Karen_tn_37211

Karen_tn_37211

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  1. What do you have on count???

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to burger914's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have all the things mentioned above. We also have colace in the pyxis. I guess people were offering it to patients, they were refusing it and the nurses just stuck it in their

  2. Knowledege of Nurses vs Doctors

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Each profession and person has its/his/her own strengths and weaknesses. My big question is this.....why do physicians (generally speaking) PROTECT their young while nurses EAT their

  3. What is a watch with a second hand?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to Wanna_be_a_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    If a watch already has a hour hand and a minute hand....then why is it called a second hand watch? Shouldn't it be called a third hand?

  4. First Code

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    I would say the motto of the story is "be careful what you wish for." I've been a RN 10 years....never seen a code and never want to. (Knock on

  5. To background check or not????

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to gabym25's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely approve of background checks. I dont want to work with criminals....nor do I want one taking care of me or my relatives when or if I or they are in the hospital. Medical companies,...

  6. Why would they ask if I have kids????

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe its a test and they want to see how you handle those personal type questions. As a nurse you'll be confronted with questions and asked for information that you cannot answer. Remember

  7. What do you love about our job, what do you not love about your job?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    I love just working 3 days a week. When I worked 5 days a week it seemed like all I did was work. I now have time to do things other than

  8. do new RNs always get the night shift??

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to amyrae76's topic in General Nursing

    Been a RN for 10 years. Never worked a night in my

  9. HUGE DECISION-- honest opinions please!!!

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Life is too short. If there is something you want to do.... the sooner the better. We aren't promised

  10. Jock Itch

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    "Also, stay away from cotton..... it holds sweat and moisture which aids the chafing and the fungus growth." Stay away from cotton? I think you must mean stay away from nylon... Everybody knows you...

  11. Jock Itch

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to LisaG21's topic in General Nursing

    "Also, stay away from cotton..... it holds sweat and moisture which aids the chafing and the fungus growth." Stay away from cotton? I think you must mean stay away from nylon... Everybody knows you...

  12. Worried about co-worker

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to pgrsctrn2be's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, definitely approach the nurse herself before going to the supervisor. Based on her response and attitude then plan step #2. Too many people go straight to the supervisor with EVERYTHING.....which...

  13. For all of you night nurses

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to BaystateRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work days and have the same problems. Go figure.

  14. color coding staff

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Color coding wouldn't bother me, but wearing a lab coat would. Personally I wouldn't work anywhere where I had to wear one of those. As a floor nurse, they are way to uncomfortable. I'm on my feet for...

  15. Med/Surg vs. Dermatology office

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to nursecrickett's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Can you do 3-12 hour shifts on days? That would be better than the clinic I think. With a years experience in med/surg you can go anywhere and do anything. Of course there are also those that would...

  16. How safe are IUD's?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to eng_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I had my IUD put in it didnt hurt at all. Of course I was having my period when it was inserted. I've heard it hurts like hell if its put in at any other time of the month. I havent had any...

  17. Old Topic about night shift and melatonin

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    I had been thinking of trying night shift myself. I have changed my mind. If I have to take various medications to sleep then I think I need to stick with day shift. I wonder how taking all these...

  18. How do you deal with families?

    Karen_tn_37211 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This is the hardest part of my job. I don't have any trouble with my co-workers or patients....just the families. I seem to never know what to say when the families are beligerant or abusive. I either...

  19. RN, EMT-P or EMT-P, RN?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to MarkA316's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought you only use the "highest rank" initials after your name, which would be RN. I wouldn't use EMT at all. Kinda like RN's with both BSN and MSN. They don't use the BSN after their...

  20. Do schools look at ADN or BSN grades?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to jemommyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I too already had a BS when I went to nursing school. My school calculated the GPA based on the cumulative of ALL classes I had taken before, just not the nursing ones (or ones related to my nursing...

  21. incompetent nursing

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to gaylord fawker's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I feel called to say that I agree with Smiling

  22. Bachlors v. Associates

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to MissMegan2004's topic in General Nursing

    Headhurt....I feel your pain. Seems like we see the same questions over and over

  23. Did you work while going through Nursing school?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to Maliatc's topic in General Nursing

    TSU in Nashville has a week-end nursing program. It is geared for people that work full-time. I worked 40+ hours a week Monday-Friday, and completed my nursing courses on Friday night, Saturday and...

  24. Does anyone know how workman's comp works?

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to BarbPick's topic in General Nursing

    Each state has their own workers compensation laws, and the amount of weekly pay varies. Telling people to get a lawyer for cases such is this is why medicine IS the way it IS

  25. Mtsu

    Karen_tn_37211 replied to JSB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Come on now. I thought nurses were supposed to be objective and open-minded. Calling a religion "crap" is being a little tough. Oh what do I know? I must be nuts..or full of crap.