rn undisclosed name

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  1. Why are nurses discriminated

    rn undisclosed name replied to macgyver16's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I think it depends on the hospital and what sort of setting you are in. I used to work in a community hospital and now I am in a teaching hospital. I did encounter that in a community...

  2. I went off on a family member...and I don't feel bad about it.

    rn undisclosed name replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I think what you did was totally appropriate. As someone said patient care is the priority! It totally irks me when multiple family members keep calling. I am sorry you have a dysfunctional family and...

  3. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    rn undisclosed name replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm usually pretty good when it comes to proper grammar and many things I see in writing really get to me. Actually in writing it bothers me more than when I hear it cause I have to read the sentence...

  4. Nurses Past Their Prime

    rn undisclosed name replied to dialysis12041999's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read all the responses yet as this post is rather long, but, I definitely think that when you hire a new nurse do NOT let these nurses precept anyone. I am saying this from personal...

  5. West Suburban College (Oak Park)

    rn undisclosed name replied to icechick's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I have yet to hear anything positive about West Suburban College. I have a friend who works at West Suburgan Hospital and wants to go back to school and the only way they'll pay is if she goes to...

  6. IDPR and temporary license

    rn undisclosed name replied to KatC07's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I didn't realize they issued temporary licenses. I just received my regular license. Is this something new? Just

  7. Some MD's can be a bit thick

    rn undisclosed name replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for taking such quick action. Now who doesn't know what they're talking about - the specialist or the nurse? I don't blame you for being furious. I would be

  8. Some MD's can be a bit thick

    rn undisclosed name replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    i seriously doubt that gi doc was in a code. and even if he was tied up he could have eventually called in the required timeframe they have to respond to

  9. Neutropenic Precaution Policies

    rn undisclosed name replied to bc130's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is basically the same. We also restrict plants and some visitors. If they have a cold we strongly discourage them from visiting. In addition, if they want to walk in the halls they have...

  10. Are you an introvert or extrovert?

    rn undisclosed name replied to jessi1106's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am definitely an introvert. I am extremely quiet in new situations but when I warm up and feel more comfortable around people it's a totally different ball game. Actually I go out of my way to not...

  11. Extern or Intern Job Anywhere in IL??

    rn undisclosed name replied to Student179's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am not familiar with intern positions for nursing students. I don't believe that's a term hospitals even use. Most hospitals do have extern positions but I think you're a bit too early for next...

  12. Treatment for Infiltrated IV's

    rn undisclosed name replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Really it depends on what infiltrated. Generally it's a warm pack but there are some instances when it is a cool

  13. RN's replacing G-tubes.

    rn undisclosed name replied to Rolipoli 65's topic in General Nursing

    I have had clogged g-tubes and there are things you can do to unclog it. I have done cola and viokase with bicarb and they both

  14. My sister was not taken care of in a nursing home

    rn undisclosed name replied to Ginger45's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I don't agree with this viewpoint. If they would have looked at her medical hx they would have clearly seen why she was getting this med. This is not someone who is without an extensive psych...

  15. Fired because i did not accept the assignment

    rn undisclosed name replied to radial34's topic in General Nursing

    That is what is so wonderful about a union. I don't think they will get the legislation. I work days on what is essentially a med-surg floor (with some tele thrown in) and usually only have 4...

  16. Really stupid med error

    rn undisclosed name replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    I've made a med error. Gave heparin to someone through their dialysis catheter who was hit+. Did this as a new nurse. Most likely they didn't get very much of it but still. Did the incidence report...

  17. S/P Cardiac Cath question

    rn undisclosed name replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience I've never had anyone rate their pain as 10/10 for a post cath insertion site. The only time someone has had moderate to severe pain is with a hematoma. I also don't think Toradol...

  18. Staffing by acuity?

    rn undisclosed name posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    So there is a new law in Illinois where hospitals are required to staff by acuity. I am just wondering how this is based. At my hospital it is a number based on 1, 2, 3, or 4. The higher number =...

  19. I am getting terminated tomarrow

    rn undisclosed name replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry this is happening to you. I may have done the same thing with the contrast. I didn't know there was more than one type of oral contrast. I've had people from ct deliver contrast to me for the...

  20. Nurses pushing a PCA pump for a patient?

    rn undisclosed name posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is this ever an ok thing to do? When I received report this am the nurse told me that he and all the nurses have been pushing the pca pump whenever the patient seemed like he was in pain. We don't...

  21. question about tuition reimbursement (northwest memorial)

    rn undisclosed name replied to studentgrl's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I applied to rush, uoc, loyola, and northwestern. I was contacted by all those hospitals within a week except rush who I never heard from. I'm not a new grad so I don't know if that makes a...

  22. Safe Staffing Saves Lives - ANA has started a campaign for us

    rn undisclosed name replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I also sent in my info to have the letter sent. I will say I have recently left my previous job because I wasn't happy in the direction the ratios were going and they weren't doing anything about it...

  23. So Who Runs Your Floor, You or the Aides?

    rn undisclosed name replied to bollweevil's topic in General Nursing

    Do you ever clash with your aides? Definitely What about? Them doing their job. Who "wins"? I'm not really sure. Probably them. Do you have friendships among your subordinate staff? What about with...

  24. Nursing and overtime

    rn undisclosed name replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    There was no way I was going to work overtime 6 months into my career. I really don't like all those hours. I would say I didn't start signing up for overtime until I was a nurse for over a year....

  25. Pt with mi

    rn undisclosed name posted a topic in General Nursing

    In your hospital would a pt who is in the process of having an MI be on a tele floor or in the ICU? I'm just curious. Obviously I had a disagreement with the cardiologist at work today regarding...