biblepoet

biblepoet specializes in Correctional Nursing, Orthopediacs.

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1. When a patient states "something isnt right..."

   biblepoet replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I agree my last time it happened the patient eventually died in

2. Nurse Relocating to Indiana, Indianapolis

   biblepoet replied to WATSON101's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Jobs you can find but unless you have two years ob experience no ob jobs. I work in Indy most hospitals are hiring for med surf and critical

3. Is Nursing as Stressful as Nursing School?

   biblepoet replied to imjustme123's topic in General Nursing

   More so at nursing school not responsible for pt. And hard to get out in time; trying to keep multiple pt.s healthy when to call or not. Are all decisions you make and host of others all night

4. No light duty for RN's in my hospital - is this typical?

   biblepoet replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

   We have light duty at my hospital lots of auditing charts. Right now on short-term disability due to a meniscus tear Dr. Will not release me to do it oh

5. What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

   biblepoet replied to JZ_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I think psych pts. Are hard to deal with on the normal floor because we are not equipped for it. LOCKED units or protocols for it. We are stuck with their behavior along with the five other pts....

6. What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

   biblepoet replied to JZ_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Teach pt. Suctioning makes me want to hurl. Pts. Who feel the need to show me what they coughed up like I do not believe them. Spine pts pain control issues. Lazy pts. Who will not get up and would...

7. Starting Salary [new grad]?

   biblepoet replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   In Indianapolis it is 21.65 plus shift diff at night of10% and 15% on

8. Would YOU recommend to a friend/family member, etc..

   biblepoet replied to digoe74's topic in Nursing Career

   Love my job but physically and emotionally draining. I am on shortterm disability because of my knees. Miss my coworkers and pts. If yo are in nursing school already suggest you get a tech job it...

9. Rejection Galore

   biblepoet replied to CP1983's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Try to email her to remind her of your interest in the position. Be proactive and aggressive. I landed a job that way. Hope you sent a thank you for the interview. Keeps your name in front of her...

10. Considering leaving hospital after new grad internship

    biblepoet replied to GypseyGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Try to find somethings to meet people on your days off. Try to hang in there you get more organized the more you work. Everyone was disorganized when the started. Good luck you eilldo

11. Is it a Medication Error

    biblepoet replied to smilenurse's topic in Australia, New Zealand

12. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    biblepoet replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated in October 2009. Started 2010 in a prison infirmary with an Aa in nursing and Ba in chemistry . I interviewed about 12 places and not sure amount of resumes went out. I talked about my...

13. What area of nursing works well for a mom?

    biblepoet replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    I have children and I work three 12's used to work 3 nights in a ROW. WOrks well until I tore my minescus. I slept the first day and still had3

14. Rejection Galore

    biblepoet replied to CP1983's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Stupid auto correct. Tons of different types of pts. Not sure how it got that. THE prison I worked at there was at least three of us. Two of us in the infirmary and one in the clinic. CLINic more...

15. 2nd degree nurses

    biblepoet replied to grantchatt's topic in General Nursing

    I taught school make money nursing. Hubby thinks my two yrs. Nursing I am happier than previous