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  1. Water Pitchers

    ninjago replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in MS a year ago, we give water pitchers and meal trays. There were no CNAs. Grateful for Unit Secretary who usually helped us when we were really

  2. What is your favorite specialty and why?

    ninjago replied to adoglover's topic in General Nursing

    I love ER. I thrive on fast pace and the adrenaline rush I get treating patients with MI, stroke, DKA or substance abuse

  3. Nurse

    ninjago replied to Chenz04's topic in International Nursing

    I agree with the other posters, if you are able to study here in U.S. do it here. Although I have known and worked with many Filipino nurses who got their degrees in the Phils. But when asked if they...

  4. To relocate or stay put?

    ninjago replied to rntim49's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like you have all the reasons to move to AZ so go for it. I'd been there. Hot weather, but most of the times, pretty nice. There is no growth in LTC unless that's where you want to be in the...

  5. Online Programs... good or bad? Your opinion please!

    ninjago replied to Enza's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know some online course, you rent a video for the lecture. But mine, nothing like that. Everything was online, I didn't need a physical book. Materials and all were provided online. Never met my...

  6. Online Programs... good or bad? Your opinion please!

    ninjago replied to Enza's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Online classes are classes which you do everything online...reading materials, quizzes and finals. Basically, you have to log on to the online website for your class. In one of my online class, the...

  7. Online Programs... good or bad? Your opinion please!

    ninjago replied to Enza's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Some students prefer online courses because it afforded the convenience of doing it at one's own pace and without disrupting one's work schedule. I took some classes online and works well with me. It...

  8. Hopeless, depressed, jobless in Austin

    ninjago replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    San Antonio is one of them, but there are hospitals in San Marcos, Seguin and Gonzales, too. Hi catlover13: are you currently working in

  9. Hopeless, depressed, jobless in Austin

    ninjago replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Texas Nursing

    would relocating be an option for you? or driving a little more than an hour south of

  10. What color Littman Classic II SE stethoscope do you have?

    ninjago replied to KGMM's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a teal colored littman stet which always hang around my neck then one day, a medical resident accused me of stealing hers. I showed her the faded name I wrote on the back of the tube. So yes,...

  11. Tips for keeping your RN license safe in an ED setting

    ninjago replied to NeoPediRN's topic in Emergency

    I always check my medication orders, the pyxis, the medication itself, the patient name before I go the patient. Once I am ready to give, I check the med order, pt's ID band and DOB, Seems like a lot...

  12. Which specialties are fast paced?

    ninjago replied to teenmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I work in ED and that is exactly why I enjoy it because like you, I'd rather work in a fast paced

  13. Should I feel bad?

    ninjago replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    You should not be feeling bad. As the other posters said, you have the right to take time/days off. If I were you, I'd look for another day assignment. That family is not compassionate enough to let...

  14. Patient/Resident actually being a bully to staff

    ninjago replied to TheFloorisCold's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar patient. Very abusive to the staff. So what we did was called a meeting and confronted the patient, she was mad, of course and threatened to sign AMA. After she did and left, we...

  15. Anyone ever have a famous person as a patient?

    ninjago replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in a cosmetic derma office in Beverly Hills, CA. So yes, I got to see famous celebrities. Can't name names though due to HIPAA

  16. Can't wait to go to work tomorrow.

    ninjago replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Love this thread! Very positive! I have work tomorrow and though I hate having to drive so far away, I do love my job,

  17. how long do you have to stay at work because of paperwork?

    ninjago replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Are you working in my previous job? I used to work in SNF, ratio also 1:26. :) It was crazy!!! I usually went home past 5 pm (was on 7 am to 3 pm shift) Anyways, I left not because I couldn't handle...

  18. How important is it for a Charge Nurse to be able to run a code?

    ninjago replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Back when I worked in SNF, all that was required of us, Charge Nurse was a CPR- AHA. So when patient coded, we did CPR. But made sure 911 was called and on their way. Even though I and a few of the...

  19. New job, new nurse and really nervous

    ninjago replied to koko2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, and about being nice. My attitude is I am there to work and not make friends, but if it happens that I develop friendships along the way, then that is a good thing! Stay away from gossips and...

  20. New job, new nurse and really nervous

    ninjago replied to koko2002's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is normal and understandable to be nervous. I used to work in Subacute, am in ER now. The most important thing I learned working in SNF is time managment. You will be taking care of many patients....

  21. Wanting to totally bail out on nursing

    ninjago replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I, at times feel that way -burn out! I work with the agency now and I feel so much happier. I pick my own schedule. I get to go on vacation however long I want. Since I don't spend too long in one...

  22. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    ninjago replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    The Director of a hospital, Dr Chuck Norris. Every time I see him, I couldn't help myself but think of the other Chuck