caeRn

caeRn

ICU, Float RN , Quality & PI

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  1. takotsubo

    caeRn posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello, I am wondering if any one can give me their experience with the diagnosis takotsubo aka broken heart syndrome. I know what it is and i know how to treat it. I know it can be reversable but i...

  2. finally a job offer

    caeRn replied to cantwaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats... ON job and baby!!!!!!! shhhhhhhhh :) Keep it to yourself for

  3. Rejection is tough

    caeRn replied to mswim's topic in General Nursing

    Dont give up, just make it a goal and follow your dream! Good

  4. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted this last week. thanks to all who replied. I just am very frustrated lil history on subject read my last post and then i will explain: This is last week post "I have a question? Here is a...

  5. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    oh yeah and the clicking of the heels... it bothers me too, so i see what you are saying. Those clicks will not come from me. Can only wear flats since my injury.

  6. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    thank you 2ndwind. I appreciate the advice. I am an advocate for staff as well as patients. I truly feel that if i can make a change in the quality of care or improving the gaps between what the staff...

  7. Slander

    caeRn replied to rotersldr's topic in General Nursing

    wow what a mess, i sorry this has happened to you... good luck and take

  8. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for repling. I will do my best to change it for the best believe it or

  9. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    I am open to comments and personal expereinces but i do not feel like I should be judged as I was. I do not approach my staff defensivly at all. Like I said 9 times out of 10 the staff was not in the...

  10. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    I am not fighting with you. I am calling out to my peers for help advice. Ways I can change this. I am pro nursing. I am dedicated to my profession and making sure patients recieve the best care they...

  11. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure that you are being honest because you do not know me. I am not juding you so i would appreciate it if you have nothing to say other than smart comments you just dont reply at all. With...

  12. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    I have made it a priority to compliment the staff and assure them they did the best they could do. I would not like to be blamed for something I didnt do. I understand because I have been in their...

  13. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    A patient leaving AMA does not trigger me to be involved the reason i was involved was because they called in and filed a complaint. I address these issues with the staff to come up with ways to...

  14. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    To everyone else thanks for the advice i appreciate

  15. Quality Management/ performance improvement ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    I do wear business clothes. As float staff which was my previous job, I made friends in every unit. I got alone very well with my peers. I am trying to change the attitudes and make a difference. My...

  16. Any Advice for starting new job in the ER??

    caeRn replied to paulaking1978's topic in Emergency

    Fast pace... you will run around like a chicken with your head cut off!!! ER is fast, exciting, and scary all at the same time. You will witness things you never imagined and things you will wish you...

  17. How to be a good Patient Access Patient Representative?

    caeRn replied to Lily-rose's topic in General Nursing

    i have never heard of this??? Hmmm ? We have a patient relations represenative, but she takes all concerns or grievances..

  18. Charting question

    caeRn replied to MissyF_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you think auditors are being picky you need to chart it. In the end if the audits are not approved your hospital wont get paid and if they dont get paid, guess who will suffer in the end? You...

  19. Quality/ Performance Improvement

    caeRn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question? Here is a little history. I am an RN BSN. I started my career in ICU. I worked ICU for 3 years and then went to Float pool. I floated to all clinical areas of hospital for 3 years....

  20. Quality/ Performance Improvement

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to all who replied. I have tried to approach things in a different manner than the person who previously had my job. I have gone to the floors and observed. I have been giving compliments to...

  21. Noting orders

    caeRn replied to Dixiecup's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    it should be noted as TORB (telephone order read back) and yes you need to sign off the order!!!! That is a huge error waiting to happen !!!! Plus JC says you have to read it back to the doctor to...

  22. Quality/ Performance Improvement

    caeRn replied to caeRn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you, but I really thought it would be different for me. Not that I think im better than anyone. I say that because i worked in float pool had great relationships with staff in every unit....

  23. Time to move on...

    caeRn replied to oliveralways's topic in Emergency

    YUck. when i started at my current place of employment my orientation was horrible. I am in Float Pool. My previous experience was ICU. Once starting this job i had 2 yes 2 12 hr shifts to each unit:...

  24. Now, if you saw this on a chart, what would YOU think?

    caeRn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    "dubble breastectominy" I thought this nurse can not be serious or stable. Does she realize what she just wrote!!!

  25. takotsubo syndrome "broken heart"

    caeRn posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello, I am wondering if any one can give me their experience with the diagnosis takotsubo aka broken heart syndrome. I know what it is and i know how to treat it. I know it can be reversable but i...