MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. Staff acting like mean girls what do you do

    MedSurgeMess replied to amiconfused's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your boss, just as a reference point, so that if it does become an issue the boss is aware of it. In the meantime, ignore them. This will do more damage than if you confronted them directly....

  2. This was surprising

    MedSurgeMess replied to voraciousj's topic in General Nursing

    I finished 78 questions in 17 minutes, knew in my heart that I passed, and didn't get an "on hold" response either. Strange. Congratulations, we're all proud of

  3. Read a Cool Article About Candian Nurses

    MedSurgeMess replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone wants to read the article PM me, because I have it scanned and saved on my computer, not sure about copyright laws and all

  4. Read a Cool Article About Candian Nurses

    MedSurgeMess posted a topic in General Nursing

    I read a really cool article in AJN this month about the "Street Nurses" in Canada. I wish we had a program that worked like that here. I know home health and clinics work similar to this, but these...

  5. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    MedSurgeMess replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Not all nurses eat their young. But unfortunately some do. I think low self esteem makes them that way.... Just ask questions, look up any dx, tx, or med that you don't understand. Learn time...

  6. Concerned about new job

    MedSurgeMess replied to lizzlebizzle's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm glad you finally heard something solid back from them. The run-around is just so frustrating. Let us know how this new facility

  7. Is it really difficult to get a job in an ICU?

    MedSurgeMess replied to AndiePi's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, no new grads, must have 2 yrs critical care exp, or 3 yrs med surg. And no interest in CRNA as above poster

  8. Concerned about new job

    MedSurgeMess replied to lizzlebizzle's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Heard anything

  9. Say a prayer for me!

    MedSurgeMess replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sending positive energy and thoughts your way. You will do

  10. School Research Paper Topic

    MedSurgeMess replied to ou2010's topic in General Nursing

    If not allowed to do the naps/night shift study, then I think that assessing pain in nonverbal patients sounds very interesting or massage effects on pain/anxiety. Good luck on your lit review....

  11. I made a doctor mad at me.

    MedSurgeMess replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    If I had a nickel for every doctor that I had pi$$ed off, I'd been rich enough to retire 6 months after getting my license. As long as the call is legit, who cares if the doc had his weekend...

  12. What ONE thing is most important in a new health care system?

    MedSurgeMess replied to country mom's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has excellent suggestions and I think that a single payer system that is a private entity that sends bids to the govt for providing the service, just like other services that the govt...

  13. CRNA vs MSN/MBA...Specific info if possible???

    MedSurgeMess replied to Redbird2012's topic in General Nursing

    Also, CRNA is very hard to get into, most schools require a minimum of 2 yrs working in ICU/CCU setting....check into the school, and previously mentioned, work a while to determine what really gets...

  14. Nurses I hate to follow ...

    MedSurgeMess replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    I have a list of my coworkers that I have given my husband, that if I end up in my hospital, he is to ask that other staff be assigned to me. Luckily, I have made it clear with local EMS that if me...

  15. Why we learn to calculate drip rates

    MedSurgeMess replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in NS, we had a 100 question test each semester on drips and dosage calcs, to which failure caused being dropped from the program. I'm glad I know this, as there have been times that the...

  16. What would make you feel appreciated on the job?

    MedSurgeMess replied to LumpyLooRN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel very fortunate with my dept director, she tries to accomplish all of the things mentioned in these posts, and if she can't she gives a reasonable explanation within a reasonable amount of time....

  17. Are recommended books necessary?

    MedSurgeMess replied to busby's mom's topic in General Nursing

    honestly, sometimes even the required books aren't necessary! Just check with those who took class before you that had same professor....some of the booklist can be a BIG money

  18. Do you ever feel guilty about....

    MedSurgeMess replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    For me it's the Wii!! I never feel guilty, and I'm weekends only, 2 days a week, but I have 2 teenage sons who tend to be in trouble more than not, so they make up for the 3rd day of work I relax...

  19. Where to purchase clinical supplies?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Renee37's topic in Indiana Nursing

    shoes--always try on to make sure of size and comfort, this is a definite must all other items, there are many places on internet to order from, and you can compare prices online with local shops to...

  20. I am a nurse. Venting about how I feel.

    MedSurgeMess replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I am the emotional tether: I hold you when you cry, listen to you when you vent or scream in pain, and congratulate you when you joyfully find out that you are progressing.... I am a mother figure:...

  21. "Twins By Surprise"

    MedSurgeMess replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that she wouldn't even let her DH call for help concerns me as well...I mean this is the father of the child as well (I would hope anyhow), and he only would want what's best for baby and

  22. ME and My Brain Injury

    MedSurgeMess replied to JACEM715's topic in General Nursing

    This I read knowing that I am supposed to begin my MSN-Ed in Spring '10, and yesterday heard from my dr regarding mammogram after insisting for 1 yr that I have it after having occasional tenderness,...

  23. Help! Interview questions

    MedSurgeMess replied to Happynursing's topic in General Nursing

    You will find the job that is the perfect fit for you, don't let the idiot manager ruin you. Keep searching, and remember that honesty is always the best policy. Include your less than successful...

  24. How to tell you've worked too many shifts in a row

    MedSurgeMess replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    I once worked 17 nocs in a row. They tried to write me up for it, but I told them that THEY called ME saying they were desparate (they were), and I was soooo tired, I just crawled out of bed,...

  25. Required Nursing Uniform

    MedSurgeMess replied to pbstrums's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a Magnet facility, and have not been told anything like this! Matter of fact, our Magnet coordinator stated whoever told you this is trying to feed you a line of poo-poo. I still have my...