Yiggs

Yiggs

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  1. Telemetry monitoring patient from ICU to step-down

    Yiggs replied to Aerose's topic in General Nursing

    at the hospital for which i work, if a patient is being transferred from a critical care unit to a tele floor or step down unit they do transfer them with a portable monitor. the rational is, if they...

  2. Nurses eating and drinking at the nurses station

    Yiggs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi fellow nurses, how do you feel about nurses drinking coffee or other beverage and eating food in the nurses station on a regular basis, especially in the presence of patients, visitors and doctors....

  3. Nurses with Bipolar Disorder

    Yiggs replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I feel your pain; although I don't have Bipolar the job becomes consuming and overwhelming at times. I would suggest as the OP suggest, check out you job's Employee Assistance Program; also try to...

  4. Associates or Bachelors?

    Yiggs replied to mickjordmoll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I had an Associate Degree in Nursing and worked as a bedside nurse for many years and still do. However, I later obtained my BSN partially at the expence of the hospitaal I work for. I started my MSN...

  5. changing career

    Yiggs replied to amazngrace's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am not sure if the colleges will accept classes outside of the USA. What I would suggest you do is look up some of the State Colleges in the states you are thinking of relocating to; look at the...

  6. LONELINESS while in nursing school

    Yiggs replied to cincin1222's topic in General Students

    I think this happen to most people who move away from home to go to college. If your friends stop calling you because you are not in a position to hang out, were they really friends or aqauintances....

  7. Cried at work... in front of a doctor!

    Yiggs replied to scorpio82's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it was unprofessional to cry in front of doctors or other members of care team. However, for most nurses it is like an "unspoken rule" - do not shed a tear and do not breakdown during...

  8. What are your must-do's?

    Yiggs replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    I am very anal about checking blood pressure and pulse before I give cardiac meds. I also read the pill wrapper and review the MAR several times before I hand the pills to the patient. Check if the...

  9. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    Yiggs replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The silliest complaint that was made about me was that I "didn't socialize with the staff enough." This was brought up during my evaluation, can you imagine! The truth is I am not a talker and I...

  10. Oh, What to do...

    Yiggs replied to SweetseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My feeling is that you should take the job that you were offered at the hospital you were not thrilled with as a student. The floor that I worked on before I took a position in Behavioral Health had...

  11. Can I legally read TB tests and give injections to family and friends?

    Yiggs replied to cyb3rRN's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who have just receive your RN liscence, be careful of the things that family and friends ask you to do. They may be well intentioned but it could backfire! You might be well intentioned,...

  12. Retired Nurse's...

    Yiggs replied to Keepstanding's topic in Retired Nurses

    Hi AnnieMarieW, can any retiree from any state work for this company? I would love to know the name and contact information for this company if it's okay with you and "All Nurses." Yiggs I would also...

  13. Customer Service? Maybe on your home planet.

    Yiggs replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have the same problem where I work, patients are sometime so disrespectful and "entitled." They think that because the healthcare system advocates for the highest level of customer service they...

  14. is there anything better to say then it's not your fault

    Yiggs replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    That is really sad. I am happy she is not internalizing it or blaming herself athough she feels devastated by the whole thing (and rightly so). At least she has your listening ear but she might need...

  15. being young!

    Yiggs replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    Being young is an advantage and not a disadvantage where getting your degree is concerned. Your mind is fresh and supple, you have more energy and zest for life, and as the other nurses rightly...

  16. What do you think of nurses who can't spell medical terms?

    Yiggs replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    I get the point. . . and I can understand the irritation if a nurse is just careless and makes no effort to ensure that her spelling and grammer is correct. On the other hand, if the nurse is...

  17. Suggestions for the Med-Surg First Job

    Yiggs replied to NepRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I would think you will be on orientation for a while with a preceptor. Each hospital's policies, proceedures, protocols and equipment might differ somewhat. If I were you I would...

  18. What do you think of nurses who can't spell medical terms?

    Yiggs replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    While some people might get overly concerned about other people's ability to spell, I wouldn't loose sleep over it. For some people English is not their first language but they are doing the best they...

  19. Suicidal man at nurses' station

    Yiggs replied to *Posh*'s topic in General Nursing

    You were absolutely right about what should have been done. The patient declared he was suicidal and was obviously looking for help why he came to the Unit. The patient could have had a weapon on...

  20. I'm ready for grad school... but, not sure what role I'm meant for.

    Yiggs replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I'm feeling you! My thought is that with your vast amount of knowledge and experience, plus your passion in caring for critically ill patients, you should consider education. You could specialize in...

  21. Discouraged after first day training on new job :(

    Yiggs replied to SP1CEGRL's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You sound pretty overwhelmed . . . I feel your pain. The fact that you are a new grad makes it worse because you have very little "real life" experience to draw from. It seem most hospitals and...

  22. Suggestions on the best nursing website to get CEU's...

    Yiggs replied to RNsharkinaj's topic in General Nursing

    Recently, I have been browsing on Medscape.nurses. They do have very interesting topics that relates to various speciality in nursing. and one could read specific articles of interest, answer the...

  23. Are LPN's being phased out?

    Yiggs replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Her response seems a bit harsh! What I do know is that in Florida where I live, most hopitals are phasing out LPN positions by not filling the positions when these nurses resign, retire or obtain...

  24. I need helping finding a nursing job that will allow me to sit once every 2-3 hours

    Yiggs replied to twalt500's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    My prayers are with you that you will find the ideal job. Since most hospitals have their nurses working 12 hour shifts it is really stressful on our feet. At the end of the day our feet are sore and...