CASTLEGATES

CASTLEGATES

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  1. Any areas of nursing where the setting is more professional?

    CASTLEGATES replied to misplaced1's topic in General Nursing

    Work for the government. Places that give good benefits have better staff, less conflicts and more professionalism, less catty

  2. Foreign Nursing Grad...

    CASTLEGATES replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in General Nursing

    If you leave a job you've already got, you may be looking for months or even a year; especially if English is not your native tongue given two equals. Remember there are cultural differences you may...

  3. Caduceus group

    CASTLEGATES replied to sheilagh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Be careful what you say in them. Someone I know was turned in and the leader of the group called the BON and the police (no kidding) when they came in for advice (what rehab to go to, how to get...

  4. Some Med Errors

    CASTLEGATES replied to ellakate's topic in General Nursing

    Prefilling cups in nursing school and giving meds with my instructor to 50 patients...I said "Mr Smith" and a guy sitting on the bed said "Yes" I gave him his meds and Mr Smith walked up to the cart...

  5. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one of the anal one's who does so every time. Leading by example does help those not following hospital policy. Do you know WHY these patients have resistant bacteria? Because they're not isolated...

  6. Dilema with Dr..

    CASTLEGATES replied to bonnie west's topic in General Nursing

    i see exactly how this happened and i can understand. i can say this and that but based on your reaction, i'm sure you'll be one of the nurses who now says "i'm stopping this now, is that what you...

  7. Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    CASTLEGATES replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    We're all different; based on the above was why I believe the "judgmental" comments came in. Re-read what you wrote; one could not help but have a 'tude answering a call light, don't you think (I'm...

  8. patient care while on prescription pain meds...

    CASTLEGATES replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps a total hip redo would be in order so you can get off the meds (or if it's an underlying addiction issue which causes excruciating pain all by itself, buprinex is a wonder drug with no...

  9. Genesis Healthcare...any thoughts?

    CASTLEGATES replied to mitchell79's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in numerous facilities and of any facility on earth Ive ever seen or heard of, that is one I would avoid; wouldn't send my dog's excrement there. Just my opinion based on what I saw first...

  10. Having a hard time w/ the elderly lately

    CASTLEGATES replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    The reason they're being admitted is because they're sick. These places are where sick and old people go. When you get old, you'll understand better. As responded to the other thread, this is the end...

  11. OK to wear nice pants on interview for staff nurse?

    CASTLEGATES replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wear a suit if it's a high end (or wannabe high end) facility and a nice shirt and tie if it's a community homeless care type facility. It all depends on the population you're serving; you don't...

  12. Are these grounds for termination legitimate

    CASTLEGATES replied to jrhillsboro's topic in General Nursing

    See if you can get your record cleared; you may need an attorney to do so (your employment record in exchange for no hospital legal fees). Otherwise you'll have to answer for this on every application...

  13. Florence Nightingale movie

    CASTLEGATES replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Florence only worked as a nurse for a short stint and her nunnery tactics don't help us much today. I'd rather see one about Mary

  14. Our hospital is going SMOKE FREE!

    CASTLEGATES replied to CCLOUD9's topic in General Nursing

    Tobacco is no different than other illegal drugs except that it passed legislation; by definition should be a class I-II narcotic. Alcohol a schedule III. Both kill more than all illegal drugs...

  15. Correct way to give IM injections?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Black Jade's topic in Patient Medications

    Whenever I have questions like these, I look it up in a RECENT nursing text book and be done with it. They show you clearly what to do and why and different methods. Clinical experience should always...

  16. patient care while on prescription pain meds...

    CASTLEGATES replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell you based on the people I know at two boards of nursing that both say if you are working with narcotics in your system, then you are working illegally and subject to the disciplinary or...

  17. SUCKS with a CAPITAL N for new grad BS nurse

    CASTLEGATES replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Show up in person with your resume and make looking for a job your full time job. Clock in 40 hours a week and don't be picky. Also call places you like; they may be ready to advertise and you can...

  18. Foley cath anchoring device

    CASTLEGATES replied to Snickers418's topic in General Nursing

    super

  19. Anyone here bulk up to become a better nurse?

    CASTLEGATES replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree; the runners of our facility had nearly zero back problems. Running strengthens the back like nothing else. Body mechanics are key. It seems endurance training begets endurance and strength...

  20. new rn interested in addiction

    CASTLEGATES replied to KADRN's topic in Addictions

    Statistics aren't in the favor of those with personal experience working in the field. Why? Because work does not constitute a meeting and personal recovery must come first. If you do have a program,...

  21. Changed my schedule 3 days before I work it...

    CASTLEGATES replied to jeslynhatRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for this horrid place that used to change my schedule AND NOT BOTHER TELLING ME ABOUT IT! They assumed I'd come in on my days off to look at the schedule so they'd change my days when I...

  22. Is Nursing For Me?

    CASTLEGATES replied to PharmacologyPhan's topic in General Nursing

    I nearly passed out watching (and assisting ) in my first hip replacement surgery (at 12 years old)...don't ask but it's true! I had to "go out and get some air" and excuse myself from this crash...

  23. No nursing jobs in 2012 ???

    CASTLEGATES replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Nursing

    Australia has a far better standard of living and far better bennies than the US from what I've heard. The US is full of underprivileged and slums in nearly every city; the other two have nothing...

  24. No nursing jobs in 2012 ???

    CASTLEGATES replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Nursing

    I'm goin to canada!!!!!!!!!!!!! We

  25. Safety Question - Nurses rights

    CASTLEGATES replied to Wends1984's topic in General Nursing

    ditto. ask for policy on lift use. 400 pounds is no biggie. I've done bed to chair when both were close but bathroom is too far alone. Technically none should be alone ever and policy should back you...