eriksoln BSN, RN

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    At a crossroad...

    eriksoln replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. This is exactly why I want to go to the ICU. There just has to be more to nursing than chasing granny around the bed in circles telling her to lay down and fetching gingerale for AOx3...
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    At a crossroad...

    eriksoln replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in General Nursing

    You say you are bored and dislike "bedside" nursing. IDK. I'm not an expert on what it is like in the ER, but the bedside care is certainly different. Less "Nurse nurse nurse......put my head...
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    What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    eriksoln replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I created a thread a while ago about non-nurses posting. I was very headstrong in it, a bit of a bully TBH. One very special "patient" talked to me offline about why they come here and like to chime...
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    What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    eriksoln replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think not posting at all is the answer. Just remembering they are speaking to the choir would be enough most of the time. People also don't seem to remember, nursing attracts people who are...
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    What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    eriksoln replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed this, heck, I made a thread about it a long long time ago. The number of non-nurses posting (I don't consider CNA's and students in the "non-nurse" category for some reason) has...
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    And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    eriksoln replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    I am happy to say, I quit smoking about 8 months ago. I did it at this facility. The only way to get a smoke break here was to go to your car and drive off the property completely out of sight....
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    And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    eriksoln replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital hands out a form that patients must sign when they are admitted. It states they are aware of the entire facility, including parking areas and sidewalks surrounding the hospital........are...
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    What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    eriksoln replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    My only problem with the whole "nurses eat their young" phrase is this: The nurses who eat the young fresh fish are not just galloping around the unit seeking new nurses, nibbling on their arms then...
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    In response to cost cutting.

    eriksoln posted a topic in General Nursing

    My hospital, just like most of yours, has engaged in some interesting cost cutting techniques during the recession. Its effects on care and the general employee moral can't be measured. "Keeping your...
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    What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    eriksoln replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    While travel nursing I had some interesting situations dumped on me: 1. CNA accidentaly shut of the heparin drip while clearing pumps for I/O's. I came in a good hour after the fact to start my shift,...
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    In response to cost cutting.

    eriksoln replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I'm no expert on finances, but my first reaction when I started reading your post was "oh, they are bringing in casual workers so they don't have to pay benefits". Having benefits is often overlooked...
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    What did you do before you were a nurse?

    eriksoln replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. Nursing is becoming more and more like waitressing. Give it a few years, they'll have the nurses going to Denny's for two days during
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    What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    eriksoln replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to find the hair on the back of my neck standing up as I read (another in thousands) a post by a GN about how they witnessed this and that and will never be that way. Then they start in with...
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    Moving out of hospital bedside nursing

    eriksoln replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I really feel like I'd be a much improved nurse if I were not on nights. I am not one of those people who can work nights and look happy at the same time. I sleep better at night, plain and...
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    Moving out of hospital bedside nursing

    eriksoln replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Thats part of the reason I am leaving nursing as soon as it is convenient for me. I've never been the type to win the popularity contest at work. Maybe I don't smile often enough, don't have enough...
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    fired if they don't like the color of your nail polish...

    eriksoln replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    I can honestly say, during the length of my career as a CNA and RN, I have seen more instances where I am questioning someone NOT being fired than cases where someone is fired for what seems to be a...
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    Moving out of hospital bedside nursing

    eriksoln replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    I think about leaving nursing on a daily basis. And I get the same "gut feeling" you speak of when I do. That gut feeling is your rational (vs. your emotional) side telling you its not time to...
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    It's all about the budget

    eriksoln replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Not a problem here. Everyone is holding onto their jobs as like a hungry wolf to meat. With my facility, its gotten to the point where they don't even ask what we think is best. They just announce...
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    What did you do before you were a nurse?

    eriksoln replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    What's a Skip
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    Help! Insubordinate Nursing Aides

    eriksoln replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    see
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    What did you do before you were a nurse?

    eriksoln replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    Landscape laborer or Landscape Small Crew Supervisor, depending on the time of year. I'd still be doing it if they pay were a little better AND I didn't have to do the crazy snow removal hours....
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    "Nurse" wins powerball

    eriksoln replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    First thing I thought when I saw this was "Nice, someone can walk away from this often dreadful career." Then I got thinking, and one thing I can assure you of is: If I won the lotto, I would not in...
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    Help! Insubordinate Nursing Aides

    eriksoln replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    My facility has gotten outta hand with regards to the CNA situation, but I deal with it differently. At my facility, the aids are given so many pt's and so many different duties, most of them are...
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    is working in the hospital really easier than LTC???

    eriksoln replied to ez2000's topic in General Nursing

    "Easier" vs. "Harder" are relative and bias depending on the individual. I've known people who went from hospital to LTC who say its a walk in the park. I've seen the opposite, where they come back...
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    What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    eriksoln replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    We aren't union, and a couple supervisors are known for boo hooing when you call out . They'll be difficult and ask question after question. So I answer them. I give very detailed answers about my...