Footballnut

Footballnut has 45 years experience and specializes in CAPA RN, ED RN.

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1. Calling All Nurses : All Help Welcome

   Footballnut replied to Karen elll's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I left a toxic work environment in nursing for one that was supportive. The unit I chose, although not perfect, was a delightful place to work. After I changed units, my family said that I was a much...

2. The Wage Gap Myth

   Footballnut replied to car48's topic in Men in Nursing

   So PeeWee, this is true but it still does not address the same pay for the same job which actually exists. Also, as a single parent for a number of years I noticed that men were able to take advantage...

3. Are You Working Past Retirement Age?

   Footballnut replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

   I originally decided to work past retirement because of financial reasons. I am 70 in April and still working full time as a bedside nurse. It turns out I could have retired way sooner due to the fact...

4. Have you ever received an award for nursing?

   Footballnut replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

   I chair a Shared Governance/Practice Council group for my unit. Recently we were awarded a national honor of being the best Shared Governance group for the nation-wide hospital system in which we...

5. Feeling insecure at times

   Footballnut replied to SoHappyToBeRN's topic in PACU

   I would explore the CPAN/CAPA exam. It is a real boost to gain the knowledge base that you have to have to pass the test. If you love what you do just keep doing it. One day you will notice that you...

6. Pre-op flow

   Footballnut replied to Sxynswet17's topic in PACU

   There are many ways to configure pre-op flow. Some places have a provider team to see and evaluate patients about a week before surgery and optimize any health conditions that need to be addressed....

7. CPAN Journey Fall 2018

   Footballnut replied to the4thRNsibling's topic in PACU

   Congratulations! and thank you for posting. I am currently facilitating a CPAN/CAPA study group and we are starting with the pretest and going from there. I didn't know about the app and it sounds...

8. Pre op RN

   Footballnut replied to dominikaszl's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   I imagine you are well into what you are doing since you posted this 4 months ago but here are some ideas for making your practice in this area really work for you. Perianesthesia nurse's primary...

9. How serious is a verbal warning really?

   Footballnut replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I take policies seriously since they can be used if needed even if they are not generally put into practice. I have a recurring health issue that I expect to be resolved in the next few months. I...

10. Accepting verbal orders from another nurse?

    Footballnut replied to amberrenae, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I expect everyone to put in their own orders unless it's an emergency situation. I even wrote up a physician who became upset because he wanted me to put in his orders even though he was standing...

11. The Enemy... The Nurse Manager

    Footballnut replied to I.Am.A.Nurse.'s topic in Nurse Management

    It is not an easy job and it takes a certain kind of person to do it. Knowing how to be clear about what top management wants and be fair to your staff is a difficult tightrope to walk. I have been a...

12. New grad - PCU or ED?

    Footballnut replied to FLRN_0713's topic in Emergency

    It is so fun to hear you consider the possibilities as a new nurse. Remember that whoever hires you now will be investing considerably in money, time and love to get you ready for their unit. Even...

13. ICU thinking about ED

    Footballnut replied to CGB1's topic in Emergency

    I agree with your shadow idea. You will bring some valuable skills with you from the ICU if it is a fit. Then you will need a paradigm shift to manage in the ED. I did both and I liked both but I...

14. Where do ER RNs typically move onto?

    Footballnut replied to muhammadmq's topic in Emergency

    Almost anywhere you want. Remember you are a highly trained RN with mad skills. I left the ED (with 35 yrs experience) 2 1/2 years ago for perioperative services which for me is an 8-4 bedside job...

15. 10 year old died after I performed CPR

    Footballnut replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    How very wonderful of you to have been there for this child and his family. Even if they do not contact you again, there is no doubt in my mind that they will remember your kindness and that you did...