pixie6089 BSN

pixie6089 is a BSN and specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. Leaving current contract because half the staff are disrespectful

   pixie6089 replied to astralseed's topic in Travel

   Absolutely no penalties

2. How long is this going to last?

   pixie6089 replied to Rionoir's topic in Travel

   There is no telling, so enjoy it while you

3. Leaving current contract because half the staff are disrespectful

   pixie6089 replied to astralseed's topic in Travel

   I have put in a two weeks notice at a contract after the staff started getting very unappreciative of me. Comments, bad attitudes, giving me the worse assignments. (1) they don’t see the...

4. New nurse jobs in GR

   pixie6089 replied to morgancosme's topic in Michigan Nursing

   DO NOT work for Spectrum. I took a travel assignment there and they have an ***-backwards policy where they will not give out references for anyone who has worked in thier system. It has been a big...

5. Random question.

   pixie6089 replied to katierobin23's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Head at the wall end, but flipped the other way if on the oscillator. This is the only way we could fit the tubing through the isolette and get to the babies' heads. There was talk that we would be...

6. Attendance

   pixie6089 replied to IttyBittyBabyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   That's a terribly strict policy. I'm sorry you have to work there. I would think about going somewhere else. Unless the current position was so awesome in other ways to balance out this overly...

7. Choosing OB Nursing Positions

   pixie6089 replied to Pink Magnolia's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Go for the work environment that seems the most comfortable to you. Since you enjoy both fields, you need to make sure your co-workers and managers are people you trust and see yourself working with....

8. Time between Meds

   pixie6089 replied to bear14's topic in Medical-Surgical

   On the ortho floor I regularly float to, we alternate ultram or Tylenol with dilaudid or morphine. All the other floors do recommend Tylenol for mild pain, lortab or Percocet for mild-mod pain, and...

9. advice on first time acute care travel experience please!

   pixie6089 replied to stellabear's topic in Travel

   Wow, sounds like you are on a very busy med-surg floor and have had some terrible days. We have all had days like that, but if it continues to be this physically and mentally straining, you can be on...

10. Multiple infusions, having trouble

    pixie6089 replied to shopARC's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with OKinOKC, give the quickest one first, then the one that runs longest second. Sometimes, you can call the pharmacy and ask them to re-time the meds so that they are not due at the same...

11. Question for NICU nurses that transitioned from adult care

    pixie6089 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello all and thank you for taking the time to read this. I had posted a question last year about how to get into the NICU. My background is med-surg x 5 yrs and have been applying to get into NICU...

12. Quality Improvement in End of Life Care

    pixie6089 replied to StefO's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It's always hard when the family of the dying refuses to take a less aggressive approach. Denial is a very powerful coping

13. Being a Mom vs. a Nurse. How do you handle it?

    pixie6089 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Since graduating nursing school 5 years ago, I've had no problem with finding a position in med-surg, but I can't seem to get ahead on the career path. I had my first child earlier than planned (a...

14. March 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    pixie6089 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Started my shift at 7:00 but I hadn't had time to drink water or pee until

15. The last straw

    pixie6089 replied to jojo489's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I understand where you are coming from. As nurses, we have assaults thrown at us sometimes just for showing up to work. This wasn't the first time something like this has happened and it won't be...