scifispam

scifispam

Med-Surge, Tele, PCU, CVICU, NSICU

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  1. To give or not give insulin

    I don't treat for less than 200 if npo
  2. Questions regarding CCRN

    Thanks so much!! That helps!!
  3. Alarm fatigue survey

    Done!
  4. What to wear to occupational health

    Congrats on the job!! Definitely casual as long as your jeans aren't all holey and ratty
  5. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    Starting a new job so I will answer for both: Geographic location: Dallas, Texas Pay rate: $35/hour In which area / specialty do you work? PCU What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? BSN...
  6. how many patients

    Our pcts have 10-32 apiece depending on how many call ins we get :-/ But if they are short staffed we help with vitals and i&os and stuff.
  7. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    What state are you in
  8. yikes! new nurse/old nurse conflict

    Can you work on one of the other ones?
  9. yikes! new nurse/old nurse conflict

    Speak with the supervisor...if they are not going to back you then you may want to find a new job. You've already mentioned HIPPA violations and medication errors (because thats what they are to give them at times they aren't due)....what else do th...
  10. Discouraged with job search

    Just keep applying. The nursing job market is tough on all of us, even those of us with experience. It took me several months to even get an interview off my resumes. I just got hired into an amazing job, but it took me a lot of tears, stress and ...
  11. Is nursing worth it?

    Nursing is worth it if that's what you truly love. It is not one of those professions you can do just for the money (which isn't that great anyways) because you will get burned out and bored and annoyed. I have days that I absolutely hate it and wis...
  12. Such a good point. We are all a team. It should never be days vs nights (even though it is). We are all here to help each other to the benefit of the patients. Do what you can and then move on.
  13. Single mom in nursing school...

    I got loans through sallie Mae and was able to take a little extra to help with bills.
  14. HIPAA violation

    Very clear violation.
  15. Stick a fork in me, I'm done

    Congrats and good luck!!!
  16. WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

    I have a BSN now. I am going back within the next 6-12 months to begin a dual MBA-MSN/HCM degree. :)
  17. night shift nurses with young children

    I have a 1.5 yr old...I work 7-7 night shift. I actually see my son MORE on night shift than I would on day shift. I love it!
  18. What the heck have I gotten myself into??

    definitely a good 6-12 months to become comfortable with the job and with yourself as a "real nurse". Nowadays I just breeze through report and people tell me they've never had someone be so concise and so thorough in such a short amount of time ;-)...
  19. What to do when You don't want to be a nurse anymore

    Ultimately, you need to decide what will make you happy and what path you want to take. But, I can tell you from dealing with people I've worked with that if nursing truly doesn't make you happy then DON'T DO IT!! You will get burned out and end up...
  20. Job Rejection Letters

    emails...lots of them. Thanks for applying but we've chosen someone whose skills are closer to the job requirements...blah blah
  21. It takes a good 6-12 months when beginning your first job to get your routine set and learn the best time management skills that work for you. I agree with charting in the room, I've learned to be able to chart and "listen" at the same time that way ...
  22. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    Absolutely not. The nurses in my agency get to pick and choose what days and hours they want to work up to 40. We also pay their benefits 100% though.
  23. Help with nursing specialty direction!

    Home health. Private duty nursing. Clinic nursing. Those are all options similar to what you want.
  24. home health/PDN ADON

    I have just been interviewed and hired as an ADON for a children's home health/PDN agency. I don't exactly have pediatric experience, the experience I do have I wasn't officially a nurse. I do have vent/trach experience however. I also have charge nu...
  25. home health/PDN ADON

    Thank you so much for your response!! I have seen these issues in other jobs I've held and I definitely don't want to make that mistake. I appreciate your insights.