DowntheRiver

DowntheRiver

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  1. Charge nurse

    DowntheRiver replied to YstRN12's topic in General Nursing

    Originally, I was so excited and honored to be charge. I'm now charge two days a week and I really don't care for it. I tried to give it up but they guilt tripped me into the role again a week later....

  2. Exclusion List

    DowntheRiver replied to Kitty300's topic in General Nursing

    I concur with this statement. To the OP: You don't have to tell us, but from your OP and subsequent responses you made it sound like you somehow ended up on this list and had absolutely no idea why....

  3. Pain patients being denied their medication!

    DowntheRiver replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Pain Management

    I see pain management tomorrow for 3 bulging discs with nerve impingement and moderate to severe osteoarthritis in my SI joint along with Sjogren's. Just found all this out last week and it is a lot...

  4. NSO Insurance

    DowntheRiver replied to ab197's topic in General Nursing

    I've had my NSO policy for 5 years and I am glad to have it just in case. It is $162/year so I guess I'm in a heavily liable area - welcome to

  5. New grad sinking fast

    DowntheRiver replied to Sheika34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did you receive any orientation on the equipment? During my new grad residency during the week of computer training we also had half days where we went over the hospital-specific equipment. We were...

  6. Infusion position

    DowntheRiver replied to Guest1030824's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    RED FLAG - You should NEVER stay over without pay. You are a nurse and should always be compensated for your time, even if you have to stay after. I also would not agree to a salaried position because...

  7. Georgia to Florida compact license?

    DowntheRiver replied to Bel-AirBritt's topic in Travel

    Chiming in here, and I'm a Florida nurse. Hate to say it, but if you go to the FL BON website there is nothing "iffy" about whether or not we're a compact

  8. To Transfer (for my BSN) or not to transfer... THAT is the question!

    DowntheRiver replied to jessica0rae's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am from Florida and I work in Central Florida. Everyone only cared that I was enrolled in a BSN program or that I had a BSN. Now that I have a BSN nobody has asked me where it is from, only if I...

  9. Coming off FMLA and Need Different Schedule

    DowntheRiver posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all - I need some suggestions on how to approach my manager about reducing and altering my schedule when I come off from FMLA/STD next week. I have been out 3 weeks and will be out a total of 4...

  10. Exposure to Hep C blood daily??

    DowntheRiver replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know if they are spinning it down for serum? Typically for a RPR the blood is spun down for serum and then the test is performed, or at least that is how we used to do it. If this is the case,...

  11. Exposure to Hep C blood daily??

    DowntheRiver replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    How is the syphillis test performed and who is performing

  12. Exposure to Hep C blood daily??

    DowntheRiver replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    What tests are being run off this blood? I'm asking because I don't think a capillary tube will be your answer. Please let me know and I can better

  13. Is this a reasonable expectation?

    DowntheRiver replied to MomOfFive2018's topic in General Students

    Here we have the weekends plus option, where you work 60 hours a paycheck but are paid for 72. You are required to work every* Saturday & Sunday plus one extra shift during one week of every two...

  14. Working in MedSurg with ONLY RNs...

    DowntheRiver replied to newgradnurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Florida we see it all! I live in Central Florida and have worked in a facility with RNs, Medics, and CNAs. This is nice because the Medics can start IVs and draw blood which helps! I've also...

  15. Fainted while watching blood being drawn... Advice for nursing student?

    DowntheRiver replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    Awww, best of luck to you!

  16. Fainted while watching blood being drawn... Advice for nursing student?

    DowntheRiver replied to LindseyPar's topic in General Nursing

    Oh gosh, I nearly blacked out as a student nurse in the Cath lab. Nothing to do with blood, I just got overheated. The combination of being gowned and shielded plus scrubs nearly did me in. Not my...

  17. Under investigation

    DowntheRiver replied to Clare2125's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Please re-read original post - She isn't nervous about their being cameras, she's hoping there are cameras to help persuade that she is NOT guilty, showing that she did go into the rooms (at

  18. What's the best way to deal with a collegue who is known for slacking off every shift?

    DowntheRiver replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Nursing

    Are her patients being taken care of, or are you guys having to take care of her patients? My response is dependent on that

  19. New Grad Resume

    DowntheRiver replied to nurse_jnicole's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I do believe you cannot put Registered Nurse until you actually have a license as you aren't a RN until the license has been

  20. Help Solve OR Burn Mystery!!

    DowntheRiver replied to a.smithrn's topic in Operating Room

    I work in Oncology where we use a lot of Chloraprep + Tegaderm for port access. Most people have a reaction when Chloraprep is used and then not allowed to dry as the Tegaderm is immediately applied....

  21. How long have you been a nurse

    DowntheRiver replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Almost 5 years here

  22. EKG machines - HELP

    DowntheRiver replied to Loveebrianna's topic in General Nursing

    I 100% second this comment. My BFF is a MD and very, very intelligent when it comes to medical knowledge but as far as skills go she is very lacking. Like, I would not trust her to start an IV or cath...

  23. Bored after 3 months?

    DowntheRiver replied to saradista's topic in Rehabilitation

    Around these parts, to be a flight nurse you must have at least 5 years experience in critical care/ED and typically some kind of certification (i.e. CCRN). The majority of flight nurses that I know...

  24. Pain patients being denied their medication!

    DowntheRiver replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Pain Management

    For those have never experienced chronic pain, you really don't know what you don't know, and it is evident in your

  25. Investigating Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

    DowntheRiver replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    A HUGE part of it is denial. Definitely some substance abuse and mental health issues there as well that go untreated. It broke up his marriage as well, unfortunately. Just glad there weren't any...