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  1. opinions on Magnet hospitals?

    nursecass posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would like to hear from some nurses that have worked in both Magnet hospitals and non-Magnet hospitals about what the difference actually is. Do you really see a difference as a bedside nurse? Was...

  2. monitoring cardiac telemetry in your ED

    nursecass replied to carly_RN's topic in Emergency

    that's what we do as well. if there is an "event" (i.e. short run of vtach or something) i will print it and put it with the chart, but otherwise we don't post strips. that being said though i work...

  3. questions to ask potential employer during an interview?

    nursecass posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are some questions you have asked/wish you would have asked when interviewing a potential place of employment? I am interviewing in a small hospital tomorrow and am trying to think of questions...

  4. retaliation after resignation?

    nursecass posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am planning on putting in my notice tomorrow because of what I would describe as a hostile work environment. I plan on making my letter short and sweet without elaborating and working through the...

  5. retaliation after resignation?

    nursecass replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the advice! I called HR on my way in this morning and told them that I was worried about retaliation after putting in my resignation because I've seen it happen to 3 other people...

  6. Developing Robots for the ER: What Do You Think?

    nursecass replied to KaringOne's topic in Emergency

    Has anyone seen the movie "Idiocracy"? There is a part where the character goes to the hospital and tells someone his symptoms and basically the guy just pushes a button the closes resembles the...

  7. retaliation after resignation?

    nursecass replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not actually worried about my direct co-workers, it's a few nurses on day shift that can make things really complicated. I've seen them do it to at least 3 different nurses in the last year. I'm...

  8. Getting Out

    nursecass replied to RN0820's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered a clinic/dr. office type job? that would be more preventative education (i would think) and less liability stress. you'll never know if you like it if you don't try. you could...

  9. Nursing instructor putting student through embarassment and singles out

    nursecass replied to mjacobs's topic in General Students

    If my first semester instructor had not retired I would SWEAR you were writing about her! Unfortunately I think this is a fairly common issue in nursing school. It is not ok and something should be...

  10. Any Pregnant ER nurses out there?

    nursecass replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    I know this is a late post, but like the above I thought it might help some that are pregnant now looking at this. I am currently 38 weeks pregnant and still working full time nights (12 hour...

  11. What liability coverage do you carry?

    nursecass posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Alright, so since joining I have already gotten a TON of great advice from all of you:bow:, and now I need a little more. I am looking at getting liability insurance, but am unsure of what to get...

  12. Selling myself while pregnant...

    nursecass posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am applying for a transfer within my hospital system to a hospital that is closer to home (The new one will be a half hour commute instead of an hour and a half each way.) My problem is that I am...

  13. My first 12hr shift !

    nursecass replied to DerekDoug's topic in General Nursing

    Keep a water bottle handy! You'll be amazed at how different you will feel if you are hydrated vs. not. And if your water is always handy, you'll be more likely to stay hydrated. And get some good...

  14. secureing orogastric tube w/intubated pt

    nursecass replied to nightshift82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We do it straight to the ETT as well. I've seen it taped to the cheek once or twice, but I always see them moving in and out depending on pt's face movement and it just makes me

  15. Frazzled and incoherent

    nursecass replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'm a little late on this, but: One of the new grads on our floor re-writes out her report before giving it. I'm not sure how she has time (she is on the opposite shift from me), but it makes...

  16. CPR Question: Rescue Breaths

    nursecass replied to curlilockz's topic in General Nursing

    This is actually recommended only for a witnessed, non-respiratory event. As in, I am sitting talking to you then grab my chest and fall over. If there is ANY question as to respiratory involvement...

  17. Name on resume diff. from on license

    nursecass posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in the process of getting a new license in a new state with my new name, but am also applying for a new job. I was updating my resume under my new name, but how do I list my current...

  18. Objective Statement for Resume

    nursecass posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I have searched under resume on the site here and couldn't find an answer, so I'm hoping someone can help. I am transferring from a large metropolitan hospital to a small community hospital...

  19. bored already?

    nursecass posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am a new grad (have been off orientation and on my own since October last year), and am finding that very little challenges me at work lately. I was (and still am) a very motivated learner-I...

  20. Where to find the Oh so Tachy button?

    nursecass posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I'm hoping someone can help me out here. I remember a few months ago that someone had a little avitar picture next to their name that was a pin on button that said "Oh, that's tachy" or...

  21. bored already?

    nursecass replied to nursecass's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you all for your feedback, especially those with the constructive comments. I have started studying for my CCRN on my days off (I don't feel right studying at work). I have continued to ask...

  22. Funniest complaints

    nursecass posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I would like to hear what some of the funniest complaints you have heard from patients. I had a woman this week that complained about EVERYTHING-she was just miserable no matter what we did for her....

  23. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    nursecass replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    The responses to this post have been very interesting. I am one that does talk to brain dead and occasionally post-mortem bodies. It is not at all because I don't understand that they are dead and...

  24. How often do you assess your patients?

    nursecass replied to MissAnthrope's topic in MICU, SICU

    We are required to chart one full head to toe, then changes Q2 hrs (and we actually can get away with "assessment unchanged" q2-I've seen many people do it). I tend to do a full head to toe q4 hrs on...

  25. Families can now call the code team

    nursecass replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much for the post rn-jane! I have to say that I am relieved to hear so many people saying that in their hospitals it has not been abused, but I share your concerns. Our RRT is a...