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Non issue. Period............. Live and let live.............

If you only had tomorrow, maybe the next day, maybe the next, what would you say? Would you say I AM SORRY? Would you say THANK YOU!!! ?? WOULD YOU SAY **** YOU and the horse you rode in on? Just asking because an amazing friend is facing difficult choices. As nurses, we know when enough is enough. If you were there, what would you say, want, need?? Young'ish woman, old enough to have lived, but brand new grand kiddos......Tough!

My current facility is attempting to go paperless using a program that is not EPIC. I would prefer to learn EPIC as it is larger and more compatible with government billing requirements. Our DR's are not happy that the new system is not EPIC, but hopefully after this new system goes live they will push the hospital to move forward with the larger, more user friendly system. I have been trained on EPIC for my PRN job and love it!

thou shall not put your face or body in front of any human orifice!!!

THIS!! Unfortunately, lately, the family dissatisfaction has been the reason I have been pulled into the office. Again I say, my patient is safe, cared for, loved by me and still breathing. I will take the customer service lecture any day over compromising my patient's well being or my hard earned and much loved nursing license.

Don't focus on the negative, add a positive to every negative. Thank randomly for a job well done. Buy a coffee/tea/pop randomly. If possible answer a call light and complete the task, don't find someone and report the need if not necessary. Be a goat herder, not a dictator.........

THIS! Truth! Thank you. Ready to grow and learn. I know my worth and no one can keep you down from pursuing your dream. Takes work though in this economy and over saturation of nurses...

Six?!?!? I would consider that an easy day lol... Between post-ops and discharges I can have up to 15 in a day. I do enjoy the challenge and the amount of learning. I am only a 2 year old baby nurse on a busy ortho/urology/neph plus random med/surg floor. Oh and a charge nurse with a full assignment. Looks good on the resume though!!

Currently we have lab doing all draws routine and STAT except central lines. Later in the year when we go paperless (rolling eyes god help us all), our techs/PCA are/have been cross trained to both except central lines. Feel grateful at this point to have support of lab/phlebotomy, but curious to see if our staffing will be increased to support the extra time the techs need to spend with the labs demands... Reality says get ready to brush up on my phlebotomy....

I worked as a bartender/waitress at a couple of different small town veterans/private clubs in my area. It was nice because the pay was higher than an average restaurant/bar job and I was able to study during slow periods. I had a whole team of "older" people rooting for me and my success! It was great! After my acceptance into the RN program I found a SNF that had paid CNA orientation and worked PRN for them which gave me class credit for basic ADL skills. That saved me $500.... After I completed my first year of the program, I took a student nurse position in the facility I currently work at. When I graduated, my customers that supported me during my journey were just as proud of me as my family. They still follow me and my career and always ask how things are going. I gave them all thank you cards when I was done because I couldn't have done it without the constant encouragement!!

This week I have had the honor of taking care of a woman who has had a "hard" end of life. Unfortunately sometimes family is tired, caring for the elderly can be "exhausting". The hard part is.......If I have to Code her, I will puncture her heart........ I unfortunately will never be desensitized once I am home and the day is over. God Bless Us Each And Every One......

THIS!!!! I am part of the "non compassionate" group. I will take a "crusty old bat" that knows their stuff over the nurse that spends 25-30 mins appeasing the consumer, ouch, I mean patient, and facilitating their care and keeping them alive on my/our watch. Had this experience this week. Pt had several complex dx along with an elective sx. Standing orders for elective sx could have adversely hurt said pt. Elective doc which was admitting, overrode consulting that treats pt long term. BUT I was not the nurse on the case but pulled into room by consulting because I knew the pt from frequent fly visits and consulting knew this. You can only do what ya do. Share your knowledge, bring it to the attention of those in charge, and keep your fingers crossed! Nursing is diverse and complex, and that is why I LOVE IT! Every day you leave and they all breathe is a GREAT DAY!

Smoker. Rn. Hard worker. Stressed. Work 12's and enjoy the fact that my facility is smoke free. Smells irritate certain illness and I am proud that when I decide to divulge the fact I smoke to a select few that they say "WOW never knew!!" (Again a compelling reason Not to share a FB page with co-workers...). My habit, no need to share the stink, choose your brand carefully and the more natural the nicotine, the less the smell. Please do not judge the co-workers who have yet chosen to work the 12 without the fix of nicotine. I can go a day or so without a cig (or pack) depending on my current activity. Please remember that every time we are told no about a personal habit/choice, that is one step closer to losing a constitutional right. Just sayin'.... P.S. don't get me started 'bout the flu shot:yes:

Yes, touch is a very therapeutic measure of comfort and pain control. I am a brand new RN and make sure I use touch as measure of assessment (sp) and comfort. I had a COPD pt the other night that calmed simply because I gave her a back rub when asked. While doing that, I was able to assess her needs....Anxiety -vs- fluid overload, etc... It seems my COPD pt's along with painful pt's respond so much better with touch. (as long as they are comfortable with it...)

Would love to hear some of the stories of nurses who participated. Painful as it may be, would love a chance to say thanks and kudos...You dedication will always be appreciated!!