TalldiNY

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  1. Downstate NY Correctional Nursing

    TalldiNY replied to Moochini M's topic in Correctional

    The application for being a correctional nurse in New York is with NYstate.gov They do use agency personnel to fill empty 'items' or positions. But if you want to work in the NY DOCCS you need to...

  2. Prision dress code

    TalldiNY replied to bluesky197868's topic in Correctional

    Our prisoners wear a forest green shirt and pants, so we can not wear green. I wear regular scrubs. All my cartoon tops, as long as they are loose enough. As a formeer rehab nurse all of my scrubs are...

  3. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

    TalldiNY replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

    Do NOT go into corrections as a new nurse. Give yourself at least 2 years in a med surg environment so your skills are firm! In corrections you are dealing with people with personality disorders...

  4. What is it like to be a nurse in a prison?

    TalldiNY replied to MMurse's topic in Correctional

    I assure you it is a legitimate job and quite difficult at

  5. Correctional Nursing as a New Grad

    TalldiNY replied to Chibi-chan's topic in Correctional

    I am an RN of now 40 yrs of active work. I worked 8 years in corrections in Michigan and then now with the end of my career within site, my back is bad, my feet as well. I have raised a family of...

  6. Can you piggyback critical meds like IV Potassium or Mag at your hospital?

    TalldiNY replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Hello, I have never worked in a hospital where IV K+ was piggy backed as a bolus bag. Always have to have own site, a TLC, or dual acess PICC. Will be interested to hear what others have done. Best of...

  7. Help i need patient education handouts

    TalldiNY replied to ajohnson8407's topic in Patient Education

    Hello, The last few places I have worked have had the Carenotes system. As a rehab RNwe had to do a lot of pt/family ed. Now I work on a diabetes/dialysis unit. They have good information on...

  8. "Think" about what you say!!!

    TalldiNY replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Mich girl. Lived there for 21 yrs. Children still in Ionia. Anyway, to paraphrase one of my favorite actors "They screw you in the drive thru". I have found over all the decades that there are...

  9. 1st year nursing student

    TalldiNY replied to Harmony5's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, As a rehab nurse specialist, I would advise to approach your total care pt from the education of the caregiver viewpoint. Create your goals in family/caregiver teaching..ex: caregiver(s) will...

  10. blood transfusions

    TalldiNY replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    :wink2:Just an aside to you as gentle advice. :wink2:Don't take work home with you. I count the trip home as "detox". I turn on the classic rock or a comedy cd and turn it LOUD. By the time I get home...

  11. Nurses and religion

    TalldiNY replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    Leave your religious beliefs at home. Keep them private. If a patient brings their philosophy/beliefs up to you always acknowledge them as being important. It doesn't matter if they believe in a tree...

  12. new nurse going to night shift

    TalldiNY replied to megster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    NEVER assume someone else has done the work. Better to go ask that person if it is done or going to be done. You need to be independent if you are on nights. There is team work at least where I worked...

  13. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    TalldiNY replied to meadow85's topic in General Nursing

    I have always, always refused to be called in 'On Monday" for something without being told what it is. I personally would call the union rep and tell him/her you want a reason for this

  14. this is a question i been asked

    TalldiNY replied to djkillerbee5's topic in General Nursing

    I am concerned that you can't seem to spell. Not to be mean but is there a reason for that that might be related to these narc's? Often a person is more impaired than they realize. Insight is not...

  15. Forced to resign, looking for new job

    TalldiNY replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Worked corrections for 7 + yrs. They are not likely to take someone with a pre existing medical condition to work "inside". You are at great risk while you are in there. Whether people want to...

  16. Oh man, I need help...

    TalldiNY replied to abbabask's topic in General Nursing

    If you spend any length of time at the office you can (and will likely be told to) take a review course in order to work at a hospital. Nothing wrong with that. The comment of extra hours is almost...

  17. husbands that won't help

    TalldiNY replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder why you wouldn't get out? If you think your children haven't been watching you're wrong. He probably has had more than one "interest." You are better than

  18. husbands that won't help

    TalldiNY replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Spideys mom is right. Counseling. If he won't go than that is an answer re how important you are to him. Go for yourself. All nurses are codependents. Also he can keep at least a part time job and go...

  19. new nurse going to night shift

    TalldiNY replied to megster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked nights many yrs ( over 10 yrs) while my children were young. First thing, the VERY first is get a floor fan and run it on high. Put extra blankets on the bed but leavie ti ON!!. Two turn the...

  20. Required nurse minimum in night shift PACU Help!!!

    TalldiNY replied to nurse4me8897's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You didn't mention how many beds ae on the unit? Aren't there any staffing ratio's? We at least have the ratio's so we can file grievances. Grievances at least cover your behind when the law suits...

  21. whats up with the crop top scrub shirts?

    TalldiNY replied to LyndseyER's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We need to have a professional demeanor. Nursing has fought for many decades to be taken seriously. I feel if we wander about looking like we a up for a game of beach volleyball we are not looking...

  22. If I Murder A Co-worker, How To Hide The Body??

    TalldiNY replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    I am loving this thread. I also lived in Sault-ste-Marie Michigan for many yrs and Michigan has loads of forest and no people in the upper peninsula. If you have a big trunk or a pickup with a big rug...

  23. If I Murder A Co-worker, How To Hide The Body??

    TalldiNY replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    Karma

  24. If I Murder A Co-worker, How To Hide The Body??

    TalldiNY replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    You would have to find a stretcher and leave her on the

  25. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    TalldiNY replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    Worked nights both 8 and 12 hr shifts for 15 yrs. I had a floor fan on high all day. Had a beeper when the kids were in school. Phone unplugged. I was up by 230 when kids got home from school. Then I...