hotshot05

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1. Rapid Response Team & ICU

   hotshot05 replied to akrn2's topic in MICU, SICU

   Our RRT is not connected to our ICU at all. It consists of 1 RN, 1RT, house supervisor, and family practice residents come for "learning experience." We only require 2 years of nursing experience to...

2. Is night shift easier?.....

   hotshot05 replied to RN1263's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I suppose it really depends on the facility/unit. I work on cardiac/tele floor. I've been RN about 7 months now on nights. The more comfortable/confident/faster I get the better. Most nights...

3. UPDATE on "son got wrong vaccination"

   hotshot05 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for everyone's support/advice. It's been a busy week, I just got off of 4 in a row (on nights). I wrote up a letter explaining the facts and what I would like to see happen and a follow up...

4. Lately I've been feeling the strain....

   hotshot05 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   I hear ya. I hate nights when I have to work without a tech. We only have 1 that works nights. So 4 nights a week no tech. Even with a tech I'm running around a lot. I bought a pair of SAS shoes...

5. Oops, sorry! Son got wrong vaccination

   hotshot05 replied to hotshot05's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I'm off this morning to meet with the office manager. I have a detailed letter of the events. A request for incident report to be filed and a copy to be sent to me and a request to speak to...

6. Oops, sorry! Son got wrong vaccination

   hotshot05 replied to hotshot05's topic in General Nursing

   This was a pediatrician's office. I don't know if she (who administered vaccine) was a nurse (rn/lpn) or a medical assistant. She never introduced herself or gave title. I did find out from the...

7. Oops, sorry! Son got wrong vaccination

   hotshot05 replied to hotshot05's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks all for your input. I'm going to type up a letter and meet face to face with the office manager tomorrow. I have been with this office for over 5 yrs and have never had an experience like...

8. Oops, sorry! Son got wrong vaccination

   hotshot05 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My son is 8 years old. He had a well-child check up Friday. NP said he's due for varrivax booster and they also recommend Hep A. I had never heard of Hep A for kids. She said that it's not a new...