody would walk away from a...

  14. How to determine patient acuity

    HonestRN replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me that you have to beef up your staff and staffing levels. Remember those are just guidelines and you can adjust the requirements as needed and desired for your particular

  15. How to determine patient acuity

    HonestRN replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    Would depend on how many pt's at what levels. Increased high levels, more staff. A nurse with a level 4 couldn't reasonably be expected to take on as many pt's as a nurse with levels 1 or

  16. How to determine patient acuity

    HonestRN replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some basic guidelines for rating acuity. Patients are rated on a scale of 1-4 based on some of the following: Level 1: VS X 1, A&O,independent care, 1-2 PO meds, saline lock, room air,...

  17. High Metabolism + No breaks= death, diet for skinny nurses?

    HonestRN replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    Having a super fast metabolism and being skinny isn't always fun or great. I know because I have that problem. booeyschewy maybe you should have your thyroid checked and see if you are overactive. I...

  18. How are you going to Vote - US

    HonestRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    For all the Hoosiers: VOTE!!!!! INDIANA NOTE... ALL POLL CLOSING TIMES ARE EASTERN... From The NY Times: "The suspense starts in Indiana. Most polls close at 6 p.m. and others at 7. Indiana is...

  19. Biology or Chemistry

    HonestRN replied to kellyx218's topic in General Nursing

    Both are equally important to nursing. As akbr10 said, a good grasp of chemistry aids in a good understanding of

  20. CRNA Program or Law School Harder?

    HonestRN replied to beedog13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    An attorney I once dated said it was hard to get into law school but even harder to fail at it. Can't say the same about

  21. How are you going to Vote - US

    HonestRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I voted for Obama last week. He is the only candidate to claim health care is a human right as well as a responsiblity. I agree with

  22. Case study help for school

    HonestRN replied to LPN2RN2009's topic in General Nursing

    I would place patient in bed with HOB elevated or sitting with legs dangling, which ever is more comfortable for the patient, apply O2 with nonrebreather face mask, assess lung sounds then call MD...

  23. HIV positive patient and safety

    HonestRN replied to littleone0031's topic in General Nursing

    HIV is an extremely fragile virus. Usually won't survive a needle stick through a glove and then through the skin. Bodily fluids into an eye would concern me but the risk is still incredibly

  24. is legal nurse consulting worth pursuing?

    HonestRN replied to vascularnurse124's topic in Legal

    An Ohio attorney had told me that when I asked him about LNC. What part of the country are you located? Do you think it worth pursuing legal nurse consulting because I have been interested in that. I...

  25. Moving to the southwest in June

    HonestRN replied to nord11's topic in General Nursing

    NM is not bad. Grew up there. Lots to do and see. Relatively inexpensive to live, except for the Santa Fe & Taos