Flying ICU RN

Flying ICU RN

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  1. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

    Flying ICU RN replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Low census?, what would they consider understaffed?, I could do no better than you did. lucky for you, someone posted an image of this nightmare on the

  2. Things that make you go hmmm...Nurse on Twitter?

    Flying ICU RN replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Nursing

    And people wonder why they don't have time to complete the

  3. cruelest thing I heard a nurse say

    Flying ICU RN replied to work67's topic in General Nursing

    "I'm not here to relieve

  4. Being assertive

    Flying ICU RN replied to cuteinpinkNS's topic in General Nursing

    assertiveness and confidence go hand in hand, but takes time with experience gained. however, that having been said overconfidence to the point of being smug and elitist is quite unbecoming and...

  5. Help! My salary keeps changing!

    Flying ICU RN replied to pcbnurse's topic in General Nursing

    To my knowledge, there have been some recent changes regarding reimbursement for home health services. From what I understand, the intention was to curb fraudulent billing. However, this is third...

  6. What's it like working an Ortho unit?

    Flying ICU RN replied to jbee's topic in Orthopedic

    There are two types of patients that are particularly difficult to deal with, the one who can't breath, and the one in pain. Ortho is a lot of the

  7. "I am sorry - I refuse to float to Peds!"

    Flying ICU RN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Two words come to mind to describe your management at this institution,.. Despicable

  8. I have to brag...

    Flying ICU RN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    One more step on the road to enlightenment child, and you may work here with us in Shangri-La

  9. Im trying to write about issues in the workplace and "bullying" is a great topic

    Flying ICU RN replied to jackie20's topic in General Nursing

    I've never quite

  10. Im trying to write about issues in the workplace and "bullying" is a great topic

    Flying ICU RN replied to jackie20's topic in General Nursing

    I've been bullied by the girl behind the counter at McDonald's. So much for this

  11. So tired of crappy treatment by seasoned nurses!

    Flying ICU RN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Remember one thing clearly, experience and the ability to mentor (or teach) do not go hand in hand.Nasty people permeate every profession, vocation, race, creed, color, and social station in life....

  12. Landed another interview

    Flying ICU RN replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    So long as HR isn't run by this guy,..you should be fine.

  13. Doctorate in Nursing?

    Flying ICU RN replied to jallen5's topic in General Nursing

    Much like Rph evolved into

  14. What have you done without a Dr. order?

    Flying ICU RN replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    On that note, here I am with my aide Igor practicing medicine without a

  15. Do I need Insurance?

    Flying ICU RN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    My instinct tells me that the likely best benefit derived from insurance for a nurse, is legal defense in a disciplinary action where muddying the waters may be successful. Gross negligence (in most...

  16. Do I need Insurance?

    Flying ICU RN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I would have several questions regarding this notion. * Is disclosure of insurance required? (Please give link to independent confirmation if answering, ie statute). * If not, then how would an...

  17. Do I need Insurance?

    Flying ICU RN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to commend your post in that you were able to make your points without revealing identifying facts. However, take care within your profile. Best

  18. I got fed up!

    Flying ICU RN replied to orlycst's topic in General Nursing

    My "gut" feeling is that this statement is correct however, it may not stop them from attempting to be nasty about it. It may be personality dependent in this regard. Be cautious about any demands for...

  19. Could volunteering affect my license?

    Flying ICU RN replied to I see you RN's topic in General Nursing

    A true statement. My concern is with both new and experienced nurses being so paralyzed by fear as to not be able to distinguish the "wheat from the chaff", so to speak. I see too much ineffectiveness...

  20. Could volunteering affect my license?

    Flying ICU RN replied to I see you RN's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have been able to observe over the years, those who find themselves on the bitter end of a problem, (something going wrong) were not in fact "doing their best" or operating in "good faith"...

  21. Could volunteering affect my license?

    Flying ICU RN replied to I see you RN's topic in General Nursing

    Volunteering no, malpractice yes. My feeling is that anyone likely to volunteer services for such a worthy cause, is highly unlikely to ever commit

  22. NICU, PICU or Children's ER?? Need to choose for final practicum..

    Flying ICU RN replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Let me just say that (as tough as I am, and I'm pretty tough) pediatric oncology nearly did me in emotionally during nursing school. Based on that experience, my suggestion would be Boo Boos over...

  23. Landed another interview

    Flying ICU RN replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect that all other attempts to date, have in fact been preparing your interview skills for this moment. Best

  24. Which one would you do first?

    Flying ICU RN replied to obfuscate's topic in General Nursing

    The reaction from the Nursing

  25. SICU New Grad Preceptor Problems

    Flying ICU RN replied to kimpatrtan's topic in MICU, SICU

    Precepting and or teaching in general is a skill which does not come natural to most. Many times, depending on the institution, it is in fact a rotating obligation. My advise is as follows. * Avoid...