ambitiousblonde

So recently the hospital I work at has started allowing speciality areas to wear custom t shirts with a logo specific to their department. We have to come up with our own designs and then they have to approve. I work at a very conservative, religious affiliated hospital and I would like input on any ideas. My specific area is MICU. SI and neuro are making their own as well. I would like a small design on the front left breast/pocket area and a larger design on the back. I've googled and looked at cafepress but would like a more original design. Do any of y'all wear t shirts instead of scrub tops? Have any neat graphics that would look good on a shirt? If so please post in comments :) Thanks in advance!! So far I found this and really like it, but I'd put ICU in the middle, maybe have text around the circle. Just brainstorming here, ha! I would also try to keep it gender neutral, which eliminates a lot of the cutesy

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I can't wait to read the next chapter!!

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I'll second that! I'm starting in Jan as well. Sadly, I've got to take a few more prerequisites than I anticipated 😞 But starting with the nursing courses nonetheless 😃

Bump bump! I'd like to know as well!!

Just wondering if any fellow nurses come across documentation from CNAs on vital signs (not WNL) stating/annotated "notified xxx, RN," and they never actually informed you. How do you handle this? It seems as though my NM feels (has previously stated) I have a "strong personality" and "come across as being too harsh." I think the only way to address this situation is by asking said CNA. Any suggestions as to how you have handled this?

So you took American Lit through there, any other courses?

I'd personally like to know their medical hx, pertinent surgical hx, neuro status, activity level, are they a min/max assist..Any consults needed/pending. Are there any drains, foleys, dressing changes, wound care... I wouldn't take it personal, but as that they want the most information given in a short report. This is not only your patient, but also theirs. You want your patient to get the safest and best care possible. Yes, I'm sure it is in the EMR but what if that nurse gets busy right after report and doesn't have time to look at the EMR before a MD calls or they need assistance to the BR, or all the sudden has an emergency. What you have listed doesn't tell me what the patients baseline is. Do a quick review of systems. Constantly be thinking in terms of the patient, no personal issues.

Hahaha! 1mrsbs are you needing to take any core classes? Do you have your schedule yet??

Admissions called this afternoon, all transcripts are in! Still waiting on the final review!!

Thanks everyone! I can see where this would need to be very structured, as stated. I'm just trying to see if there is possibly a better way at keeping pts and staff happy. With patient satisfaction taking a front seat to almost everything in mgmt/adm eyes (which it totally shouldn't), this could possibly be a way to get those out sooner who like to stand in the doorways tapping their feet... I just get to a point where I feel like I'm being pressured and pushed to the max, knowing there is more important things to do at that moment with other pts, not to mention making sure ALL my core measure pts have their meds adm on time! I think a day position would be all it would take. And maybe not 7 days a week, just our busiest days M W F. I was just curious if there had been any positive outcomes at another facility. Thank you for your input :)

I am curious if any facilities utilize this position, a RN strictly responsible for admitting and discharging patients in the hospital setting. Working on a fast paced MS floor with a high turn around, it seems this position would be beneficial for many obvious reasons. Thanks in advance!

Sanita fits better for me. I'm a 9 1/2-10 and I wear a 41. Dansko 41 was way too big!!

I hope so!! Still waiting on transcript review...

http://nabeesocks.com/collections/womens These socks are awesome! When I first ordered mine about a year ago, they didn't have an XL in women's, so I bought a L. The website says if you're b/t sizes then order the smaller size. I wear a 9 1/2 -10 and the L is too small by the end of shift (my toes feel crammed) I'm going to order the XL now they're in stock!!

I remember reading online about Dansko and Sanita originally being under the same manufacturer but when they split Dansko started having their shoes manufactured in China. Whereas Sanita remained manufactured in Europe. There is definitely a huge difference in the fit of these shoes, especially for those of us wearing half sizes.

I had the same issue with my danskos fitting too tight across the top, my last 2 toes would be numb towards the end of shift and I was also in between 2 sizes. ( 9 1/2- 10 US) I finally found a perfect fit with Sanitas and I love them. I've been wearing the same pair for a little over a year now and they still look great! During the winter time I wear compression socks, knee highs and they're a tad looser but overall still fit way better than the danskos. Currently I wear NABEE compressions and I like them, but towards the end of shift my toes feel crammed. I think I need a larger size, but they don't make an XL, or at least they didn't when I purchased mine online. For the money, I think$20 or $25 they're def worth it. Any recommendations on another brand, reasonably priced?

One would think this is such a simple task, but for some reason our floor struggles with this as well. After I assess my pt I check in the BR to see if there is a hat, if not I grab one and put it under the seat. Then I ask the pt/family to please not empty it, as I want to keep a close eye on the amt of urine as well as the color. For intake, I will just ask how many extra Styrofoam cups they've had to drink. This may not be the best way, but it is what works for me. The CNA's are suppose to chart the I/O's along with VS, q4hr., but not all of them do it. Ultimately, I am responsible for my pt and documentation, I don't have time to run behind them and make sure they are doing what is asked of them.

Have you applied at a hospital? If you can't get in working on a Tele floor, then try MedSurg just to get started. Once you're in you can always transfer to another department There's absolutely nothing wrong with starting out low and working your way up. You will gain tons of knowledge along the way!!

Try your best to stick it out, or at least work your notice out according to the facility's policy. Underneath this overwhelming emotional state of mind you are in, you must remain professional, respect yourself and represent yourself accordingly. I'm sure this is easier said then done, but we need to remember that nursing isn't always so straight forward, we must be flexible and adapt. If certain things were said or done we can't change that, but most importantly we can try to prevent making matters worse. :hugs:

Any updates? How did this course end overall?

Have you taken a course through this program yet?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette! I have applied and currently awaiting transcript review. I've researched a lot and have heard great things about this program, which is completely online. The only prerequisites I need, I'm almost positive will be chemistry and statistics. I know I can take those classes at a community college for less $$ but I work full time and I'm not willing to give up my every other Sat. off to go to a classroom lab...

Bumping for updates...anyone