BroadwayRN

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  1. What kind of nurse are you?

    BroadwayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a busy ED. Most of the time the patients who come in are scared because they are having CP, have broken something, afraid they're having a stroke, etc...I introduce myself, explain what I'm...

  2. What kind of nurse are you?

    BroadwayRN replied to BroadwayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Everyone. I did ask for specifics and was told we were not going to go into it. We have this rewards system where your co-workers can give you a filled out slip that says what a good job you...

  3. Nurses aging

    BroadwayRN replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    i think our relatives are healthier because they grew up when you had to walk places, you had to take the stairs, you ate fresh fruits and vegatables, no fast foods, no preservatives and food...

  4. So is this economy hurting anyone else??????

    BroadwayRN replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    It's hurting me in respect to my 401K, no raise this year, no shift diff this year. I see my family members having a hard time. I feel very fortunate to be a nurse. The likelyhood of me being laid off...

  5. Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    BroadwayRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a real live human man with serious coronary artery disease who was refused care in his country because he was over the age of 65. He could be put on a waiting list but each time a younger...

  6. Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    BroadwayRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    ok, this is in the united states new orleans - eighty-year-olds with clogged arteries or leaky heart valves used to be sent home with a pat on the arm from their doctors and pills to try to ease their...

  7. Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    BroadwayRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was talking about Europe and Europe only and I was not making assumptions. We have had patients in the hospital where I work who are over the age of 65, from Europe, who where told they were out of...

  8. Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    BroadwayRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did say if it's not about the money, I apoligize, you could be fair also. Financial realities? Peace on Earth? Open Heart Surgery to all. Of course all these things cost alot of money and that is...

  9. Does your state supply a license plate for NURSES?

    BroadwayRN replied to bema257's topic in General Nursing

    Yes we have them in NY and for doctors also but no way would I have one. I am proud to be an RN but I'm not about to go advertising it. If you stop for a wreck never tell the victim that you are a...

  10. Help! Rude MDs or is it me?

    BroadwayRN replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds more to me like you have the wrong attitude towards physicians. They are people. Yes they can be beligerent and then you should write them up to the administration but let them handle it. If...

  11. Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    BroadwayRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome post

  12. Anonymous Complaints - Have you ever received one?

    BroadwayRN replied to rolland542's topic in General Nursing

    People complain for all kinds of reasons, most of which the hosptial, employer etc has no control over i.e. the wait in the ED. Where I work they are taken with a grain of salt and we have a large...

  13. Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    BroadwayRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it can and they don't make as much as you might think. My grandfather had 2 MRI's and medicare only reimbursed the hospital $600 for both scans. The hospital had to write off several thousands of...

  14. Do You Keep It to Yourself That Your a Nurse Outside of Work?

    BroadwayRN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I think she said she was an

  15. Do You Keep It to Yourself That Your a Nurse Outside of Work?

    BroadwayRN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    I'm proud to say that I'm an RN and don't mind sharing it if asked. I know my limitations and if anyone asks for medical advice I tell them I'm a nurse not a doctor, you'll need to ask

  16. Can we really afford any more medical advances?

    BroadwayRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    For those of us who need it, no we cannot afford to be without the medical advances and I am pleased that research and medical advances are continuing. I think think while your post is thought...

  17. tattoos and IV's

    BroadwayRN replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing

    IV needles don't stay in only a small plastic

  18. Will most hospitals hire a person with a bachelors dgree before a person with an ADN.

    BroadwayRN replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Where I work they don't care if you have an ADN or BSN as long as you are healthy, honest and can work. BSN's can move into management but most don't. Most stay with bedside nursing. Those who work in...

  19. Non Direct Patient Care

    BroadwayRN replied to pnurseuwm's topic in General Nursing

    You could work for an insurance company reviewing charts. I hope when you get old and smelly that a nurse whose in it for the right reasons gets assigned to you. I realize nursing is not for everyone...

  20. how do you expect me to pay for this???

    BroadwayRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to be the doubting Thomas in the crowd but do realize that some people are just yanking your chain. I've heard this from ER patients only to see them leave in a Lexis or light up a cigarette...

  21. My eyeballs are burning!!!

    BroadwayRN replied to StephSmiles210's topic in General Nursing

    Since it only happens at the hospital and happens whether you have contacts in or glasses on you apparently have some type of allergy to something at work. You need to see an opthamologist and get an...

  22. Are you planning to go on to become a Nurse Practitioner?

    BroadwayRN replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think

  23. cigarette breaks

    BroadwayRN replied to NrsheartTS's topic in General Nursing

    We have no smoking allowed on campus. Period. A few have been caught and terminated the 3rd

  24. cigarette breaks

    BroadwayRN replied to NrsheartTS's topic in General Nursing

    Say

  25. Coworkers that SLEEP on the job....arrrggghh!!!

    BroadwayRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That definately doesn't happen where I work, but some do play computer games for hours, or so Ive been