Wrench Party

Wrench Party

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  1. Time Paradox of 12 hour shifts

    Wrench Party replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I'm trying to go back to the hospital because I'm sick of working 5-6 days/week. I want to be able to have time off during the day to get everything done at once. I'd love to sleep in, then putter...

  2. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Wrench Party replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'd list the certs relevant to the position you're applying for. BLS, ACLS, NRP, ATLS, PALS may all look good for ED, maybe ACLS and BLS for med/surg. If you are really looking to move into critical...

  3. Pay at Rex, wakemed

    Wrench Party replied to CalishortyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Anyone know the shift differentials for WakeMed these days? I scored an interview in their ED for evening shift. The info I found so far on line is telling me: $4/hr evenings $5-6/hr nights weekend-...

  4. is your immune system suffering?

    Wrench Party replied to nealiiih's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yeah, I'm also in the "you're sanitizing yourself into oblivion" camp and pretty terrible by OCD cleaning standards. My house gets cleaned with vinegar or those natural cleaners, I wash my clothes...

  5. Recent hiree - Do I need manager's permission to apply for Dream Job?

    Wrench Party replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Most nurses I've known who pulled off internal transfers did the following after a year on my team: a) got the support of the unit manager and several staff nurses before applying to the unit in...

  6. What is your dream unit?

    Wrench Party replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    Flight nurse: because it's critical care and in a helicopter. But realistically, probably will never fly because of competition for those jobs. I have an interview next week for CT surgical stepdown,...

  7. Dear New Grad Nurse

    Wrench Party replied to ashrose1992's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in the game for about 2 years now, so I'll throw in my advice: 1) Don't worry about not ending up where you want to be right out of the gate. There is a thing called an 'internal transfer'...

  8. Elephant in the China Shop

    Wrench Party replied to hcworker's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry...I've already seen more reproductive organs of both sexes more than I ever really planned on before becoming a nurse. I answer questions before any procedures, make sure the patient's dignity...

  9. Lost and in need of advice

    Wrench Party replied to MNbyte's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteered in a medical clinic at a substance abuse residenct treatment program for a few months before getting an interview that led to my first hospital job. Had a great retired RN show me the...

  10. Are you Facebook friends with your coworkers?

    Wrench Party replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sure, some, but I don't post anything that they don't already know about. It's not like I live some secret double life at home vs. at work or in

  11. They should be force to retire

    Wrench Party replied to apnurserock's topic in Retired Nurses

    Don't worry, the COBs will have fun snacking on you when you start working

  12. So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    Wrench Party replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Patient education, and IV sticks are growing on me, now that I'm becoming proficient. I appreciate the fact that the charge nurse has to stick these patients a few more times because SHE finds them...

  13. What if nursing doesn't work?

    Wrench Party replied to snow22's topic in General Nursing

    WHOA, Speed Racer. Slow down a bit. Nursing isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. You can do be all of these things listed and more. I did bedside, now I work in a clinic, I'm playing with going back to...

  14. Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    Wrench Party replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    I hate when my coworkers say "Wow, we don't have many cases on our board today". Because you KNOW that each patient after that is going to be a total handful both medically and emotionally. Thank the...

  15. Overweight

    Wrench Party replied to MCNERRA's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I second (or 3rd, 4th, 5th) the no-white-carb diet as well. Along with booze, I'm down about 14 lb since the start of 2015, and I haven't changed my exercise program much. My husband is down about 23...

  16. Do honors help gain a job

    Wrench Party replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Never had any Honors classes or was top of the class in nursing school. You were doing really well if you could achieve a 'B' in any class with a major clinical component. An 'A' meant you were really...

  17. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    Wrench Party replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't y'all have those paper covers for the toilet seat? Then you don't have to employ the hover trick over the seat. OP, I'm not sure this is a hill you want to die on. Just smile, follow her...

  18. A less stressfull career choice

    Wrench Party replied to jherd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in the hospital a year...those are standard rules for the units. Probably stricter since you're in ICU. It was pretty standard for RNs to carry their phones on vibrate for their families, and...

  19. Pros and cons of nursing insurance

    Wrench Party replied to dragonfire123's topic in General Nursing

    I carry my own malpractice insurance now that I have hard assets (a home, a truck, livestock, retirement account, etc.). I consider it a small price to pay to help protect everything I busted my chops...

  20. Poll: Nurse and law enforcement couples

    Wrench Party replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Hubs is an

  21. Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    Wrench Party replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    Geesh, y'all! Cut the kid some slack. She's 17. I barely understood financial aid, scholarships, or how to navigate getting a driver's license at that age. I like the above advice, OP. 1) Talk to the...

  22. Patients wants a back rub

    Wrench Party replied to Oceanpacific's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was taught a few years ago in my BSN program by some very old-school nurses that it was standard. I've massaged legs and lower backs while doing full head to toe assessments, and the patients always...

  23. Can scientific types go into nursing?

    Wrench Party replied to Young Tangerine's topic in General Nursing

    Of COURSE nurses can also be scientists. I have a very similar background to you, and there are plenty of jobs for introverts like us. Nursing research, clinical research coordinator, getting involved...

  24. how much do you pay on student loans per month

    Wrench Party replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    $300-400/month, have about 10K left for first undergrad. I went to get that ish paid off! I got scholarships for tuition for nursing school because I applied to every scholarship I was qualified...

  25. Engagement/Wedding Ring Question

    Wrench Party replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone mentioned rings on a necklace yet? When I got married I had my heart set on a sapphire and emerald ring that I could put on a necklace. Then I got distracted by everything else in my life,...