greenergrass BSN, RN

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  1. greenergrass

    Calories burned.

    One way to make work walking count is to do stair running. I have a "No Elevator" rule. Plus I make sure I do the stairs (3 flights) at least 6 times & I try for 10 times each shift. When I...
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    16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    Please remember that advice is worth the $$ you pay for it. Every one of us has an opinion & it's a lot easier for us to express it in the comfort of our computer screens instead of the pain of...
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    Upset

    You're getting some really good advice here! Probably the #1 tip I've seen so far: Promote Yourself! Never operate from a position of weakness. Know your strengths, capitalize on them & sell...
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    16 month old nurse needs advise / help on managing aids

    O.k., I love the 16-month-old nurse thing. Welcome to nursing. Sounds like you work in a Nursing Home....Hard for me to give advice, because I lasted about 2 weekends working extra shifts in one. I...
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    ER nurses make $144,000 a year!

    Headline should read: Crazed, Burned-Out, Mistake-Prone, Nurse, Making Life & Death Decisions While Taking License, Health & Future in Their Hands Each Day Making $144,000/year. Good
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    Guilt over other nurse's med error

    Beautiful! I believe also, that most people start their days with the intention of doing a good job. With that in mind, it's hard to attack others for Mistakes Oversights Not doing things up to our...
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    Upset

    Wow...sorry to hear this is happening. It sounds like it's causing you a lot of stress & frustration. Some questions (you don't have to answer them...they are for your thought process): Did you...
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    ICU/CCU nursing?!?

    I like almost every aspect of ICU. Especially love working with the families of dying patients & working with really sick young people. Things that are not so fun: Neuro! Yuck. Poop! Yuck -...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    I've got a great walking plan I can e-mail you if you like - just send me a message & I'll be happy to send it along. It's designed for people who are truly just getting started. It may be a...
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    What type of exercise do you do??

    I am triathlon girl! I bike :redbeathe I swim :redbeathe I run :redbeathe sometimes yoga sometimes strength training (actually yuck, but necessary) I run stairs at work (people think I'm...
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    Needing some ideas - diabetic and a nurse

    Sorry, I never did reply. I love: Cliff Bars nut & seed mix (I make my own) Pretzels & peanut butter Peanut butter crackers Fruit & cheese (cut up in a container) Any finger food that is...
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    Healthier Living Thread Part V

    just thought i'd post an inspiration for anyone who might be on the fence about getting into activity/exercise - you can do it!!! 18 months ago i could barely walk across the room. :imbar i was...
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    Can a CEO Mentor a Nurse?

    Great article! Yes...a CEO can mentor a Nurse Manager. My CEO was one of my mentors. Of course, he mentored me right out of his organization (my choice!) & into my own business. All my mentors...
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    Warning Signs

    You all are sooooo cool! I tell all my new grads: If the pt suddenly asks to talk to their wife/husband...get the code
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    how do you improve morale in a unit?

    There is a very academic approach to this problem that actually works every time - but needs to be hit from a variety of levels (not just you - you, your manager, multiple other staff members). It's...
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    Need tips re: organization

    I also recently returned to the bedside after years in management/education & found the tasks difficult to organize for about a month. The most important keys I discovered for myself: cut...
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    Different Stress Relievers, Which Would You Choose?

    Definitely right that there is a lot of $$ to be made in selling nonsense for stress relief. I truly believe that instead of looking for a magic bullet to resolve our problems (like a pill, or a...
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    Any Cyclists out there?

    We live in Florida - known as a non-bike friendly state. People have been known to go out of their way to run bikers off the road.. After some research, though, we've found some really nice routes...
  19. Cheryl, You are right for thinking this one through. People, unfortunately, judge one another based on looks & 1st impressions. If you remain nervous about the issue, though, your nervousness...
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    Hourly rate for RN's, LPN's, CNA's in Your State

    Rates in Central Florida have huge variations between years of experience & hospitals. I've seen anything from $24-$32/hr for 10+ yr experienced RN on day shift. New grads - $19-21. I'm hoping...
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    Needing some ideas - diabetic and a nurse

    obviously you've got a real challenge working long hours & trying to manage your blood glucose in a healthy way. has there been a time before when you've been successful in managing your blood...
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    Computerized med system

    I adore our computerized med system! We scan the med & scan the patient. It saves busy nurses from potential errors from what I've seen, by flashing a warning if anything is abnormal with the...
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    Nurse fired for calling police

    As a nurse manager & nursing supervisor, I've called & have seen the police called to handle irate situations. That's what they are there for - even on private property. Usually it is...
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    liability insurance

    Have it - don't tell anyone! Deep pockets get sued
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    I Quit!

    Well learned! I can honestly say that in my entire nursing career - I've never left a job & regretted it! There's always something wonderful on the horizon. Advice: Secure a recommendation...