himilayaneyes

himilayaneyes

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  1. Bedside nurse or school nurse? Opinions please.

    himilayaneyes replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the nightshift thing is affecting your health, you should stop immediately. Take the school nurse job. If you don't like it, you can always get another hospital job since you have experience....

  2. is it easy to find a job with an associate nursing degree?

    himilayaneyes replied to cheng1988's topic in General Nursing

    Well, this is definitely an employer's market where they get the pick of the litter. I don't know that the BSN is weighed anymore than the AA, except for in certain areas like management. Some...

  3. Need Advice

    himilayaneyes replied to MarBug7's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, you are not stupid. Consider this a learning experience. I'm sure you'll recognize all the signs in the future...that's how most of us learn...from experience. It definitely takes time...

  4. Cannot find a job in Washington state!

    himilayaneyes replied to thrumylense's topic in General Nursing

    You can try home health in the meantime while you wait for a hospital to come through. And any potential employer is definitely going to want to know about the long gap in employment. Good

  5. not looking "put together"

    himilayaneyes replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not arching my eyebrows and putting on makeup to come to work. As long as I have bathed, my scrubs are pressed, and my teeth brushed...I'm good. As far as I'm concerned, they better be glad I even...

  6. How does a new grad become a CCRN?

    himilayaneyes replied to Lululi's topic in General Nursing

    First off congrats on becoming a RN. However, in order to become a CCRN (critical care "certified" registered nurse) you must have about 2 years of bedside ICU experience. Then you must take the CCRN...

  7. I graduated today!!!!

    himilayaneyes replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you've been through hell....AND STILL MADE IT.

  8. terminated-though I was "allowed" to resign

    himilayaneyes replied to Goldenhare's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with one of the previous posters that this could be a blessing in disguise. So do some agency nursing or home health in the meantime while you look for a hospital job elsewhere if...

  9. AV fistula for IV access for sickle cell pt

    himilayaneyes replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of that. She must be a really bad sickler for them to create a fistula. I thought only dialysis nurses could access an AV fistula or maybe in a really bad code situation if you're...

  10. Investigator wants to ask me about a patient death from this year... what do I do?

    himilayaneyes replied to TxAnon's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I definitely would not speak to this person regarding the patient even if you did nothing wrong. Refer this person to your agency supervisor. Contact your supervisor at the agency first. Contact your...

  11. Only at a job for a few weeks?

    himilayaneyes replied to luvmydogs84's topic in General Nursing

    I would tough it out at this place until I have another job waiting for me. Quite frankly, you're lucky to have a job as I'm sure you already know in this job market with so many new nurses competing...

  12. What would you do?

    himilayaneyes replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    You try to accommodate your patients when possible, but you don't set yourself up for failure or to have a worst night than necessary. If it's not an urgent medication, I would simply tell the patient...

  13. Co-workers...when they run hot and cold on you.

    himilayaneyes replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Well there are definitely always crabby people at work. Those nurses may be going through tough times at home which I'm sure you'll empathize with them. However, the work place is a professional...

  14. new grad RN looking for job. help!

    himilayaneyes replied to peds_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the commuter that you should definitely apply for non-hospital nursing jobs in the meantime..some nursing experience is better than no experience. And I don't know whether you just...

  15. Suspended

    himilayaneyes replied to chellelynn25's topic in General Nursing

    I generally agree with everyone else. You acted unprofessionally in calling your former friend regarding your SO's personnel file. Sincerely apologize to the DON and your former friend. Supervisors...

  16. Help-Desperately Need Advice!

    himilayaneyes replied to LorileeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately the job market is tough right now. However, I would suggest that you go ahead an apply for those January internships b/c it's not that far off...and those things can be filled by...

  17. Which Nursing Jobs are the Least Stressful?

    himilayaneyes replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Nursing Career

    I would suggest working at a MD's office or becoming an employee health nurse. You could also look into an acute inpatient rehab facility...it's more intense than a SNF from what I'm told, but the...

  18. Just a random vent

    himilayaneyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    FYI, this is just a random vent guys. I went to work last night ready to start another hectic night and I was informed that there were family members of a confused patient that had been given the...

  19. Non-nursing degree for Masters?

    himilayaneyes replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Public health is still a domain of nursing..just look at our community health nurses and infection control nurses (epidemiology). Good luck. Healthcare is still

  20. disgusted and confused

    himilayaneyes replied to wengreen's topic in General Nursing

    If an incompetent nurse's actions lead to the death of a patient, that needs to reported immediately to your state BON, JCAHO, and AHCA if necessary. I'd also start looking for a new job. Chart, care...

  21. Vent- long and whiney

    himilayaneyes replied to Pacu2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like that nurse just want's her ego stroked. Good for you standing up for yourself and your patients. It's your license, not hers. Perhaps you should just simply state to her that you are...

  22. Frustrated at being new!

    himilayaneyes replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the previous poster that you never tell any of your patients that you're new. Even when doing a new procedure, you tell them you've done it a million times....consider it an...

  23. Am I getting worse as my orientation goes on?

    himilayaneyes replied to KaitRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I seriously doubt that you're getting worse during orientation....they would've let you go if that was the case. First and foremost, have faith in yourself. Days are killer and you're...

  24. Is it legal for them to have me take sick call unpaid?

    himilayaneyes replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in General Nursing

    Honey they have you working for free. Staffing assignments and taking sick calls from employee all have to do with your employer. Thus, you should be getting paid for it. You should definitely bring...

  25. Basic question, almost ashamed to ask

    himilayaneyes replied to questioneverything's topic in General Nursing

    In patients with ARDS in the ICU, you may turn a patient prone to recruit the alveoli from the lobes in the back. However, in most patients, you won't turn them onto their stomach. However, place...