Ellekat2

Ellekat2

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  1. Do you think younger generations have a sense of entitlement?

    Ellekat2 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I recall my parents (born in 1906 and 1912) having this same conversation about my (Baby Boomer) generation. I think it's more about parenting style and maturity. Some teenagers are mature; some...

  2. What is your opinion on adding more Spanish-friendly tools to the ER?

    Ellekat2 replied to angiebelle's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to have access to the translator program referred to by Fromthesea. Our patients speak many languages; it only makes sense that we use technology to help us discern what the problem is...

  3. Patient acuity based staffing

    Ellekat2 replied to HRSBSNRNC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm with Tokmom-except it's not even a dartboard. Our hospital re-evaluates staffing and "adjusts" it every four hours, sometimes less. So your patient load is constantly adjusted. This is very...

  4. Interview with Cascade Health Services

    Ellekat2 replied to Ellekat2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Sandi! It's in Kansas, among other states. They are just going in to an area that we want to retire to. I hesitate to give up a day-shift position with coworkers/physicians I know, but I'm...

  5. Need help to convince parents!

    Ellekat2 replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest looking for a two-plus-two program that gives you chance to sit for your RN license, but continues your education to a BSN in the same environment. The world of nursing is changing...

  6. Is The Culture of Nursing Improving?

    Ellekat2 replied to carolc415's topic in General Nursing

    gentlegiver, i think you and i are saying the same thing in different ways. you are saying you have poor management and have a miserable work environment. i am sayilng in order to change, we must...

  7. Is The Culture of Nursing Improving?

    Ellekat2 replied to carolc415's topic in General Nursing

    Having entered the nursing workforce at age 38, I am constantly bewildered by the fact that nurses constantly seem to feel a need to beat themselves over "eating our young". There is a transition...

  8. Small Bowel Obstruction

    Ellekat2 replied to smurph1's topic in General Nursing

    Your hospital should have a written policy regarding flushing NG tubes.. That being said, if the obstruction is lessening there may not be any drainage. The NG may be blocked, if it's on continuous...

  9. 11-7 "No-Skills" Argument, Psych/Detox Nursing

    Ellekat2 replied to drmorton2b's topic in General Nursing

    Which skills? Where one set of skills is lost, another is gained. You enjoy what you do-why worry about losing skills you'll never use? I don't think psych/detox is going to go away

  10. Did you get their bath done? Seriously?

    Ellekat2 replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    If you're working a Med-Surg floor, a fair number of your patients have surgical incisions. Do you change the dressing and clean around the incision? The bath lowers the amount of bacterial on the...

  11. Watch your manners please..

    Ellekat2 replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have a name, but you know the time and date. This is extremely unprofessional behavior and the person needs to be called on it. Write a letter stating what happened, and the...

  12. ANGRY...venting

    Ellekat2 replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    They may have other plans for you once you have the RN. Do let them know (in a professional manner) that you are disappointed that you didn't get that job and that you are interested in moving "up"....

  13. Calling all Nurse Mamas... Please help me!!

    Ellekat2 replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Try joining a recipe site. I use Allrecipes, but there is Epicurious, Cooks.com, and I don't know how many others. Kaboose is oriented toward kids and features recipes for kids. Most of these...

  14. Do you have to start everyone's IV for them?

    Ellekat2 replied to jimmy the P's topic in General Nursing

    I am okay, not great with IV's. I look for a vein; if I can only find one or none, I get another nurse. Some days I can hit every vein I try, some days I can't hit any. I would love to be better,...

  15. Second career nurses: Do you like nursing better?

    Ellekat2 replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I began training as a nurse at age 37 after working as an administrative assistant and raising children. I enjoy the interaction with patients, the ability to make someone more comfortable and to...

  16. Interview question help please.

    Ellekat2 replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When you interview, mention that you've noticed that they have maternity positions open and that you would be willing to cross-train or take one of those positions. Emphasize that you want to work...