RH-CC2011

RH-CC2011

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  1. You're getting and admit. ::...Fine::

    RH-CC2011 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    1730hrs. - I said "fine!", because it was my second admit of the day; I just got done with my first admit (Hx, assessment, meds, labs, done!), discharged two pt's; and got to take lunch today too!...

  2. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    RH-CC2011 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location Columbia MO Pay rate $20.54 In which area / specialty do you work? Med-Surg floor What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification...

  3. Nurse to patient ratio?

    RH-CC2011 replied to hrb25's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Typically 4-5 on days + 1-2 techs for 20-24 pts. (high acuity and fall risk pts in the

  4. National Nursing Licensure v. State Licensure for Healthcare Professionals

    RH-CC2011 replied to fraziea2's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm guessing a move to consolidate power in the hands of the federal government. They definately NEED control over us to nationalize the entire healthcare industry. How well you deal with the state...

  5. Win CASH! 11th Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    RH-CC2011 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    ...I'll give you three guesses what patient you're

  6. The Elderly Are Devalued

    RH-CC2011 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The elederly may be devalued, but we all-too-often see the elderly with chronic conditions as having "done it to themselves." Other at-risk populations like children and special needs are viewed as...

  7. What are your thoughts on patients who request no male nurses taking care of them?

    RH-CC2011 replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am not personally offended by it, but I am one of only two male RNs working on our floor now, so it has been pretty easy to accomodate. I assume that it is probably a religious thing because we...

  8. Infrequent Voiding Syndrome: Don't Fall Victim To This Common Problem In Nurses!

    RH-CC2011 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    At times I feel like I pee less than some of the anuric CRF pt's I get! I drink a V8 on my way to work and a bottle of green tea at lunch. ...what's that -- maybe 800ml in 13+hours? I'm sure I...

  9. 3 Months until NS starts.. What should i be doing!

    RH-CC2011 replied to niqua8604's topic in General Students

    Sock away a few extra bucks now! You will need it when you are done with school (if not before) and you definately wont feel like working extra between classes. Brush-up on anatomy and med language...

  10. Hardest or craziest interview questions you've ever been asked

    RH-CC2011 replied to ixchel's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The crazies yet, "If you were an anmial, what kind of animal would you be, and why?" ....ummmmmmmmmmmmmm (think

  11. Can you hate someone after 3 days?

    RH-CC2011 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I can be nice, and I have been, for the last three days, the epitome of kindness. [rant] You can be rude, crabby, ungrateful, passive-aggressive; You can barrage me with questions, while I am trying...

  12. Can you hate someone after 3 days?

    RH-CC2011 replied to RH-CC2011's topic in Medical-Surgical

    TothepointeLVN, None

  13. Can you hate someone after 3 days?

    RH-CC2011 replied to RH-CC2011's topic in Medical-Surgical

    True! I don't really hate any of my patients. I am always as professional as I can be, for my own pride and the pride of my Hospital! I know some of their "fussiness" is just because they don't feel...

  14. Expectations for traveling with a patient??

    RH-CC2011 replied to Shimmer580's topic in Home Health

    I know everyone wants a family vacation, but not everyone deserves a family vacation! "You are the only nurse we trust" = (if I butter you up, then I can take advantage of you to the n-th degree.)...

  15. I love my days off

    RH-CC2011 replied to beast master RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just a few weeks off of orientation and now on my regular (Sat, Sun, Mon) shift. I love having a four-day weekend when everyone else is working! ...Now just to catch-up on all the 'stuff' I...

  16. ascultating the lungs of a female patient

    RH-CC2011 replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I'm also a new Guy on a med-surg floor. I can always hear better on the posterior anyway for both male and female patinets (when you account for tele leads, chest hair, breasts, or...

  17. Great start, but I'm worried about the roller-coaster!

    RH-CC2011 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad nurse on a med/neuro floor. Thing have been going great and I love the people I'm working with; my preceptor has more than 20+ years experience and we have a similar sense of humor...

  18. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    RH-CC2011 replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    A floor nurse getting ready to give an enema (she had been putting-off all day). ... suddenly she starts complaining about the burnt-toast smell coming from the breakroom and drifting down the hall....

  19. Carharrt Scrubs!

    RH-CC2011 replied to Mike A. Fungin RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Love Carhartt stuff -- Tried some on (fail !) ... I wrote to Carhartt and told them they need to cut the thighs a little bigger in the pant and the tops definately need 3 pockets! I'm not going to...

  20. What is the difference between an oral and rectal thermometer?

    RH-CC2011 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    ...Sarah, Please wake me up when I'm your patient and you come in to check my temp!

  21. Travel nursing, taking partner

    RH-CC2011 replied to adawn004's topic in Travel

    It also depends on your S.O.'s career goals. Even if it's easy for him to find a job wherever you move to, in a few years his resume' is going to start looking like crap to a lot of employers. --...

  22. Does it matter where you got your BSN from?

    RH-CC2011 replied to Toomuchcoffee's topic in General Students

    It might matter that you end your sentences with a preposition! LOL.... ...but seriously - No at least not unless it's a school with notoriously lousy pass-rates or a school that lost their...

  23. Getting Ready for Interview

    RH-CC2011 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will be graduating with my ADN in December and I think I have found the place I really want to work! Several recruiters came to our college and I've applied to two; submitted all my documentation;...

  24. Is NLNAC or CCNE required for VA Hospital RN's

    RH-CC2011 replied to RLeeRN's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks, That is good to know! I am also in a program that is only in candidacy status for NLNAC accreditation. I would like to possible work for the VA someday, but when I was reading the...

  25. handcuffed or arrested

    RH-CC2011 replied to SPNman321's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I also think the answer is "no" to the arrest question; but the diver's license suspension Will stay on your record! I would ask your program adminstrator for help with answering that (somewhere) on...