RNGriffin

RNGriffin

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  1. Georgia Nurses....You Rock!

    RNGriffin replied to Concrete Rose's topic in Nurses Rock

    I commend the nurses in Georgia. I too am from New York and had the daunting task of dealing with many snow storms, Hurricane Sandy, and 9/11( nothing could compare to first year in the ICU -new grad-...

  2. passive aggressive nurses

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

    I too would be upset if I came onto the shift to three new admission at the same time. Why is your ED holding patients and taking up valuable space to avoid inconveniencing the floor nurses? I don't...

  3. Another tattoo Discussion

    RNGriffin replied to Alove725's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Please explain your rationale for the difference. Because I don't have tattoos, I choose not to have a nurse with tattoos caring for me...Because I am not black, I refuse to have a nurse who is black...

  4. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

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

    Where do you plan on going to the OR? You know the patients are awake ,or you as a nurse should hope for the patient to awake at some point during your shift. Do you dislike your patients & family...

  5. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

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

    Guilty conscience? If the shoe doesn't fit, don't wear it! New nurses( yourself) would like everyone to be PG & tell you the grass is always green and the roses always bloom. Have respect for...

  6. Common Issues in Rehab Nursing.

    RNGriffin replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Rehabilitation

    Depends on the unit you are working on...Stroke patients are notorious for being impulsive. So, fall risk, comfort measures, skin break down due to regional or generalized weakness is a major concern....

  7. Don't People Have Bills To Pay?

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

    New nurses aren't trained properly for the real world of nursing. In Nursing school you're comforted with that annoying clinical instructor who hoovers over your shoulder the entire 8 hours. You're...

  8. Another tattoo Discussion

    RNGriffin replied to Alove725's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My intent was not to imply tattoos should be a protected class. I was simply responding to the comment of individuals stating he/she would dismiss a nurse if a tattoo were visible. People will make...

  9. Another tattoo Discussion

    RNGriffin replied to Alove725's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    To the above poster: there are also patients that will send male nurses/black nurses/overweight nurses out of their room if this were allowed. As long as your tattoos aren't excessive, many clinical...

  10. What do you think can be done to improve access to mental health care?

    RNGriffin replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I believe MRDD patients deserve to be in a community setting, and not in an institution. However, I believe states need to adopt the special home/group home model. So many fail, by trying to staff...

  11. Mandated overtime. What?

    RNGriffin replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    Mandatory overtime is experienced by every nurse at some point in his/her career. If you haven't noticed, even 2 hours beyond your shift in the event of ridiculous traffic coming to work, is...

  12. New Nurse Manager - advice needed!

    RNGriffin replied to guest474423's topic in Nurse Management

    Observe first & then make changes! Do not address politics right away! Take note of complaints, but investigate from the background before confronting! Take a look at your staffing log( No calls,...

  13. 4 weeks notice

    RNGriffin replied to cn4333's topic in Travel

    I would advise against no notice. You never want to burn your bridges! Give your nurse manager a heads up you are looking into Travel assignments. See if she has any PRN positions available &...

  14. wow...this is my JOB!

    RNGriffin replied to Umberlee's topic in General Nursing

    I do this all the time. As I am IO cath-ing a female patient in tredelenberg position I am always thinking..."well I have to pay the rent next

  15. Visitor filming during code

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

    If you are speaking of lay family member, I wouldn't worry too much. As someone who has been in administration dealing with litigation and compliance for many years, I have seen these threats &...

  16. "Recording lecture reinforces weakness."

    RNGriffin replied to neverbethesame's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I don't believe she meant this is a negative way, by any means. I believe this was a poor choice of wording and delivered to students who are already sensitive. Recording lectures leads to...

  17. How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    RNGriffin replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    If you can not justify your position without attacking another I.E. sexual preferences or world view( I assume this means politics), you have lost the argument. Word of advice: You are new to the...

  18. How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    RNGriffin replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Students who are stressed, distraught, disappointed, etc. I would approach students in the same manner as I would approach my patients. You wouldn't tell your patients to pray, at least I hope not....

  19. I feel truly sorry for new grads

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

    Post like these are intended to discourage subconciously or consiciously for the benefit of the OP. Because you know some individuals who are not able to find work, does not mean that's the market for...

  20. How do you update families in your ICU?

    RNGriffin replied to psu4hld's topic in Critical Care

    Every family member should have a pin and the first and last name of the patient. W/O this information I would never disclose anything about the patients condition. Even with the pin, I am very vague...

  21. Help! Need advice with tough situation.

    RNGriffin replied to Nurse7970's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I am going to be the lone ranger in saying, you should take the interview and see what possibilities there could be in the new position. If this is where you would like to end up ultimately,...

  22. They're running our techs away

    RNGriffin posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am having an issue with certain coworkers abusing the "priviledge" of having a tech. A lot of new graduate nurses and some seasoned nurses do not understand assistance on the floor is for the...

  23. Elderly coworkers becoming a burden.

    RNGriffin replied to o3lissao's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am in my late 20's and I work with many elderly nurses; quite frankly they have been some of the biggest assets to our team. To be honest, many RNs would poke their noses to LPNs but most of my...

  24. What is the Problem?

    RNGriffin replied to rkumiwcc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We have pcts in our hospital, and I can totally understand where they are coming from when they suck their teeth at some of the nurse( especially the newer licensed nurses). Many new grads believe...

  25. It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    RNGriffin replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    Seems someone is a little jealous he/she didn't have the drive to go on to med school. Nothing is impossible, and if it doesn' effect you nor your household, why should it matter? What annoys me is...