ScarryBear,RN

That was my point, the computers screens were facing the pt area in an Pediatric Cardiac ICU. The families could see what was going on. I understand everyone needs downtime, don't forget I am a nurse too, however I was giving my family perspective. I...

I was in a PCICU with my nephew after his open heart surgery. The nurses were on facebook, ordering christmas items, and various other non-medical related sites. I had my nursing "cap" off and my family "cap" on in this situation and felt very upset....

I schedule myself midnight either going into the holiday or the night of the holiday. I nap a specific time of the day while things have lulled a bit.

Nope. If I HAVE to draw up with a syringe I use my fingernail to push the stopper to break it free. Then when I draw it up the stopper moves down to prevent a vapor lock and it draws up easily. I would ask your pharmacy if they have an extra carpujet...

Also most IV antibiotics are ok to be given 4 hours apart. If it's a TID antibiotic, depending what it is, would have no repercussions. What was the antibiotic. Very few I would be concerned about, the main one would be Vanco but if it's TID I doubt ...

that has always been my complaint. i don't want to be typhoid mary. it would kill me if i were to make any immunocompromised patient ill. i always made sure i would switch assignments if any were neutropeonic. this was my first job as an rn and it wa...

and thank you both, they had me feeling like i am crazy at times telling me it's like this everywhere. i'm not a young pup, i know logically that isn't true but when you're fed "the company line" for so long you start doubting your own beliefs. (...

If we call in at our facility we're told "no" if they don't have enough staff to cover our shift. I have gone in to work sick throwing up with diarrhea because I couldn't call off. The other day a nurse had a 102.5 degree temp and the supervisor told...

I have some wonderful CNA's but I have one that is my main midnight aid that infuriates me! She is a really nice person and we have worked together for 2 years on steady midnights. She is well intentioned but is absolutely tunnel visioned. There is n...

I was wondering if anyone has an opinion about Hendrick Medical Center and Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital? I am moving from Pa to Tx. I am currently an oncology nurse but it's taking an emotional toll on me. I am looking to change into an ICU setti...

I am attempting another plea for opinions. I was wondering if anyone has an opinion about Hendrick Medical Center and Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital? I am moving from Pa to Tx. I am currently an oncology nurse but it's taking an emotional toll on ...

I am in agreement with all above. Also what about reduction in infection rates? Initiating extra unnecessary sticks is just asking for trouble.

I've actually woke disoriented and yelled at my daughter to go to the clean utility room to get me a pair of draw string pants off of the cart because I was in my nightgown.

When your child is coughing after swallowing wrong and the say "mom I'm choking here, your supposed to help me" and you calmly look at them and say "you're still passing air, you're fine. keep coughing" Also, when your sleeping and the microwave beep...

I understand your point and I totally agree with you. I have fought against our hospitals' policy since I started because there are young patients who may want to take a visiting child for a walk for example who are relegated to our floor or their ro...

Thanks for the help!

This all sounds crazy to me! At our facility the pts can't leave the floor at all unless it is for testing taken via escort. Even the ones who are not a fall risk, and in my hospital that is only about 10% of the population. Our fall risk policy is s...

I see a great deal of posts about residencies and internships on the Texas topic board. I am moving from Pa to Texas this summer and have two years of experince. What is everyone talking about, I'm confused? Is this for new grads or is anytime you c...

I was wondering if anyone has an opinion about Hendrick Medical Center and Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital? I am moving from Pa to Tx. I am currently an oncology nurse but it's taking an emotional toll on me. I am looking to change into an ICU sett...

Thanks anyway.:hug: I've tried but I can't get a response . I'll keep trying.

not.done.yet, You seem well versed on the hiring climate in Texas. I am moving to the Sweetwater area this summer. I was wondering if you knew anything about Hendrick Medical Center.

I was wondering if anyone has an opinion about Hendrick Medical Center and Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital? I am moving from Pa to Tx. I am currently an oncology nurse but it's taking an emotional toll on me. I am looking to change into an ICU setti...

At our facility we automatically place pts in isolation even if they have a history of anything that would warrant the status such as mrsa, c-diff, etc. If they have had two negative results in a row since being infectious we do not isolate them. Our...

I work on a 20 bed Onc/Med unit. Our day ratios are RN=1 to 5-7 CNA=1-2 to 20 (the only time we keep our second CNA is when they're not pulled to another short staffed unit). At night we always only have 2 RN's and 1 CNA (which is mainly responsible ...

I work on an oncology unit and I wear mainly prints because the pt's prefer it. Most of our pt's are very ill and their hospital stay can go upwards of a month. They state the get tired of seeing the same things everyday.