RNGriffin

RNGriffin

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  1. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    RNGriffin replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location: New York, Ny Pay rate: $56.00 with shift diff $62.00 In which area / specialty do you work: Full-time critical care float What type of license do you have (RN or LPN): RN What...

  2. Can't we all just get along??

    RNGriffin replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If we all got along there would no need for a forum. I think this forum is a representation of life. There will be disagreements over policies, protocols, personalities, etc. You grow by have...

  3. Ranting on the New Grads

    RNGriffin replied to RNGriffin's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The follow up responses "it's about location" is why most new graduates will not have positions for months. You're pessimistic attitude shows when you interview. I am not one to be oblivious to...

  4. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

    RNGriffin replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your beginning paragraph is why your jobs will always suck. The techs are there to assist you, not take demands as if they're responsible for all of the patient care. You are new, but I am pretty...

  5. patient on IV Amidorone and PO Amiodorone at the same time?

    RNGriffin replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    The Resident should consult with the PCP. Normally you'll maintain the drip and titrate during the day( at least that's how our specialist prefer to cv our patients) in order to build up therapeutic...

  6. does this sound extremely unsafe or is this typical??

    RNGriffin replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    I think it's a bit much, unless they're going to make monitors more accessible to nurses. You all will have to develop a routine of watching each other's patients. No CNAs after midnight? Are there...

  7. Least stressful nursing specialty

    RNGriffin replied to alby_dangle's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends on the personality type you're asking. I would say Trauma/NVICU/ER is the least stressful. On the other hand, I would say Acute Rehab was the most stressful, only because you're turning,...

  8. Has anyone ever look down on you because you are a nurse

    RNGriffin replied to dulcet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's a tough one. I have a sister who is a CPA and another who is an Engineer. I started out my career as a nurse, going to a health science high school, obtained my LPN. They all looked down on me...

  9. Continuous Bladder irrigation

    RNGriffin replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Are you certain she wasn't speaking of the concentration? I've never did a CBI at 50ml/hr it defeats the purpose. The nurse determines what the irrigation will be infused at. I would question the...

  10. I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

    RNGriffin replied to jane82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am not going to beat you over the head as the other nurses. But, tube feed and the patient was less than 45 degrees? De-sats and anxiety means one thing, your patient is crashing! There is either...

  11. When patients request NOT to have you as their nurse...

    RNGriffin replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would thank the patient for lightening my load. :-)

  12. Nurse to patient ratio in ED

    RNGriffin replied to 1fastRN's topic in Emergency

    Cardiac rooms patient ratio is 3:1, Observation 4:1, Trauma 1:1, Exams

  13. What do Nurses think about CNA's

    RNGriffin replied to powers2704's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I couldn't imagine my shift without a tech(CNA), although we've been forced to work without techs from time to time. They are truly a gift, even the laziest who do the bare minimum. To go in an place...

  14. Going into work sick!?

    RNGriffin replied to Nursearaeg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    WOW! You received a written warning for being ill and you'll receive a written warning for giving the facility sufficient time to find a replacement? I would never! I think it's worst to go into work...

  15. Is this unrealistic?

    RNGriffin replied to HeartRN13's topic in General Nursing

    I would look request PRN or float pool. You more than likely can pull the exact same hours, but make your own schedule. Also, encourage your Significant other to do waitering or bartend until the...

  16. Looking for work

    RNGriffin replied to Millany's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's only been 2 months since you graduated. I'm guessing it's been one month since you've had a nursing license, and due to the holidays possibly 2 weeks since a unit manager has received your...

  17. Fired for saying "under-staffed"

    RNGriffin replied to cardinalRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't know how long you have been with the organization, but I would advise you to see employment else where. Your administration obviously shows disregard to the staff & patients. Those coveted...

  18. New Grads: Need help with job application

    RNGriffin replied to Gannusya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Your goals and objectives should reflect your personal values( how well do you see yourself). What I would advise you to submit would pertain to my aspirations. The facility wants to know who you are,...

  19. Cnas and sheath caths

    RNGriffin replied to Hugurqh's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't allow my techs to discontinue my Peripheral inserted IVs unless I have worked with this tech for years upon years upon years( you get the point). Anything above the AC, absolutely not!...

  20. Career Change - nursing

    RNGriffin replied to Change101's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends on the school you are entering, the facility you're doing clinical rotation with, your state BON, and your employer. You have a lot of people who will have a hand in your decision. You may...

  21. Are they still giving out incentives for nurses?

    RNGriffin replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    ALso, Duke in North Carolina, a couple of hospitals in South Carolina, Jacksonville Florida Hospitals, Nevada hospitals are all offering some type of sign on bonuses. It really depends on your...

  22. Are they still giving out incentives for nurses?

    RNGriffin replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Psychiatric hospitals always offer Incentives in NY. Bellvue is offering 6k sign on bonus. The catch is, you have to complete your 2 year contract to get the pay out. I remember when bonuses were...

  23. Has anyone taken care of a celeb?

    RNGriffin replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Being in NY I have to deal with them all of the time! I recall an obnoxious Bravo star being in the hospital. This particular patient refused to use a call bell, and would hold the tech in the room...

  24. passive aggressive nurses

    RNGriffin replied to treeye's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She, like many, when having the overwhelming responsibility of completing two admissions upon arrival was attempting to reduce her work load...possibly. If you feel as though she was being "Passive",...

  25. passive aggressive nurses

    RNGriffin replied to treeye's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do expect my coworker to stay over. The patient technically was reported to this coworker, and she should at least start the database. This is my opinion & it may not reflect the general views...