RosesrReder BSN, MSN, RN

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    Scheduling harassment

    RosesrReder replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    Strongly encouraged is very vague. Can you use your voicemail to triage the calls. I know I do. If I don't return the call it means I'm not interested. If it's something I need to call back or...
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    Formalin in OR?

    RosesrReder replied to learningnurse's topic in Operating Room

    We don't have pre-filled specimen cups. We have a station with the big jugs in a ventilated hallway outside the door to pathology drop off. We wear goggles, a mask and gloves that are at the...
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    Anesthesia

    RosesrReder replied to Scub73's topic in Operating Room

    Cricoid. The fact they threw in it's a Cystoscopy is there to throw you off and
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    Scrubbing in during the middle of surgery

    RosesrReder replied to ppsmi's topic in Operating Room

    I'm also confused why you're not gloving and gowning yourself. Where I work it's an expectation if you're coming in to finish a case or relieve the scrub to bring in your own gown and gloves. Open...
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    Periop course money back

    RosesrReder replied to Nicole3d's topic in Operating Room

    I am sorry your OR experience hasn't been great at all. If you're leaving the OR why even take the test? All it does it say you completed the PeriOp 101. Unless you're thinking of trying the OR...
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    Circulator Presence on Induction?

    RosesrReder replied to Dielsh's topic in Operating Room

    We use anesthesia aides in our facility; however, the rule of thumb is the RN does not leave. We have "hall help" and if I need to run out for anything then I overhead page or call the hall help to...
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    Scheduling harassment

    RosesrReder replied to NurseDisneyPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    Does your employer require you to answer your phone on your scheduled days off? If not, then simply do NOT answer. I'm sure you have a smartphone where you can send them to voicemail or simply block...
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    RN shortage

    RosesrReder replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

    I think everyone is running away from the bedside. Seems like every other person including new grad are signed up to climb the ladder and get the heck out of the perils of the bedside. As far as...
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    Disposable pill cutters

    RosesrReder replied to ScottPR's topic in General Nursing

    We carry blue plastic ones that are charged to each patient when a splitter is needed. They are made by
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    Unreasonable requests

    RosesrReder replied to emmafrancis's topic in General Nursing

    For the family wanting additional tests, that is between them and their physician. I would not have called the doctor for that but would ask the family to speak to the physician at rounds. I would...
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    Ever experience violence at work???

    RosesrReder replied to aoguagha's topic in General Nursing

    Took survey. Chased around with a dirty drug IV user's needle because he was not getting the pain medication he requested. Met in the employee parking lot by an angry father who's child was my patient...
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    RosesrReder replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    They will suck the living soul out of anyone. It's too many of "them" attached to each patient of yours who do nothing but consume you all-day-long. It's exhausting. It's pointless. It's burn-out...
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    How do you feel about being a nurse?

    RosesrReder replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    I loved it at first but then everything changed. Patients became more complex, sick, non-compliant, thankless, entitled, very demanding and their families unbearable. I think the cherry on the top...
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    Don't think I'm an OR nurse...

    RosesrReder replied to snapdragon13's topic in Operating Room

    I think you need to clear up what it really is. Is it the transition from student to nurse or the fact you miss an awake and interactive patient? If the latter, then you need to transition out of...
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    Before you buy a $300 Vein Finder

    RosesrReder replied to chul_soo's topic in Emergency

    You would be surprised. I've seen a baby's skin burn with pulse ox light, so that is that. When it comes to living and working in such a litigious place, It's best to play it all the way
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    Why wasn't I placed in the ED?

    RosesrReder replied to shan_elle's topic in Emergency

    Embrace it and make the most out of it. You may realize this is a better fit. If not, you will learn a lot and cherish
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    2017 Nurse Salary

    RosesrReder replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Southwest Experience: 10yrs Specialty: Critical Care Facility: Large inner city hospital Pay: $35/hr (underpaid for cost of living. Not much increase past
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    Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    RosesrReder replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    No, I do not. We are just warm bodies, with a pulse and an active RN license. They don't care about anything except the bottom dollar. That's the
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    Why Do Nurses Quit?

    RosesrReder replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    This is part of the problem. People are running away from the bedside and the problem isn't being fixed. Imagine if everyone did just that (run away)? Eventually, there wouldn't be anyone one at...
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    About to start Periop 101

    RosesrReder replied to AlbinoScout's topic in Operating Room

    Thank You! You are
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    Need a BSN for what again?

    RosesrReder replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    From the research gathered I wonder how many BSN's contributing to the "safer patient outcomes percentage", were Diploma or ASN degree nurses who after many moons went back for their
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    About to start Periop 101

    RosesrReder replied to AlbinoScout's topic in Operating Room

    Great question. I'd like to know too. I like you, will be training and transitioning to PeriOp.
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    Dr. told patient, "Nurses are STUPID".

    RosesrReder replied to Daetwin2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like effective communication and nip things in the bud right there and then. I would have pulled him aside in private and asked for clarification as to what you think you heard then state how you...
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    Add your input re ANA's strategic goals for 2017–2020 ?

    RosesrReder replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Isn't that the truth! I read it and left the same way I came in. Tired, hopeless and feeling like its the same ol' blah, blah ,
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    Nurses not taking breaks

    RosesrReder replied to scuffles's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And when we have adequate staffing. They place some on call or call them off. No matter what they look at numbers not acuity and will work us to death either way. Either way you're gonna do the job...