MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. Keeping experienced nurses at the bedside

    MedSurgeMess replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    And they generally will do whatever they are told to do without much of an

  2. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    MedSurgeMess replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    We use to assign lunches, but the docs come in during lunch and expect us to round. If we are with another dr, they just wait for us. When they were told that the nurse is at lunch, they usually...

  3. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

    MedSurgeMess replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I am the charge nurse where I work, and have a group of patients that is equal to or more than the other patient loads! I have 7 years experience, but with the economy, the facility has cut staffing,...

  4. New Nursing Student

    MedSurgeMess replied to sj73201's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats and good luck to

  5. Student nurses do the darndest things

    MedSurgeMess replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    One of my students was to give a Dulcolax suppository. When I handed it to her, she said "what am I supposed to do with this?" I about fell on the floor laughing! The patient said "you stick it in...

  6. Things I have learned in Nursing

    MedSurgeMess replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    keep yer eyes open, and yer mouth shut! And document, document,

  7. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    MedSurgeMess replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby is in maintenance, in fact he used to be my boss in a former career. When we started dating seriously, he had to step down as department manager, but says that it's all been totally worth...

  8. Please help me and tell me why bedside nurisng MUST be the 1st step

    MedSurgeMess replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that they would want hospice experience, not so much bedside

  9. Promised a raise and then it was revoked...

    MedSurgeMess replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    sometimes the squeaky wheel gets replaced. I've seen the same type incident in my facility twice in the last month, and both parties were "let go to pursue other interests". And this is a Magnet...

  10. Seeking Your Opinions, Please - Coworker Stuff

    MedSurgeMess replied to bigbub3000's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Leslie. BTW, if you come across the equipment that's broken, make a note on it yourself, and state that for further info, contact SuzyQ and her number. Maybe after she sees it, she may...

  11. Factory worker one day ... nurse the next?

    MedSurgeMess replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with that. In fact have heard about it already. The couple of jobs that hired new grads in my area recently, did it at less than $3/hr than previously. The claim is supply and...

  12. When things at work make you think of allnurses.com

    MedSurgeMess replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think we've all have that "aha-I read that on allnurses"

  13. Factory worker one day ... nurse the next?

    MedSurgeMess replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all have these concerns. I teach clinicals, and so many of the students think that there are jobs just falling off of trees. I keep telling them the truth, and of course, the school and...

  14. Question for those that hire ...

    MedSurgeMess replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, in most cases, a BSN is a BSN. Some places of employment may be different as far as hiring for some entry level jobs, but some jobs require BSN, and that is where there would be the...

  15. Which RN-BSN programs should one avoid if they were going to eventually get their MSN

    MedSurgeMess replied to wih02906's topic in General Nursing

    As long as it's accredited, it shouldn't be looked down upon by any MSN

  16. Are my classmates delusional??

    MedSurgeMess replied to Lola89's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at hasn't had CNAs in over 5 years, so nurses can't "pass it off". They'd hate working

  17. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    MedSurgeMess replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    perhaps she also has more years experience in general. As others said, I wouldn't say a word to

  18. Lawsuit Against The College Network

    MedSurgeMess replied to mdhammons's topic in Online Distance Learning

    ISU is not directly affiliated either. If you call their admissions office and nursing department, they will tell you to RUN in the opposite

  19. Are there nurses out there that actually LIKE Med-Surg?

    MedSurgeMess replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    Another m/s nurse here, and yes, I love it like

  20. New grad got fired, help

    MedSurgeMess replied to haitianrn's topic in General Nursing

    don't lie! There's always someone who knows someone.....and word gets around. Be as honest as you can be. And find a more reliable babysitter, this shouldn't become any employers

  21. Finish ASSOCIATE dEGREE in Nursing but I dont get the Diploma until June 2010

    MedSurgeMess replied to lilybee25's topic in International Nursing

    Unfortunately, this is what many new grads are running into. Hang in there, something will come along, even if it's not an area, location, or specialty that you want to work

  22. background checks

    MedSurgeMess replied to angelsulaiman's topic in General Nursing

    yes, even if school says you're okay, check with BON, as they can refuse to issue license if they have a problem. I think you'd want to know that before spending the money and time to go through...

  23. Hi I'm new here

    MedSurgeMess replied to philandnanzzz's topic in General Nursing

    If it's a requirement for the schools in your area, then you really don't have a choice. Check with all of the schools to make sure first

  24. RN Opportunities in Indiana?

    MedSurgeMess replied to resilientnurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I've worked all over southern IN, and the pay is about the

  25. Question for those that hire

    MedSurgeMess replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    you know, some of the stuff that you see in the "big city hospital" comes from the "hickville hospital". Who sees them first at the hickville hospital? The ER there. I think if that's where you get...