MultipurposeRN

MultipurposeRN

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  1. We make as much as maids

    MultipurposeRN replied to TRN's topic in General Nursing

    after being in nursing since 1990, I make an hourly rate of 22.70 or so, and that's salaried. So I agree that you have to look down the road at where our wages go. I had just left a night ICU job at...

  2. How can I get my Hematocrit up?--FAST!

    MultipurposeRN replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure your anemia is from iron deficiency and not something that mimics it. I have thalassemia minor, which appears at first glance like the typical iron anemia, but is a genetic hemolytic trait...

  3. What do you HATE to do at work?

    MultipurposeRN replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know why, but I always hate getting people up to the bathroom in ICU...so much crap to drag along w/you. My philosophy is if you can get up to the bathroom, you shouldn't be in ICU... Also hate...

  4. Easy Department

    MultipurposeRN replied to malusport's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I did PACU for a few years, and the above reasons are alot of why I did it..no families, admits, etc. It was a nice break from ICU, for sure. yes, it could be hectic, but I enjoyed doing it. I worked...

  5. Easy Department

    MultipurposeRN replied to malusport's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I recently took a case management type job. Love it, love it, love it. Had done it PRN, along w/ some wound care prn...liked wound care, believe it or not, just couldn't see doing it 5 days a week or...

  6. Breast Reduction ???? To or not to ????

    MultipurposeRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just thought of something I saw once..this obese middleaged woman was at a science center where I had my kids visiting one time. She wore kind of a thin Tshirt. When she had her back to us, I kept...

  7. Breast Reduction ???? To or not to ????

    MultipurposeRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I haven't gone through all the threads yet, but I gotta ask..what about sex sensation in the mipples? Is it gone forever? I had a friend who had hers done, she was small but very top heavy and had...

  8. Brain Dead Child Discharged to Home With Parents

    MultipurposeRN replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    Those poor, poor parents. Who can blame them for trying something that they feel might be helpful? Maybe they're feel like they've done all they can and be more accepting when it finally happens. At...

  9. Warning.....Visitor Vent!

    MultipurposeRN replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    !! YOu have babies running around in the nursery? Wow!! (sorry..couldn't

  10. Warning.....Visitor Vent!

    MultipurposeRN replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    I esp. hate the families on the offensive..they start out with, "You are only allowed once chance to draw mom's blood, then you quit...here's her meds, and they'd better be on time..." and when asked...

  11. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

    MultipurposeRN replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

    Oh..you mean Dubya...the one who SUPPORTED the Nurse Reinvestment

  12. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    MultipurposeRN replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing skills? Taught by physicians, most of whom have no clue about bedside or nursing anyway? I pity the folks who blew their money on what sounds like a slightly enhanced CNA course, and think...

  13. Help! Lost Nursing License out of state!

    MultipurposeRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hope someone has advice. I lost my wallet on an out of state trip about a month ago. Driver's license, SSN on my license, small copy of nursing license, ACLS card, etc. Cancelled credit cards,...

  14. New overtime law "myths and facts" Yes, hourly RNs are affected

    MultipurposeRN replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well, I won't get into the OT debate..I'm salaried, and work prn a couple other places, so I won't worry about until I have to. But...I must defend 'big business' somewhat. People slam big business...

  15. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    MultipurposeRN replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    I keep personal Mal insurance. Partly because in getting my BSN, we had to for clinicals. And I have never bought the arguement that they ONLY go after nurses/staff who have insurance. BullSh**! Show...

  16. Help! Lost Nursing License out of state!

    MultipurposeRN replied to MultipurposeRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's a good question. Though I imagine I could've had it written down somewhere in my wallet. It's not hard for me to imagine someone getting my email

  17. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

    MultipurposeRN replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

    I won't work OT for nothing. I'm salaried now, so it's not an issue. I don't really mind working over a few times, since there's days I leave early. It's the kind of job that usually balances out in...

  18. What would you do in my situation...?

    MultipurposeRN replied to Nurse Ratchet's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion? Why go through years of agony in medical school, only to work more nights, weekends, holidays, and calltime than almost any other profession, and often times get paid proportionatly less?...

  19. Black Monday, August 23, 2004

    MultipurposeRN replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I read the specs, and it doesn't seem real clear. I personally have not heard anything specific from any of my workplaces yet. And it could be because of what ERSLave said...there is a shortage, and...

  20. Pxyis Medication Administration

    MultipurposeRN replied to Deb Howe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The Pyxis rules! especially at one hospital that puts almost all the available meds most commonly used in it. It was a godsend when I had students on the Medical floor taking 5-6 patients and I had to...

  21. Pxyis Medication Administration

    MultipurposeRN replied to Deb Howe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The Pyxis rules! especially at one hospital that puts almost all the available meds most commonly used in it. It was a godsend when I had students on the Medical floor taking 5-6 patients and I had to...

  22. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    MultipurposeRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The situation was difficult, but when it comes down to it, I think we have to accommodate patient requests as much as possible. This is a case where the African-American (I hate that phrase, why can't...

  23. Why a Philadelphia hospital gave in to a racist demand?

    MultipurposeRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The situation was difficult, but when it comes down to it, I think we have to accommodate patient requests as much as possible. This is a case where the African-American (I hate that phrase, why can't...

  24. What if all docs had to nurses first?????

    MultipurposeRN replied to MryRose's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a few weeks covering for a nurse that pre-rounded for the Hospitalists docs. Their case load was unbelievable. I went home aching all over every day, and I wore scrubs and waking shoes. The...

  25. Woman refuses CS, charged with murder

    MultipurposeRN replied to crankyasanoldma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So we have a mentally ill, drug abusing woman who has already had children taken away from her because of neglect and inability to care for them. To refuse forcible sterilization for this woman is a...