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pricklypear

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  1. Working mandatory extra shifts?

    pricklypear replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, I'd find another job. But that's easier said than done for a lot of people. I will not work somewhere where I am mandated to work extra shifts. We were just discussing at work the...

  2. No Internet access at work

    pricklypear replied to pricklypear's topic in General Nursing

    O....M....G

  3. No Internet access at work

    pricklypear replied to pricklypear's topic in General Nursing

    That's my beef: We are adults, professional adults. I don't think it's asking too much. Everything has the potential for abuse: the phone, the tv,

  4. No Internet access at work

    pricklypear replied to pricklypear's topic in General Nursing

    We have an intranet. They are just now starting to post policies/procedures there. Way overdue, in my opinion. We also have some order sets on there, too. We have a medication program, supposedly...

  5. Will my past hurt me in school or in getting a job?

    pricklypear replied to joon's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! My advice to you would be to be totally up front with the BON...IF they ask. I can't remember if they asked questions about voluntary treatment unassociated with criminal activity....

  6. No Internet access at work

    pricklypear replied to pricklypear's topic in General Nursing

    We only have a total of 3 computers in our unit - obviously we don't do computer charting!! And they are all in very visible locations. It irritates me that if you look at almost any other "office"...

  7. No Internet access at work

    pricklypear replied to pricklypear's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't see the difference between using the internet during downtime, or reading magazines or books, or gossiping. The benefit of the information being available when needed outweighs whatever...

  8. Nurses Who Smoke

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you sound a bit preachy, you are always the voice of reason. This quote is golden. It has been said before, but worth saying again. I don't prioritize smoking, but I do feel entitled...

  9. Nurses Who Smoke

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm picturing 31 people sitting around puffing... I can see why you feel the way you do. Even I can't stand being in a room where someone's smoking, and I'm a smoker. It's just the broad statements...

  10. how hard is it for a RN to work weekends ONLY in ICU?

    pricklypear replied to a_clay's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't think you'll have a problem. I only work weekends, and believe me I love it. I get to avoid most of the political crud, and just do my job. Only thing is we are usually poorly staffed on...

  11. Nurses Who Smoke

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can I work where you work? Or can your administration talk to my administration....preferably in a dark alley, at night!:rotfl: But seriously, what a great way to deal with the situation....

  12. pt/nurse ratio?

    pricklypear replied to emsboss's topic in MICU, SICU

    It varies a lot in our unit. Having 3 vents on gtts and unstable has not happened to me where I am. Even having 2 highly unstable patients is rare - and usually happens because the one that was...

  13. Nurses Who Smoke

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't see what is hostile about my reply!!! I don't even think it was defensive! How was I disrespectful of your opinion? Some smokers infringe on your right to clean air, many others don't....

  14. Nurses Who Smoke

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    #1 This isn't an anti-smoking thread - I'm sure there is one somewhere you can join #2 I don't smoke in the same restaurant as you #3 Actually, if you sat next to me and did drugs or drank a whole...

  15. Possible to Pump Breastmilk at school/clinicals?

    pricklypear replied to peds4now's topic in General Students

    When I was in school, our 1st clinical rotations were 6h on the floor and a 2h post conference. We could take a short break during the 6h and before post conference. I work with a nurse now who has...

  16. Nurses Who Smoke

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. But...he drank 1 martini a day(I think that's what it was) and smoked cigars (I don't think cigars are inhaled) BENNETTRN - what a good point about obesity. Why is it OK to ask smokers...

  17. Nurses Who Smoke

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Umm, Bob, I'm sorry if I seemed "hostile" to you!! "Hateful" ? I don't think I was attacking you. You asked a question, I answered. With some extra food for thought. I'm really glad you lead such a...

  18. Nurses Who Smoke

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    it's not my job to tell anyone what they can or can't do. all i can do is educate a person, make resources available, and let the person make their own decision. how can you tell your diabetic...

  19. Nurses Who Smoke

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah, Fun2Care...I forgot about the sun! Not wearing sunblock Not wearing a hat if you're bald Tanning booths Not wearing insect repellant with DEET when hiking Keeping stagnant water around your...

  20. Nurses Who Smoke

    pricklypear replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    OK , I have to pipe up...(pardon the pun) Why? Because it is an addiction. Bobnurse, there are lots of things that are bad, proven to cause illness, injury or death: Driving without a seatbelt Being...

  21. Unsure of Nights

    pricklypear replied to ErinRNBSN's topic in Nursing Career

    Duker's right, it does take about a year to get used to it. I'm "used" to it by now after 5 years, but that doesn't make it anymore convienient!! I think it's just pure trade-off. I like the type...

  22. Need advice and reassurance on a bad situation.

    pricklypear replied to midnightRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is so true! I think another thing to think about in this situation is the unchanged condition of your patient. Just because a patient doesn't get any worse doesn't mean everything is ok. When...

  23. Brainstorming, End of life and Morphine use.

    pricklypear replied to Antikigirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I hope you're right! I do think that with the new push in the last 3-4 years about patient's rights to pain control, nursing education will change to keep up with it. I'm really glad to hear that...

  24. Brainstorming, End of life and Morphine use.

    pricklypear replied to Antikigirl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Right - I mean some people will consistantly give only 2mg on a 2-10 scale, even though this is not the most effective dose for the patient. It's like they feel like they're doing their job, "well,...

  25. I got in !

    pricklypear replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    :offtopic: Please don't give Chad a hard time, he's been through a lot lately. This is his time to celebrate and pat himself on the back!!! Chad - back away from the K-Y!!!! Those little silver...