pink85

pink85

School Nursing, Pedi., Critical Care

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  1. well they closed down a floor of the hospital

    pink85 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked inpatient corrections for a while and I actually really liked it. You get trained on safety so you learn not to wear your stethoscope around your neck, leave NOTHING at the bedside, etc.. The...

  2. well they closed down a floor of the hospital

    pink85 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Being ill can have to do with the economy. People will not go to the doctor or hospital for things they would have in the past b/c they do not have the money for co pays or deductibles. I have heard...

  3. What would you do?

    pink85 replied to VAJenny's topic in General Nursing

    Since your DON was receptive to your information you provided during orientation I would go to him/her again. However, I would address it as YOUR issue, and not drag your co workers into your...

  4. Advice Needed on dealing with my Charge Nurse PLEASE!

    pink85 replied to Italia13 RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would start off by asking how they assign patients. Ask if they have a policy on assigning new incoming patients to nurses. If they ask why you want to know I would just tell them you were asking...

  5. Tell me about your shifts, I'm curious!

    pink85 replied to harborview's topic in General Nursing

    Kids are why I went into school nursing. The hours are easy and you get lots of holidays including 2 weeks at Christmas, a week for spring break, and of course, all summer. I also work prn at the...

  6. RN Salary survey

    pink85 replied to RNnurse07's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. I make about $34.00/hr plus an extra $6.00/hr shift diff. for weekends. Night shift makes

  7. Nursing Home Abuse

    pink85 replied to nursejent245's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new member here and I have to say I am so saddened by what I read in regards to care in the long term care facilities. Please know that the ones of you that write in love your jobs, I can tell....

  8. Life sucks...

    pink85 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that. I know how frustrating that is. I know it is only stuff but I also know that it is stuff that you worked hard for that someone else came into your house to help themselves to b/c...

  9. Will never forget last night!

    pink85 replied to PCmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Years ago when I worked L&D I had that happen. Some of us nurses were at the nurses station talking and watching the monitors. I went into my patients room to check her and when I pulled down the...

  10. Hand Care

    pink85 replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    This topic was brought up a few weeks ago. It is due to the low humidity during the cold months and the fact that we are so often washing away the natural oils on our skin. Yesterday on that TV show...

  11. Do nurses talk about their patients when the leave

    pink85 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    If they were to talk about anything it would be about how you wouldn't let them take your b/p, not your stretch

  12. I hate my life.....

    pink85 replied to MrsIndependent's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustration. I got my BSN while having 3 very young children and being married. I was up until all hours studying and crying many nights. You have to keep your head held high and not...

  13. Bad weather and getting to the hospital

    pink85 replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility should have a policy regarding that so don't

  14. Cruel and Animalish treatment to patient

    pink85 replied to joeyapple59's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow! Your words are very powerful and you are very brave to share them. Anyone who reads them will be changed, for the better. We should all reflect on your words as we drive to work each day. We all...

  15. gut reaction

    pink85 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    The new order does not state to hold if BS is less than 100. It only states what it states. The new order voids out the old order. If he wanted it held he should have written that in the new

  16. "You're not responsible"!!!!!

    pink85 replied to achot chavi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow! Yep! Sounds like you are

  17. Help will I ever get well!!!

    pink85 replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    This is so funny! I am having the best time reading this stuff because I can so relate. When I was in nursing school, many years ago, psych was the worst! I would be driving home from clinical trying...

  18. ppd question

    pink85 replied to koojo's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we can't give medical advice here but I can tell you that redness does not constitute a positive

  19. When is my shift over?

    pink85 replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in General Nursing

    There are going to be days that you can't get it all done in your 12 hours and the next shift will have to take over. That is part of working as a team. Now, if it is a consistant problem that is a...

  20. help with abandoment issue

    pink85 replied to mc10's topic in General Nursing

    When we have this happen the police escort the family member out! We are fortunate enough to have our own police department, but I would think that you would still have the same rights! I would NEVER...

  21. What would u do???? long one..sorry

    pink85 replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    I would think she would be in violation of some kind of policy if her meds were getting passed that late, especially consistantly. Also, if she is trying to ride the clock to get paid more time, which...

  22. I really think I've been set up.

    pink85 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you are going in to find out what is going on. You may be worried over nothing. They may not even be your meds. I think you will feel much better after you talk to your manager and get to...

  23. Tired of attitude from certain PCA!!! (LONG)

    pink85 replied to j_b_221's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally agree! I would much rather have less patients and do it all myself! I know I can count on

  24. Can you Believe THIS???

    pink85 replied to pattymac's topic in General Nursing

    Nasty! That person needs to be

  25. I really think I've been set up.

    pink85 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    If you do not go in and talk to your manager you will never know what has happened or what the problem is. You may find out there is not a problem. Do you not work off of a MAR or bar coding system...