Franlpntorn

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  1. What you get for nurses week

    Franlpntorn replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Got a cup and a $10.00 gift certificate at walmart. This was the first year we didn't get scissors missed them. keep miss placing them in other peoples

  2. Death bed visions

    Franlpntorn replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    My dad had been in the ICU on the vent. When they took him off one the first question was if his brother was dead I told him no. They seen each other about a month before dad went into the hospital....

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

    Franlpntorn replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    Where is the DR'S office? I could use the exta cash. Where is the hospital I could use a lot more cash? The good Samaritan act might save her out in the commuinty but not in the office. It's state law...

  4. how many pairs of scrubs do you have?

    Franlpntorn replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have about 25 mix and match top and bottoms and a few Christmas tops have about 6 jackets a few that match the pants. Line the pu and never were the same outfit more then 1 a month. When I do the...

  5. Fall prevention at your facility

    Franlpntorn replied to rn2b2007's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We also have bed alarms but we assessment tool are they a fall risk. Any falls in the last 6 months? If yes the we have a fall sheet and we chack on them every 15 mins. Not the best ideal. We have...

  6. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Franlpntorn posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is you Pt to nurse numbers? What state are you in? Hospital or

  7. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Franlpntorn replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I should be asleep but I'm here. Have not been on line for a time and what a thrill was to see this thread grow. Hope you all get to read this. I work in a small SO. IL hospital, I looking for...

  8. Day Shift vs. Night Shift

    Franlpntorn replied to RNtugladimurnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Agreee with everything said. But some places pay better diff on nights then others. The skill is to find them. at 16.54 with shift diff it's not much for a med/sug RN. what did I got to SCHOOL for....

  9. Are 12 hr shifts long and drawn out?

    Franlpntorn replied to FirstYear2005's topic in General Nursing

    Never use the Q word (uite) say "it's controlled night or peaceful) never, never say

  10. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Franlpntorn replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank all of you that responed. Just worked 4 -12 hr nights this week and have maybe 3 or 7 more weeks of this. They keep telling us that they have hired 2 more nurses but it will be at...

  11. How long for a med-pass?

    Franlpntorn replied to nelligolitely's topic in General Nursing

    Did the pill pass 1 before the food 1 after and 1 at hs. ON THE GOOD NIGHTS with in the 2hr time frame. When the CNA's left the Pt in the day room so I could find them. My night was get report, start...

  12. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    Franlpntorn replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It's a two year

  13. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Franlpntorn replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    surveynurse: your right about the acuity, our problem is we split rooms. So we might just get the 6-8 high acuity or the 6-8 less sick but still need the 1 to 1 more then the others. Like the confused...

  14. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Franlpntorn replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    surveynurse, thats a lot of patients to take care of. but if you were back on the foor med /surg how many patients could you take care of and be safe. thats the real question. what is a safe...

  15. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Franlpntorn replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    Your lucky... our census is up to 21 and were lucky if we have 3 nurses and 1 CNA and managment still :Melody: can't say in polite company. We have a lot of turn q2hrs, feeding tubes, hip...

  16. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Franlpntorn replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think they all should be working durring the breaks. Some the MSN at school need some hands on. To long in the class room old ideals that have not been used in 30

  17. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Franlpntorn replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for every one who took the time to respond. went to work last night, we had 12 pt - 3 rn's , 1 cna. we got a new admit for blood. well when the mananger came in she said " we have to many...

  18. so frustrated with docs/when and when not to page

    Franlpntorn replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    There should be more standing orders but JACO don't like them. I don't know why. I think some of goes to the Hospial they need doctors with out them no money. So the board that could make the life of...

  19. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Franlpntorn replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

  20. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Franlpntorn replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    IL has been talking about having med techs. how does that work for you in

  21. How long after graduation did it take to get your ATT?

    Franlpntorn replied to grinnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the school got your check with the form it should all go well. One check is for the NCLEX the big one the other is for the test site fee. About the boyfriend, get the time slot asap before there...

  22. How long after graduation did it take to get your ATT?

    Franlpntorn replied to grinnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go atleast 1 to 1 1/2 hrs before the test. find some place to eat and load up on the carbs lots of them. Will keep you going on the test. By the way congrad :balloons: :rotfl: Now make us prod I...

  23. new grad new job question(sorry- long)

    Franlpntorn replied to martymoose's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What about "Creature of the

  24. new grad new job question(sorry- long)

    Franlpntorn replied to martymoose's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Old rock opera. Might find it in a video store. Played the midnight show of movie house. Before

  25. new grad new job question(sorry- long)

    Franlpntorn replied to martymoose's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Never give up. If you can do meds passes quick try ECF. Most of the time you do have CNA's. It's slower pace and no IV ect. Wanders are the big problem. Just check out if the state has been writting...