eriksoln BSN, RN

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    I need advice on management's reaction to resignation/notice

    eriksoln replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    Ooops. Didnt see that you had already moved on.
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    I need advice on management's reaction to resignation/notice

    eriksoln replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    It is important to remember too, unless you are under a contract of some sort, you are NOT required to put in a notice. Its the polite thing to do, especially in a field where scheduling is difficult...
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    My Room Mate tried to commit suicide tonight.

    eriksoln replied to Idaho Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I dont disagree completely with the notion that suicide is selfish. But, we have to separate "suicide" from acting out too. People with clinical depression, life threatening illnesses, chronic...
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    Sending out an S.O.S

    eriksoln replied to nessajune21's topic in General Nursing

    You seem to be under the impression that if you dont take this opportunity, you will never get another opportunity for the OR. Not the case. You answered your own question. You said you will be...
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    Nursing Infomatics

    eriksoln posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

    Is it a smart career move considering the economy? Is it possible this will be a good field once the economy (IF) picks up again? Are there a lot of schools that teach it? Any info. on the career...
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    Any nurse living in Olympia, Washington?

    eriksoln replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in Tacoma, WA as a travel nurse. I'm back in PA now, but I loved WA. Olympia was not far from us, and we visited the area a few times too. There is a hospital there, but cant tell you if...
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    Where Do People Dream This Stuff Up?

    eriksoln replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in Ob/Gyn

    "No, you dont understand. I'm not like the people in your books from school. You nurses want to categorize everyone. I'm am telling you, my doctor said my blood sugar should stay in the mid 300's....
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    Patients on the telephone

    eriksoln replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. For every pt. on a phone, there is someone else down the hall just wishing to themselves you would come and help them out. Nothing wrong with going to the more receptive people first. If you...
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    Need feedback: + or - its okay. My dream is getting crushed

    eriksoln replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt. complaint that went something like this: Scene: I walk into pt. room to insert a foley cath., male pt., served in the Marines like my father. Me "Hello, I am Michael, I am going to insert...
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    Patients on the telephone

    eriksoln replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, as long as the documentation is in line.......yes, they would pay out of pocket. Thats a "case manager" issue. When the insurance says we took too long to give the required care, the...
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    Patients on the telephone

    eriksoln replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    This issue is one of many examples of how focusing on "service" rather than "health" puts the pt. at risk. With that said, it is my belief (and the governments apparently) that pt. autonomy, their...
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    Care Plans - What does the Experienced Nurse Think of Them?

    eriksoln posted a topic in General Nursing

    Another thread brought to the forefront one of my biggest pet peeves about nursing. The dreaded "Care Plans". I hate them. I think they are task oriented and are simply paperwork created to satisfy...
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    Know anything about La Roche, PA?

    eriksoln posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm considering their online RN to BSN program. Anyone know of them or have any experience with the school? I'd like to get a non-bias review of them, where can I look for
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    Will I lose weight being a nurse??

    eriksoln replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO. That is new to my dictionary, but I should have known it years ago. I get portion distortion with pizza and wings, and steak...........and ice cream.............and...
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    Will I lose weight being a nurse??

    eriksoln replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if being active means walking to the store or moewing the lawn, sure, that works. Here is what he was trying to convey to me: We feel bussy (or what I was calling being active while being seen...
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    Will I lose weight being a nurse??

    eriksoln replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I've actually been told this by a physician. There is a big difference between exercise and "being active". While one will have an easier time with weight control while "being active", you wont lose...
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    How to prevnt Medication Administration Errors

    eriksoln replied to NurseMike9111's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Actually, better ratios are not always the answer. We all know, this is the staff nurses answer to every problem.........better ratios. And we all also know, administration would sooner give you...
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    PASSED!

    eriksoln replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hip Hip
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    agency nurses

    eriksoln replied to mykrosphere's topic in General Nursing

    I was a travel nurse, and most of my conversations with other travelers centered on wages and housing. Not because I am fixated with it, but because we were watching out for each others best...
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    Moving to another state....

    eriksoln replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I was a travel nurse in WA until a few weeks ago. I can tell you a few hospitals that are hiring if you do decide to
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    Moving to another state....

    eriksoln replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    You dont need experience, but to get a license there, you have to have one where you apply to take the test. In english that means, you have to pass boards first, then wait for the paperwork to go...
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    How Did Your Job Prepare for Magnet Status?

    eriksoln replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    It wont affect you personally much as a nurse. Its not like when JACHO comes rolling in and is looking for mistakes in your work. Its quite the opposite in fact. The questions they will be asking...
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    How far should the gossip go?

    eriksoln replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    For more than a few nurses (and people in general) gossip is a coping mechanism. They dont have the back bone or assertiveness to approach people about issues so instead they talk about other stuff...
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    Burnout Rx

    eriksoln replied to ACRN06's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. Any disquise you can wear to throw them off a bit. Maybe a F. Nightingale
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    Why is it nurses put up with such poor conditions?

    eriksoln replied to scared'o'needles!'s topic in General Nursing

    I have my personal feelings on why nurses "put up with poor conditions". Probably not the most popular opinion, but I've never won any popularity contests anyway, why start now. Nurses reamin in poor...