belgarion

belgarion

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  1. Insecure Unorganized Nursing Instructor

    belgarion replied to misplaced1's topic in General Nursing

    I learned a long time ago that the only way management will fix a problem is when the cost of the problem is greater than the cost to fix it. It's a bottom line world

  2. can LPN call the physician to report change in pt condition?

    belgarion replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

    If I had to wait for one particular RN to call the doc the patient would be dead, buried, and grass covering the grave before the call got made. I swear if she were any more afraid of the doctors...

  3. Would you take the flu shot?

    belgarion replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just curious but what if you've had a past allergic reaction? I've had the regular shot and will get the H1N1 as soon as it's availabe here. I've got a wife with half a dozen chronic conditions so...

  4. speeding tickets

    belgarion replied to hbgwan's topic in Men in Nursing

    [/i]Ever stopped at the store or a fast food joint on your way to or from work? I've had perfect strangers walk up to me and say "oh, are you a nurse? Would you please look at (enter what you...

  5. Where are there Nursing Schools that aren't as Impacted as California?

    belgarion replied to deeray02's topic in General Nursing

    Check out north Texas and the Panhandle area. Also Abilene, San angelo, Midland/Odessa, El

  6. why do nurse manager cheat on last paycheck when staff quit?

    belgarion replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your state labor board but don't be surprised if they don't want to get involved in an action over differential pay. If you were paid base rate for all hours worked and overtime as...

  7. NON-Nurses Giving Shots in MD Offices

    belgarion replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    Ever been on the receiving end of home health? Insurance companies and Medicare will insist that a family member be taught to perform "routine" procedures when a competent person is available. I...

  8. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    belgarion replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sister???? More like "bro", but thanks for the

  9. What was your route to get where you are today?

    belgarion replied to kikipania's topic in General Nursing

    Looked into nursing when I got out of high school but in the seventies male nurses were mostly treated like educated orderlies. The head of the program at the local university even told me she didn't...

  10. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    belgarion replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think nurses wearing masks is a great thing. That way all we have to worry about are the dietary staff, housekeepers, office staff, the clerk who checks you out at Wally World, the fast food worker...

  11. Just hate those navy blue scrubs

    belgarion replied to esthomprn's topic in General Nursing

    Where I did my clinicals the scrub color indicated what your title was. One color for RN, another for LVN, something else for RT, PT, or what have you. It made it easy for people to tell what your...

  12. Just passed my nclexpn help!!!

    belgarion replied to xLovelyMakeupx's topic in General Nursing

    Don't make a cover letter over one page. It is basically an introduction anyway. Keep it simple and straight forward and whatever you do, don't ever embellish. Just tell them what you want, who you...

  13. Family members and Visitors telling me HOW to do my job!!!

    belgarion replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the real point was missed here. I guess you have never had a family member rushed off to ICU for a couple of weeks because the doctor or the nurse totally blew you off for three days when you...

  14. Family members and Visitors telling me HOW to do my job!!!

    belgarion replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally agree that a caregiver who has been dealing with a patient with a chronic conditions has insight and experience that no one else can match. My wife suffers from a wide variety of ailments...

  15. Am I In trouble?

    belgarion replied to gwafuh_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm kinda curious about the dosage schedule myself. Don't sweat your license unless the guy is related to the governor or something.:chuckle (Just kidding) Yeah, you have to take part of the blame....

  16. Is this illegal?

    belgarion replied to dalindinrcp's topic in General Nursing

    I think what we have here is one of those hard life lessons. Business management school was a long time ago but from what I am reading, what is going on is ethically wrong but still legal. Since you...

  17. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    belgarion replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just how much hassle would moving be compared to commuting? The VA job seems to have everything- pay, benefits, education op, and retirement. It gets my vote, even with state income

  18. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    belgarion replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm surprised at the $17/hr for home health. Around here home health pays by the patient. The only home health nurses that get paid by the hour are those very few who have a full time patient....

  19. Is it ok to call CNA's nurses?

    belgarion replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed a trend in some hospitals in my neck of the woods to make the change from Certified Nurses Aide to Patient Care Tech or Patient Care Attendant. Personally I think these better describe...

  20. Passed boards! Have several job offers, which one to take????

    belgarion replied to Tony1790123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Forget the LTC until you get some experience. The hassles would out weigh the benefits. I'd go with option 2. Do PRN with 1 and/or 4 dpending on how much having a life means to you.:chuckle I had...

  21. oh, so you're studying to be a "male" nurse...

    belgarion replied to Deglynx's topic in Men in Nursing

    Actually I wanted to be a female nurse but the surgery was too expensive and insurance won't pay for it. Can't take credit for this one as I read it somewhere

  22. How come t here are no Males RNs on a peds floor?

    belgarion replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You started off by stating that you would not trust a male nurse with your child. Since you posted your opinion that would imply that you were asking others for theirs. Well, you got them. There's...

  23. How come t here are no Males RNs on a peds floor?

    belgarion replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen quite a few male nurses both on the pedi floor and in pediatrician offices. Young boys are often more comfortable talking to a guy than they are to a woman. The op was a slap in the face...

  24. I had my first clinical today & I cried in the pt room in front of everyone.

    belgarion replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    On the first day of my ICU rotation the family of one of the patients decided to end life support. He was the patient of the RN I was assigned to so I had to help disconnect everything. She had been...

  25. How to get rid of the plumber's crack?

    belgarion replied to jcasti02's topic in Men in Nursing

    Gotta love these male discussions! Try Landau at All Heart. I think they have pants with elastic and belt loops. Might be a couple of bucks less than