missladyrn

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  1. How would you handle this?

    missladyrn replied to CrystalSSA's topic in General Nursing

    Seems like an absurd policy. Nothing happens in under 15 minutes in a hospital. What kind of delay is the patient causing? They need to give you a 30 minute heads up or an estimated time if they plan...

  2. No appreciation for NOC

    missladyrn replied to bratmobile's topic in General Nursing

    We always get

  3. calling into work sick and feeling very guilty

    missladyrn replied to chellemaree88's topic in General Nursing

    Meh, don't feel guilty. You would have been useless at work today and everyone around you would have had to pick up your slack. Don't martyr yourself. It is a job. They would replace you in a second...

  4. Mandatory Meeting With CNO

    missladyrn replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you work on my floor? We lost more than 70% of our staff yet they still do not seem to be getting the message. Those of us who are left won't be around long. Working short is not working out. I...

  5. How do you talk to patients with weight issues?

    missladyrn replied to CrystalSSA's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I talk to them the same way I talk to every other patient. Why would their weight come into that? First I address the reason they are in the hospital and why I am caring for them. If they need support...

  6. How hard to pay off 50k debt on a nurses salary?

    missladyrn replied to BOSS man's topic in General Nursing

    There are way too many other factors for any of us to answer that question. You need to sit down and make a budget. Your rent, groceries, gas, bill, and other life expenses. 600 a month is a

  7. Pain Dilemma Customer Service?

    missladyrn replied to RNnur's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we get a lot of "pain clinic" patients. The ones who know how to work the system and are frequent flyers, they know what to say to be admitted, but they don't get to stay forever. They...

  8. I was fired as a CNA for severe misconduct

    missladyrn replied to IKb7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Call a lawyer. You need legal

  9. Most shocking thing you've seen a physician do?

    missladyrn replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Saw a doc pop off a necrotic toe and toss it in the REGULAR garbage then ask the nurse (ME) to bandage the foot.Patient had no idea what the doctor had done. I was like oh no he didn't! But he did....

  10. Unethical hiring practices

    missladyrn replied to Zippitydoodah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly, they did you a favor. This is not an organization you want to work for or put any meaningful time into. You are just a warm body to them. A lot of hospitals feel this way. Be thankful they...

  11. Nights and weekends as neede

    missladyrn replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    I did it for 6 months. I had 3 car accidents including rear ending a cruiser. The police officer gave me a field sobriety test. Then I quit. Some people had been doing it for years, I could not handle...

  12. Do doctors have any idea what we nurses do? lol

    missladyrn posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a pregnant nurse, the 12 hour shift is taking its toll on my body. My doctor looked at me with a straight face and said "can't you just put your feet up for 30 minutes every 3 hours or so?" Um, you...

  13. Do doctors have any idea what we nurses do? lol

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

    Seriously, for a minute I thought he was joking. Then when I realized he wasn't I almost laughed myself off the

  14. Midlife Career Change to Nursing - Advice, please

    missladyrn replied to mcgocara31's topic in Nursing Career

    I am guessing you are not a nurse yet. My advice, save yourself too! Change programs before its too late and you become (cue evil music) ONE OF

  15. Midlife Career Change to Nursing - Advice, please

    missladyrn replied to mcgocara31's topic in Nursing Career

    Run as far as you can in the other direction! I am not being cynical, I am being truthful. Healthcare is going in the wrong direction and nursing morale is currently circling the drain. They just keep...

  16. Blackout curtains

    missladyrn replied to puroticorico's topic in General Nursing

    Tin foil! Works like a

  17. Edematous after 3 shifts???

    missladyrn replied to %63theend's topic in General Nursing

    Do you wear support hose? My feet used to swell, the hose helped. Now that Im pregnant I swell all over, including my hands. I'd see your doctor, but work on less salt and more fluid if you are...

  18. Is it safe?

    missladyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is it safe for a pregnant nurse to care for a patient on chemo? Twice in the last month I have been pulled to another floor and BOTH times I have been given a patient who had chemo THAT day and not...

  19. Two VERY low ball job offers in the last month...(management and leadership!)

    missladyrn replied to SweettartRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Ok, I am guessing it was the attitude that got the low ball offer, not the degree. Sometimes when you walk in off the street with a sense of unearned entitlement, your offer may reflect that. Hiring...

  20. nocs on a med/surg floor

    missladyrn replied to proud nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Welcome to nights! Here is my run down 1845- bedside report and chart check review (look for new orders written on days that may not have been addressed or faxed to pharm yet) 1915-2300 assessments,...

  21. Looking to hear your personal experience

    missladyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who have worked as a floor nurse while pregnant, was just hoping to hear your experience. How long did you work? Right up until you were 9 months or did you leave sooner? What type...

  22. Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    missladyrn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have come to a real conclusion. I just don't like nursing. I kept telling myself that I just need to get through the first year, find a better job, get more experience. But here it is. I have 3...

  23. Unreasonable offer

    missladyrn replied to Joni's Mom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I don't blame you one bit. They put you on the spot and tried to railroad you. Shouldn't your 2 years count r something? If they value you, they will try to work out a compromise. If not, you will...

  24. Med Surg Nurses: How many patients do you care for?

    missladyrn replied to cheez1285's topic in Medical-Surgical

    6-7 on a normal night, but if you were to ask our boss she says never more than 5. She's full of

  25. Does being fit help fight fatigue at work?

    missladyrn replied to Frank91898's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I imagine it does, but the shift work and hours have caused me to go in the opposite direction. The last thing I want to do after lifting, pulling sliding patients for 12 hours is exercise. I really...