emilee1978

emilee1978

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  1. Fired!!

    emilee1978 replied to cjveronica's topic in General Nursing

    Although the delivery was a little off from DeeAngel, I agree with the general message. Any employer will be less than empathetic with frequent call-offs-it's not always right but it IS the truth. If...

  2. Laptops and Phones

    emilee1978 replied to travel nurse2009's topic in Travel

    I also bought my Dell laptop on QVC. They had special pricing and also offer "flex-pay" which is the price broken up into monthly payments if you're tight with

  3. Boston in May

    emilee1978 replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

    I just finished a year-long assignment at Cambridge Hospital, nice people and overall good assignment. I'm with the dreaded American Mobile, I was housed in Quincy but I also have a dog. Quincy is...

  4. travel nursing with a dog

    emilee1978 replied to Creamsoda's topic in Travel

    I think it depends on your work schedule as well. I travel with my dog, and yes, the company finds me dog-friendly housing, but that can also compromise a true "travel" experience. I'm currently on...

  5. Your worst travel assignment?

    emilee1978 replied to MissAnthrope's topic in Travel

    Galadriel, my suggestion? Tell them if they don't fix this in 2 DAYS you're leaving and not coming back. They'll threaten you and say you signed a contract, I'd just tell them to get a lawyer and...

  6. Travel Nursing Questions

    emilee1978 replied to enurslw's topic in Travel

    I'm a traveller, not to @#&$ on your plans or anything, but right now is not the time to take up travel nursing. Alot of hospitals have cut travellers all together. I've been a traveller for...

  7. Housing in Boston

    emilee1978 replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

    I'm working at Cambridge Hospital, I've also done assignments at Lowell General and Brigham and Women's, so far Cambridge is my favorite. I've extended twice here, so I don't know how the job market...

  8. Housing in Boston

    emilee1978 replied to rnerin's topic in Travel

    I'm in Boston now, I have the company-provided housing. I'm in Quincy, which is a suburb of Boston, the housing is nice. I have a dog, so it's harder to find housing in the city proper that allows...

  9. Insurance for Licenses? Similar to malpractice?

    emilee1978 replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in General Nursing

    Most malpractice policies cover licensing issues as well, I believe statistically the likelihood of you being drug in front of the BON is MUCH more likely that being named in a lawsuit, but I may be...

  10. Nobody answers the floor phones

    emilee1978 replied to retiredlady's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should go to the hospital and actually VISIT the patient if you're that concerned about updates. Be glad the nurses are doing their job and taking care of your family

  11. How do you feel when you see family members and their Note pads in hand

    emilee1978 replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    I was told by Risk Management that family members are NOT allowed to take pictures in the patient's room. I had a family member try and take a picture of me providing care and told them that I had NOT...

  12. Need feedback: + or - its okay. My dream is getting crushed

    emilee1978 replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    Can I make a suggestion that may be unpopular? I suggest you leave the unit and/or hospital. Once mgmt. gets an idea that you're a certain way you'll never live it down. It might be better for you to...

  13. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    emilee1978 replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think this entire thread illustrates the frustration nurses have today. You go into each patient's room with a smile on your face, and try and be pleasant and helpful, yet when you tell a patient...

  14. Family in Denial

    emilee1978 replied to whodunit's topic in General Nursing

    Whodunit, maybe having the family present more often might help? Maybe if they see their mother hitting staff and being combative they would get the picture. Just a

  15. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    emilee1978 replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with RubyVee to the tee, hey that rhymes :). I think it goes back to the beginning of this thread. Part of our job is now considered "customer service", and families/friends of the patients...

  16. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    emilee1978 replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know when I made the comment about wanting visiting hours, I should clarify, I meant in an adult setting. I don't work Peds, it's a different situation. I'll make one more comment. Most of the...

  17. Who should get a transplant?

    emilee1978 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    Read my above posted comment, Nickos. Pay

  18. Nursing, the field of medicine or customer service?

    emilee1978 replied to jalvino1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a nurse for awhile, and I agree with visiting hours. I disagree with families sleeping at the bedside, unless you're withdrawing care. I shouldn't have to climb over people sleeping, or...

  19. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    emilee1978 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't understand why these are things you CAN'T say to patients. I've said alot of these things to the patient/family directly, maybe phrased differently. You're allowed to say, "You need to stop...

  20. Who should get a transplant?

    emilee1978 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    Let me clarify, from what I understand, and this is according to my husband who's from the UK, is that substance abuse is treated dramatically different in Europe. It's considered more of a...

  21. Who should get a transplant?

    emilee1978 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    I think they mean people with psych disorders who are non-compliant with meds, therapy, etc. Just my guess,

  22. Who should get a transplant?

    emilee1978 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for three years in an ICU which had mostly liver, kidney and pancreas transplants, about 4-5 patients PER week. I say honestly that I don't think anyone who is an alchoholic or drug addict...

  23. Fired or Resign?

    emilee1978 replied to iahi_2005's topic in General Nursing

    The union won't help you if it's a legitimate clinical concern, which is what is sounds like. Like i wrote before, the ICU isn't for everyone, and I think a poor starting point for most new grads....

  24. Fired or Resign?

    emilee1978 replied to iahi_2005's topic in General Nursing

    I think the ICU is difficult for a new grad- you still have to learn how to address basic patient needs, plus not always having the luxury of being able to sit and collect your thoughts. Patients who...

  25. 911!! I need advice from anybody that can help!!!

    emilee1978 replied to kaylsumrn2's topic in General Nursing

    With no union, you're on your own. I would quit personally-like I said before. Mgmt. are "yes" people who aren't clinically-minded, they're management-minded. Most of them are bean counters who treat...