saraaileen76

saraaileen76 specializes in Med surg.

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1. Dangling patients

   saraaileen76 posted a topic in General Nursing

   The hospital I work at is getting really strict with patient mobilization. We have patient who are quads and bed bound at baseline. Our assistant nurse manager is wanting us to dangle these patients...

2. Hand Massages

   saraaileen76 posted a topic in General Nursing

   What are your feelings on providing hand massages to patients? They said it's to reduce stress. I Call BS. I think it's they want the patient satisfaction scores. If they keep adding task upon task...

3. Question about Infusing IV Potassium

   saraaileen76 replied to Hamsiao's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Have the MD order with

4. You know the shift is gonna be a hot mess when ...

   saraaileen76 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

   When night shift is staying over for a double shift because we don't have enough

5. Med pass practice

   saraaileen76 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I was wondering what other facilities do to make sure med pass has limited interruptions? We currently use a bright yellow sash that says do not interrupt. People still interrupt. I am helping my...

6. Silicone stethoscope chest piece/bell cover

   saraaileen76 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I am looking for a chest piece/ bell cover for my littman. I can't find them anywhere except to order from china. Does anyone out there use one? If you do, where can I get one?

7. Discipline for low pain reassessment scores

   saraaileen76 replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

   I use epic at work. I have mentioned for a year that other hospitals I have been too or know people who work there tell me about the pop up which is nice. I do understand but sometimes it gets so...

8. Discipline for low pain reassessment scores

   saraaileen76 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a question for everyone out there.. I know pain is the 5th vital sign and it is part of national patient safety goals... But what I was wondering is if any of the facilities that you work at...

9. most troubling trend in healthcare

   saraaileen76 replied to sophie09's topic in General Nursing

   This is so

10. Thinking of Making a move to St. Louis Missouri

    saraaileen76 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently a nurse in Sacramento. I graduated may 2010 and have been working since September 2010. I think I am having a little burn out as well as some life changes I think I need to make. My...

11. most troubling trend in healthcare

    saraaileen76 replied to sophie09's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true! We have a special group of administrators, who aren't nurses or have been out of nursing so long they don't remember what nursing means, that walk around with their iPads to do...

12. Offered a New Grad Job but was told on hold.......

    saraaileen76 replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    You are right. I just was even more excited when they handed me all the benefit package

13. Offered a New Grad Job but was told on hold.......

    saraaileen76 replied to saraaileen76's topic in General Nursing

    The person who offered me the position was the Head of the New Grad program. They have been nothing but nice and I have been in return. I am just frustrated at the situation with being a new grad and...

14. Offered a New Grad Job but was told on hold.......

    saraaileen76 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently went to a job fair and while there I interviewed and was offered a new grad position. I was SO excited when this happened. I called my family and went and bought scrubs and shoes. Then I...

15. How long should I wait?

    saraaileen76 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated May 18 2010 and passed my NCLEX. I have my license hot off the presses. Now I can't find a job. I know the economy stinks right now and new grad jobs are few and far between. I have...