Orange Tree

Orange Tree

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  1. Rode up on first accident outside of hospital....

    Orange Tree replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have stopped, too. But I would have changed into my spider man costume,

  2. Hello all! Should we be desperate to jump on any job?

    Orange Tree replied to W, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The market in my area is very good, luckily.....but if I were having trouble finding a job, I would take

  3. Night Shift!!! How do YOU stay awake?

    Orange Tree replied to khampl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just naturally energetic throughout the night. But when I first started my job, I had to work days....I frequently felt nauseous

  4. order to strain urine?

    Orange Tree replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just strain it anyway....and if something is found, it's up to "them" what they want to do with

  5. What would you do?

    Orange Tree replied to Hystericka RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your "LOL" really throws me off. You are either totally crazy or a lot of fun. Or

  6. Electonic documentation,how much time does it take from the bedside?

    Orange Tree replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I love computer charting and can't even imagine what paper charting would be like. On the other hand, a lot of the charting is repetitive and seems like a waste of

  7. What else is there left to do? (unemployed new grad)

    Orange Tree replied to sarah38's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I sounds like you need to leave town. Head to the south. Don't worry....you can go back

  8. Violence against nurses law.

    Orange Tree replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who beats someone in the face with a wooden chair deserves to be harshly punished. I don't care if they're beating a nurse, "some guy" who fills the vending machines or a circus clown. I'm not...

  9. RN's in dr. offices

    Orange Tree replied to weluv3's topic in General Nursing

    Some do, but generally the pay is lower than it would be if you worked in a

  10. Orillia nurse found responsible in $10million suit

    Orange Tree replied to nic900's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm just confused....this article has a little bit more information: Jury mulls over $10M hospital lawsuit - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA While the first twin was born without problems, the...

  11. CNA issue

    Orange Tree replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would give her a really stupid answer to every question she asked. "No x-ray was ordered because I have x-ray vision." I would also encourage her to call the "Supreme Ruler of the Whole World"...

  12. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Orange Tree replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    if it says "delivery is successful" next to your test taken, it should

  13. Whare are some of the people skills you need as a RN?

    Orange Tree replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have to be able to not take things

  14. Team nursing...thoughts?

    Orange Tree replied to RaeRN30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it's super-scary. For a team to be efficient, you need a strong, competent leader and a team that's actually willing to follow. Newer RNs may not have the experience or confidence to pull it...

  15. Telephone Admission Orders

    Orange Tree replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    Well, eventually they have orders....we just have to call and wait for a call back to get them. And I do a full assessment/history on any patient I receive before calling for orders....because there...

  16. I feel like a babysitter (vent)

    Orange Tree replied to PediLove2147's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would go crazy, too.

  17. Telephone Admission Orders

    Orange Tree replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    We get patients with no orders on our floor all the

  18. Pet Peeve

    Orange Tree replied to MadNursePa's topic in General Nursing

    I never use pet names when I talk to patients, but I have to say that a lot of elderly patients seem to enjoy being called by

  19. Interview answer to "How do you deal with CNA's that don't do their job".

    Orange Tree replied to raggyrehabRN's topic in General Nursing

    CNAs I try to find out what motivates them. I make it a point to notice the helpful things they do (especially without being asked to) and thank them. I never "argue" or hold grudges. If an aide is...

  20. Question about a student reporting RN mistakes

    Orange Tree replied to dolphinbeauty09's topic in General Nursing

    While I would take care to make sure a post-op patient was urinating, making sure they had a hat and an exact "number" would not be a top priority to me. And a fall risk bracelet won't stop someone...

  21. what is nursing school like?

    Orange Tree replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    For me it was like this: 1. Enroll (months ahead) in a class that meets Tuesday night between 4PM and 8PM. 2. The Sunday before class starts, get a call saying that the class time has been changed to...

  22. Newer nurses with TOO much confidence?

    Orange Tree replied to kidnurse98's topic in General Nursing

    Great! I love co-workers with lots of time! Send her to the pharmacy to pick up those meds you've been waiting for....or maybe she can clean up that patient who's been vomiting and has

  23. Patients and the race card

    Orange Tree replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think I would say something like: "Race/ethnicity is not a factor we consider when answering call lights, however, I agree that you waited an unreasonable amount of time for your call light to be...

  24. Need Advice

    Orange Tree replied to procrastin8r-RN's topic in General Nursing

    You can't really find "your" way until you're completely on your own. And I agree 10000% with the person who said, "the real world of hospital nursing is interruption". Unless your preceptor is...

  25. Help! Relocating to Cincinnati, OH

    Orange Tree replied to cmol86's topic in General Nursing

    Ohio Nurses - Nursing for Nurses Try the Ohio section if you don't get any info