Redhead28

Redhead28 has 14 years experience and specializes in Peds, PACU, ICU, ER, OB, MED-Surg,.

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1. Refusing unsafe workload?

   Redhead28 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

   I'm speechless. I've only ever worked in hospitals, so I never knew that you could assign that many residents to one nurse. What happens in the event of a fire? I would look for a new place to...

2. I feel like a jerk!

   Redhead28 replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

   She has a right to be upset. You have a right to change positions and support your family. Ethically you gave her a two week notice. If she waves that 2 weeks it is up to her and you've fulfilled...

3. Foleys and tampons?

   Redhead28 replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

   This was obviously ordered for several reasons. You lower the risk of infection by keeping the area clean. Patient more comfortable by not requiring frequent cleaning of a burned area. I'm shocked...

4. Dear nurses, I need some advice!

   Redhead28 replied to PCU_RN9's topic in General Nursing

   Different strokes for different folks. Not every nurse has to work in a hospital. How about public health? Research? Case Management? Clinic?

5. Nursing and sexual orientation

   Redhead28 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked in hospitals for over 14 years now. 3 different places. I would say as a whole healthcare is a tolerant profession. Two of the hospitals have offered insurance and benefits for same sex...

6. Pre-Employment Physical Exams

   Redhead28 replied to MMurse's topic in General Nursing

   As most have said previously the "physical" usually consists of health hx, vaccination verification, tb test, drug screen and N95 fitting. I have been through several and they are all some variation...

7. Charting... tips

   Redhead28 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

   I'm old fashioned in the fact that I believe in writing notes. I know that the new thinking is charting by exception but this tells you nothing if you have to go to court 20 years from now. I work...

8. Funny doctor orders

   Redhead28 replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in Nursing Humor

   Had a kid that consistently failed room air trials and could not get weaned from 02. Doctor wrote "Give next dose of prednisone to oximetry machine, as child is pink and without s/s of

9. CPN

   Redhead28 replied to smurfynursey's topic in Pediatric

   It depends on the company that is issuing the certification. I have mine through ANCC. It requires a BSN, so many hours working in the area and so many hours of education. On original application...

10. why is the pay so low?!?!

    Redhead28 replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Want to know the sad thing? I have a BSN and a Certification. 14 years of experience. My son with no college makes twice the amount I do, working in the

11. to any/all fellow nurses--please help! :)

    Redhead28 replied to sunshinecanmakeadif's topic in General Nursing

    I would go into the administrator's office and demand a proper orientation period. If they are unwilling or unable to orient you to all of your duties, I would resign. They are looking for an office...

12. Have you ever had to nurse through a water shutdown?

    Redhead28 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Nursing

    Good Grief, I complained last year when we had no hot water at the hospital for a week. Cannot even imagine no water. It goes back to third world nursing. It can happen but

13. cameras

    Redhead28 replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    Way back when we had a camera set up in a private room. This room was used for abuse cases, or "munchy" parents. We all felt it was an invasion of privacy even in these cases. Consent was signed if...

14. PR order question

    Redhead28 replied to smurfynursey's topic in Pediatric

    I assumed Ativan or Valium and these are usually with the

15. Trying to get the best for dad.

    Redhead28 replied to Cecilea's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Perhaps you can set up an appointment with the DON and explain your concerns. Also some support groups for caregivers of dementia patients. Good