RainMom

PACU, pre/postoperative, ortho

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  1. RainMom

    Unclear if I’m Eligible for Unemployment

    RainMom replied to blazinflame123's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You should file. I just filed a few days ago myself (also IL) & one of the options you choose from states that you are still attached to your employer but are working no or very limited hours (or...
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    Budget Cuts/Salary Freezes/Furloughs/etc all due to COVID

    RainMom replied to rubyagnes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Executive salary cuts of 30% & voluntary furloughs. No mention yet, but I'm sure there won't be any annual raises for a year or
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    Education/Resources for COVID-19

    RainMom replied to hekinnet's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My facility sent this out to everyone to brush up for those staff that do not typically care for critical pts.
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    Excessive waste of narcotics

    RainMom replied to RainMom's topic in PACU

    We are continuing to waste after each administration (give 25 mcg, waste 75 & then pull out another vial to give the next 25 dose) essentially wasting more than we ever give. Some meetings were...
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    Questionable actions that make you go hmm?

    RainMom replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    Or reading the surgeon's operative record stating pt arrived to pacu stable, etc, etc when in fact pt remains in OR while assistant is closing, crna still
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    Problems Before Nursing School

    RainMom replied to Remia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Meh, my program did not require proof of health insurance, transportation, etc. We only had to show proof of immunizations & residency in/out of district for
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    5 Signs You Have Vitamin D Deficiency | Knowledge Brush-Up

    RainMom replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in an office, anybody reporting chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia etc was tested for D deficiency. Roughly 80% were low & put on supplements. It was surprising how effective it could...
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    How Much was your First RN Paycheck?

    RainMom replied to igottaconquer246's topic in General Nursing

    My paychecks have been consistently about the same as my prior job as an office manager/chiropractic assistant. My actual pay is greater but now I have benefits & 403b contributions withdrawn;...
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    Charting in Epic

    RainMom posted a topic in Operating Room

    Our facility will be transitioning to Epic in the next couple years. Recently, our managers are emphasizing real time charting during pre-op, stating that when we change to Epic, the OR will not be...
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    Mandatory Break Bill

    RainMom replied to LizSRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I hope one of her RN constituents invites her to shadow for a few shifts & see how much card playing happens.
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    Trapezium bar.

    RainMom replied to Nursing Au's topic in Orthopedic

    I find this to be a strange question. Was this homework? I have never heard it said that a pt cannot be log rolled following TKR. In fact, my facility has these pts up out of bed, weight bearing as...
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    Nurse dies after assault at job. She finished her shift first.

    RainMom replied to missmollie's topic in Nursing News

    We just received an email at work this week that we would have new signs going up to this effect including the fact that it is a felony in our state. Also recently had an email regarding additional...
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    Badge Tracking

    RainMom replied to SparklyBaby's topic in General Nursing

    My facility is trialing it on the inpatient floors. Since I work those depts prn I was given a badge. One thing I noticed is that it didn't seem to register (no blinking light) when you pump as you...
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    Should I feel bad for not picking up extra shifts?

    RainMom replied to nursekaterpn's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, turn off your phone. Seriously. Unless you are just wanting to rack up some serious OT (& burnout), your time off is yours. If everybody keeps picking up shifts, they'll keep expecting...
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    Is it wrong to ask

    RainMom replied to Meredithhg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree. We had a nurse that started asking pts to give her a good mention when the pt received their discharge callback. Really tacky. A pt mentioned how they had been asked to be sure to give the...
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    Force to change unit in the middle of shift

    RainMom replied to Anon143's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, happens often. I didn't mind it too much when I worked the floor, but now that I am in pre-op & PACU, it bothers me a little. I still work prn shifts (very occasionally, once every month...
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    Nurse Gives Lethal Dose of Vecuronium Instead of Versed

    RainMom replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Meds in our pyxis can be searched by both the generic & brandname; it will pop up whichever way you search. What a terrible way to die. Doesn't happen often but some of the scariest moments for...
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    Resignation, What To Do With Accrued PTO??

    RainMom replied to J89Mike's topic in General Nursing

    At the end of the year, it won't matter. It will be included in your yearly gross & taxed according to that. If too much is taken out right now when you are paid your final check, then it's just...
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    Which areas in hospital least physically demanding?

    RainMom replied to TinyDancer01's topic in General Nursing

    Surgical preadmissions, pre-op, nurse case manager/ discharge planner, insurance, ADT
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    Ortho or CDU??

    RainMom replied to JenMH88RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't know why people seem to think ortho is an area that could keep a nurse from branching into other areas. There have been a couple of posts like this recently. While ortho can be somewhat...
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    Pagan in a Catholic Hospital...

    RainMom replied to Kaelsdream's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This is much like the Catholic hospital I work for, AM/PM intercom prayer/meditation & everything. I'm not catholic & have never had an issue. No one cares what you do or don't believe in....
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    MO Hospital offering $5,000 sign-on bonus to new grads

    RainMom replied to klone's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My hospital was offering $10,000 sign on bonuses for all floor RN positions for a couple yrs not that long ago. We're pretty rural & simply didn't have people applying. After resorting to...
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    Nursing School Drug Testing

    RainMom replied to Egonza57's topic in General Students

    I honestly don't even remember a drug test until I was
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    Night shift nurse required to fill call-off vacancies and scheduling

    RainMom replied to JBaker77's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We don't have schedulers at my small hospital either & never have to my knowledge. So, yes, when I charged nights, I was the one to call people to see if they would work. Sometimes the shift...
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    New grad considering Ortho??

    RainMom replied to Rainbow_RN's topic in Orthopedic

    I started in ortho & though it wasn't my first choice, it was a great place to start. Spend some time there & you shouldn't have any problem transitioning to more critical care depts if...