arnie1234

arnie1234

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  1. Red flag on new unit?

    arnie1234 replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    I did speak to an anesthesiologist who brings a lot of patients to that floor. She stated that she thought the new director was letting go of some of the lazier people. She also said it was a tough...

  2. Debate: 8-hour shifts vs. 12-hour shifts

    arnie1234 replied to mfrench's topic in General Nursing

    I have a desk job and I work 5-10 hr days. I would gladly go back to 12 on a busy unit. 12 can go by fast and then you have more off days built into your schedule. My current schedule requires me to...

  3. Rude Nurses

    arnie1234 replied to (**!!needaname!!**)'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurses can also be mean to fellow nurses. I am not by anyway making excuses. I think it is unacceptable. We need to be welcoming new nurses to our profession and supporting their learning. As previous...

  4. Help to change positions or not?

    arnie1234 replied to nicu4me's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you have a lot on your mind. Have you tried listing all the pros and cons for each? I have been working in outpatient for about 8 years. The one thing that stinks is trying to make dr...

  5. Chlorhexidine Baths

    arnie1234 replied to ckh23's topic in MICU, SICU

    My hospital in Atlanta is doing this also. We just started it within the last year- but unfortunately, since I work in the OR, I am not sure of the

  6. night workers- how do you keep a normal routine/life?

    arnie1234 replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I have applied for several ICU positions in my hospital. The nurse recruiter has contacted me and there are a few good options open. He did want to make certain that I knew these...

  7. night workers- how do you keep a normal routine/life?

    arnie1234 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello I am contemplating taking a night position on a unit where I think I could learn alot. The position unfortunately is at night 7p-7a. How do those of you who work nights, and are not necessarily...

  8. Nursing doesnt define you

    arnie1234 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a mom, wife, aspiring author. I love to cook ( when I have the time), take care of my family and my fur babies ( 3 cats). I enjoy watching funny you tube clips with my hubby. I love to laugh deep...

  9. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    arnie1234 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Never! This is practicing without a license, and as others have stated.. would be the same as you saying you're a

  10. New path

    arnie1234 replied to Needhamnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse at a ski resort sounds fun. But sounds like temporary work? In administration, I feel the same way as the director of surg svs. I am being told to bring in the volume, decrease turnover time...

  11. New path

    arnie1234 replied to Needhamnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That's huge- 32 years! Yes I am on the same path- been a director for surgical services for 5 yrs, I am ready to leave periop and do something else. (And basically get a life outside of work.) I...

  12. Demerol 75 mg was given IV instead of IM. Fired!!!

    arnie1234 replied to mirtesen's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear this. My only bit of advice is for you to seriously reflect on what was going on that caused you to make this error. Write everything down that you can remember; the purpose being...

  13. What's your favorite shift to work?

    arnie1234 replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    yep evenings rule. The best shift I ever worked was 4-12. I had most of the day to do things and still got into bed at a seemingly reasonable hour. I work days now and getting up at 5 am five days per...

  14. Anyone work at GRADY MEMORIAL in Atlanta?

    arnie1234 replied to meg816's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Has anyone worked in L & D at Grady? I would imagine it would be very busy as well- where time management would be critical. I noticed today that they have some positions in the Family Birth...

  15. Clayton State Nursing Program

    arnie1234 replied to DChinn309's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi. I know this is an old post but wanted to reply anyway. I graduated with a BSN from Clayton State 10 years ago. Unless they dramatically changed the program, I would say it was Very good. We...

  16. Looking for a job in the Atlanta area?

    arnie1234 replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi I agree. We need some news. I am seeking to change employers- and have had to go to each hospital website to see what's going on. Does anyone work

  17. thinking of a change

    arnie1234 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi. I am thinking of changing specialties after 10 years as an RN. Most of my experience has been pacu and OR. I tried the L &D thing as a new grad ( 3 mos) but got scared away due to a very...

  18. thinking of a change

    arnie1234 replied to arnie1234's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Funny that you say that. One hospital in my area - has Experienced only next to every posting, for every job! Wow- I guess they have issues with retaining

  19. OMG I hate my job! Vent

    arnie1234 replied to arnie1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the advice. I met with the senior administrator for my area for over two hours this past week. I brought him a two page typed list of my concerns- and I also kept a copy. I know they are...

  20. whats less stress.... pacu or OR?

    arnie1234 replied to adio412's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that each area has its stressors. It also depends on the setting, are we talking outpatient surgery center, or inpatient hospital? Trauma center or community hospital? I have worked...

  21. OMG I hate my job! Vent

    arnie1234 replied to arnie1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am truly torn. I feel compelled to stick up for my staff, but also feel defeated. So many things are way screwed up within the organization. Is it selfish of me to decide, that this is not what I...

  22. thinking about making a change..

    arnie1234 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello- like many others, I am considering a change in specialty. I have been in periop for 10 years, with the last 3 in management. I want to change specialties and learn something new. I love...

  23. Not sure how I'm going to survive

    arnie1234 replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Hi another sympathic ear here to try and help. Maybe I missed this somewhere, but where is your family? Is there any possibility of moving closer to family for some help? For food, Angel Food...

  24. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    arnie1234 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    scary mary! You just made the hair on my neck stand up.

  25. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    arnie1234 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Reading your post has brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry that you are hurting in many ways. Remember why you got into nursing, and know that there truly has to be something out there for...