NurseyNurseKRN

NurseyNurseKRN specializes in Medical/Surgical.

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1. Not allowed to SIT during 12 hour shift and MORE

   NurseyNurseKRN replied to katieusa's topic in Medical-Surgical

   AMEN SISTER!!!!!!! :yeah:Currently in the same situation. LUCKILY I am putting in my 2 weeks very soon for a new position. My hospital was the same way, great place until they got whacko over...

2. Considering Leaving M/S for OB

   NurseyNurseKRN replied to NurseyNurseKRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Sooo.... I GOT IT!!!! I am so excited!!! Hopefully this will be the end of Med/Surg for me! Thanks guys for staying positive for

3. If YOU were the patient, would you feel comfortable...

   NurseyNurseKRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I dont know what kind of mattresses my facility has then....but i would doubt they are 100% waterproof. The liquid does not just roll off of them....it leaves stains. It feels like a vinyl/plastic...

4. If YOU were the patient, would you feel comfortable...

   NurseyNurseKRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   You know what is really nasty....even nastier than washcloths......the MATTRESSES. How many times have you have a heavy incontinent patient with diarrhea or urine that soaked onto the mattress? EW!!...

5. Hiring Process

   NurseyNurseKRN replied to mscariRn's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds as though they gave you a lot of specific information to the position. I would do a follow up call and ask what the next steps are. If you do not hear anything back I would assume they are...

6. Considering Leaving M/S for OB

   NurseyNurseKRN replied to NurseyNurseKRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Bama RN, Thanks for the tip on the book! If I get the position I will ask if they provide it and if not i'll make a trip to the

7. Considering Leaving M/S for OB

   NurseyNurseKRN replied to NurseyNurseKRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thanks everyone for your input! I have worked day shift for a couple of years and will be going back to nights with this position, but I am fine with that. I tend to be a night owl anyways The OB...

8. Hiring Process

   NurseyNurseKRN replied to mscariRn's topic in General Nursing

   Did you send a thank you note the next day after the interview to them both? If you haven't, I would consider doing that as soon as possible. It puts your interview back in their minds. You can also...

9. Considering Leaving M/S for OB

   NurseyNurseKRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hey Everyone :) I am new to allnurses, but have found a lot of good advice here. I have interviewed and shadowed for a very nice OB unit in my area and I really loved the unit and the nurses that were...

10. Did I Do Something Wrong?

    NurseyNurseKRN replied to rnccf2007's topic in General Nursing

    I do re-check blood pressures before I give IV diuretics and IV/PO antihypertensives. Remember, too, that if you are giving a medication at 0600 and the last BP was from 0400 then it is 2 or more...