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  1. What's Up With Agency Nurses?

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I concur...traveler here too. $56/hr...no way. Also agree with the fact that there are marginal nurses on both sides of the fence. I have worked with great travelers with experience and skills that...

  2. The Difference Between a PA and a Nurse Practioner?

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to nursingismydream's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I hear over and over: NP....more education, less money, less respect.(the word Nurse in title) PA....less education, more money, more respect. (the word Physican in title) Go figure....

  3. How do I know if I have MRSA????

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Great post. Great

  4. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    ROFL!!!! And ya wonder where all the lateral abuse comes from in nursing....2 opposing teams....the selfless angels of mercy and the non-selfless professional nurses. LOL I wish nursing schools would...

  5. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago I worked nights and one particular shift I will always remember. Got report from eve shift nurse and went about my business. First thing I would always do is a run through check on all my...

  6. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot about the infamous Z-track.......... As a nursing student, we were all gathered around a patients bed to watch another student perform her first REAL PATIENT Z track injection. And that's...

  7. How do I know if I have MRSA????

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    Guess you know now not to bring stuff of isolation...I see it posted here several times. WONDERING....any nurses here actually ever gotten a MRSA infection via patient contact? I had bad winter hands...

  8. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    You are soooo AWESOME! ^5! Wished all the nurses I worked with had the same attitude. You know, 21st century professionals. It annoys me to work with the ones who get so much reward from not taking...

  9. How much abuse from patients do you take???

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago I worked at a hospital that was REALLY into customer satisfaction ratings (aren't they all....LOL) I was caring for this awwwwful woman with CHF. A well-known frequent flyer....and dreaded...

  10. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's not a beef about a WORD.....it's a beef about a LARGER CONCEPT. Not about sweetie, angel or hun, nor do I assume that if I get called angel...as in thanks angel as an example, that they are...

  11. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not referring to pet names we get called. Not the issue at all. What I am referring to, as previously stated, the general belief that still exists in the public that Docs are gods and Nurses are...

  12. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I think that if Florence Nightengale woke up to day and put in a shift....She might think she had died and come back a DOCTOR! LOL Not that nurses are doctors....comparing her role and...

  13. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Definetely a taco or two short of a combo meal.... I am sure she must have lost her license many moons ago.... Very very bizarre. I wonder how many patients she harmed....or

  14. Is nsg school part of the problem with the profession?

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    C'mon...just accept that you are an angel called to these selfless duties, give, and ask for not. Don't worry your pretty little head....know your role and be subserviant to all around you and you...

  15. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    Dumb! When I was a CNA 20 years ago and working in a LTC facility...I remember an LPN being fired because she was opening up capsules and having patients lick the meds from her hand. She thought the...

  16. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks angel, dollface, cutie pie, sweetheart....no...not demeaning or offensive in that context. i am referring to the big picture, not the microcosmic honey-pie niceties. big picture meaning that...

  17. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would never attempt to correct the issue on a patient to patient basis persay. "Angel" really rubs my philosophy the wrong way...but i'd never verbalize that to a patient. Like I said, smile and...

  18. Baxter PCA Pump Questions

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    I really dislike Baxter PCA pumps....very user unfriendly number one....and at the mercy of the pump as to how much drug is REALLY left...no way to measure it in a bag. I love it when the bag goes...

  19. Ouestion about Blood Transfusion

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to nursemary9's topic in General Nursing

    Same here....more often as necessary upon nurses judgement...Ie: CHF, previous transfusion reactions, general volume overloaded, pulmonary

  20. old skills that we do not use anymore

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    How about alcohol drips for etoh withdrawals? Zoiks. Keeping the little pie-tin ashtrays emptied in the nurses station, breakrooms, and physician areas was part of the job description. I remember...

  21. old skills that we do not use anymore

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I forgot about

  22. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    That any nurse reading this thread knows the author.... Direct her to this post.... I would sure like to chat professional philosophy with her or to find any other articles she may have written. I am...

  23. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Plum....spread the

  24. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good point Tala-This outdated Angel archetype also keeps the wages down. I truly believe if the public REALLY knew what our roles were...they'd agree hands down that we are not even getting paid CLOSE...

  25. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    Trauma-tizedRN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Amen Sistah...Don't get me wrong.... I do care about these people....they aren't just a unit of workload to me....I care about outcomes and feel proud of myself and the skills I bring to the table to...