SoCalRN1970

SoCalRN1970

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  1. Do you as a Hospice Nurse use a pulse oximeter?

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have found that more and more nurses are carrying and using their own portable Pulse Ox. I personally dont' like to use them we all know our patient's pulse ox's will be nothing near normal for the...

  2. Office is requiring daily paperwork drop off and review??

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was hired at this blessed office early this year. I found out that shortly before my hire the State and DPHCS came through on a complaint to survey. Our office is a mess and was even worse at...

  3. Super Interview.today Job no longer listed??

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had a super wonderful job interview today. I was told "we will get back to you within two weeks". "We have several others we are interviewing and need to make a decision but won't until at lease...

  4. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry by previous post was not very clear. I am going to be speaking in first person to keep it simple. Last night I was with one of my colleagues who was instructed by a "nursing supervisor"...

  5. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    SoCalRN1970 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love it when you put knives in my back, oh just kidding, no I am not serious,

  6. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its a form or bullying. I think it's going to be taken care of very very soon. Upper managment seems to completely understand. I also have 8 incidents documented with dates, times etc. Pretty bad...

  7. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    BULLYING.?? IT certainly meets the criteria for bullying. see above post. Also no more advice. I have had my fill of bashing LOL Have a great weekend

  8. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Never mind.. got the advice I need. Had a telephone call from the bosses boss The majority of this thread proves and continues to prove.. that nurse eat nurses. Its a freaking hostile field. I...

  9. Send a nurse now or we will call 911.

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Here it is. The threat. One of our beloved patients called today with concerns regarding a finding at his doctors. Why would he go? Because "she wanted too!~" The MD found the patient tachycardic...

  10. Conflict of interests when caring for your own family member??

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I had a very loose lipped chat with one of my colleagues. She was a bit too "forthcoming" with history of her family, her own issues. I'ts like TMI TMI TMI. I couldn't even manage to fit a word...

  11. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you thank you thank you. It seems like the majority of responses seemed to think I was the one with the issue! Why do nurses feel that we are meek and need to just stay that way? I have been...

  12. UCI, HOAG & other OC hospitals' 2011 new grad programs

    SoCalRN1970 replied to passionlove's topic in California Nursing

    It's darn hard seeking new grad jobs. Nothing is posted. Nothing is out there at some of our most popular facilities. It takes funds to hire and train new grads. This is one of the first programs...

  13. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

    SoCalRN1970 replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

    I will be honest. I worked at a local hospital way back in 1993 when I graduated. They were brave enough to hire me with my IP. I was taken in, given full time day shift on the unit NOBODY wanted...

  14. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Made an appointment with her manager. They are Very concerned about the gossip flying around.. and they are well aware fellow staff members have heard it. We will see how this transitions out. Why...

  15. "I just can't help you..."

    SoCalRN1970 replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Poly pharmacia. Chronic pain sufferers often need different pain intervention. This medication salad as you see it, all his meds are short acting. Where is his long acting medication? MS Contin....

  16. BSN vs. ADN really does it matter these days?

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just completed my BSN this early year. BIG whaaaahoey. It has not done much for me.. at all. NO pay increase, recruiters are not knocking at my door. Is it just a worthless higher degree that...

  17. Patient care manager

    SoCalRN1970 replied to mschelee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good for you. But keep in mind.. you will be responsible for others performance. If their performance is subpar, it's your responsibility to clean it up and repair it. Lots.. more work than a...

  18. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are atty's who take on harassement cases with documentation, witnesses and logs of phone interactions, text messages are also considered proof. This is an arena that is just way over the top...

  19. Super Interview.today Job no longer listed??

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    I was a bit taken back. You always know when an interview goes well. This was exceptional. I sent an email professionally written back to managers who interviewed. At this point, this is all I can...

  20. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Harassment is against the law. She has no reason to speak poorly of me due to my work performance.. and had not bearing to comment on complaints from family. There are none. Nothing is documented,...

  21. NEW Hospice Case Manager & SAFETY ?'s :0) Need input from EXPERIENCED hospice nurses!

    SoCalRN1970 replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    First of all... if it's a horrific area, which we do have here in Los Angeles area. Call the police, they will escort you. If that is over the top, carry a flashlight, you may wish to purchase...

  22. Send a nurse now or we will call 911.

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It happens... and it happens alot. Patients in California do not need to be a DNR to be on hospice, but you bet your sweet backside, they are pushing and pushing and pushing it all the

  23. It shouldn't have happened this way....

    SoCalRN1970 replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Write up.. Someone is not awake at

  24. "Honestly it happened to a friend". Advice?

    SoCalRN1970 posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my colleagues has been having big time issues with her manager. Borderline harassment, documented all interactions including follow ups. Today it happened "by accident" She was with a...

  25. "Honestly it happened to a friend". Advice?

    SoCalRN1970 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    LOL more like