Tortoiseshell

Tortoiseshell specializes in Med-Surg, Psych.

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1. Nursing student lied about me to my manager, and I cannot prove it.

   Tortoiseshell posted a topic in Relations

   I will try to make this short. I am an RN and have been working in a hospital med-surg unit for 4 years. Recently one of our nurses was precepting an RN student who is about to graduate. I was getting report from the student 2 times, and each time ...

2. HIPAA VIOLATION

   Tortoiseshell replied to bc808's topic in HIPAA

   When I read the replies it amazes and disgusts me how many judgmental, self-righteous and bitter people there are in nursing profession. Like a bunch of snakes. The person made a mistake. Wrong? Yes. Unprofessional and Unethical? Yes. Stupid and imma...

3. What would you do if you could not practice as a registered nurse?

   Tortoiseshell replied to Pia L.'s topic in General Nursing

   Would like to become a Mortgage Loan Officer.

4. How do I get along with my coworkers? new grad

   Tortoiseshell replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Relations

   Act confidently. As you are getting more clinical experience, you will start feeling more confident and not as easily affected by "older nurses". My personality is such that I don't kiss up to people. I stand up for myself, and in some situations it ...

5. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

   Tortoiseshell replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Yes, and it is no longer a big deal to me.

6. What pay are nurses making these days?

   Tortoiseshell replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

   WA state Med-Surg RN in a hospital: $27/hr - $48/hr base, plus shift differential $3/hr evening, $5/hr night. Extra $1/hr for med-surg certification.

7. Unsupportive manager. It is getting ridiculous.

   Tortoiseshell posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work in a hospital as an RN. Pretty much every time when I bring some situation or concern to my manager it turns against me. I feel like for some reason she sides with others, and a problem is always in me. For example, recently one of my pt's ne...

8. Verbally abusive patient

   Tortoiseshell posted a topic in Relations

   I work at a hospital. One of my patients was requesting Tylenol. His temp was 36.2, but the Tylenol was ordered specifically for temp > 37.5. I explained to the pt that according to the current order I cannot give it to him unless he has a temp &...

9. Littmann Master Classic or Master Cardiology?

   Tortoiseshell posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I work on a med-surg unit, I currently I have Littmann Classic SE-II, and I would like to upgrade. I am trying to decide between Master Classic and Master Cardiology. Littmann Cardiology comes with a free Littmann heart sounds CD. I wish it came with...

10. Feeling patronized by "older" nurses

    Tortoiseshell posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked as an LPN for 3 years, and recently started a new job as an RN at the hospital. I had a wonderful and supportive preceptor, and most of the nurses I work with are supportive and great to work with. Unfortunately there are nurses who are...

11. Dealing with unreasonable PTs, SWs etc

    Tortoiseshell replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in General Nursing

    I had only 3 minutes left before the end of my shift, just enough to finish report. It usually takes 5-10 minutes to get pain med out as there is usually a line at the pyxis station. It would make me clock out late, I would have to return to staff ro...

12. Dealing with unreasonable PTs, SWs etc

    Tortoiseshell posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have been medicating the pt for pain throughout the shift, last checked no complaints of pain. 3 minutes before the end of my shift when I am finishing my shift-to-shift report, PT comes and requests that we medicate the pt for pain right now, so she...

13. Cannot find RN job

    Tortoiseshell replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the support. I cannot relocate due to a family situation. I am currently working as an RN in an LPN position, and being paid as an LPN. The agency I am working for is not required to have an RN, and I don't blame them for not...

14. Cannot find RN job

    Tortoiseshell posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working as an LPN for over 2 years, and became an RN in July of this year. I have been looking for an RN job for over 2 months now, while still working as an LPN. There are no RN positions at my current job. I went to 3 interviews so far....