MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. What do you call a registered nurse without a specialty? Canada

    MedSurgeMess replied to jrnj's topic in General Nursing

    MedSurg is it's own specialty, I'm certified (CMSRN), as well as

  2. Worried about being sued

    MedSurgeMess replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Idiots will try to sue for anything, and can always find a lawyer who is willing to try the case, and there is always a jury out there who will find for the plaintiff. It's frightening to take care...

  3. New Job found, but would you stay???

    MedSurgeMess replied to bunnie004's topic in General Nursing

    Just because 1 nurse seems unsafe to you, doesn't mean that the whole facility is unsafe. As long as you are doing what is safe for your patients, you should be okay. Go for

  4. Adult Children of Alcoholic...does your childhood effect your career?

    MedSurgeMess replied to JVRB4's topic in General Nursing

    JVRB4-I grew up in the same kind of household, only had a younger sister instead. Dad was violent, whether drunk or sober, and Mom is a nurse, and was usually more interested in her career than...

  5. I Passed the NCLEX!!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to lizzyberry's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm doing lots of backflips for you. Congrats on making it

  6. The French and Dutch do health care right.

    MedSurgeMess replied to oramar's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm really tired of the "waiting in line" BS too. I think that whatever system we go to, we'll have to tweak, but in the end, the caregivers, ie-nurses, PT, OT, RT, MDs, and all others, can make it...

  7. PBS Frontline documentary on our current healthcare system. Discuss.

    MedSurgeMess replied to Agrippa's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I couldn't have said it much better if I

  8. Does the MAGNET system work?

    MedSurgeMess replied to forrester's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I don't think it makes much of a difference to the bedside nurses at all, except it increased my paperwork, meeting attendance, and other things that I could have lived without. That being said, I do...

  9. "bundle" interventions to solve problems that impede access to care?

    MedSurgeMess replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Definitely 2 thumbs up. I had read this in AJN when it first came out, and think that this nurse is a class act who has the patients best interest at

  10. PBS Frontline documentary on our current healthcare system. Discuss.

    MedSurgeMess replied to Agrippa's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I thought that this was a wonderful show, very insightful to what is really going on in the US with our healthcare issues. I made my DH watch it with me, and he opposes any kind of...

  11. Nursing Shortage

    MedSurgeMess replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

    Many states, not just MD, putting money into nursing schools, in anticipation that this economy will turn around soon, and all of the jobs will be back. I think right now it's a wait and see

  12. Should I Continue Fighting For What I Want?

    MedSurgeMess replied to SnowRain7489's topic in General Nursing

    In agreement with dolcebellaluna, I also think face to face is best. If you aren't willing to jump through the hoops with a 3 1/2 hour drive, why should they jump through the hoops for you? Also,...

  13. Pros / Cons of APN vs. RN

    MedSurgeMess replied to ChihuahuaMamaX2's topic in General Nursing

    The way I had a legal nurse consultant explain it to me is that every RN on the floor is responsible for all the patients on the floor, and the further up the food chain you are, the more...

  14. How often do you get sick?

    MedSurgeMess replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Nursing

    MVI, exercise, and any stress relieving activity I can think of. Very seldom

  15. Question About Nursing

    MedSurgeMess replied to BuckeyeGuy's topic in General Nursing

    As far as working, if she has as much luck as some of the other new grads on this board, she may not have to worry, as some jobs are far and few in between, especially with new grads. If someone is...

  16. Ahh! Huge mistake

    MedSurgeMess replied to Mattsgrl83's topic in General Nursing

    You've taken all the right steps, and learned a lesson. Great job! You couldn't have done anything different, except ignored the situation, and that's definitely not the right

  17. UCSD - age discrimination

    MedSurgeMess replied to RedZeppelinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's probably an innocent question, again looking for length of RN licensure, experience, etc. Not everyone includes every bit of experience on a resume, some only do last 10-15 years, or 3-4...

  18. Help or Hurt nursing.....

    MedSurgeMess replied to GomerPyle's topic in General Nursing

    I think ALMOST anything has got to be better than what we are dealing with now. There will be a lot of tweaking, no matter when it starts, but I do think that we need to precede a little more slowly,...

  19. I'm in serious need of some sound advice

    MedSurgeMess replied to nurse_clown's topic in General Nursing

    As Leslie stated, make sure that everyone is documenting every trip into her room. If she is forgetting staff visits to the room, perhaps she is having dementia along with other issues, at the very...

  20. Mosquito Infestation!

    MedSurgeMess replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Yuk, Yuk, and

  21. What do you think is the real job market outlook?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Soyrizo's topic in General Nursing

    My crystal ball is pretty cloudy tonight Actually, I think whatever happens with our healthcare crisis will also play into it as

  22. "Fired for NO Reason"

    MedSurgeMess replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Triquee, you're right that workplace violence or harrassment should never be tolerated. But this post is about being wet behind the ears, and not being willing or able to learn, then placing the blame...

  23. Dayshifters- What time do you get up on your days off?

    MedSurgeMess replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    anywhere from 930-1200, I'm a snooze

  24. "Fired for NO Reason"

    MedSurgeMess replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've seen many a' post from Ruby Vee and know that she would not commit lateral violence on anyone in her workplace, much less a new grad. We all know that at times there are those who are just not...

  25. Is this too much?? Or am I just new??

    MedSurgeMess replied to stephanienicole87's topic in General Nursing

    If they treat the staff that badly, imagine how the patients feel. That's scary. I'd find another job, and put the local newspaper on their trail, as well as report them to the state. I feel sorry...