Rags2Riches RN

Rags2Riches RN has 5 years experience and specializes in Psychiatric, Med-Surg, Operating Room.

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1. Is bedside nursing still a lifelong career option?

   Rags2Riches RN replied to NicStrRN's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at) it isn't. Nursing is saddled with increasing patient acuity and decreasing resources, schedule inflexibility, documentation is increasing...

2. Can't handle the ICU

   Rags2Riches RN replied to hnwarden's topic in General Nursing

   The bolded sounds just like me. I recently left the OR and transferred to the surgical intensive care unit, and eight weeks in and I'm ready to go back to the OR. Fortunately, I have been in touch...

3. Is This Common?

   Rags2Riches RN posted a topic in Travel

   I decided that I wanted to travel and 2 weeks ago I signed up with 3 travel agencies. The initial talks went okay with each recruiter. Then I did not hear anything from any of the agencies for a week...

4. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

   Rags2Riches RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I understand your reasoning and I agree. Heidi is behaving foolishy and her unprofessional behavior in the workplace can potentially have long-term consequences on her young career. However, I...

5. I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

   Rags2Riches RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   So many questions. Have you lost all respect for this neurosurgeon or is he held to a different standard? What does her looks have to do with anything, or the fact that she gets her scrubs tailored?...

6. Insulin Administration: Standing and Sliding Scales

   Rags2Riches RN replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Patient Medications

   Perhaps I should have been more clear. I would call the MD if I was uncomfortable giving a standing dose of rapid acting insulin depending on the patient's condition. If the patient has had a poor...

7. Insulin Administration: Standing and Sliding Scales

   Rags2Riches RN replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Patient Medications

   This should be dependent on your facility's policy & procedures, patient condition & your nursing judgement. Personally, I would call the doctor before administering the standing dose with a...

8. To give or not give insulin

   Rags2Riches RN replied to Twisted Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Where I've worked the insulin orders came with a protocol to hold insulin if NPO or change in status. If I were unsure though I would consult with the

9. Changing Specialities .. Psych to Medicine

   Rags2Riches RN replied to Macann's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I know the feeling. The key is to keep trying & applying. I went into psych straight of nursing school. My hospital was part of a larger health system. When I approached my one year anniversary, I...

10. VA Hiring Process

    Rags2Riches RN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    Update: I got my offer via snail mail today. I got a $2+ raise from my current hourly rate. Can't wait to

11. VA Hiring Process

    Rags2Riches RN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    How did everyone receive their firm offer (e.g. email, snail mail)? I spoke with the HR guy at the end of October and he told me that my start date would be December 2nd since I had to give 2 weeks...

12. It's Finally Happened!

    Rags2Riches RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly this sounds petty to me. Unless this individual is violating HIPAA or some sort of social media/internet use policy, you should base your evaluation on objectives not allnurses post. Also can...

13. Losing respect for nursing students

    Rags2Riches RN replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a combination of various factors. As graduate of a ABSN program, I can tell you that the annoying behaviors described in the OP's post were not a part of my program. Most of my clinical...

14. Should I be upset?

    Rags2Riches RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I setup an interview for a job located 200 miles from where I live now. I went to the job and interviewed with the recruiter. Things seems to go okay. After our interview, she told me to wait in the...

15. I just need some advice on this one, and it's making me NERVOUS.

    Rags2Riches RN replied to sherabear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Working in dual diagnosis I have encountered similar situations. When I was orienting one of my preceptors says that if a patient is ordered Ativan and they can have it (i.e. enough time has elapsed...