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  1. Anyone work weekends only?

    wjf00 replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

    I work 20 hours a week, weekend only. I couldn't be happier. I work 8 hour nights, I tried the 12's but 8 hours allows me to still have some semblance of a life on the weekends. I still get 6-8...

  2. NICU safe assignment

    wjf00 replied to shah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Minimum ratios are a good start, but assignments should always be based on acuity. Never forget to advocate for your patient. If the assigment is unsafe refuse it, whether it meets the 'ratio' or

  3. Going to start looking for another job!

    wjf00 replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The idea of you needing to replace yourself if you are sick is absoloutly ubsurd. But the rule about not calling doctors on nights or weekends tops everything. The only way for me to interpret this...

  4. Sutter Davis

    wjf00 replied to lovesnursing52's topic in California Nursing

    Currently this area has a very high cost of living. But the bubble is about to burst on Real Estate prices here. Already you can hear the air escaping. It would be a very opportune time to move to the...

  5. Query about ventilator problems

    wjf00 replied to jasper_x's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use the Drager babylog in the NICU. An x-ray tech once tripped on the power cord and unplugged it. When it was plugged in it rebooted itself quickly and resumed at the proper settings. It just had...

  6. resign anytime?

    wjf00 replied to balutpinoysabutuan's topic in California Nursing

    It would be unwise to break any agreement, unless the facility you are working for is not fulfilling their end of the contract. I don't know your particular situation, but you don't mention any breech...

  7. pacifiers and preemies

    wjf00 replied to RN4BABES's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have always found that parents respond to sound reasoning. With this in mind I explain to the parents the difference between nutritive and nonnutritive sucking and the comfort their baby gets from...

  8. Tips on getting people to come to staff meetings

    wjf00 replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    The unit I work on has quarterly staff meetings. They are scheduled at 3 times, always 15 minutes after the end of shift. Food is always provided, and it is paid time. Since they often fall on days I...

  9. Does Banner offer referal bonuses? If so. . . I'm looking for work in AZ, CA

    wjf00 replied to neophyte's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Banner is always bottom of the barrel on pay in Phoenix. I personally witnessed their abysmal pay practices. The relocation bonus?... they refused to pay it to me, it seems coming from San Diego was...

  10. was this handled right?

    wjf00 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    How closely the vital signs you took, corolated with the vital signs recorded by the tech, might help you figure things out. Definitly a 'watch' is in order for this tech. This is one reason I prefer...

  11. mandatory overtime?

    wjf00 replied to jayhawk3000's topic in California Nursing

    http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/FAQ_Overtime.htm This website should answer your

  12. Parent turning down the FiO2 on ventilator

    wjf00 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The father of one of our premies turned down the FiO2 on the ventilator. He did it when the RN caring for the pt. was not looking, but another nurse saw it. When the RN tried to explain why this...

  13. Short gut babies

    wjf00 replied to LaNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    One of the posts here mentioned giving sweetease to a short gut infant. Bad idea. Sweetease (D-21) is hypertonic and will depleat

  14. Parent turning down the FiO2 on ventilator

    wjf00 replied to wjf00's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree that conflict will happen. And surly anyone would benefit to know conflict resoloution strategies. However my belief is that we all have strengths and weaknesses. My strength does not lie in...

  15. Group One

    wjf00 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Did someone put up a big fence along the Texas border? Why would anyone with the right to leave such a place put up with this indignity? I'll take the earthquakes, wild fires and general wackiness of...

  16. Any conservative nursing journals?

    wjf00 replied to offskooring's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I tend to be liberal, but enjoy the other view point. I would read a journal with this viewpoint. If such a publication does not exist, I think it would be well recieved if someone started

  17. What to do? Young male in nursing...

    wjf00 replied to humilis36's topic in General Nursing

    I can sympathize with your dilema. I am a male RN in an NICU. I have the advantage of being in a very large unit with many assignment options. I have no idea if this has happened to me much or not. My...

  18. To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

    wjf00 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am sorry you are so misinformed of the facts. I will be happy to add some facts to your listing. 1. I can work very directly with my manager, and have on many occassions. But what I can't do is make...

  19. Discharge teaching

    wjf00 replied to Mithrah's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Parent teaching is a major part of our care plan. Each item (Bulb syringe, temperature taking, baths, etc) needs to be documented. The expectation is teaching is ongoing from admit to discharge....

  20. Millionaires on nursing salaries

    wjf00 replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you hit the nail on the head here. I have been saying it forever. The income tax rewards spenders and punishes savers. I would love to see a sales tax replace the income tax. Everyone should...

  21. I got fired!

    wjf00 replied to zoeintx's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that losing your job was a blessing. This kind of poisonous work atmosphere is no place to work. However the reason used for your dismissal sounds very troubling. I would definitly want that...

  22. Dress Codes

    wjf00 replied to energyhlrRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wouldn't ask for autonomy, I would exercise it. Wear what you think is appropriate. It is unlikly you will be fired. It is more likly others will follow your

  23. Required to wear girly scrubs

    wjf00 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I couldn't care less what the hospital requires me to wear. If they want to take care of my laundry, thats great. But I would expect a place to change before I go

  24. Sugesstions on how to anchor UVC/UAC lines

    wjf00 replied to VEVINA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Goal post type taping has been shown to have more complications: pt removal and vessel occlusion. Opsite over the umbilical cord and placing the line under the opsite is not reccomended. The opsite...

  25. Grossmont vs. SD City College

    wjf00 replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in California Nursing

    I did my prereq's at Grossmont, and then went to SDCC for Nursing program. I couldn't tell you which is better, they both are great programs. I think it is a win/win decision. Good