MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. help with entrance exam

    MedSurgeMess replied to mon123's topic in General Nursing

    I took the NET and it was very easy-didn't study anything, and had nearly a perfect score in both main sections....I don't know much about the other test

  2. Med-Surg nursing... Who likes it? and why?

    MedSurgeMess replied to mookieslife's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 years in Med Surg, and I LOVE it :redbeathe . I can't imagine myself anywhere else. Many of you keep saying you want to specialize in something, so let me tell you that Med Surg is now...

  3. peg feed question?

    MedSurgeMess replied to dayshiftnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    if there are no standing orders or flowsheet, check your nursing care policy/protocol manual (most facilities have one). That should help you through just about anything. If not sure, ask your...

  4. Safe Pt Ratios for Med Surg

    MedSurgeMess posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have tried to find a thread on this, and nothing addressed it quite adequately for Med/Surg pts, ESPECIALLY surgical pts. Our new Clinical Manager for our surgical care unit wanted to know what we...

  5. is it worth driving 20 miles to work to get paid 6 dollars more?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, look at how they treat their staff. Is there a reason that they pay $6 more an hour? Just a

  6. Nursing Assistants Responsibilities-I Need Help!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to ChattyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, we are not hiring new CNAs and the old ones are being weeded out. Nurses are being told that we need to do team nursing or total pt care (med-surg floor). We are understaffed, and some...

  7. Magnet Hospitals-Worth it or NOT?

    MedSurgeMess replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the replies....it was just what I was afraid of . At my facility, we feel the money could be spent on better staffing and programs to retain staff. Any more comments out

  8. Magnet Hospitals-Worth it or NOT?

    MedSurgeMess posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have looked over some older threads for information and realized I need some really up to date opinions. Do you work at a Magnet facility? Is it good or bad, has it really helped you to attain and...

  9. How much do you work?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in General Nursing

    too %$%^&** much!!!!! Actually, I work more than I would like to, but staffing is still not at a premium

  10. Nursing shortages? Not in my area!

    MedSurgeMess replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work at one of those hospitals (seymour) and did work at columbus. If you are interested at seymour, pm me and I'll give you some info. As far as everywhere else on this list, some...

  11. stinking of cigarette smoke

    MedSurgeMess replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    I quit smoking 7 years ago, but occaionally have one on a very bad night....not too often-smells bad, makes me have a headache etc. I don't really care if anyone smokes or not, as long as they don't...

  12. Chiropractors

    MedSurgeMess replied to bethem's topic in General Nursing

    I used to get to the point that I'd be in soooo much pain I couldn't walk/sit/lay or anything. My best friend recommended her chiro, and I went for a while 3 days a week, now monthly for maintenance....

  13. How much for your soul? (This is very long.)

    MedSurgeMess replied to workingforskies's topic in General Nursing

    this is so true. after you adjust for inflation, nursing pay has only increased by $360 per year in the last 20 years. so ... that's only an extra $30 a month which is easily wiped out by increased...

  14. Staffing Ratios- Your Area And The Number Of Pts You Are Asked To Care For?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    In Indiana we have no staffing ratio laws-kinda wish we did though. I work on a surgical inpatient floor. Ratio usually in the 6-8 to 1. Have had it as high as 14:1. I am usually only RN on our...

  15. Ohhhhh your a Nurse!?!?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    My best friend is a cook in the kitchen at the hospital where I work. When the other RNs on my floor find out, I get the "you hang out with one of them" attitudes-like they have cooties or...

  16. Diabetes treatment and why success does not pay

    MedSurgeMess replied to grannynurse FNP student's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I was diagnosed type 2 in 1998, when I weighed 98 lbs (at 5'4''), so it's just not about obesity....I am now 190 lbs-quit smoking 6 yrs ago-work 6p-6a (trying to get on 6a-6p) 4 or 5 nights a week due...

  17. BSN's vs. Community college

    MedSurgeMess replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    omg! i'm really gonna bite my tongue here! lol you have your nerve. coming from a current adn student you need to get your facts straight also. i don't know where you heard bsn students take a...

  18. Share Your Saying

    MedSurgeMess replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    One my wonderful granny used to say...... May you be in Heaven an hour before the devil even realizes that you're

  19. New and frustrated; ready to quit!

    MedSurgeMess replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    you could just briefly say that in both cases neither were a good fit and that a termination of employment was mutual-makes it sound like good, lets them know that there was 'termination of services',...

  20. Nurses Week Gifts

    MedSurgeMess replied to Tagtg2006's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately both, but we're hoping for something good this year despite all that! I like the gift certificate idea, especially bookstores or novelty stores in the area. I hope someone from my...

  21. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    MedSurgeMess replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    I look at EVERY med I pull from the med station or cart, because despite every precaution, I have seen pharmacy load look-alikes or just plain load incorrectly. We're all human though. Now if I...

  22. Nurses Week Gifts

    MedSurgeMess replied to Tagtg2006's topic in General Nursing

    for last 2 years we have gotten throws and duffel bags with logo. We wondered if they thought we wouldn't notice 2 yrs in a row-not very creative to say the least..... I think a nice warm-up or vest...

  23. Bizarre!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Here, too. Of course, not the staff transporting the patient. But for privacy and respect issues, we have been asked to get off any elevator (even if you're already on and have gone several floors) if...

  24. Calling Docs, Who's Responsible?

    MedSurgeMess replied to lisa41rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At facility where I work, our shifts are 6p-6a/6a-6p. Many docs state "do not call after 9:00 pm or before 8:00 am unless pt dead or dying." We have a housewide rule that house sup must be contacted...

  25. Job description for your tech's?

    MedSurgeMess replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'd love to be able to post about job descriptions, but unfortunately some dumba$$ at our facitily-DON to be exact-thinks that aides are unnecessary and that RNs and LPNs can do it all. Even worse,...