RN4NICU

RN4NICU LPN, LVN

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  1. A question about Diploma Nurses

    RN4NICU replied to Headhurt's topic in General Nursing

    So you think it would serve nurses better to have a manager who knows exactly squat about nursing?? I think there is enough of that already. I want an expert in NURSING to be in charge of nurses. Let...

  2. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    RN4NICU replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse

  3. need advice - delicate situation (long)

    RN4NICU replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

    Your first duty is to yourself. Don't do anything that will hurt your career or future hirability (is that a word?). Just get out of

  4. "A monkey can be trained to do what you nurses do"

    RN4NICU replied to angel337's topic in General Nursing

    Well said mattsmom - I had the exact same thought. It would be nice if these abusive docs would be as worried about being seen for the lame, sexist, unprofessional idiots they are as they seem to be...

  5. Are you on pay when giving or recieving report?

    RN4NICU replied to oldhag's topic in General Nursing

    You'd better believe it! I interviewed at one hospital that did not want to pay for the overlap - they expected you to get started, then clock in "on time" work your shift, clock out "on time" then...

  6. Pay scales: ADN versus BSN

    RN4NICU replied to bowkerj's topic in General Nursing

    The differential for either BSN or specialty is negligible at best most places if it exists at all (up to $1 per hour). Do what best suits your situation. Pursue the specialty that makes you happy....

  7. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    RN4NICU replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, care plans are the closest things IN nursing school to what we have suggested. They introduce students to critical thinking. I know they're a pain in the rear, but a necessary

  8. Ever been told to "fake" CPR on a patient???

    RN4NICU replied to boulergirl's topic in General Nursing

    Me either. I also don't understand why their families will fight them when they want to be made DNR. H-E-L-L-O selfish people! Not your life, not your death - stay out of it! Some hospitals/LTC...

  9. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    RN4NICU replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Zach, you read my mind! My only concern would be that nursing instructors would give us the "nursey" answer that applies only in a perfect world. I just got through reading the thread about a DON...

  10. Cna, Cma, Cmt?

    RN4NICU replied to LaughingDog72's topic in General Nursing

    CMA could also be Certified Medication Aide, depending on where you live. My state does not have them, but some do. MT could also be Medical Technologist - they work in the

  11. Locked ICU

    RN4NICU replied to Missy CCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have a large sign outside the unit that instructs visitors not to let other people in. Everyone (each pair of visitors - since only 2 allowed per bedside) is to call in individually. The visitor...

  12. question about a case study?

    RN4NICU replied to mea2's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Shar - it depends I've seen "no code" mean a bunch of different things: Ambu only - no compressions, no shock, no drugs Ambu and compressions only - no shock, no drugs Ambu and drugs only -...

  13. Nurses caps!

    RN4NICU replied to FERTMYRTOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    No what do they look

  14. Nurses caps!

    RN4NICU replied to FERTMYRTOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have never worn one for any reason

  15. Falsely Accused of a HIPAA Violation

    RN4NICU replied to Mantibob's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Boy o boy. Another warm fuzzy for the "Be a nurse" commercials. Oh J&J? Where are

  16. Locked ICU

    RN4NICU replied to Missy CCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our NICU is locked - there is literally no entrance without the electronic keypad entry. There is one entry for visitors. They call in from the hall and identify who they are and who they are there...

  17. BSN requirement for all RNs

    RN4NICU replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing

    There's the dead horse, where's my

  18. That Johnson & Johnson commercial!!!!!!!!!!!

    RN4NICU replied to jad2's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.accuratecommunications.com/av-portfolio.html The nurse commercial is the 3rd one down. Might want to put a plastic cover over your keyboard and mouse - just in case you can't hold your...

  19. "undercover" patients in New Mexico

    RN4NICU replied to mscsrjhm's topic in General Nursing

    Amen!! It is this ridiculous "customer service" craze in healthcare that has made me regret going into nursing. Put THAT in the J&J commercial and sing about it. BTW - I have yet to see a...

  20. That Johnson & Johnson commercial!!!!!!!!!!!

    RN4NICU replied to jad2's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot stand that song!!! >> There are several commercials out there that I will either hit the mute button or change the channel as soon as they come one. This is one of them. Thank...

  21. should i give up my nursing career?

    RN4NICU replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It never ceases to amaze me how absolutely stupid nurse managers and administrative folks can be. PEOPLE WITH NO PEOPLE SKILLS SHOULD NOT BE PRECEPTORS. When the first person with whom a new...

  22. Can I whine a little?

    RN4NICU replied to apaisRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    It's tough to use proper body mechanics when turning/positioning/moving 300+ pounds of dead weight. You can't get the weight close to your core to manipulate it - and leaning over a bed to provide...

  23. Families and the "ICU culture"

    RN4NICU replied to djmicu's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is very true, mattsmom. I have often been frustrated at the utter selfishness of visitors in ICU - neonatal, peds, and adult. They take the nurses away from their patients far too much. HELLO...

  24. Can I whine a little?

    RN4NICU replied to apaisRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ditto

  25. $12 an hour?!

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

    It's about a little thing called cost of living. Places that pay LVNs $12 an hour don't have anywhere near the cost of living of CA. I would think that $25/hr in CA is vastly underpaid, when compared...