cdsga

cdsga

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  1. Magnet Status And Adn Nurses ** Not Another Adn Vs Bsn Thread**

    cdsga replied to RENAISSANCE RN's topic in General Nursing

    Very Interesting! Thanks for the

  2. What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

    cdsga replied to almost30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know if you have noticed, but there is a trend to hire non-nurses to manage patient care units. Maybe all the complaints about nursing managers have led to this trend. So what does that mean...

  3. Should we Skip RN and go straight for BSN?

    cdsga replied to mamaxmaria's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    One thing to look at is tuition reimbursement. If you can get your RN and get a job-then go through your probationary period and jump on the opportunity to finish your BSN. Find a place that offers...

  4. What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

    cdsga replied to almost30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have also wondered-if we paid nurses by the case-would you ever have a nursing shortage? In my area we have cases that require more than one nurse to complete the task. We have some cases where...

  5. What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

    cdsga replied to almost30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my opinion the main setbacks are these: Unrealistic expectations/mandates (JCAHO compliance and documentation), self-respect as a profession (we act subservient, therefore we are subservient),...

  6. Nurse suicide follows infant tragedy

    cdsga replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    I guess the saying goes "You're only as good as your last mistake". There's just no getting better over this situation. My gut aches for that nurse, knowing she just couldn't live anymore. I don't...

  7. Nurse suicide follows infant tragedy

    cdsga replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    Support??? There is no support for nurses who make mistakes and cost a life. This profession is NO JOKE. When you make a mistake, your own peers will desert you. It's horrible. Some feel bad for...

  8. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    cdsga replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    I also feel that if you work in the healthcare industry-it should assist in your healthcare coverage so that we might be cared for by serving our lives in the care of others. I'm just hoping that...

  9. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    cdsga replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone think that life is fair? Does anyone ever think "How was I born into this lifestyle? Gosh my Daddy was a oil tycoon, or my Daddy was a mechanic, or my Daddy was a bootlegger? Gosh I was...

  10. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    cdsga replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    Best thing in my opinion is find a spot in the field that makes you indispensable. Wherever that may be. I don't think the world will ever not need nurses. It just may be restructured in a way that...

  11. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    cdsga replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    Scary thought when you factor who we care for, the nursing shortage forecast for the next decade (nurses and instructors) and the constant articles related to the number of nurses needed for quality...

  12. From Michigan to SanDiego.. HELP!

    cdsga replied to AMAC8487's topic in California Nursing

    They may have internships for new grads. Ask about available ones for your area of

  13. We may need fewer nurses in the hospital...

    cdsga replied to Chin up's topic in General Nursing

    I think the jury is still out. No one knows what is going on with the Healthcare Reform. I think that doctors are building more outpatient centers because they get reimbursed more sending patients...

  14. Anti-Intellectualism/Autonomy in nursing

    cdsga replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    For the past few years all we have heard is "you must use critical thinking" . At least you have a charge nurse that is watching what you do. Maybe you should elicit help from the charge nurse or...

  15. recapping saline bottles?

    cdsga replied to lynswim's topic in Operating Room

    Isn't that hilarious? I guess if they do it under a hood that makes it

  16. recapping saline bottles?

    cdsga replied to lynswim's topic in Operating Room

    unfortunately, pharmacy is taking over the admixing of medications so much now that the nurses don't know how. Unbelievable but true. Standards of Practice say to use the bottle once and discard....

  17. Working in the OR during pregnancy

    cdsga replied to maraORRN's topic in Operating Room

    Remember x-ray exposure during pregnancy should be limited and does accumulate, so watch that. I don't think working in the OR is unsafe for you, you stay out of chemotherapy, cement, and other toxic...

  18. Operating Room Nurse: Roles

    cdsga replied to BethCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    I remember doctors who use to tell me "a monkey can do your job". I remember I responded in an equally appropriate manner. I appreciate the article, but I can tell you that coming from an ICU and...

  19. Need advice on how to respond to a manager after interview

    cdsga replied to Nadz02RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Be glad you didn't get the job. What a disruptive situation. There are better things for you. I have learned that you learn much of what a manager is like by their word. They should speak with...

  20. skin prep

    cdsga replied to matakamoo's topic in Operating Room

    No our hospital does not condone or support the use of CHG for mucous membrane preps. Manufacturers' instructions state not to do this. We were using Technicare, but that is unavailable at this...

  21. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    cdsga replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    NO one usually wants to work nights. But for some it works out well and they usually make the big money. places are alot better today making a flexible schedule. I remember 2weeks on days, 2 weeks on...

  22. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    cdsga replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You'll find a job, but it may not be your first choice. Then again, it might be. I had to work where I graduated. After I worked there for 6 years, was turned down 2 places before I found the spot...

  23. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    cdsga replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You need to check nurse internship opportunities. Many specialty areas of the hospital, such as OR, ICU, PACU, L&D, Med-Surg., and ICU offer nurse internships. It is a one or two year...

  24. Foley Balloon Test

    cdsga replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    That is true and we are now going latex free. Our catheters have all been changed over to silver impregnated caths for infection control as well. I am going to investigate further. Best rule though...

  25. Foley Balloon Test

    cdsga replied to OR male nurse's topic in Operating Room

    I recieved a notice from the BARD company which recommends not to test balloons. The urologists apparently are correct. The balloon never goes back to the original size even if it is hard to detect....