Ihoplover

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1. Olathe relocation -advice on rural property

   Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks alot KS for all the info I will do some research on those towns and drive through next time I'm out that way! It does appear from my research already that living in Missouri is less expensive...

2. Olathe relocation -advice on rural property

   Ihoplover posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello Kansas Nurses - My family is considering relocation to the Olathe area this coming summer. I would prefer to live in a rural area within 30-45 minutes of Olathe. I come from a small town with...

3. Did I cause my patient to die faster?

   Ihoplover replied to lou_tango's topic in General Nursing

   Dear Lou - Bless you for caring for your patients and being tender hearted enough to be concerned about this issue. I'm sorry as are all the nurses posting here that you were demeaned by a NON tender...

4. Those who can't...teach...your thoughts?

   Ihoplover replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

   I would be more inclined to believe that a significant percentage of nurses who have steered their career in the direction of teaching instead of working the floor have done so as a result of becoming...

5. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

   Ihoplover replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hi - one quick note for all of you at LTC that state you're stuck there as there are no other hospital jobs available near you - just a quick warning. Everything you're struggling with at the LTC is...

6. Any advice for a new grad starting in surg/tele?

   Ihoplover replied to LeavingTeaching4RN's topic in General Nursing

   LeavingTeaching4RN- Hey here's my advice (I'm just a few months out of school and work on extremely busy cardiac IMCU): 1) Know the meds which need to be held before cardiac procedure - like metformin...

7. HORRIBLE DAY 2!

   Ihoplover replied to erin01's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Erin - P.S. My unit manager just called me at home and asked WHY I didn't get the meds to my patients (2) last night - the ones I kept calling pharmacy about!!!!!!!!! GEEEEEZ - I told her entire story...

8. HORRIBLE DAY 2!

   Ihoplover replied to erin01's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Erin - I understand your panicky and frustrated feelings - I too am a new grad on a cardiac IMCU, that is to say the least challenging for a new grad. Not knowing the policy is not at all a surprise...

9. A typical day in your nursing job...

   Ihoplover replied to ChristyRN2009's topic in General Nursing

   Christy RN2009 My unit similar to yours - CVIMCU - usually each nurse has 5 pts (they're trying to push 6 on us almost regularly now). Duties same as yours and many times 1 (or more) of my patients...

10. Rude Physician - Tips for Handling

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Isyorke - Thanks for your note and I get your point - problem was that the attending was the family doc for this pt and since the pt's family was irate I thought it would be best he knew that they had...

11. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    Ihoplover replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Dear Plaqueis- Hey I feel your pain - I'm a new RN and there are days I feel I'm drowning too! Big difference is I have an AWESOME group of nurses that answer all my simple and complex questions and...

12. Rude Physician - Tips for Handling

    Ihoplover posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi - I'm a newer grad (May 09) and would like a little bit of feedback. Today a patient's family member wanted me to contact the patient's doctor re: a proposed surgery. So many physicians on the...

13. 7 mos new grad. Advice please!!!

    Ihoplover replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    Hey you made a mistake - you're human! You'll make plenty and the pt rec'd the correct dose. The dr probably won't be too uptight about it. Can't you just call pharmacy anyway? Just...

14. How do you work full time with kids?

    Ihoplover replied to NursePamela's topic in General Nursing

    Well all working moms have this challenge and many of us are dealing with it the same way - rotating child care, errand running, bill paying and household duties with our spouses AND I'm fortunate...

15. Northwest Indiana hospitals hiring new grads?

    Ihoplover replied to Ihoplover's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi Chocolateskye- LOVE that name! I believe Methodist Southlake is hiring now - it's a bit rough for a new grad where I'm at but I'm learning ALOT - accessing ports, pulling central lines etc - I'd...