Hay, RN

Hay, RN

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  1. Nurses disrespecting nurses

    Hay, RN replied to newrnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well... how did you handle her statement about her having two patients? From your post it can be taken either way, as you trying to one up her by saying you've been responsible for 60 patients before...

  2. How is your life working nights?

    Hay, RN replied to AlexisNicole's topic in General Nursing

    i started at this hospital on day shift and i thought i hated it. i had orientation then was off for a month or so then requested to go to nights. so, i went to nights... i thought i would do better...

  3. Who enjoys med/surg??

    Hay, RN replied to erika.RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    well, every unit will be different. i work on a 25-bed med/surg unit and i actually like it. sure, some days are busy and everything but also some days are more relaxed and you have time to breathe....

  4. Three quick questions

    Hay, RN replied to sKris's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    not sure how to work that as a quote and make it work

  5. Never placed an IV!!!!!

    Hay, RN replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    you only get better at ivs with experience. for my first year as an rn, i worked somewhere where we didn't need iv access. a year ago i took a job on med-surg and everyone here needs an iv unless...

  6. Keep previous licenses?

    Hay, RN replied to Ginger Machine's topic in General Nursing

    you know, it may be expensive to renew but it's always a good thing to have them available to you (just my two cents) in case something happens and you do have at least something to fall back on.

  7. Interview firing squad

    Hay, RN replied to bayoucity's topic in General Nursing

    i've only had two nursing jobs so i've yet to experience this (hopefully i wont)! my first nursing job the nursing manager knew me because i was a student nurse and did my month long capstone there....

  8. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    Hay, RN replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    so... what happens when they hire an employee while they are healthy/fit etc... then they become obese? do they fire them...? because i'm sure if any of us rounded on that hospital we would see obese...

  9. Giving O2 without an order??

    Hay, RN replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    i understand and re-read my post and didn't see where i said not to give oxygen. i worded it not the best which allowed room for

  10. Giving O2 without an order??

    Hay, RN replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    i do not see where i said do not adminster oxygen.

  11. Feels good to get rid of any remnants of my stupidity

    Hay, RN replied to whichone'spink's topic in General Nursing

    yeah- sell it! i sold old my texts that i do not use anymore. extra money is always nice.

  12. Giving O2 without an order??

    Hay, RN replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    my question is was it okay that i gave oxygen at 2l and then 3l when needed without a doctors orders? -x- when your patient is in respiratory distress it is fine as long as they do not have copd which...

  13. Love or hate your IV pumps?

    Hay, RN replied to steffimarty's topic in General Nursing

    "I heard that Hospira pumps beeps a lot. Not sure if that's true in your guys' experience? Thanks much!" -x- OMG THEY BEEP SO MUCH I GO CRAZZYY

  14. Love or hate your IV pumps?

    Hay, RN replied to steffimarty's topic in General Nursing

    UGH! We have the hospira plum+ or whatever pumps and they are god awful. So sensitive. Even when the cartridge is primed properly the dang thing STILL beeps. This is when I take it off the pump and...

  15. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Hay, RN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It worked for me! I had 75 questions. Got home tried to register for the exam it wouldn't let me. So I got the good pop up and then I had to wait for quick results to find out I did indeed pass. Good...

  16. Scrub Jackets

    Hay, RN replied to Luckyyou's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Butter Soft by Uniform Advantage are my favorite and the sleeves are too long! Even in the print advertisement magazines the models have the sleeves rolled up.

  17. What kind of shoes do you wear for work?

    Hay, RN replied to missie1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey, I am not sure what you mean by 'barking' but at the end of a 12 hour shift my feet don't hurt at all. Nope, not my knees, my back nothing. Crocs are the

  18. What kind of shoes do you wear for work?

    Hay, RN replied to missie1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Crocs and Birkenstocks. I cannot wear shoes. My feet are claustrophibic.

  19. Can a Nurse have a Tattoo???

    Hay, RN replied to futurenurse'15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am a nurse and I have 13 tattoos. (: hehehe Also had my tongue pierced when I started at my current job but I let it grow up.

  20. how do nurses wear nail polish?

    Hay, RN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Real nurses don't wear nail polish to work? What crap is this? I have not worn nail polish in a few months (too lazy to paint them). NEVER acrylics though. (: *dung* on poster who insulted a lot of...

  21. Can you put gloves on after tying tourniquet?

    Hay, RN replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    I generally look at the veins then apply tourniquet, wipe site with tons of alcohol to find a nice vein then wash hands real quick, put gloves on, use chloraseptic wipe then stick it to

  22. Oh boy, the App is here

    Hay, RN replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Is this app only for those who use apple products? I cannot find it in the android market. android>apple hehe

  23. Where oh where have the good PCTs gone?

    Hay, RN replied to MissyF_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Team work. Instead of sitting on your bottom while your PCT is busting hers - why don't you help

  24. Which type of watch do you reccomend?

    Hay, RN replied to perseveRaNce23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have an Auburn University Fossil watch. (= Love it. Wear it always for

  25. Salary for New Grad

    Hay, RN replied to Rylee2008's topic in Rehabilitation

    22/hour in FL - new