Rnis

Rnis BSN, DNP, APRN, NP

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  1. how to get time off for an elective surgery?

    Rnis replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Nursing

    At our work place elective medical procedures have to be discussed with the manager before scheduling. for instance a co-worker needed bunion surgery and they had her wait until after summer to have...

  2. How Does Your Hospital Decide Who is Called Off for Low Census?

    Rnis replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    That almost sounds like it could be construed as a form of discriminatory practice. would they do that if you were a man and were married? where i work now in three years i have been there no one...

  3. Au pair with full time RN job?

    Rnis replied to worf's topic in General Nursing

    We are thinking of getting an Au pair for our 4 children.....but I believe that is a federal rule for the 10 hours. Its been on every site i have looked on. I'm married so it's not a huge deal for...

  4. Do "PTO" systems seem like a scam to you?

    Rnis replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    4 months a year I can't take a vacation if i want to.....i have been there 3 years and am too low on the totem pole to actually get a vacation day. very frustrating. I like PTO ....but i am a girl...

  5. work and get a masters

    Rnis replied to andreead's topic in Post Graduate Students

    our's has to be completed in 7 years but is designed to be done in 2 1/2 to 3 1/2

  6. How Does Your Hospital Decide Who is Called Off for Low Census?

    Rnis replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    People ALWAYS volunteer to be called off......but it's done by last call off date. (we have a policy but it literally hasn't been done in 5

  7. Can hospitals average two weeks together to avoid paying overtime?

    Rnis replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    8 / 80 ...totally legal. you sign an acknowledgment agreeing to

  8. Burned Bridges

    Rnis replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you have some good self reflection going on. Reacting in the moment isn't working for you. you have to find a new strategy. That doesn't mean you have to let people step all over you, but...

  9. Why am I staying so late after shift ends while others leave on time?

    Rnis replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1st off your new! cut yourself a little slack. even a seasoned nurse takes some time to get their bearings when they come into a new floor. When i first started I felt so stressed and there were...

  10. $11/hr as a registered nurse

    Rnis replied to naikosbripad's topic in General Nursing

    i wouldn't do it for 11 or even 15 dollars and hour....... Not only do i work very hard I am in a high risk job for being exposed to illness and disease, back injuries and violence............I...

  11. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    Rnis replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location = Madison, Wi Pay rate = 34 dollars and hour base pay In which area / specialty do you work? = medical/surgical What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN BSN since 2010...

  12. Swabcaps

    Rnis replied to student_nurse101's topic in General Nursing

    We trialed them but we used them to clean the ports not to actually cap off the fluids I would only use a steril cap for that. They gost 20 cents a use and i was not convinced that that they were...

  13. No more phlebotomist in the hospital?!

    Rnis replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    If less phlebotomy, they certainly aren't going to pay for me which is 3 times their average wage where i

  14. No more phlebotomist in the hospital?!

    Rnis replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    WE never do our own EKGs, they just got rid of the night shift ekg team and they trained the RT team to do them. WE have never done our own lab draws or nebs. but have always started our own...

  15. JP Drains and blood exposure

    Rnis replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I have gotten on my face but thankfully not my eye. What i have done to change my practices i open an alcohol swap and cover the lid somewhat while i open it away from me. Has not happened

  16. Does going to a "top-rated" nursing school really make a difference?

    Rnis replied to pantherfan14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every one kind of thinks they went to a 'top -rated' nursing program. It honestly makes no difference..... doesn't mean that it might not mean something to you... go where you want. Personally i am...

  17. You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    Rnis replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    Vouching and being supported by research are two very different things. and while i don't wish to start a debate ....the research does say there is a

  18. My patient had HIV and the flu but wore mask incorrectly

    Rnis replied to ssoxford's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    no............HIV is blood borne so unless he is spewing a massive amount of blood laden saliva directly onto an open wound or in your mouth your probably fine.......and even then your risk would be...

  19. friend in trouble... looking for your thoughts

    Rnis replied to catebsn25's topic in Nurses Recovery

    yikes, there has to have been a huge difference in the amount of narcotics she was giving. i have Never heard of that happening. wondering if a co-worker reported a

  20. I can't work at the VA hospital when I graduate!

    Rnis replied to El_blanco's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Good luck. I personally have seen some big headaches people went through when their program was not accredited. (and there school was in the process of obtaining it) i personally wouldn't do it. make...

  21. Signs of cold/flu in autistic children

    Rnis replied to fetch's topic in Pediatric

    My own autistic child gets wiped out from illness and is energy

  22. Staffing Issues Looking for Research Support

    Rnis replied to maschn02's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of research support are you looking to find? I think your proposal makes sense in terms of being fair and not punishing a worker for helping but I'm not sure there would be evidence to...

  23. Staffing gaps and gaffs

    Rnis replied to SunDazed's topic in General Nursing

    I would NEVER come leave and come back.........that is

  24. Falsify credentials

    Rnis replied to cptkathy's topic in General Nursing

    It's a one day course...........just take the course and don't find

  25. Low Census pay in Colorado hospitals

    Rnis replied to aj1990's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It's not worth driving into work for 2 hours of work for me.........I have never been called off of work because have so many people that volunteer to give up their shift. My old job did called us...