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  1. Alert but confused

    mytoon38 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently charted that a patient was alert, but confused and oriented x 1 to name only. I was told by one of the big wig nurse educators at our hospital that a pt. couldn't be ALERT and CONFUSED, and...

  2. Anyone else see this?

    mytoon38 replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Phoenix and work at one of the local hospitals. I make base pay of a little over $34.00 and hour plus night shift and W/E diffs. I have been a nurse a LONG time

  3. Is this professional?

    mytoon38 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I don't understand why you are that concerned about what she wears! If she likes wearing them and it isn't hurting anyone, it is her business. There are probably things you wear that she...

  4. Chancellor's learning system

    mytoon38 replied to navycorpsman2010's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is...DO NOT waste your money on Chancellor's, Rue or any of those other programs. I met a lot of people that spent thousands of dollars on those programs and some got ripped off by these...

  5. Need some help translating!

    mytoon38 replied to areawoman's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Areawoman, Many, many years ago when I went to nursing school, we had to take a medical terminology course before we ever made it to our clinicals. Even after taking that course, there were tons...

  6. Tired of being FAT and having low self esteem

    mytoon38 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Hi NurseLoveJoy88, I know just how you feel. I have tried every diet in the world and none of the ever worked long term. I went on Medifast for awhile and lost about 40 lbs, but as soon as I started...

  7. Psych Nurse Tampa Florida (Veterans Affairs)

    mytoon38 replied to 2TallOH's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi 2Tall, Sorry, I don't know anything about Tampa VA. I am a Psych RN at the Phoenix VAMC, and I love it! Our benefits are great, our staffing is wonderful compared to private hospitals and they are...

  8. Have you ever...

    mytoon38 replied to JazzyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I had a pt many years ago like that. I was a young nurse in my early 20's, and I thought he was really old at the time, he was 42. (Now I would think he was so young!) Anyway, his name was Jack...

  9. Finding a lucrative niche in a warm weather state.

    mytoon38 replied to flg8tr's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I know it is not the South and it is still pretty close to you, but have you thought about AZ? I live outside of Phoenix, so the weather is warm or should I say HOT most of the time. The pay is...

  10. Alert but confused

    mytoon38 replied to mytoon38's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you for replying! I have never had anyone question me because I charted alert but confused before. Apparently it was reviewed by one of our nurse educators and she didn't like that I...

  11. Veteran's Admin Travel Nurse

    mytoon38 replied to penfield4's topic in General Nursing

    I work at the VAMC as a staff nurse. We have had several VA travelers there and I think they all liked traveling with the VA. I think some of the pros are that you have a lot of flexibility and you...

  12. Experienced Nurses:If you would have known then what you know now you would have....

    mytoon38 replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    I would have followed my dreams and become a

  13. Unlicensed Psych tech supervisor over R.N.???

    mytoon38 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I recently started working at a small Psych facility. I am the only R.N. (well the only nurse period) in the building. :no:It is the policy there to have a Psych tech (the techs are not licensed in...

  14. Excelsior RN to BSN or MSN

    mytoon38 replied to neenie109's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Melody, I too am an AAS Excelsior graduate (2005) and I want to pursue my BSN. Please let me know whatever you can about the BSN program. I got information from them, but so many things are...

  15. Mental health days...

    mytoon38 replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...take the day off...you need it! Emotional distress IS a valid reason to call in! You need the time off to take care of yourself and deal with this emotional blow you just received. You won't...

  16. Unlicensed Psych tech supervisor over R.N.???

    mytoon38 replied to mytoon38's topic in Psychiatric

    Well yes and no. They don't have authority to say what meds a pt. needs or gets, but they do make decisions in regards to admissions being accepted to our facility and how to handle agitated patients....

  17. I cannot do med/surg anymore

    mytoon38 replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Zoo Moon, I too started out on Med-Surg and did that for 10 years! I hated being stressed out and never having enough help! I use to sit in the parking garage and cry before I went into work...

  18. LPN or RN?

    mytoon38 replied to new_mom2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have worked in several states and all of the nurses that worked L&D were R.N.'s. There might be some states that allow L.P.N.'s to work in L&D though. I was an L.P.N. for years, and then...

  19. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    mytoon38 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am an RN that works in the Behavioral Health field. I am Italian and my hubby is AA. We have 4 beautiful children and are very happy together. My problem is the staff I work with keep making...

  20. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    mytoon38 replied to mytoon38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    MANY THANKS to ALL of you that gave me advice and such helpful information. :up:I have had my 3 days off, but tomorrow is my night to go back to work. I sure hope I don't have any problems with the...

  21. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    mytoon38 replied to mytoon38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Update: Thanks everyone for all the feedback and encouragement! Today the acting Administrator called me to discuss the situation. He said he would discuss the situation with the CEO, and get back to...

  22. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    mytoon38 replied to mytoon38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for the answer. I can imagine how upset your friend was after he made the comment about her son! :bluecry1:I commend her for not shooting him, because I am sure she would have liked to! It is...

  23. Dealing with racist co-workers!

    mytoon38 replied to mytoon38's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to agree with you about the pet comment. I love to walk through the door and be greeted by my 5 adorable Chihuahuas! They are always happy to see me, never make racist comments, and love me...

  24. what about these sign on bonuses???

    mytoon38 replied to rnnursesandy's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the other posters. I made the mistake of taking the 1st installment of a sign-on bonus, and had to pay it back because I wanted to retain my license!!!!! You know the old saying...

  25. Just moved here, where is the great RN pay at?

    mytoon38 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi All, I just relocated here from out East. I kept hearing about how Phoenix has such a nursing shortage. I heard hospitals were in bidding wars trying to attract RN's to their facilities. My...