rnccf2007 BSN, RN

rnccf2007 is a BSN, RN and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. When hospital employees overstep their job descriptions...

   rnccf2007 posted a topic in General Nursing

   A Unit Secretary, who is a family member of our CEO, was recently hired. I was told who she was related to by other employees. To be honest, I don't care who she is related to, as long as she does...

2. When they're SO sure they're right...

   rnccf2007 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

   One fine day on a Tele unit, I was told in report that a totally a&o patient refused to have a Foley catheter inserted. The doctor who ordered it had been informed, and this was documented in the...

3. Pros, Cons, Salary In Agency Nursing

   rnccf2007 replied to Meriwhen's topic in Agency Nurses

   Not the ATC in my area. Found out that the ATC franchise in my area has been undercutting me by $5.00 an hour compared to nurses from three other agencies that are working at the same hospital. DONE,...

4. I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

   rnccf2007 replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

   HUC=Healthcare Unit

5. Do you think nurses get special treatment?

   rnccf2007 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

   Not in the area where I come

6. First Time Traveler

   rnccf2007 replied to rnccf2007's topic in Travel

   NedRN: Thank you so much for your input. I have already started planning my route...and love your rule of thumb r/t overpacking. And LOL, not paranoid, but since I am driving such a long distance on...

7. First Time Traveler

   rnccf2007 posted a topic in Travel

   Hi Everyone! I have been an RN for 10 years. In the past four years, I have been an agency nurse (local 15-60 miles); so I am used to going to different hospitals and learning their computer systems,...

8. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

   rnccf2007 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

   I prefer 12 hour shifts, may be because that is all I have worked since I have been an RN. About a year ago, I took a position with four 8-hour shifts and hated it. And also depends on the facility...

9. Is the Baby Boomer Generation not going to get good care?

   rnccf2007 replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   *****, 52 years-old. I will have to work until the day I die, if God

10. What was the REAL reason you called off

    rnccf2007 replied to Orion81RN's topic in General Nursing

    Worked 4 12s in a row. Had two days off, but asked to come in for an extra shift on day one off. Was willing to do it, but I was so tired I didn't think that I could be a safe nurse for my

11. Fecal Disimpaction

    rnccf2007 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Back in the day (way back) this was standard practice when I was an STNA in LTC. However, I have been an RN for 10 years in hospitals. We are NOT allowed to do this r/t to risk of bowel perforation...

12. I hate nursing

    rnccf2007 replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

    Why I stopped posting on this

13. Senior Year - Feeling Anxious

    rnccf2007 replied to Khaan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I sure felt the same way. The NCLEX is a different breed of animal in test taking. AFTER you graduate, get a few reputable books on taking the NCLEX and take as many tests as you can, or take an NCLEX...

14. nurses get blamed because the public don't understand medical

    rnccf2007 replied to sleeptime's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Would like to read these articles. Please

15. ITT Tech closing ALL schools nationwide

    rnccf2007 replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Sad. Read about this in my local newspaper. I graduated from Youngstown College of Business and Professional Drafting (now ITT) in 1984 when I was 19 years old. Even back then they were "shady." Found...