bloatedputti MSN, RN

Sorry, I never saw this question. Yes, know those superficially. I assume you took test already. Just know the main ones of regurge, stenosis and where to listen to on exam. Aortic, pulmonic, triscupid, mitral where to place scope. what s & s se...

I decided after 28 years, to clean house with my nursing career. I freshened up my resume, took all the free online CEU courses I could, and yet something was still missing. I already had a Masters Degree in Nursing and worked in ICU/ PACU. I origina...

YES, YES! Let's dilute all of the estrogen a bit. Tired of all the backstabbing,grudges, nepotism, whining, gossiping, bullying, favoritism. We women behave better when men are around. That's MY opinion.

People come in all types. We can't pick and choose. Here are some deal breakers for me: physical contact, throwing objects, fluids, or spitting, threatening comments by patient or visitors,extreme personality clashes, ethical dilemmas- I feel all of...

I guess its only valuable to one if they 1. found an employee or 2. a job by it. In my case, it opened a whole new world to me in terms of companies, positions, and recruiters. I had 3 solid leads for jobs by being part of Linkedin over traditional...

I'll say something really un PC. Let all of the unemployed, those loving it, getting paid to do so, and retired people do it. Yes, the system doesn't give a darn about working people or those with kids. Come wait all day in a room, only to be cancell...

Yes! You are correct. Hemorrhaging of staff is almost universal now!! Managers need to wake up! I've worked 28 years and only seen handful of those that care. So frustrating. They get in their offices and get accustomed to the good life- surfing inte...

It's so sad that I have to agree with most of you all. Speaking up is brave, but it all too often has repercussions. There are lazy managers, unethical leaders, inexperienced leaders..... Nurses are often promoted to these positions without the neces...

Nobody can tell you how to feel or what to do. It doesn't sound like she values you for reasons you may not even be aware of. Hiring people is somewhat of a subjective process because we are human beings. You could (a) finish out your residency becau...

You nailed it! Hope Managers are following this thread. Maybe family should be allowed in the OR too???

Bedside? I guess if you want to listen to a bunch of stories, complaints, questions. The patient and family have all day to do that. Professionals need to speak privately,without editing for the patients sake.OF COURSE we share sensitive info that th...

Total waste of time and taxpayer's money. We don't have to call just once, but 2 attempts! Spoiled people making petty complaints about coffee, the chairs in the waiting room, and the "How dare you make me wait!" mentality. Maybe Americans would like...

I like your idea about Nutritionist. Nursing doesn't seem like the ideal match for you. It's ok. There are plenty of other jobs in the world that make a difference in people's lives. Open your mind and heart to other options. Speech Therapy, Occupat...

Guess what. Once a jerk, always a jerk. You will have future problems. Run as fast as you can. They don't deserve you. I've been at this a long time. I can sniff out the bad bosses. There's no point in trying to stick it out, report it, or pretend...

Massive waste of healthcare dollars for terminally ill patients, usually related to family members who cant accept death. Guarantee that if they had to pony up the money, they'd pull the plug.

Welcome to the world of managers who rise through the ranks, but some who aren't meant to be leaders. You've experienced a negative feedback loop, and will now be hesitant to report concerns in the future. There was NO reason the manager needed to o...

Highly doubt a correlation. Ativan 2mg is nothing. Although if the Supe thought it could be the cause, Flumazenil could have easily rule this in or out. Don't beat yourself up. you had NO ill intentions. I've seen it all...... This is not up there i...

Set limits. Don't bend over backwards for drug seekers. Don't divert personnel for these people. They suck the system dry. Watch your patients take their pills ( if you didn't). I agree, there should be an alert by his name that 2 nurses witness his ...

I disagree. If a workplace is unsafe, emotionally intolerable, abusive, harassing,etc. you have the right to leave without notice. We're not in Russia. Bosses have no qualms about firing people at the start of their shift, leaving everybody short. ...

Sounds like you used good judgement, but neither you nor the next nurse followed it through. Push push push when lab values or any other assessment is abnormal. The DON is out of line. No question. This may have ruined your relationship. Only you c...

OMG. These are all spot on! People turn into little children when we baby them. They get food, attention, control. They take it too far.Patients also have responsibilities-to cooperate, not be abusive, and follow the rules. Unfortunately, they think ...

I agree with you. This is however a very complex problem. The system supports it. Illegal drug smuggling and manufacturing, doctors over prescribing, mental illness, crime, abuse,poverty, all of these things can lead to drug abuse. It's up to the ph...

Let's be cost conscious here. Pens, drips from pharmacy, compounded diluted insulin?? Just use a non safety needle. Not all injections have safety needles. The old saying "don't recap" will work just fine here.

Don't beat yourself up. You did fine. Nobody knows it all. Best practice standards are not all universally used. You would follow your facility policies. Interviewers ask the dumbest questions. "What are your weaknesses? Do you like people?" Come on...

Not enough time. Tell them professionally that you are looking forward to the best possible care and high standards for their patients. In order to achieve this as a new graduate, you feel that 3 weeks minimum of preceptoring would be what you need....