MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    MedSurgeMess replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this is exactly the case, we're a busy med surg unit, with others at various stages of pregnancy who work their buns off while she sits around and demands to be catered to according to other night...

  2. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    MedSurgeMess replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually, she refuses to lift, or do anything but sit at desk and tell others what call light is going off, which is odd that she expects to not have to work as 3 or 4 others on that shift are...

  3. LATERAL Violence. How Nurses treat Nurses!

    MedSurgeMess replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I actually committed an act of "violence" against one of my coworkers the other day, but considering the scenario, and thanks from many coworkers, I think it was justified--if lateral violence can...

  4. RN's, what would you like to see from Student Nurses?

    MedSurgeMess replied to wants2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love students, in fact I teach clinicals on a prn basis. A couple more for the students: Don't roll your eyes at the staff at the hospital. Chances are, the instructor knows the staff and will...

  5. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Prostrate always gets me---where is that located exactly? We always have nauseated people that want their phenegren--uhhh, we don't carry that med here sontimeter--I've always wondered where that...

  6. Leaving the Hospital Behind

    MedSurgeMess replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I hope it's everything you want it to be. Good

  7. Child Care and RN Hours - help!

    MedSurgeMess replied to TarheelRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how close you are with your coworkers, but a couple of the ladies I work with schedule themselves on opposite days and take care of each others kids. Maybe this is an option for

  8. Hierarchy in Nursing?

    MedSurgeMess replied to cingle's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, we only have about 6 CNAs left in the hospital, all others are RN and LPN and all ancillary staff. At any given time, you might see a few from nursing, some from maintenance, security,...

  9. A lifestyle of a Nurse

    MedSurgeMess replied to Ronald Harris's topic in General Nursing

    Glad she can afford it Lifestyle of a 41 y/o, been a nurse about 7 yrs. Sending her kids to college, and paying for her

  10. help with a cheater please!!!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to hollyandsky's topic in General Nursing

    I would just contact your state BON, and let them know. If there was trouble previously, then they will know where to look. This whole situation is very unfortunate, it gives nursing school a really...

  11. A lifestyle of a Nurse

    MedSurgeMess replied to Ronald Harris's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say much like anyone in any other profession or career's

  12. How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

    MedSurgeMess replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    We've gotten way off of the subject: How will UHC change nursing? Let's hear from the nurses from various countries with UHC-how is you pay as it relates to the cost of living in your

  13. Being a Team Player

    MedSurgeMess replied to trixie's topic in General Nursing

    I have so many coworkers that are competing with each other to get ahead, it isn't even funny. Many of us in my unit are in MSN programs, myself and a friend are going to teach, about 7 or 8 are...

  14. New, and with questions!

    MedSurgeMess replied to Eshansmommy's topic in Indiana Nursing

    RN definitely much harder to get into--so competetive, so few seats. Compass is just general admission placement test to see at what level you are performing, to determine the lowest level that you...

  15. Nursing Faculty Shortage and Salaries

    MedSurgeMess replied to Rhilogan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting my MSN-Ed in Spring '10 and this is scaring me! Education: BSN Setting: College State:

  16. Verification of NG tube placement

    MedSurgeMess replied to Bwick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Litmus paper and cxr upon anchoring, then any time in doubt during continuous feed, call for cxr. During cont feed, check residual q4h. If not using for continuous feed, or using for meds only...

  17. dressing changes

    MedSurgeMess replied to 75au78's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Absolutely. I've never heard of a surgeon who wasn't picky about dressing changes...........Call for an order. It'll save your hiney every

  18. AMSN

    MedSurgeMess replied to suni's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I belong, am CMSRN, attended conference in Nashville, TN last year, had a lot of fun, and learned new things, and networked like crazy! It depends on if you plan to become certified as to if it is...

  19. Taped report?

    MedSurgeMess replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The hospital that I work at stopped doing it because they said JCAHO issued a statement that report must be given in a manner that allows for questions to be asked and answered at that time, and...

  20. Cheapest Scrubs online?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Butternut's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    try cheap-scrubs.com they are out of canada, but I love the styles they have, and prices not bad

  21. I got into NVCC's Fall 09 program!! IM SO HAPPY!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to sk2198's topic in General Nursing

    Many places look at your grades from pre-reqs as an indicator as to how well you understand the material. Also, some schools have a point system, a number value applied for each letter grade awarded...

  22. What's the difference between a progress report and a SOAP note?

    MedSurgeMess replied to sorchgorch's topic in General Nursing

    some drs in hospital where I'm at use the SOAPIE format, generally all from the same med school, so perhaps it's something that they use as habit, and usually they will add some regular progress note...

  23. New RN in Charge - Advice??

    MedSurgeMess replied to SonicnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember, that no matter where you work, you will always have at least 1 person complaining about the job you do, regardless of how good/bad of a job you do! Start by asking the complainer if...

  24. "Staff according to acuity"

    MedSurgeMess replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if staff, especially CNAs seem happy, it's a good place to

  25. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    MedSurgeMess replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has no set visiting hours, do not want to make the public upset. Helllloooo, sick people trying to rest and heal, but what the he** do I know