sofla98

sofla98

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  1. What is up with the level of entitlement?

    sofla98 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I’m a seasoned nurse with a lot of years of experience. I work hard to take care of my patients and their basic needs, and then some. But what is up with these newer grads, like in their younger...

  2. I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

    sofla98 replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    Always make an attempt to go to work. Or if you know ahead of time make arrangements. it’s not fair to your coworkers who made it in or who made arrangements. Seriously, it’s...

  3. Possible move to Colorado current outlook

    sofla98 replied to Abby10's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am also in the process of moving to Colorado. We went there in April and FELL IN LOVE! We are so tired of where we live now and we want to do it while we are still young enough to enjoy all Colorado...

  4. co worker sharing her concerns

    sofla98 replied to beeble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would just jot what happened down while you can remember it clearly, then let it go. BUT, don't forget it, especially if you know who the tattler was. Goodness do I dislike a tattle tale. Our unit...

  5. Are these things still taught in nursing school?

    sofla98 replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean. We had a test that included like 15 or so questions about ABG's!! THAT is one skill most nurses need to know and be able to interpret quickly!! I often ask my fellow seasoned...

  6. Applying For RN Jobs In A Different State...

    sofla98 posted a topic in General Nursing

    We have to move. Long story short, we've decided to move across the country. We prefer to move out west but haven't decided exactly where yet. We've got it narrowed down to Oregon, Colorado,...

  7. Applying For RN Jobs In A Different State...

    sofla98 replied to sofla98's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your input. This is a big decision but an adventure. We are excited to be starting a new chapter but I am very hesitant to move without having a job or a legit offer in hand. As far as...

  8. Coworker forged my signature...

    sofla98 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I found out that a nurse I work with forged my signature on a form stating we traded holidays. By her doing this, she's off all the "good" holidays and only works on New Years Eve and has me working...

  9. So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    sofla98 replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're not alone! I cannot fathom ANY situation when it is NOT OK to do a full assessment, regardless of how busy you are, patient load, etc. People need to learn to multitask and manage their time...

  10. So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    sofla98 replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Speak for yourself! I do a FULL head to toe assessment Q 4 Hours, every time I work on EVERY patient. And I work on a very busy unit with alarms blaring, vents going off every 5 seconds, someone...

  11. Bullied nurse. I quit. :(

    sofla98 replied to Cardiac_kbbq_diet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Jealous women are jealous. Nursing is 99% women. I wish it were 99% men...Would definitely make things easier and there probably would be WAY less bullying in nursing, lol! No one bullies me, I give...

  12. MEN, dont come into nursing

    sofla98 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Men in Nursing

    Why is this OP/Thread ONLY worried about MEN in nursing?? Seems like a VERY bitter and whiny OP. Get over it, put your big boy pants on and suck it up. Otherwise, quit and give your job to someone...

  13. Coworker forged my signature...

    sofla98 replied to sofla98's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurse Nutcase never got in trouble and actually was able to trade off all her holidays with other, newer, nurses. Actually, Nurse Nutcase got called to the Principals Office today, lol! She made sure...

  14. What is the proper way to address an RN?

    sofla98 replied to planetoi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Umm, nurse? For my patients, I always make sure they know my name so they call me

  15. What to Do When the Doctor Throws the Nurse Under the Bus by Lying

    sofla98 replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not all hospitals are the same about consents...In my hospital, EVERY consent is signed by the doctor and family with the nurse or someone else witnessing. But, I work in

  16. What to Do When the Doctor Throws the Nurse Under the Bus by Lying

    sofla98 replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I AGREE!!! I would've filled out and sent an incident report before I left for the day...If I cannot reach a doctor after calling and calling and even trying to contact other physicians? Incident...

  17. Does it ever get better?

    sofla98 replied to jsmythee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with many other posters and feel that you've had crappy jobs, in crappy hospitals, with crappy managers/trainers. I suggest finding a hospital that has high scores already so you are not...

  18. Denied employment at agency due to ordered prescriptions

    sofla98 replied to RNwithHonors's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I got hired at my current employer I FAILED my PE drug screen. It came back positive for PCP! LOL!! I was like PCP? And they said yes, PCP! However, the day I went to employee health for my...

  19. Too good for poo

    sofla98 replied to Nursesmurf14's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol, this seems to be an epidemic...ESPECIALLY with new grads/new nurses. The younger ones seem to be worse about it than the older new grads, maybe bc most of them have kids...idk. I've also noticed...

  20. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

    sofla98 replied to Esme12's topic in Disaster Preparation

    THIS!!! My point EXACTLY!! They're not going to fit every nurse, PCA, RT, house keeper, etc. with those Haz-Mat suits that you see them wearing in Liberia, on the TV set! I guarantee that nurse didn't...

  21. Newbies Who Want to Pay ZERO Dues Schedule-Wise

    sofla98 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is he a younger guy, like early 20's? I find that this generation feels they are totally entitled and don't quite get it. I also find them to be total know it alls. I had one (a float pool new grad...

  22. Monitoring nurse rounds??

    sofla98 replied to TeneshaO'Neal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have those. Their called "locators" and work with the Hill-Rom call light system. About the only thing good about them is the button that you can push to call for help. we also have cameras in all...

  23. I think the charge nurse wants me out

    sofla98 replied to sungrl01's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Get a notebook and put it in your CAR, not your bag. Then, document, document, document. Date, time, location, and most importantly: witnesses. Include conversations, snide remarks, behaviors, etc....