HeatwaveRN

HeatwaveRN

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  1. Who me? A nurse?

    HeatwaveRN replied to PatsFan1969's topic in General Nursing

    I brought my fiance to the ED twice before. We received great care from the techs, physicians, and NP. I didn't like the care from the primary RN, for various reasons. I didn't tell anyone that I...

  2. Want to move to the OR

    HeatwaveRN replied to HeatwaveRN's topic in Operating Room

    This post isn't going where I wanted it to. But, it would be hilarious to see a surgeon throw an instrument. ...then the nurse cathches and throws it back at him; hitting him in the middle of his...

  3. I wished I worked @ Wal-Mart

    HeatwaveRN replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in General Nursing

    At any time, did the pharmacy even communicated back to you for clarification after you've given them explanations and such? When they said they didn't understand your explanations, did they tell you...

  4. Want to move to the OR

    HeatwaveRN replied to HeatwaveRN's topic in Operating Room

    I can't stand lazy people. If I have downtime, I usually try to keep my self busy. It makes time go by faster. So they'll never hire me in OR because of my previous experience? I actually never...

  5. Should this have been an incident report?

    HeatwaveRN replied to emoening's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like they need to blame somebody. Patient unexpectedly going to ICU? They must have messed up somewhere and are already anticipating a lawsuit. But the patient was at the care of someone...

  6. Nurse with potty mouth.

    HeatwaveRN replied to Born2BWild's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get potty-mouth tourettes when I get angry or frustrated. Never in front of the patient,though. Pardon my

  7. Least Stressful Fields of Nursing

    HeatwaveRN replied to pinkrose85's topic in General Nursing

    Diabetic teaching RN-- This lady at my job goes around and teach patients how to properly administer insulin. The patient's have to be NEW at this sort of thing. I've seen her several times sitting...

  8. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    HeatwaveRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Because my grandmother told me to. Thanks, grandma; Love you! Background on Grandma: RN for 40+ years (sorry for the

  9. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    HeatwaveRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, my grandmother and my mother told me to. I'd disappoint her if I didn't take up nursing. Thanks, grandma!; Love

  10. LEAVE NURSES ALONE!!!

    HeatwaveRN replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I actually ask the patient first if it's OK for these people to come in and follow me (confidential issues). I've introduced them repeatedly. However, the "surveyors" are not getting it. It's...

  11. Things I have learned in Nursing

    HeatwaveRN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing has taught me... Not all nurses are nice. There are those nurses who think that 24-hr nursing care stops at their shift. I hate giving them report after a busy shift. They expect everything...

  12. LEAVE NURSES ALONE!!!

    HeatwaveRN replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    They are actually doing something similar to this in my place of work. These "surveyors" (none are RNs) follow us around during the shift change and are telling us: "well, you should do this for the...

  13. Finally Got A Job!

    HeatwaveRN replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in General Nursing

    woo-hoo!!:yeah:congratulations!!

  14. Fired but asked to resign!

    HeatwaveRN replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    Was it your fault that you were 2 minutes late? Did you call someone ahead of time to let them know you'll be coming in late? Did you get to work on time but clocked-in late? Are you late 2 minutes...

  15. I am proud to be a nurse

    HeatwaveRN replied to LuVnLpN08's topic in General Nursing

    You are

  16. Whats a good way to prep for Nursing/medical situation?

    HeatwaveRN replied to mpolo's topic in General Nursing

    Don't refer to scripted medical dramas. Once you start going to nursing school you'll start to notice many things that are wrong with these shows. (However, I do love watching SCRUBS) Try watching...

  17. Name a situation that is not your responsibilty...

    HeatwaveRN replied to NurseCallus's topic in General Nursing

    No, we didn't cover "how to fix a light bulb" or "how to adjust the patient room's clock" in nursing school. Also, I came across a website where people review businesses, including hospitals. Some...

  18. Am I being snotty?

    HeatwaveRN replied to JezzysRN09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HAH! I did the same thing and also thought about if I'm being snotty. It's something that I'm proud to have and worked my tush off. It's not to undermine anyone. I had my badge changed because it...

  19. Nursing or Accounting.. Please help me decide.

    HeatwaveRN replied to amanda1266's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! It would have been nice to get my RN license in 2 years. It took me 5 years total at my university. 2 years for pre-reqs and 3 years for nursing school to get my BSN. Before I got my RN, I was...

  20. Cna Mad About Write Up Now Making Allegations!

    HeatwaveRN replied to dlissa74's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you can change shifts so you don't have to come across some or most of these CNAs. Changing facilities may be the best choice. It will not do you any good if your DON brushes this off by...

  21. Your young, you should do it all!

    HeatwaveRN replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    I know the feeling all too well. I don't care if the senior rn's have dibs on vacations, but giving all the 'busy' work to new nurses day-to-day? Okay, in some cases it helps with skills, but for...