Imafloat BSN, RN

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    Kangaroo Care

    Imafloat replied to Crafty Fraggle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If the babies are on the little oscillator, we let them out to hold. If they are on sensormedics, it's not going to happen. Those kids are usually so sick that they are a touch me not. Besides that,...
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    Torn to pieces - Pls help?

    Imafloat replied to fedupfinally's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh life in a dysfunctional unit, how I loathe thee. OP, you need to decide what you want to do and do it. If you are going to leave, find a new job and leave. If you are going to stay, put on a hard...
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    how quickly someone can go downhill.

    Imafloat replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    My dad died in the hospital 2 hours before he was to be discharged. He had CHF. The nurse came in and checked on him, he was fine, he teased her because the night before he told her to bring him some...
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    Just need to vent to those that would understand...

    Imafloat replied to Camemile's topic in General Nursing

    Please
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    Love Fest

    Imafloat replied to mindlor's topic in General Students

    Don't forget the Valium lick in the nurses station, that's my ideal work
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    If I Said on Here What I Wanted to Say.

    Imafloat replied to DixieRedHead's topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem with body fluids, which kind of nurse should I
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    do you wear those clogs?

    Imafloat replied to EDnursetobe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I go between Danskos and Crocs. Huge difference but they both work for me. My only problem is that sometimes I get a pair of danskos that squeak when I
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    looking for advice, or mabey just an ear from those who understand

    Imafloat replied to sarlpn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hugs.... I can't give you advice, losing a parent is so personal and we all go through it the way we weren't meant
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    How much should I get?

    Imafloat replied to Llam86's topic in Nursing Career

    I have to question an employer who tells an interviewee how much other people are being
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    Stress @ Work, No Support.

    Imafloat replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Nurseypoo. You are in a toxic unit run by toxic managers. I left such a unit a few months ago. Our unit was the darling of the hospital, raking in oodles and oodles of money, we were so awesome,...
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    "You're a NURSE??"

    Imafloat replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    Yeppers, so
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    "You're a NURSE??"

    Imafloat replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be a NICU nurse, if I had a dollar for every time I heard what a special angel I was for saving sick babies I would be able to retire. I'm going rogue, I'm going to have to get a new screen...
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    If I Said on Here What I Wanted to Say.

    Imafloat replied to DixieRedHead's topic in General Nursing

    I just get annoyed when someone asks for help or opinions with a preconceived notion of what they are looking for as far as answers. Anyone that tries to enlighten them to anything other than this...
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    "You're a NURSE??"

    Imafloat replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is how I make a living, it's not who I am. Don't stone me, or call me a butthead. I love my job and I am excellent at it. There is no ivory tower at my workplace. I work hard, I'm underpaid,...
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    As a nurse, do you ever......

    Imafloat replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    Every day, except the pockets worth of supplies. I make it a real goal to learn something new everyday at
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    Question re: patient handoff/shift change

    Imafloat replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    Once I sign off that I've given report the patient is no longer my responsibility. That being said, if I have time and it hasn't been a horrible day and I'm not needed at home and the oncoming nurse...
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    What has been your worst nightmare about work?

    Imafloat replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've actually lived my worse nightmare thanks to understaffing. Thankfully, none of my patients suffered harm, but I changed my work
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    PLEASE buy malpractice insurance!!

    Imafloat replied to Athena2's topic in General Nursing

    I had let mine lapse, thanks for the reminder of the importance! I'm covered once
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    Debating a transfer vs finding a new job or staying put

    Imafloat replied to thatone's topic in General Nursing

    I was in my first job for 5 years, I was also getting frustrated with staffing issues and a little bored, I was ready for some new experiences. I put in for a different job in the same hospital. My...
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    New nurse ready to give up on nursing already

    Imafloat replied to Nurzelady's topic in Nursing Career

    You can do it! I wanted to quit every day for the first few months. I was miserable, every day I felt incompetent. I stuck it out and I started having good moments, which led to good days, then good...
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    New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    Imafloat replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Where did you do your senior practicum? Contact that NM and see if she is hiring. I was hired onto the unit I did my senior practicum
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    What's the task you like doing most on the job?

    Imafloat replied to PreStudent101's topic in General Nursing

    Task....suctioning. I love the instant gratification of a BBG full of snot. My favorite is getting a big old mucous plug out of a nare and the kiddo looks so relieved. Just the sound. I also love...
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    New Grads vs Me. I hate this economy.

    Imafloat replied to SushiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Here are some suggestions. -try making a graphic, eye catching resume. There is a whole new style of resume out there, what have you got to lose? - email nurse managers in areas you are interested in...
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    The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    Imafloat replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I work NiCU. ...they are coding your patient in 34, don't worry about listening for report, just go to the bedside ...your patient in 12 has a sedated MRI at 0730 (it's 0710) he had a float nurse last...
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    Which do you prefer?

    Imafloat replied to Purple93's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a NICU and I work 12s. I'm part time somewhat. I work 2 12s one week 3 the next. This works for me, we do self scheduling and at least once every 6 weeks I am off for 8 days. I've not used...