Agnus

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  1. Incident report happy nurse

    Agnus replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    The purpose of incident reports is NOT SUPOSED to be punitive. It is suposed to be to track and solve problems. I realize in some places it seems it is punitive. Fortunately at my hospital it is...

  2. A question of code status

    Agnus replied to gpip's topic in General Nursing

    Carrie, your link did not work for

  3. Inadequate ICU orientation? And, how to address it?

    Agnus replied to grouchy's topic in General Nursing

    Your concerns are good ones. Evidently they are looking at the bottom line and may also think you are doing fine. It just may be thier orientation is not well thought out in terms of specifics as...

  4. Bonus for extra shifts: what are your facilities doing for you?

    Agnus replied to timonrn's topic in General Nursing

    Last night I found out our facility is taking this approach. Instead of a bonus for working overtime, we will now get $150.00 bonus if you show up to work ALL days that you are scheduled in a...

  5. Night Shift Differential

    Agnus replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital currently pays $2. Word is a nearby competetor is now paying $2.25. I do not understand why everyone must work nights??!!! Rotating shifts is not good for anyone. Hire for nights like...

  6. What is a real nurse?????

    Agnus replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in RN school there was a nurse (a returning LPN) who took some classes with me. (She ended up graduating a year ahead of me thought) Now I work with her. Much to my dismay and disgust...

  7. pain with neuropathy

    Agnus replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Thak you, your reply is very

  8. pain with neuropathy

    Agnus replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Thak you, your reply is very

  9. I need somebody's opinion....

    Agnus replied to CashewLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I follow the wiccan tradition. I was raised catholic and am not unsympathetic to that tradition. We have jews in my family and am very comfortable with that tradition. When I was married we...

  10. All Lpn's Please Read

    Agnus replied to RNforLongTime's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just a reminder from one who has worn both the LPN and RN caps. The biggest problem I see is RNs who do not know the LPN's scope of practice. and LPN's who don't know their owns scope of practice...

  11. Verbal Orders, Do you take them?

    Agnus replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    I take phone orders. If I think the doc should see the patient in conjunction with a phone order I insist he come in. I try at all cost to avoid taking verbal orders when the doc is right there. I...

  12. see-through white pants? Hate it!!!

    Agnus replied to scootermcnutt's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with sundowner on the thong issue. Beige underware doesn't show because it is less contrast against your skin which is what is showing though the rest of the white pants. It's easier to find...

  13. accepting death

    Agnus replied to beckyjo's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If memory serves me, they don't not believe a woman shoud have pain relief during childbirth. I suspect the refusal to let the patient have pain meds in your case is probably religious based. You...

  14. Help! Ventilators

    Agnus replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    AC is assist control. in this mode the machine does all the breating for the patient. In the IMV/SIMV mode the machine is set at a certain rate. If the patient does not initiate breaths frequently...

  15. Dealing with incompetent nurses

    Agnus replied to ohlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I would address the problem with my nurse manager first. I would attempt to be factual in my assessment and report of this problem, leaving opinion statements out. Just as I would if charting on a...

  16. Battered Nurse Syndrome

    Agnus replied to WriteStuff's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. My first encounter with a mental health patient on my psych rotation in school was a nurse. That was a valuable lesson. I worry so much about nurses. We take...

  17. How old are you?

    Agnus replied to Rhona's topic in General Students

    I'm 50 I graduate in a few days from and ADN program. I am enrolling in a BSN program immediately. I have talked to 2 people in the past couple of weeks who are 55 and just enrolling or are about to...

  18. I just asked and I got it!

    Agnus replied to ICUkids's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Wow! you got PICU right out of school. That is what I want or NICU. But I don't stand a prayer in heaven, they simply don't hire new grads here into theses areas. I'm not saying that is not as it...

  19. Change of shift report

    Agnus replied to angel333's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer face to face they are more confidential. And you have the opportunity to ask questions on the spot. I have been where they tape report with the stipulation that a face to face meeting...

  20. 8 hour shift vs. 12 hour shift - your opinion...

    Agnus replied to TovaFlynn's topic in General Nursing

    I just started my first nursing job a few weeks ago. I thought I'd hate 12 hours. Even on very stressful days 12 is the best. I can't imagine ending my shift at 3pm. I'd be in such a rush at...