mskate

mskate

Burn, CCU, CTICU, Trauma, SICU, MICU

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  1. Registry jobs in San Fran Bay Area?

    mskate posted a topic in California Nursing

    I just got a travel assignment at Stanford hospital june-sept and I'd love to sign up with a registry and get extra shifts while I'm in the area. Does anyone know of any good agencies to talk to??...

  2. Are hospitals deadlier in July?

    mskate replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    oh my goodness yes! In the past week I have had: A patient with a heart rate of 20 with the newbies not wanting to pace or medicate because "she still looks pink" - albiet, non-responsive. A patient...

  3. What do you pack in your work bag?

    mskate replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    I carry a messenger bag.... I have a make up bag that also has deodorant, floss, toothbrush, toothpaste and mouth wash, feminine hygiene supplies, an extra shirt, my stethescope, a reading book,...

  4. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    mskate replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    Hrm... any job in the world? A hotel/resort/spa reviewer of all the hot spots around the

  5. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    mskate replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    1.) Panic does not get anyone anywhere ever. 2.) Pick your battles carefully. 3.) Always smile, say thanks and ask for doctors, pharm, techs, rts - anyone's FIRST name. Introduce yourself and put...

  6. Safety of heparin IV vs SQ

    mskate replied to sunnyskiesRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Its more the DOSE that would be given than the actual thought of giving heparin IV. 5000 units of heparin is A LOT of heparin. giving it subq allows for a slower absorption. giving 5000 units of...

  7. Wildest lab values you've ever seen?

    mskate replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Phos 0.3 Pt walked herself into the hospital in sustained

  8. Nurses who tell you what you need to do!! vent!

    mskate posted a topic in General Nursing

    There are few things as annoying to me as other nurses telling me what to do with my patients. I have a break nurse tonight who, when i went on my break (after getting 2 new admits within an hour) -...

  9. Hypothermia, inside the unit, any ideas?

    mskate replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    2 ideas - cold sepsis being the first one with his spinal cord injury and active UTI. Being hypothermic can also cause those neuro changes. My second thought would be a new stroke, considering his...

  10. Help! Deciding between a job in a prestigious vs regular hospital.

    mskate replied to WorldTravelBug's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what hospital "b" is - but I've worked at stanford and it is my gold standard of how a hospital should treat nurses!!!!!! I don't know what unit you are looking at but as a whole - they...

  11. Question re: NP and clinical experiences...

    mskate posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am planning to go back to school for my NP. There are so many great programs out there, but the one thing that I want to be relatively smooth is the clinical experiences. If you are in a brick and...

  12. Several unresponsive patients at once?!

    mskate replied to cgrn24's topic in Emergency

    bag them, get vitals, etc... and run off of protocols, including acls protocols to keep people alive.

  13. Funny Nursing Dreams

    mskate replied to abbaking's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a dream last night that my doctor friend was hanging out with me and noticed I had a severe chronic cough (which I do have and have no idea why I have it, but i've had it for as long as i can...

  14. You know that you are dating/married to a nurse

    mskate replied to mydee's topic in Nursing Humor

    heehee the testicle thigh thing is the cremaster reflex.

  15. Doctor as a patient

    mskate replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    I had a doc as a patient once. He was one of the heads of a department in the hospital - he was also a nightmare. Demanded to stay in the ICU *and* with 1:1 care, he worked for anesthesia and we had...

  16. Policy on Tattoo's & Piercings

    mskate replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I never said that. Ever. My tattoo artist never said anything about doctors, their tattoo placement choices, nor did I even mention my artists. Perhaps you'd like to re-read my posts....

  17. Policy on Tattoo's & Piercings

    mskate replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I know a LARGE number of doctors who have tattoos and piercings, most of them take out the piercing or put in clear retainers while at work. I don't think a police officer is any less of a...

  18. Policy on Tattoo's & Piercings

    mskate replied to kerric511's topic in General Nursing

    I am excessively tattooed. Chest piece, both sleeves, back of my neck, knuckles, etc... I have only ever had *1* hospital tell me to cover up and I fought that one. It is a form of discrimination, as...

  19. Concerns about getting a MA as an NP with the DNP coming to the forefront

    mskate posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have been reading about the starting requirements for a PhD program for NP degrees. I have concerns about getting my masters. Although, I would be able to get my masters, pass the boards and be...

  20. Do any of the nurses here hold jobs that are not nurse/health-related?

    mskate replied to Honeybun1206's topic in General Nursing

    My big plan right now is to go to bartending school! Granted, most people don't need to go to school to be a bartender, but I figure I'll have a better chance at the job with schooling and no...

  21. Is is it normal to not like nursing?

    mskate replied to intothemoon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do not love nursing. BUT - what else can I do where I can make the money and work 3 days a week? I'm actively looking for other careers, but - meh. My dislike of nursing does not make me a bad...

  22. ****** nurse

    mskate replied to zyna15's topic in Travel

    Don't take the new contract! You have a signed contract - signed by both you and the hospital, stating the appropriate bonuses and time frame - hold them to their word! They want you to back down and...

  23. san diego housing subdity

    mskate replied to goins004's topic in Travel

    depends on the company. going rates right now are around 1200-1400, you may be able to negotiate up a bit. you would be able to pay rent with that, but not furniture or util costs. you could go on...

  24. Pittsburgh Pay Rates?

    mskate posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am stopping travel nursing and heading to Pittsburgh PA in either june or sept. What are the average pay rates with UPMC? What about AGH? Do you know if anyone is paying any sign on bonuses or...

  25. AMN Housing Issue!! Anyone??

    mskate posted a topic in Travel

    OK - SO - i've been an AMN traveler for a long time. I was living in a 1 bedroom apt, but their lease was up on it and instead of extending the lease, they moved me into a 2 bedroom on saturday....