Flo. BSN, RN

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  1. Flo.

    Is my hospital going to spoil me for other hospitals?

    Flo. replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    yup. I bet the hospital you are at now has a low turnover rate. I know I wouldn't leave with ratios like
  2. Flo.

    I need help and guidance from nurses with experience

    Flo. replied to jmathews's topic in General Nursing

    Go right for your RN. My mom is an LPN and almost 70 now and she still talks about going back to school for her RN, it is her dream. You don't want to get to 70 and still be kicking yourself for...
  3. Flo.

    Computer flex schedule/staffing

    Flo. replied to lubbnurse1's topic in General Nursing

    We have internet self sched. It is great! I can access my sched from anywhere. The program has a tab you use to send a req for time off. For holidays we have a system where you rank your desired days...
  4. Flo.

    condescending attitude perceived when just trying to keep afloat and be detailed?

    Flo. replied to flower 95's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Tone of voice and body language makes a big difference. When you are providing contructive feedback keep your tone and body language as neutral as
  5. Flo.

    Thoughts on patients and pain?

    Flo. replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like she is burned out. Substance abusers can be very difficult to deal with and they can make you question pts with legit
  6. Flo.

    Do Nurses have to give Bad News and How?

    Flo. replied to lenoxat325's topic in General Nursing

    I don't break the news of the terminal disease / accident. But I do reinforce the gravity of the situation. Like "The majority of people diagnosed with xyz have a long and difficult course." or "now...
  7. Flo.

    Anyone else miss nail polish?

    Flo. replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    We can wear nail polish as long as there is no
  8. Flo.

    Help! Patients and coworkers tell me I look frazzled - but I don't feel that way

    Flo. replied to marisatheresa's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it is your apperance and mannerism. Is you hair neat or out of control? If you wear makeup is it still in a presentable condition? Or have you smeared your mascara? Do you walk, talk, and...
  9. Flo.

    Private Duty Workers In Hospital

    Flo. replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    When my pts have had private duty CNAs they do all CNA dutites except vital signs. Our CNA do the VS so we are sure of the
  10. Flo.

    100 year old stroke patient

    Flo. replied to NurseStephRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I usually try to get a family meeting together with case mgmt, the mds, nursing staff and social work. This way the family can hear from the whole team. Sometimes ppl just have a hard time...
  11. Flo.

    Stretched to the breaking point

    Flo. replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like my floor. We have a staffing matrix that they choose to ignore because we are "great nurses that can handle
  12. Flo.

    Precedex Outside the ICU

    Flo. replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    No. I have see a few doses given in
  13. Flo.

    Things about your workplace that make it nice to be there

    Flo. replied to cerendipity, rn's topic in General Nursing

    A massage therapist to to work with staff. Mgmt not breathing down our necks. No scripting. Because I really don't "have the time." I love circular units. You can see everyone A max of 4 pts on med...
  14. Flo.

    Paying for Meds that you dropped or vial broke??

    Flo. replied to asicit's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of this and I have dropped / broke the vials of some real expensive
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    Just wondering....

    Flo. replied to SBarn's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital has staff stay in pt's rooms that are not being used. If you can not get into work they send out an SUV or send the police/ fire dept to pick you up depending on how bad it
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    Do I get paid for training/shadowing for a position as a patient sitter?

    Flo. replied to swtchariot's topic in General Nursing

    Shadowing to see if you like the job- no hospital does not pay you. training to teach you how to do the job- yes hopital pays you. With shadowing you are not an emmplyee yet, with training you are...
  17. Flo.

    Best Night shift schedule for single mom?

    Flo. replied to mama2threenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on days but where I work the whole night shift does 3 in a row. They say otherwise it is too hard flip flopping am and
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    Where can I find cheap scrubs?

    Flo. replied to swtchariot's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love walmart scrubs they are sooo
  19. Flo.

    How long does it take you to calculate the doctor's med/IV order?

    Flo. replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in General Nursing

    After a while you will know the normal rates of the IVs that the floor uses. Do not worry about fast, only worry about right. Heparin is the only drug that is calculated by an RN on my floor. Even...
  20. Flo.

    Will a Doctor help ya out??

    Flo. replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    My docs will love to teach, as long as you ask a question when they are not crazy
  21. Flo.

    What is a WEOP schedule for an RN?

    Flo. replied to whoaitschrista's topic in General Nursing

    At my job it is fri, sat and sun. 12hour shifts am or pm. Weekend nights get paid 40% more than base, so something to think
  22. Flo.

    What are some reasons to restrain a patient?

    Flo. replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Prevent pt from hurting
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    getting "gifts" from patient every other day

    Flo. replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would accept small gifts. My nana had HH for about a year. She loved getting little things for the team. Ok this may sound bad but how is accepting a house that was willed to you unethical? The pt...
  24. Flo.

    B.S.N. vs. Biology? Which one is more challenging?

    Flo. replied to bree*'s topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the way you think and what interests you. What is hard for me may be easy for you and vice
  25. Flo.

    Made a huge mistake now worried for career.

    Flo. replied to newRNhereMI's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't see the big deal here. Why would you even call the pharm? To prevent diversion? Dosen't the floor staff count narcs and sign them out against residents. You had an md order and you gave the...