himilayaneyes

himilayaneyes

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  1. "We don't clean patients, we are a procedural area"

    himilayaneyes replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree that we work as a team whether in ER, endoscopy, etc. I used to hate getting soiled patients from the ER when I worked on the floor. One time I had a patient who had feces spread...

  2. No, apparently you don't know it all!

    himilayaneyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has somebody at their job no matter what their profession is that thinks they know everything. I have one such woman in my unit. I understand that everyone has their personality quirks....

  3. Noncompliant parents. Do I have any rights to protect my license?

    himilayaneyes replied to RNC-NIC's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice is to document document document. I hate to hear these types of stories, particularly of families refusing necessary medical care. Just document the refusal and the education provided....

  4. No, apparently you don't know it all!

    himilayaneyes replied to himilayaneyes's topic in General Nursing

    Just to give you guys an update. I didn't even bother bringing it up in report to her. I decided it wasn't worth it. Although me and this one other nurse to whome she does the same thing all the time...

  5. How Often?

    himilayaneyes replied to virgo,student nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on here a couple times a week. I especially love to come on here when I'm at work. I work nights for now and sometimes when I get some downtime, I come on here and read the posts. P.S....

  6. Trach/PEG special

    himilayaneyes replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my unit, after about 10 days on the vent, the family is approached about a trach after multiple failed weaning attempts. It's just easier to wean a patient from a trach than it is from an ETT. We...

  7. night shift supervisor with no oncall back up

    himilayaneyes replied to fallinnstyle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agree with your final sentiment to find a new job. Good

  8. Thinking of getting an RN

    himilayaneyes replied to jhamm771's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please know that there are definitely politics in nursing...so please don't make that the reason for your change. Plus, the job market is tight for nurses right now. However, if you're passionate...

  9. Is this backwards or is it just me?

    himilayaneyes replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree that unit beds should be stocked with needed emergency supplies. However, it depends on what type of unit you're working on now. If you're working in ICU or ER, then you're efforts...

  10. First job as a nurse; proud but nervous!

    himilayaneyes replied to CameoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your 1st nursing job! A little scared is good, it'll keep you on your toes. Ask lots of questions, look up things if you have to, don't fake it if you don't know it (except for in front of...

  11. Starting Off-Advice, Please!

    himilayaneyes replied to redhead31293's topic in General Students

    You're young. Go for your BSN. What's the rush. It wouldn't be so bad to work as a CNA while you go for your RN. Nursing school is very competitive...your gpa sounds like it should get you in. The...

  12. Does this really make me look weak?

    himilayaneyes replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Crying definitely doesn't make you look weak. That was an ignorant statement from your co-worker. As long as you're not sobbing so much that you're unable to fulfill your duties or to the point where...

  13. To the cynical nurse

    himilayaneyes replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Quite frankly I could care less whether the patient is a drug seeker or not. If the MD ordered the meds and the patient says they're in pain. I give it. The patient leaves me alone and life becomes a...

  14. Just need to vent

    himilayaneyes replied to HDHRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tough night. Hang in there. Hopefully the patient will do

  15. I'm so thankful

    himilayaneyes replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly the reason that I can't work peds. God bless the nurses who can care for them though. Sorry to hear

  16. Disgruntled Unemployed New LPN Grad

    himilayaneyes replied to spete39's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First off congrats on passing your boards! FYI, the job market is tight all over. I live in FL. I'm a RN. My sister works as a LPN at the VA in Miami. There are plenty of hospitals and nursing homes...

  17. Why so nasty?

    himilayaneyes replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hang in there. I don't know why some people are like that...it happens in every profession not just nursing. I think it depends a lot on the culture of the workplace as well. In my current job, I...

  18. TOO OLD

    himilayaneyes replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in critical care for almost a year now. Went to ICU with just 2 years of cardiac tele/stepdown experience. Do you have BLS and ACLS (more importantly)? Have you taken a critical care course...

  19. Being a Teacher/Nurse

    himilayaneyes replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing jobs are tight no matter what field you look at right now. However, your best bet would be to try a med-surg or telemetry

  20. Being a Teacher/Nurse

    himilayaneyes replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a good goal you have. I'd like to ultimately work as a college professor and a ARNP. Take advantage of the GI bill. However, let me say as far as you working once a week as a nurse that...

  21. Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    himilayaneyes replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    Your instructor is wrong in this instance. A bath isn't a requirement for a patient, although desired. It's one thing if a confused pt says they don't want a bath and you give them one anyway b/c...

  22. Not sure of what to do....help

    himilayaneyes replied to janthi's topic in General Students

    Agree with previous poster, definitely speak with your advisor. Plus, if you're going to be in healthcare...you're going to have to face that biology class at some point. You'll either be taking it...

  23. Passing meds after day 4?

    himilayaneyes replied to meghan91's topic in General Students

    In my program, we passed meds during our first semster of clinicals. However, we had to pass a medication calculation exam. Plus, we had to actually look up every single drug we were

  24. Can I still apply to new grad positions?

    himilayaneyes replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I'd recommend that you go ahead and apply. You have one year of sub-acute care experience...the listings ask for acute care experience. So you should still qualify. I'd still apply for the...

  25. Why the beef with agency?

    himilayaneyes replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    I work as a staff and an agency nurse so I experience both sides. As far as the beef with agency nurses, some staff feel that we get paid more so why should they have to help us with anything or are...