NayRN

NayRN

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  1. Why do some nurses guess on BP?

    NayRN replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Same thing happened to me-it was very quick, and the needle was sitting at about 115 when she said "ok, good!" Pretty sure she got my systolic, and then didn't bother with the diastolic. I know my...

  2. Should you arrive on time or super early for job interviews?

    NayRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My last interview, I was early, so I took off down the highway and blasted loud music for about 30 miles, then I turned back and went to the interview. Some nice relaxing time! I was refreshed and...

  3. Mandate on healthcare, impoverished people, and no extension on Medicaid

    NayRN replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There is also something in there about government subsidies for insurance premiums for people who can't afford them. Not sure how that is going to work or what income limits will be to qualify, but I...

  4. An RN's thoughts on the health care law

    NayRN replied to RN4MERCY's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, they take takes out of your paycheck. Then, in February, they give them back in the form of a tax return. Hence, no taxes paid. Income taxes at

  5. Question on skin to skin touching

    NayRN replied to germsjackson's topic in Emergency

    Actually...The shopping cart covers are padded, so they are more comfy for the baby. They also have toys attached to keep baby entertained, and they are harder to wiggle out of than plain old shopping...

  6. Question on skin to skin touching

    NayRN replied to germsjackson's topic in Emergency

    shopping carts. high chairs at restaurants. public bathrooms. stair handrails. keyboards, phones, and mouse at work. patients. all = standard precaution which equates good handwashing. 5 second rule?...

  7. Code Blue!

    NayRN replied to vegnurse21's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    ok, 2 sides: I work in a hospital, and for a code situation, all the bells and whistles come out. First thing: try to prevent the code. No, this is not always possible, but many times the patient will...

  8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    NayRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What I actually said: "I understand that it is inconvenient for you to pick your aunt up from the hospital today and you will not be back in town until next Tuesday. However, there is nothing more we...

  9. How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

    NayRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My interviews have been nothing like this. I was prepared for these questions. I'd done my research. I'd had deep thoughts on the mission, vision, and values of the company. The questions I was asked...

  10. Low census. . .no work. . .

    NayRN replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    We've had the same problem-I didn't realize it was more widespread than just my hospital-I thought it might be the new group of ED docs. Our 40 bed med/surg unit has been slightly over half full for a...

  11. Is is possible to be a bad nurse and a good midwife?

    NayRN replied to purple_sage's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    First, you have only been working for a year and a half. You can't possibly know everything after only a year and a half. Give it some time. Second, why do you say that you are a bad nurse? You may...

  12. Can you take care of your own?

    NayRN replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an RN, and have been for almost 4 years. For the size of my family (3 kids), I still make well below poverty level. It is, however, steady work and a dependable pay check. 3 bedroom double wide,...

  13. My pet peeves

    NayRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Or the urinals sitting on the bedside table next to the dinner tray. I know, some guys like them there, but have you ever had a confused little old man mistake it for their water? I've caught a couple...

  14. My pet peeves

    NayRN replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    that bugs me too. A lot. My NM always asks us if we have any new "ideals" for improvements on the unit. Both spoken and written in e-mails. I copied the two words from the dictionary and stuck the...

  15. Are non-healthcare providers bound by HIPAA?

    NayRN replied to grownuprosie's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I think she meant notify the parents of the person she is working for-you know, the ones who are at work while she is sitting? And yes HIPAA should apply to caregivers who are privy to personal...

  16. If you think you need to call the MD, CALL THE MD!!!!

    NayRN replied to wooh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And then there are the stupid reasons for calling a doc that are required Lab called at 6 pm with a positive blood culture in 1 bottle. Critical lab. Core measure. So I call the doc, he starts vanc. I...

  17. Do the doctors and nurses really sit apart in cafeterias?

    NayRN replied to Maui79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If all of the docs and nurses are sitting in the cafeteria who is with the

  18. Funniest/strangest dementia patient stories

    NayRN replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just yesterday we were at the grocery store and this lady started talking to my daughter (she's 6) and I tried to hurry my daughter along after a minute and said "ok, lets go down the cheese aisle...

  19. Am I making a mistake not taking MedSurg position?

    NayRN replied to dalgal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There will be a lot of psych in med/surg. I

  20. Starting new job, no overtime allowed?

    NayRN replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    We went through a time when there was no overtime allowed either. And, although that restriction has eased along with the economy, during that "no overtime" period, we were simply made to work short...

  21. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    NayRN replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Me too! Take me! After 3 years, my base pay is about $36,500. With my 2% raise this year, I might make it to about $37! Just think, I could make $70K in about 10,000 years! What is the inflation rate...

  22. Career Change and need SERIOUS help

    NayRN replied to TrynafindmyCalling's topic in Nursing Career

    Funny, because I am a nurse considering becoming a teacher. Just posted a long one about some of the differences as I see them under another topic ("nursing is slavery"). I wholeheartedly agree with...

  23. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    NayRN replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I apologize in advance, it's long and pretty negative... I'm experiencing a bit of burnout myself. Just the other day I found myself and three other nurses in the nurse's station discussing a career...

  24. Pregnancy: Before or After Nursing School

    NayRN replied to Justabitoff's topic in General Students

    All of this planning is great, but realize that you must expect the unexpected. What if you don't get pregnant right away? What if it takes a year-or two? You have health issues, what if you have...

  25. Those around us are clueless...

    NayRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I try really hard to not confuse patients and families with medical jargon, and I tirelessly remind techs and other colleagues of the same thing-just simple things like writing on a patient's...