imaRN08

imaRN08

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  1. PCN Cardiovascular floor

    imaRN08 replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in General Nursing

    i routinely have 5, most time 6 pts, drips vary- sometimes a lot, sometimes none, --and usually we all have atleast 2 confused pts a piece. very very very busy... wouldnt be so bad if our management...

  2. Hand sanitizer destorying my hands

    imaRN08 replied to itsmejuli's topic in General Nursing

    i have the same problem.. i get a bright red rash on my hands and fingers and burns like h*ll!! they tried to tell me that "its just dry skin" at work, but i cannot tolerate their foam. i carry my...

  3. Help me to prepare for OR interview

    imaRN08 replied to kocheli's topic in General Nursing

    so i am curious... what type of questions DID they ask you?? just wondering bc I applied for a OR job the other day. i have tele experience, and limited post op surgical experience, but its worth a...

  4. New Grad ??? IVP meds

    imaRN08 replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

    don't ever just go with what someone else says, even if they have been a nurse for years. when in doubt look it up in the drug book, or call pharmacy.... didn't you learn this in

  5. Sick Of Co-workers Calling In ALL the Time

    imaRN08 replied to skittlebear's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    we get this alot from people who pick up extra shifts when we are already short; then they call in EVERY time they signed up

  6. Shoes with Good Support!

    imaRN08 replied to Dempather's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i like nike shox. i recently developed pretty severe plantar facitits and ended up buying arch supports from the good feet store. VERY expensive, but TOTALLY worth every penny. took away my foot,...

  7. So very confused, please advise asap

    imaRN08 replied to lisa_1031's topic in General Nursing

    we employ no LPN's or CMA's at our hospital. our PCT' are not allowed to draw blood or do EKG's. thats what lab and respiratory therapy/cardio techs are for. every state and facility is different,...

  8. Staffing

    imaRN08 replied to ontheroad!'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    i dont work in OB, but i know at my hospital, there is 2 RN's on the OB unit even when there are no pts. they do not float to anywhere in the building as OB, peds, and psych are considered "closed...

  9. You know you work nights when.......

    imaRN08 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    when you take a 30 second nap while typing on the computer, or writing on your "brains"

  10. Would you switch to nights to make alot more money?

    imaRN08 replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    i work nights to stay clear from all the hustle and bustle of days and to avoid all the unnecessary people around... and my boss

  11. Do you keep your license(s) in your wallet?

    imaRN08 replied to phoenixrn's topic in General Nursing

    i keep mine in my wallet, along with BLS and ACLS cert cards... never know when you might need

  12. I am allergic to...

    imaRN08 replied to SteffersRN87's topic in General Nursing

    recently had someone who was allergic to everything orange. i think it was something within the dyes used for meds, but they were allergic to actual oranges too.... also had someone tell me they were...

  13. Do you ever plan on leaving the bedside?

    imaRN08 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I hope to leave floor nursing to work in

  14. Goofy call bell requests

    imaRN08 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    "just wanted to make sure you were awake out

  15. Low Census??

    imaRN08 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I have only been called off 4 times this year!! we have been steady all year, except for some weekends. I truly believe its bc we hired hospitalists! it sounds stupid, but 3/4's of the pts that have...

  16. Dislikes

    imaRN08 replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    1. having a boss who has never worked the floor a day in their life and tell US how to do our jobs! 2. being short staffed EVERY day, and then getting slammed with m/s admits when a certain house...

  17. I work in a hell hole!!!

    imaRN08 replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

    well, you could always move the "awesome" midwest and work where I do! i work PCU and our ratio is just about ALWAYS 6:1, while m/s is sitting pretty with 4-5:1!! and we have to monitor all sorts of...

  18. charting medication administration

    imaRN08 replied to suzee737's topic in General Nursing

    i wouldnt think it would be appropriate to do that. i think it would look like the nurse gave 1 big dose instead of small doses at appropriate intervals. an attorney would have a hay day with that...

  19. Associates degree nurse salary vs. bachelor's ??

    imaRN08 replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

    there is no difference in pay where i work either... but then again, its Iowa, so we all get paid like crap

  20. Chief complaints that made you laugh?

    imaRN08 replied to nickos's topic in General Nursing

    "bored" "period" in a 20 some yo lady "positive pregnancy test" "male problems late teen male "i dont know" "possible sliver to finger" "oily skin" "cant sleep" "needs catheter bag changed"-- at 330...

  21. Charge Nurse Pay

    imaRN08 replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    we get $0.50/hr and plus take a full pt load (usually 6 pts) and are

  22. What Are the Chances of Getting Paid Overtime in a SNF?

    imaRN08 replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    let me clarify on my post. IA LPN's are still not allowed to do pushes or IV antibiotic/TPN after taking the

  23. Do people really look up at nurses?

    imaRN08 replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    SO TRUE!! I am often made to feel like that, and an idiot too.... nope, i dont know anything- thats why I've gone to college, got my degree, PASSED boards, and have a nursing license. and thats not...

  24. What Are the Chances of Getting Paid Overtime in a SNF?

    imaRN08 replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    If they are working in IA, then a LARGE majority of that statement is true! LPN's in IA are not allowed to do pushes, or ANY IV fluids which has medication in it (with the exception of K in NS, etc)...

  25. Random vents

    imaRN08 replied to nyteshade's topic in General Nursing

    stop asking what degree (or nursing vs X career) you should go for.... do some research on it and figure it out! same goes for "where should I