SandraCVRN

SandraCVRN

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  1. Anyone else giving sign on bonuses

    SandraCVRN replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    We hire some new grads, but most if not all of them have already been working at the hospital. PCT, unit clerks, etc and already have extern positions. I'm in NorthEast TX. We are having a problem...

  2. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    SandraCVRN replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the original poster, that's why after only 7 months back on the floor I'm headed back to the OR. Except -- slavery NO....pure H E L L on most days

  3. Going back to the OR

    SandraCVRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    so 7months after returning to floor nursing i am going back to the or. i give floor nurses a lot of credit. i can do the job well but the badoutweighs the good on the floor. (for me anyway) reasons...

  4. bored. . .wondering if I should make a change?

    SandraCVRN replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    I would float, that way you can get an idea if that is what you really want to do. I went back to the floor about 7 months ago, at first I loved it, but now the honeymoon is over. I'll be going back...

  5. New Open Heart Nurse

    SandraCVRN replied to ChocoholicNurse's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck on your NCLEX and

  6. I'm tired of it!

    SandraCVRN replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some of the same reasons I just told my manager I'm going back to the OR. I've had enough of pts cussing all day about..when is my dr coming,

  7. Call pay

    SandraCVRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    I know we have done this before but my manager is trying to get our call pay increased so I'm looking for updated amounts. What is your call pay just for being "on call"? Where are you located? State?...

  8. Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    SandraCVRN replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    $1 for BSN, $1 for National certs, and 30-40 cents for some others. Max diff

  9. Call pay

    SandraCVRN replied to SandraCVRN's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks everyone, keep the info rolling....Any union workers out

  10. How many Hours per Week do you work

    SandraCVRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    36 scheduled, extra shifts on floor (12 hrs) or 8 hr extra shifts in OR....whatever I feel like

  11. Possibly relocating from NJ to Texas!

    SandraCVRN replied to JetBlitz's topic in Texas Nursing

    To the OP, what city/town are you talking about? PM me if you don't want to list on board. Alot of TX hospitals are looking for experienced nurses. Just look at the jobs section. Good

  12. how do nurses wear nail polish?

    SandraCVRN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    None in the OR. Polish OK, no fake nails for rest of facility. I use the shellac, doesn't chip or peel lasts about 3 weeks grows out before it wears off or looks bad. No glitter, stickers or

  13. I dont think ICU is for me:(

    SandraCVRN replied to Bradydown's topic in MICU, SICU

    You could be a great asset to a stepdown tele floor. You could stay prn in the ICU and have the skills to float there if need be. Good luck and like the others say, cut back a few shifts and see if...

  14. Oh boy, the App is here

    SandraCVRN replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Auto correct takes care of most

  15. Hand off information from pre op

    SandraCVRN replied to redpup1001's topic in Operating Room

    No verbal report from pre-op or floor. If we go get them from ICU we will get a regular verbal report but other than that we just review the chart, get info from anesthesia, the admission assessment,...

  16. "Sir or Ma'am" when addressing physicians?

    SandraCVRN replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

    Sir and Maam are not just southern. I grew up in Chicago, and that was the way we were taught manners back in the olden days.. Plus I spent 6 years in the Navy, so Sirs just fall out...

  17. Just put an end my misery if...

    SandraCVRN replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, I took your post as I thought you meant it......not blanket statements but for all those we see day in and day out that we take care of. Not complaining while giving care but knowing we...

  18. Tele or MedSurg better for career to be in OR

    SandraCVRN replied to monsterRN's topic in Operating Room

    IMO a year or two of some type of floor experience is a good idea, IF for no other reason then if you ever want a break from the OR you have something to offer the floor. I always knew I would work in...

  19. HIPAA violation or just a bad decision?

    SandraCVRN replied to concerned2012's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I didn't read all the posts but my facility is very strong about this type behavior. Afew months ago 2 ER nurses got fired for a similar case. A mentally handicapped adult was in the ED and ended up...

  20. Dealing with Circulators as a New Student.

    SandraCVRN replied to gymnut's topic in Operating Room

    Why do OR nurses continue to give the suck it up advice??? This student is being bullied. This get a thick skin attitude has to change. It's why went back to the floor. I still help out in the OR...

  21. What is it about turning 50 that makes you obsessed with your bowels?

    SandraCVRN replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    Until you have been REALLY constipated you just don't understand. If your an everyday inda person, you expect it. So at 2 days you think well ok, It's no big deal. Well day 3 rolls around and you...

  22. Wiping off IV ports

    SandraCVRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I wipe ALL ports before access. But unfortunatly see lots of folks not doing

  23. I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    SandraCVRN replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love

  24. GUILTY

    SandraCVRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Recently a nurse got a ticket on the way to work and made a smart remark to the cop...something to the effect of I hope you never have to have me work on you, etc......things get around. Not sure if...

  25. Frustrated with the floor

    SandraCVRN replied to amarilla's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiac IMC...4 pts, day or