RN4NICU

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  1. Being pulled to different units

    RN4NICU replied to contingent's topic in General Nursing

    That is such a load of crap, I can smell it from here! (and I would bet that this nursing administrator knows it too). When you accept a patient assignment, you are accepting responsibility for the...

  2. Bad Habits Nurses Develop

    RN4NICU replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I am guessing you have never given someone breaths (or bagged them). I say this because they have a very frequent tendency to vomit. I don't know about you, but I REALLY don't want someone's vomit...

  3. Professional organizations

    RN4NICU replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    Some of them are probably at work. I am a member of 2 nursing organizations, both related to my specialty. I joined to help myself stay current in my specialty. The organizations offer journals,...

  4. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    RN4NICU replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. I, for one, would not rotate shifts under ANY circumstances. It is unhealthy and I would leave nursing forever before I would accept this "wound" which NO amount of pay diff would...

  5. Question from a HS Senior - How to become a NICU Nurse?

    RN4NICU replied to Meg05's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    My advice is not to put the cart before the horse, so to speak. A masters degree doesn't really offer such a huge advantage in seeking a staff nurse position in a NICU. I am not aware that it offers...

  6. Should patients be allowed to refuse LPNs and CNAs?

    RN4NICU replied to flashpoint's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am not seeing what grounds she would have to file a lawsuit. There are 4 specific criteria that must be met for negligence/malpractice (what else would she claim, "I didn't get my way?". 1 - Duty 2...

  7. Medical abbreviations...

    RN4NICU replied to LorraineCNA's topic in General Nursing

    Anything that is not on a facility's list of approved abbreviations I would clarify, just so the doc (or whoever abbreviated) can't alter what the abbreviation was meant to represent at a later time....

  8. allnurses mentioned in AJN and it ain't flattering

    RN4NICU replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    Right on fergus! She can even add my quote - PLEASE do not believe everything you read on the internet! I can understand having to explain that to a lay person, but a nursing professional should...

  9. Medication aide bill In Arkansas

    RN4NICU replied to LPN1974's topic in General Nursing

    They seem to be glossing over the fact that the nurse may be relieved of the duty, but s/he is absolutely NOT relieved of the responsibility. Is the AR BON not fighting

  10. Shoes...omg my feet are in heaven!!

    RN4NICU replied to RainEdayWoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The highland style looks to be completely closed at the front of the

  11. Shoes...omg my feet are in heaven!!

    RN4NICU replied to RainEdayWoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think she meant quarks

  12. Neonatal Certification Test

    RN4NICU replied to dbscandy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm confused here. I don't think you have to have a BSN to sit for RNC exam, just minimum experience requirement. Anyone know for sure? Edited to add: Answered my own question. It is not required....

  13. Neonatal Certification Test

    RN4NICU replied to dbscandy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://www.certcorp.org/certcorp/certcorp.nsf/edcfc72ba47aaa708825666b0064bdcf/0ef58ca7a898d6f788256672005db917?OpenDocument There are separate CCRN exams for adult, pediatric, and

  14. What is your sick call policy?

    RN4NICU replied to at your cervix's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, because we all make a habit out of getting up in the middle of the night (or day for night shifters) to see if we are feeling well... Where do they find these people to come up with such...

  15. What is your sick call policy?

    RN4NICU replied to at your cervix's topic in General Nursing

    I think it does more than border on it. I think it IS harassment. What do they do if you don't answer? When I am sick, I take calls from no one. I turn the ringer off on my phone and let voicemail...

  16. Working off the clock??

    RN4NICU replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    ?? How do you document your worked hours without a time clock? Ours works on the traditional 15-minute block. 7 minutes before and 7 minutes after the quarter hour clocks you in or out for that...

  17. Scrubs and T-shirts

    RN4NICU replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    They would rather see chest hair coming out of the scrub top than see a T-shirt underneath? THAT would be more "professional"?? Gotta wonder about some

  18. Working off the clock??

    RN4NICU replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is on the clock and employer pays the cost. It is required in the nurse's job description and is a condition of employment. Therefore employer pays. Now, I attended a conference of my own choosing...

  19. ? about 16 hour shifts

    RN4NICU replied to rn2b2006's topic in General Nursing

    ditto that!

  20. Working off the clock??

    RN4NICU replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I will agree with what others have said. Mandatory education requirements are NOT the same thing as CEU's. They do not make you more marketable - they are usually JCAHO/state requirements. They are...

  21. Dumb question from nursing student...

    RN4NICU replied to Fawn's topic in General Nursing

    I love those commercials!! L.A.? N.O. Hawaii? A-NO-ha. By the way, OP, the paperwork you will be doing as an RN is NOT nursing care plans. That may make a difference in how you perceive

  22. Medical Assistants

    RN4NICU replied to nrollins's topic in General Nursing

    Red Cross does offer CNA classes ongoing - just call your local office and they will set you up with the info. I am thinking it is either 6 or 8 weeks. To find out about OJT training for CNA at a...

  23. Dumb question from nursing student...

    RN4NICU replied to Fawn's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with doobiedo I don't mind paperwork at all, it is the double (and triple) charting that frustrates me. Give me ONE place to chart something. If that makes more work for the chart reviewer...

  24. Medical Assistants

    RN4NICU replied to nrollins's topic in General Nursing

    You could be a CNA/PCA/tech (whatever your facility calls it) Red Cross offers CNA certification and some places of employment (mainly nursing homes, though) offer on the job training for aides...

  25. Can new grads get a 7a-3p shift?

    RN4NICU replied to akissbytheseine's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: