pixie6089

pixie6089 BSN

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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. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  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...

  16. Nashville lpn adn or bsn? job placement afterwards?

    pixie6089 replied to mandalynne85's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Aquinas College is a small, Catholic college known for a great nursing school in the area. It doesn't matter if you are out or in state since it's a private school. I went there, not being a...

  17. Have you ever had a patient smoke in the room?

    pixie6089 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    The other day I was working on a my med-surg floor when my tech approached me to tell me that my patient was smoking marijuana in their room (good thing it was a private room). You could smell it out...

  18. What is your office policy on communicating labs with the patient?

    pixie6089 posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Went in with a family member who was taking a lot of nephro toxic meds for an infection and suddenly came up with a 6 to 7 out of 10 flank/back pain. Wanted to make sure it wasn't acute kidney injury...

  19. How did you get into NICU nursing?

    pixie6089 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I am a current med-surg float nurse that has been doing med-surg for over 4 years now. I have recently made the decision that nicu nursing is where I would like to go from here. Although I have...

  20. A good day for nursing

    pixie6089 replied to sbostonRN's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thanks for sharing! You are an

  21. Interview Advice

    pixie6089 replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Although those are all great suggestions above, I have some more tips on a successful interview. Make up a list of 3-5 of your best traits/characteristics, but not only have those in mind, have...

  22. Nurses in trouble get second chances - Minnesota

    pixie6089 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Career

    Racism has no place in nursing. Not every foreign nurse is incompetent and not every incompetent nurse is foreign. Grow

  23. How did you get into NICU nursing?

    pixie6089 replied to pixie6089's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you all so much for your help. My husband knows the NICU Manager because he works with their department and is going to ask her what exactly the experience is they're looking for to get my foot...

  24. Sparrow Nurse Residency

    pixie6089 replied to daisygirl5's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I currently work there and I think Sparrow is a great place to work. Low patient to nurse ratios make it so much better than other facilities I have worked for. Although it is not perfect, we still...

  25. Starting Salary

    pixie6089 replied to CordaeP's topic in General Nursing

    When I lived in Nashville all the major hospitals started floor RN's at $18.-- an hour. It's not Jackson, but pretty