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  1. Looking for Advice-New Grad, 8 patients?

    workingspaz replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A job it is and take it if you must. But former new grad that was in your shoes, my experience was bad. And the director wasn't kidding when they said 8:1. It was routine. Don't get me wrong; I...

  2. What a night!

    workingspaz posted a topic in General Nursing

    :mad:Jeers- to the charge nurse that made my assignment. To the other charge nurse that stared at me like I had grown a second head when I stated "This is unsafe", refused to take any of my patients,...

  3. What a night!

    workingspaz replied to workingspaz's topic in General Nursing

    3 total cares, turn 2 (1 that had RRT'd the prev night) 2 AMS, actively crawling OOB (1 that had fallen during stay) 2 DVT (1 with tach HR 150+ just hanging in bed & active SOB- can we say poss...

  4. Loans, loans and more loans

    workingspaz replied to Jennyfour's topic in General Nursing

    ditto canes- i'm no spring chicken and would be interested in financial planning. i've been very lucky so far to have all 3 of my degrees paid for by work. recently i've been considering msn with a...

  5. Flaming rant

    workingspaz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Disclaimer: This is a general rant about my crappy night, and any generalizations made are just that: GENERALIZATIONS. This is my statement of fact: I respect ALL of my colleagues that strive for...

  6. To all Night Nurses:

    workingspaz replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- that's the highest comlpliment I've recently received from a fellow colleague. Thanks for recognizing our unique challenges- I bet you are a great nurse to work with, having insight..... Can you...

  7. What is your definition of an RN?

    workingspaz replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    i disagree for BSN as minimum standard for education requirement; i've observed both new adn and bsn educated interns and the bsn looks a little lost when it comes to hands on down and dirty nursing...

  8. Medical Assistants the new RNs???

    workingspaz replied to ayorenee's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes it's not about the license but about the brains. i've worked with some RN's that made me cringe and wonder- what were they thinking????? and then i've been care for MA's that couldn't help...

  9. How do I get along well with my clinical instructor?

    workingspaz replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    as per previous posters and a former student that was NAILED by a nurse that even the staff knew and called her "the Nazi", head down, do the assignments, seek a mentor instructor in the form of those...

  10. Should I have implemented Suicide Precautions?

    workingspaz replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    good for you- it's a hard thing to assess for suicidal ideation and abuse; awkward. keep up the good work! chalk this one up to learning, and see previous post LaughingRN mentioned about plan. i...

  11. Need advice please! Just passed the NCLEX-RN but a little unsure of my next gameplan

    workingspaz replied to student_nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    based on my experience with this job market APPLY NOW! if things progress to the point you are offered a position or the discussion comes up about any extenuating circumstances to your employment,...

  12. Near Miss at Prescribing Stage - What Would You do?

    workingspaz replied to mmus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    are we sure this isn't troll

  13. To Stop or Not

    workingspaz replied to littlewingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Great question! I'm currently in pursuit of my online BSN and my online instructor ( who is a lawyer and a nurse) did a great job of explaining Good Samaritan. Her example was a medsurge nurse on her...

  14. Pyxis - The Ultimate Fomite

    workingspaz replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    When I have problems trying to scan my finger, I clean it with an alcohol swab and 100% of the time get an immediate read after doing so.... Maybe when you get an error try this trick and pass it on?...

  15. Work for a mass immunization company?

    workingspaz replied to cappuccinoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    yeah. they are legit (the "M" co.) a great way to get practice as a newbie, and decent pay. signed back up for a second season and are looking forward to

  16. Texas Tech RN-BSN, Fall 2011 class

    workingspaz replied to jsmitc's topic in Texas Nursing

    hey guys, looks like the acceptance emails are in. for anyone that got an aleternate letter/offer or no offer yet- have hope. I declined my position as I had also applied @ UTA and received acceptance...

  17. Am I an idiot for choosing the BSN route rather than the ADN...?

    workingspaz replied to lee_sHAY's topic in General Nursing

    since money and time are not a pressing factor, you've done your homework and have your head on right. go for the BSN. many hospitals aren't hiring new ADN grads without experience. to each their own....

  18. I need your opinions please....

    workingspaz replied to chicookie's topic in General Nursing

    looks really good; but will it all be left justified? i'd make some more columns (maybe three across?) oh, and i'd have at least one line space like this _ Accept _ Reject so as no confusion about...

  19. Hourly rounding logs

    workingspaz replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    lots of great points on all previous posters!( pro and con) saved my behind last night,

  20. I just have to say this....

    workingspaz replied to tokmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    send the complainers to acute care hopsitals where pt ratio is 1 RN:to anywhere from 6,7 or 8 pts; with varying degrees of stability, many fresh post ops... oh, and no tech help after 8pm. And you...

  21. Rn license renewal incomplete

    workingspaz replied to ode2BeRN's topic in General Nursing

    maybe she's REALLY nervous? lol the only time i've had to submit in TX fingerprints was for initial licensing (sp?) when in doubt, CALL the board..... even if they take longer to answer than the DMV....

  22. How to tell your mom it may be time to stop chemo?

    workingspaz replied to cowspotzchic's topic in General Nursing

    don't wait to move in. financially if you can, with as little time as is left, make the most of your time and memories NOW. (from a daughter that wishes she had done so- now i regret the memories i...

  23. Magnet status? Hospitals choosing BSN new grads. Important!!!! over ADN??

    workingspaz replied to mirc88sl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm familiar with the programs you mentioned, and are in the DFW area. TCU/BSN does not instantly mean no problem in the job market arena... if you consider the amount of new grads being introduced...

  24. Helping patients with migraines

    workingspaz replied to Vtachy1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    0 premarin or change hormones.... looks like every one else hit the treatments spot on... good

  25. contacting nurse/unit managers?

    workingspaz replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    gather together all your stuff ( resumes, copy of license where applicable) and just DO IT! (show up) the worst that could happen, you get turned away till another day. the best? you could get hired...