RhiaRN75

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  1. didn't think i wanted med-surg, now i'm not so sure

    RhiaRN75 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a great idea, myself. I've worked neuro when I floated, it was one of my favorite floors. Now, NICU is some intense stuff- and I wouldn't want to to to that straight from a psych floor....

  2. I have NOTHING to do

    RhiaRN75 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Look at it this way- you are forgetting something..... yourself! Ok- productive things..... hmmm. *Pluck your eyebrows. It's productive! Really!! It saves money by not paying to have them waxed. *Read...

  3. Attn current nurses - does nursing assistant or student nurse get best experience?

    RhiaRN75 replied to hisgeogal's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been in a hospital that hired student nurses as a 'student nurse'. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, it's just not commen in my area. The only thing I've seen are programs that have good SN...

  4. Just whining!

    RhiaRN75 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My feet hurt. My poor feet. I sat down twice in 13 hours, and it was to pee. I just have to complain to someone about my poor aching feet. I've walked yet another pair of Danskos flat. I've been...

  5. Just whining!

    RhiaRN75 replied to RhiaRN75's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys! Such a minor thing to complain about considering all we see in nursing, but there you go. I don't know when my next day 'off' will be, but I don't go back to work for a few nights, lol....

  6. Float nurse-Pros & cons?

    RhiaRN75 replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    I loved floating. I had six years of MS experience when I did it, and I worked float pool at a huge hospital. I saw everything- I don't think there was a floor on the hospital I didn't work on by the...

  7. How's the flu around you?

    RhiaRN75 replied to juliedhl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My area had an outbreak right after school started. It didn't get as crazy as it could have- by the time the few viral cultures that had been performed came back and it made the newspaper the worst...

  8. Have you had a bad reaction to the H1N1 vaccine? If so what happened?

    RhiaRN75 replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had it, along with the seasonal flu a few weeks before. I was really tired for about a week afterwards, but this is typical for me after any vaccine. My Mom says I was the same way with childhood...

  9. Nurses can't draw blood, its always hemolyzed

    RhiaRN75 replied to HiThisIsStatLabCLICK's topic in General Nursing

    We had the same problem at our facility, and there are a few things that have helped tremendously. Out night lab girls are awesome, so we have a good working relationship. If I have the lab standing...

  10. Can CPR renewal be done online?!

    RhiaRN75 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on the facility and your experience. I've done mine online before- once when I was a traveler because that's what they wanted. A good portion of staff at that facility had online...

  11. How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    RhiaRN75 replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Trust me, I've done that. It's easier to give the boot in ER or ICU at times, because mgmt seems more inclined to back you up. I try to not boot the simply annoying ones- it ends up being more of a...

  12. How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    RhiaRN75 replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I usually don't have a chance to tell people I'm a nurse- my friend/family member does it for me! In the rare event I've not already been outed, I usually don't mention it unless I can do it offhand....

  13. Working 2 jobs... Is it worth it?

    RhiaRN75 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there! It will be alot better after orientation is complete!! You're almost done- treat yourself to maid service for the next couple of weeks and buy some great coffee :) I did this when I...

  14. What type of family member drives you craziest?

    RhiaRN75 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing drives me crazier then:: TheSlackParent. I first met this one on Peds. TheSlackParent is... well... slack. There are many manifestations of the SP. The SP has the PoorKid- as in 'when we look...

  15. Is it better to refuse job due to another job offer, or drama in work place?

    RhiaRN75 replied to cynthy's topic in General Nursing

    I think fate already answered your question. For whatever reason- in the bigger scheme of things- it seems like fate wanted you to see 'xyz' in all it's insanity first. I have found that when fate...

  16. This morning I sat with a patient as he died

    RhiaRN75 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    What a wonderful nurse you are, Sue! No one should die alone in the hospital- I've even clocked out and stayed w/ a pt until family could arrive. My grandmother died alone in a hospital miles from...

  17. Experienced Nurses:If you would have known then what you know now you would have....

    RhiaRN75 replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't change too much- even my most horrible job taught me valuable lessons. I have a ton of advice, though. There are so many little things that make life easier! *Ask questions! *Trust your...

  18. What area do you work in? Pro's & Cons?

    RhiaRN75 replied to RetroReactive's topic in General Nursing

    If you can manage working and school, get your CNA and see if you can find a hospital job. After you become fairly comfortable working as a CNA and developing the skills, join the float pool or let...

  19. Auto blood pressures?

    RhiaRN75 replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    Ask questions!! I agree w/ previous post- I always worry about the nurse that never asks questions. It doesn't matter how wicked awesome someone may be- they are still human. Anyhow- it's still a...

  20. i feel so guilty..should i have done more?

    RhiaRN75 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you, Erin! First off, you're questioning your actions in a complicated situation. You've already done the most important thing.... question. It's not always easy to question, especially if you...

  21. Funny things that pts say

    RhiaRN75 replied to jRN4now's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love this! Some of mine:: A post benzo OD on a MS floor- he had given himself permament brain damage. At one point, he whispers to me "I work in food service, and I can tell you, your waitress' are...

  22. The strangest thing you've ever seen on an x-ray?

    RhiaRN75 replied to Spirit of Humor's topic in Nursing Humor

    This isn't a funny story, but pretty cool. I had a wicked-crazy night full of chaos and mayhem in the ER a few years back. One pt was an elderly lady who fell and had a questionable pelvic fx. So,...

  23. Premonitions- I'm sure it's been covered before....but...

    RhiaRN75 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A lot of people in healthcare have premonitions, so I'm sure this topic has been covered before. Having had quite a few myself, the latest one is kinda odd and has been a trend of late. Keep in mind,...

  24. What is administration thinking?

    RhiaRN75 replied to UnionRN2's topic in General Nursing

    O.M.G. This is so Monty Python- the machine that goes Beep! I had a mini-movie playing in my head while reading your post. Preview- Concerned Management pulling all-nighters to solve the staffing, pt...

  25. Is CNA good experience for a future RN?

    RhiaRN75 replied to DeanaKay's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely!! (In some programs, my nsg school was one, you had to have some medical thing to even be accepted.) The experience you'll have as a CNA will without a doubt make you a better nurse. It's...