HonestRN

HonestRN

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  1. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    HonestRN posted a topic in Addictions

    What is your opinion; is alcoholism a disease or a choice? Please provide your rationale or empirical support of your

  2. How do you handle the everyday stress of a nurse?

    HonestRN replied to Bugs20091's topic in Health, Stress Management

    drugs. jk I knit, crochet and

  3. No Pay for Mandatory Training

    HonestRN replied to kmckay's topic in General Nursing

    Did I miss somethng? I don't think the OP said anything about administering insulin. CBT's at my facility are usually quarterly policy and procedure CBT's and we are paid to do them. As a registry RN...

  4. Man with Law Degree Considering Nursing

    HonestRN replied to JSBes's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm glad you mentioned this option stargazer88 because I was just going to mention it myself. I have a friend who is an attorney and suggested I go to law school because having a background in nursing...

  5. Is submitting W-2 and pay stubs to prospective employer common?

    HonestRN replied to 50kn's topic in Home Health

    "First, yes, it's legal for an employer to give a negative reference as long as it's factually accurate. It's true that some companies have policies that they will only confirm dates of employment...

  6. Legal issues with only one RN on the floor

    HonestRN replied to photocodo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is an article I read though the situation is somewhat different I find it interesting and wonder if this will set a precedent Ethics Case Study Poor Staffing Results in Brain-damaged Patient...

  7. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    HonestRN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think good looks get one only so far. Yes they open doors but then you have to have skills, personality and an ability to communicate. Being female and attractive while having perks has an equal...

  8. patient assignment

    HonestRN replied to nurselyman's topic in General Nursing

    strictly by number and room location which inevitably leaves one nurse with a crummy assignment while another usually has a cush one. I think patient assignments really should be done by acuity for...

  9. The Golden Rule

    HonestRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    My motto exactly!! No need to read between the lines @llg: I like the platinum rule concept. Especially since I can be rather thick skinned at times and I need to remember that others can be so much...

  10. I should be grateful to have a job,but

    HonestRN replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    eh hospitals are not hurting nearly as bad as you think or they claim. Not for profits are making money hand over fist. On Top of Tax Breaks, Nonprofit Hospitals Reap Big Profits - Health Blog - WSJ...

  11. What do you pray for?

    HonestRN replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I pray that the powers that be recognize the importance of nurses and treat us

  12. Is there conflict of interest here? (A real RN in an ad)

    HonestRN replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse in the coca cola ad could just as easily have been as well. It's the whole concept of using a nurse that suggests a product is medically acceptable or approved otherwise why would the first...

  13. Is there conflict of interest here? (A real RN in an ad)

    HonestRN replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find all these responses amusing in light of the coca cola ad portraying a nurse drinking a coke that everybody here seemed to think was ok in spite of the suggestion that perhaps it was a marketing...

  14. CPR! quick question!

    HonestRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with start CPR until AED ready and shock if indicated. not all arrhythmias can be shocked some need synchronized

  15. Psych, sex, and cigarettes

    HonestRN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    the mentally ill smoke at about twice the rate of the general population.

  16. Diet Coke Commercial: Nurses are Extraordinary

    HonestRN replied to s_david_a's topic in General Nursing

    This I know and a lot drink beer/alcohol and smoke cigarettes too and how would you feel about nurses being portrayed consuming alcohol and smoking? The point I was making is that the rest of the...

  17. Diet Coke Commercial: Nurses are Extraordinary

    HonestRN replied to s_david_a's topic in General Nursing

    Not impressed at all. Think the nurse is simply to make coke look like an acceptable beverage that even a nurse would drink

  18. Registry position?

    HonestRN replied to RROUSE's topic in General Nursing

    Registry is the same as PRN at my hospital. It is a facility position, not agency. The hourly rate is higher but no benefits and that means NO benefits. Requires 4 days a month minimum but can pick up...

  19. Only tobacco free employeess??

    HonestRN replied to NeoNurseTX's topic in General Nursing

    Smokers usually die sooner than the obese and ultimately cost less in medical costs than the obese so I think they should refuse to hire obese personnel if they are going to refuse to hire smokers....

  20. Slander

    HonestRN replied to rotersldr's topic in General Nursing

    Why wasn't this issue dealt with when you were in clinical? Was your clinical instructor aware of this? Can you prove this is why you can not secure a job? I ask because I had a similar situation in...

  21. Just in case you need that extra little "boost" to get you through your shift...

    HonestRN replied to twentytenRN's topic in General Nursing

    too

  22. thyroid crisis

    HonestRN replied to becky0124's topic in General Nursing

    Are you referring to thyroid storm? If so, O2, fluids with electrolytes, antipyretics if indicated, inderal to control heart rate and BP, iodide to block thyroid hormone release, propylthiouracil to...

  23. I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    HonestRN replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, not over-reacting. I would discuss the issue with the guidance counselor and the school psychologist. Maybe get the family in on the meeting and see if a referral can be made for the young man to...

  24. When coffee is no longer enough,

    HonestRN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    meth? just

  25. Where is the caring and advocacy for ME when I really need it????

    HonestRN replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for your loss and even sorrier for your experience with the doctors. Have you ever tried Valerian Root? It's a well known, safe over-the-counter sedative very similar to benzos. Hugs to