MichelleB34

MichelleB34

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  1. Ignorant Stupid Patients

    MichelleB34 replied to KY RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    These types of patients can be frustrating. But without the patients we would not have a job. As the nurse we are educated and it is our job to educate our patients. We need to stop judging our...

  2. How to prioritize new admissions to floor? Highest Priority?

    MichelleB34 replied to question seeker's topic in General Nursing

    It would be hard to say without seeing the question. But my approach has alway been to make sure my patients are stable and settled before I bring up an admit from the ER. My first responsibility is...

  3. Catheter Bag Position

    MichelleB34 replied to Johnnyspud's topic in General Nursing

    The bag should always be below the bladder. To eliminate the issue of tugging at our hospital we have a strap that we are supposed to use to secure the catheter to the leg. Also we are encouraged...

  4. So smart they are dumb?

    MichelleB34 replied to Uniquemoi04's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this unusual. Hopefully that nurse took it up the chain of command or to the medical director. If he did that in front of witnesses what else is he doing when no one is

  5. Waiting Has a Magnificent Purpose

    MichelleB34 replied to jesjay's topic in General Nursing

    Your outlook impresses me. If you continue to wait on God He will never fail you. He has never failed

  6. what direction should i go?

    MichelleB34 replied to sweetness09's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to be a nurse you should start down that path because it will take you a few years. You can gain valuable experience working as nurse aide while you're in school. I worked as a CNA...

  7. "The Disruptive Behavior of Doctors"

    MichelleB34 replied to dharmanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think from my experience that if labs, etc. were on the chart in a more timely manner when possible, by the designated staff member, it might eliminate some of the requests. I know that nurses have...

  8. "The Disruptive Behavior of Doctors"

    MichelleB34 replied to dharmanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think the new JCAHO rule on disruptive behavior will force more hospitals to create and enforce policies that address any and all disruptive behavior. Could you eleborate on this rule. I don't...

  9. "The Disruptive Behavior of Doctors"

    MichelleB34 replied to dharmanurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is policy at our hospital that when we take a telephone order we are to read it back and to write under our order that we read it back. The policy is in place to avoid those kind of issues. I had...

  10. Phlebotomy class?

    MichelleB34 replied to smushley76's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about forming a study group with some of your classmates? Also if you know any students that have taken your courses the previous year they might be able to recommend additional...

  11. what is the normal salary for a new grad RN

    MichelleB34 replied to tumnus's topic in General Nursing

    I have my BSN and my hospital only gives me an additional $500 per year. That $500 is split into two payments and comes in my regular pay

  12. what is the normal salary for a new grad RN

    MichelleB34 replied to tumnus's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree that the pay varies by the region you live in along with the cost of living. I work at a community hospital in central New York. New RN's start out making $20.15 per hour. There is...