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  1. As a patient, is it okay to suggest a vein for IV?

    gcupid replied to Lahryn04's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on how the patient suggests the iv site.. I find it annoying if the patient has adamant belief on getting the iv start in a particular area when I can clearly see other spots that I feel I...

  2. How do I get along with my coworkers? new grad

    gcupid replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  3. What is the better shift? Would you rather work night shift or day shift? Curious :)

    gcupid replied to tikilpn2's topic in General Nursing

    Days Pros: better only because of better staffing and the ability to get quality sleep and plan activities with the rest of society.... If any shift is messed over...its nights from my limited...

  4. Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    gcupid replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    and ladies&gentlemen we are back to square

  5. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    gcupid replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    LoL! Every minute counts in

  6. Charting

    gcupid replied to caitiecait's topic in MICU, SICU

    What does the law require as far as the bare minimum

  7. How do I get along with my coworkers? new grad

    gcupid replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you quit...tell the nurse manager why... "Here is my letter of resignation. On the record, I just want to say thank you for the opportunity to work here and that Ive learned so much. I have made...

  8. Average # of admissions and discharges per shift

    gcupid replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    this should be illegal! it would be okay, if there wasnt so much charting to be required & the constant monitoring of vitals & assessments....If you have any adverse reactions or multiple...

  9. Scheduling Troubles

    gcupid replied to RNhusky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    start working with a few

  10. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    gcupid replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, you haven't even finished the first year of nursing school...You have no

  11. Considering Midlife Career Change to Nursing, Seeking Advice from Current Nurses

    gcupid replied to dew8192's topic in General Nursing

    do not pass go, do not collect $200.00 unless u are extremely miserable with your work life right now is what i would have said years ago... However, everyone who responds will be outsiders looking...

  12. How can an rn with no nursing experience be a supervisor

    gcupid replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On your first nursing job did you "really" know what all of your responsibilities were going to be "REally"? Expressing concerns that focuses on her job performance is the opposite of what you should...

  13. How can an rn with no nursing experience be a supervisor

    gcupid replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    but getting "mad" at a situation can quickly become a catalyst for determination...and moutains can be moved with faith... the positive outcome for the new grad rn would be that the starter of this...

  14. ED Admissions Right At Shift Change

    gcupid replied to chordringer's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Okay, So do you know what I interpreted from this response? The fault or issue mainly lies moreso with the ED rather than the other departments.... However, bc the ED may have issues that may take...

  15. ED Admissions Right At Shift Change

    gcupid replied to chordringer's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    How about icu nurses do 6a-6p and ER nurses do 8a-8p & bed control at a different start/end hour shift if it is that much of a problem? Or half of scheduled icu nurses do 6a-6p & the other...

  16. brilliant freaking idea - pull ALL CNA's. . .

    gcupid replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    this is why I have a problem with nursing. No one says anything. Here would be my own personal style of handling the situation...If it was a planned meeting for 0730 and everyone knew in advance, I...

  17. Male RNs ages 18-25

    gcupid replied to RNbrent's topic in Men in Nursing

    1. Yes... 2. a. With coworkers some felt threatened, some proud b/c Im a black young man, some jealous, and some treat me like the baby brother, some treat me like a nephew, and some look at me as eye...

  18. What is up with these Sickle Cell Patients?!

    gcupid replied to BrandNewbieNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also labeled Sickle Cell Patients as being the worst but I've heard a few nurses state that renal patients are the worst. (mainly out of non-compliance, being rude & etc.) Ive cared for a few...

  19. What should EVERY nurse know about Dialysis

    gcupid replied to Twink's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Im not a dialysis nurse but one thing that acute care dialysis nurses felt like floor nurses should know at my particular workplace (hospital) was that after dialysis PLEASE REMOVE THE PRESSURE...

  20. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    gcupid replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    3 weeks of training is not enough....3 months of training is sufficient... and dont get the wrong impression. CNAs may do vitals, I&Os, and personal care but you are still responsible for making...

  21. New Grad on Cardiac/Stepdown Floor

    gcupid replied to BrayaRN's topic in Cardiac

    Let's be honest..8-10 different preceptors will not be easy no matter how well you get along with others...People have different teaching styles & I bet when one preceptor suggests you do one...

  22. Question HR asked when apply for hospital....

    gcupid replied to Answermyquestionpls's topic in General Nursing

    This is the best politically correct statement but to me it can work in your favor or go against you depending the recruiter. To one recruiter this just may scream that I'm green, nice and I'll take...

  23. How can I be in two places at the same time?

    gcupid replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are born naturally with the gift of time management. I can tell by reading your post that you possess it. How? You state that there is no way an admission at 9pm should result in...

  24. How can I be in two places at the same time?

    gcupid replied to sistasoul's topic in General Nursing

    Is it me or did I hear a time jump from 11:00 to 3am... Even if the op had started med pass an hour earlier that would mean she'd get off at 2am...right? I'm guessing u must not have had any patient's...

  25. Blind in one eye...can I still be a nurse

    gcupid replied to tripleagraham's topic in General Nursing

    I'm being ignorant don't mind