tokmom BSN, RN

Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff

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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    tokmom replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    True that. I had this epiphany after I returned to work after being gone for 5 years. I was totally burned out. When I finally worked in a hospital with an amazing supportive environment, I realized...
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    Grand Canyon University RN-BSN

    tokmom replied to drea588's topic in School, College Programs

    Welcome aboard the GCU journey! You can find more info of those currently going through the program at two other links. Some of us have graduated and stick around for support. :)...
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    Do you chart lies?

    tokmom replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I do the same, however, I always give an example of behavior or verbal abuse (in quotes) so if my charting goes to a jury, I won't get charged with neglect because my charting looks like I may be...
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    I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

    tokmom replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OMG, those heavy ortho frames with the end pieces that stuck out just enough to jab one in the side of the leg when rushing by. I always had bruises on my hips.
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    I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

    tokmom replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have worked with older nurses who are not the strongest nurses and I do think they are not kept up do date on best practice, and have a difficult time being progressive in their skills. Many use the...
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    I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

    tokmom replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmm, been in the healthcare profession (CNA) since nude panty hose and white uniforms were mandatory, and chest tubes set ups were glass bottles and Milk of Mag along with a heat lamp was used to heal...
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    Do you chart lies?

    tokmom replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Follow PnP and a nurse will be safe. It's all you have if you are taken to
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    Do you chart lies?

    tokmom replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I think you mean intubated? Yeah, of course they are in ICU. However, some facilities are discontinuing sitters and restraining pt's on regular floors. I find that very sad that grandpa has to be...
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    Do you chart lies?

    tokmom replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Our combative/behavior pts are on q15 and medical necessity are q 2 hr, so that's not uncommon.
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    tokmom replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It isn't for everyone
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    tokmom replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Med/Surg IS a specialty. Nobody seems to realize that. ? Any floor can and will be awful, with high rates of burnout, if staffing is sub par. Again, it's NOT med/surg that is horrible, it is what...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    tokmom replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    I hear you! OMG, that's all I did the first few weeks. I slept in and went to bed at a decent time. You know what was really weird? Not having homework. I had lived my schedule for so long, that when...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    tokmom replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Oh it's so close!! I hope the time flies by! What will you do with all your spare
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    tokmom replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    YAY! Won't that be
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    tokmom replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Yep, happened all the time. I always saw mistakes after I turned in my papers and that was reading them over a million times before
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    tokmom replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Did both at the same time years ago. I worked part time at a SNF and a float nurse at a large hospital.
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    Starting all over again?

    tokmom replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't think the paper writing and research is silly at all. There is much to learn past an ADN degree (held one for over 20 years). Secondly nursing NEEDS to elevate the profession. In fact it needs...
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    Starting all over again?

    tokmom replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Op, can you go into wound nursing or do as others say and join a temp or travel agency for the time being? My guess the lack of BSN is what is holding you back, especially if you are in an area of...
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    tokmom replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That is poor management. BTDT. We were offered no education and were treated like left over gum on the bottom of a shoe. The hospital I'm at now staffs in a fair manner and is an excellent place to...
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    tokmom replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yep, same here. We do non re-breathers in my region and bi-pap as well. Our ratio is very good and we have CNA's. I have worked with much higher ratios and it burned me completely out on nursing. I...
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    tokmom replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Op, excellent question. I have no idea where the idea of med/surg being a sucky place to work ever started. We probably will never know. Nurses who work on med/surg are viewed as "less than," and not...
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    Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    tokmom replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No continuous pulse ox on your floor? Holy cow, that is dumbing down nurses. Heck, I have worked med/surg where I did conscious sedation, and injected
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    tokmom replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    What week is this? UPDATE: I did a level 1 heading that says family interview and then did level 2 for the 11 areas. The wellness diagnosis has a level 1 heading and then I broke that down a bit...
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    Random Funny

    tokmom replied to HisTreasure's topic in Private Duty

    I think I would have told them that you have been using valium, since your frontal lobotomy failed.
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    the emotional aspect of ICU- just venting?

    tokmom replied to emilyewrn's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have never worked ICU (for personal reasons) but dealing with death is a nursing thing in general. Some days we can have 1-2 deaths on a med/surg unit and some of those deaths are young people with...