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  1. As a nurse, how do you perceive that physicians feel toward you?

    nurse.sandi replied to jaimeandjules's topic in General Nursing

    It was acceptable twenty years ago for a doctor to hang up on you, curse you, and yell at you. But it is not acceptable today. I wrote a doctor up in the hospital and he was reprimanded. Never let...

  2. Worst Interview Ever!!

    nurse.sandi replied to 312time's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did not make a mistake. You need a lawyer. You have the same rights as every other person who earned their RN and passed the NCLEX. I have a feeling this is an age issue, which is why I say you...

  3. Please help me understand

    nurse.sandi replied to missingmydad's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Doves...

  4. Please help me understand

    nurse.sandi replied to missingmydad's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am sorry for your loss. Your questions could be answered in so many ways, by so many people. I have held the hands of 1000's of passing people. I am not exaggerating. Each person had a different...

  5. a few questions about nursing for an RN for class- please reply

    nurse.sandi replied to sara71985's topic in General Nursing

    I think this mode is acceptable. The idea is to conduct an interview and I do not think it has to be face to face. I am working on my doctoral online and we do everything

  6. a few questions about nursing for an RN for class- please reply

    nurse.sandi replied to sara71985's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am taking clinical calculations before I apply to nursing school and I need to interview a nurse. I sent the questions to the only RN I know, but she is really busy and I don't know if she...

  7. a few questions about nursing for an RN for class- please reply

    nurse.sandi replied to sara71985's topic in General Nursing

    HI I am online now and have

  8. What to expect as a RN Nurse Supervisor role with no nursing exp.?

    nurse.sandi replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that nursing homes call all nurses charge nurses and put them in a supervisory role..prob. so they can not bring the union in. But if you are being put in a real supervisory position...beware....

  9. What to expect as a RN Nurse Supervisor role with no nursing exp.?

    nurse.sandi replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    Wow this should be a huge red flag for you. I have never heard of this happening, unless you know someone that got you the job. I think it is really important to be a bedside/floor nurse for at least...

  10. Administering meds (like Pitocin) without medical indication

    nurse.sandi replied to serenity729's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Your question makes sense but I am sensing there must be more to the story of this patient. If there is not, my best guess would be that someone and I will not state who is in a hurry. I do not think...

  11. how old is to old for medsurge

    nurse.sandi replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think mid to late forties is the average age for registered nurses now

  12. how old is to old for medsurge

    nurse.sandi replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think each person is unique and an individual. So, with that said, as long as you can still do it..keep up the good work. I am sure the case loads are heavier than the ICU. My experience when I...

  13. what is the usual nurse patient ratio in tertiary hospital?

    nurse.sandi replied to ian04's topic in General Nursing

    ICU never no more than 2 patients and sometimes that is too much. Sometimes the patient is critical so the RN can only handle the one paitent. In the U.S. nurse to patient ratio has been an on going...

  14. when do you declare a specialty

    nurse.sandi replied to bs98241's topic in General Nursing

    Every nurse is special. However, a speciality could mean a certification, for IE, stroke, or ER, ICU. Certification tests usually cost money. Most nurse practioners

  15. difference between cna and sec/tech

    nurse.sandi replied to bs98241's topic in General Nursing

    Try asking the manager of the unit or call human resources. Sometimes people want to help and tell you their opinion which may not be true.

  16. difference between cna and sec/tech

    nurse.sandi replied to bs98241's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you could look online at the specific requirements for the job. It should be stated in the job

  17. Average # of admissions and discharges per shift

    nurse.sandi replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I worked on a stroke unit, which turned into a neuro unit and this then an overflow of a med-surge unit. Your story sounds typical of this unit. I worked 7p - 7a. Sometimes we had a high turn over...

  18. need advice on getting hired (RN with employment gap)

    nurse.sandi replied to pinklilly_07's topic in General Nursing

    Employment gaps are a huge issue for some companies. I think it is important to explain as little as possible about the reason. Always tell the truth, for ie. tell them you started your family. In the...

  19. Interview with Cascade Health Services

    nurse.sandi replied to Ellekat2's topic in General Nursing

    What state is this company in? You should be able to get some information from the state you live in. Look in your state's online website. Ie, in MI nursing homes survey scores and citations are...

  20. Interview with Cascade Health Services

    nurse.sandi replied to Ellekat2's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I have taken tests for agency and contract positions. They usually consisted of general questions that a prudent nurse knows. Also, they have you do checklists of your skills which are very time...

  21. Need help to convince parents!

    nurse.sandi replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the college experience would be cool. But nursing is serious and requires a lot of studying. So, with that said. I would not get a BSN just for the college experience. Nursing is a...

  22. Need help to convince parents!

    nurse.sandi replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, A great reason to get your ADN first is that once you go to work at the hospital you can get tuition reimbursement and/or sign on bonuses and/or loan reimbursement. Some hospitals have colleges...

  23. Help nurses!!

    nurse.sandi replied to Rachael243's topic in General Nursing

    GPA 3.49 8 years lpn 7 years rn 68,000 per year as

  24. Can RNs renew their license when they haven't work as an RN for a while?

    nurse.sandi replied to 50kn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I agree that you need to contact your nursing board. My experience is once a RN always a RN, unlike LPN/LVN who has to work so many hours under a RN in order to renew and keep their license. I...

  25. Getting called off too much!

    nurse.sandi replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. On our unit, the nurses kept track of when and who was being called off and pulled on a log. It was the nurse who got pulled and called off to follow up and make sure it was documented. I am not...