smartynurse

smartynurse

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  1. About TB

    smartynurse posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    if you have been exposed to tb and have a positive ppd that does not mean you can no longer work in a healthcare facility! You may have to take abx treatment, and will be followed by the health...

  2. tb isolation-forgot to put up sign

    smartynurse replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    the patient wore a mask up to the floor. Once he was in the room it was removed, the negative pressure was ordered/started. this particular room has an "ante"room, so no cart in the hall. thanks...

  3. tb isolation-forgot to put up sign

    smartynurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi, I have lost sleep last night worrying about something that happened at work. I am an agency nurse. A few weeks ago I cared for a patient who came up from the ED. The patient was being admitted...

  4. Nurses who are deaf, partial hearing loss?

    smartynurse replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    cardionics has an electronic stethescope which can be used by hard of hearing and those with cochlear implants. It costs about 400 dollars. You may be able to get help with the cost through the...

  5. tb isolation-forgot to put up sign

    smartynurse replied to smartynurse's topic in General Nursing

    sorry, I knew that!!! and thanks everyone for your kind

  6. Commuting to DC

    smartynurse replied to eager1hasbegun's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It depends on the time of day you will be driving...it should not be too bad if it is early or late..meaning if you need to be there at 0700, you will be early enough to beat the traffic. Night shift...

  7. Do patients/families that are hostile, rude affect your morale?

    smartynurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do patients and families affect your morale? Have you encountered situations which left you feeling demoralized, insecure or denigrated? For example, how many of you have had family members write down...

  8. agency pay rate not stated

    smartynurse posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi all, I am feeling a bit insecure about how I handled a situation today. I recently was hired by a per diem agency, have just moved to this area in northern va.. I was told (multiple times, very...

  9. Dangerous Unit?

    smartynurse replied to ShannonSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

  10. Potomac Hospital

    smartynurse replied to PEDSVA's topic in Virginia Nursing

    well, there is more agency there than i could believe. the system is antiquated (in my book, i'm used to computerized orders, etc;). The doctors run the roost, you have to call attendings for...

  11. Med Error Question

    smartynurse replied to cnolan's topic in Patient Medications

    this was a benign error...i have made mistakes too..i also was penalized for it very harshly, even though i did all the right things...just learn from it and pick your battles...if you make a major...

  12. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    smartynurse replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    know your policies and procedures, such as when you are giving an IV drug for any blood pressure or cardiac issue, especially if you are on a med-surg unit. do not let the doctor try and slip...

  13. I Would Like Your Opinion

    smartynurse replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    do you think you have an ethical responsibility to report this nurse? is there someone you could above and beyond the managers you have spoken to? I just wonder if you should, as it does affect other...

  14. shootings and mental health

    smartynurse replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting that you mention that...I guess in my experiences and what I have learned in reading is that the South Korean culture is very closed to mental illness. That was something I thought of...

  15. shootings and mental health

    smartynurse replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, that mental health issues in particular are still not addressed well here in the U.S. But I wonder if they are addressed well in other countries and cultures around the world. We are a pretty...

  16. shootings and mental health

    smartynurse replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    They didn't fail, because you or I could voluntary commit ourselves to an inpt. psych unit for depression at a low point in our lives. If the law did as you say it should, we then would not be able to...

  17. I need some help please!!

    smartynurse replied to kristen1024's topic in General Nursing

    What type of unit do you work on ? Think of various activities/interventions that you do there: are there any that could benefit from EVB? An example would be: if you work with trach patients, do you...

  18. Potomac Hospital

    smartynurse replied to PEDSVA's topic in Virginia Nursing

    are you a new grad? I am moving to NOVA and decided to sign with an agency-contemporary nursing solutions in springfield,va. They said I can have as many hours as I want at Potomac and the pay is...

  19. shootings and mental health

    smartynurse replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I am not so sure this could NOT have been prevented. It will be interesting to see exactly how this ends up. Questions: once Cho was sent to mental health facility and subsequently released, was he...

  20. nailbed pressure

    smartynurse replied to gasmaster's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Still was being done at the trauma unit I worked in in Baltimore 12 years

  21. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    smartynurse replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree, well said. I would like to add that perhaps you could continue to work as a nursing assistant, and meanwhile find a place that assists non-native english speakers with language issues. I know...

  22. Is it just me or is this offensive?

    smartynurse replied to momdebo's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it doesn't have to be...that is why there is a Center for Nursing Advocacy (nursingadvocacy.org), why nurses need to respond to those comments personally and publicly with thoughtful,...

  23. HELP I am freaking out!!!!

    smartynurse replied to spirit11's topic in International Nursing

    do you need benefits? how about doing float pool or per diem? Then you could make more money and work less hours...or, the chances of you working on days/evenings could be better...what type of work...

  24. Another 'nursing burnout' thread

    smartynurse replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting thread, because nurses aren't allowed to be irritated with families!!! Why, they are our customers! And customers are always right, right? Anyway, American Chai mentioned...

  25. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    smartynurse replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Central virginia, large hospital..new grads are making about 19-20/hour....i have a lot of experience, when is came here they offered me 23/hour but i have had over 3/hour raise in base pay in last 3...