Madras

Madras

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  1. IV starts in nursing schools

    Madras replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    I have a preceptee in her last semester that has never given an injection on a real person, never hung a piggyback and only has given a handful of PO meds. She's so intelligent and eager to learn but...

  2. Should I wear this to the next staff meeting?

    Madras replied to Guttercat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ?!!!!!

  3. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    Madras replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Well wishes for a speedy recovery

  4. When entering orders, please remember....

    Madras replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh lord if I see SINvastatin one more time I'm just going to lose all

  5. Help me feel better about this - Full time 8 hour nights

    Madras replied to amyshell's topic in General Nursing

    Haha I just ran FAR FAR away from an 8 hour nights position. It was the best decision I ever made! Took a day shift unit coordinator position and life has improved tremendously. It's more stressful...

  6. Things You See On Craigslist

    Madras replied to MissMoo25's topic in General Students

    Another ethical nurse coming our

  7. Where the heck is the EMR?!

    Madras posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ahhh ok. So I've been told I'm very "spoiled" by the hospital since entering into the realm of LTC/Rehab. I absolutely love it, so much so that my per diem position has me now working close to full...

  8. Which one to choose

    Madras replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Agreed. I'm new to the LTC scene, but I was hired actually with no LTC experience over one of their PN's who had just graduated and became an RN. The DON was concerned that although she was a great...

  9. Iv medication question

    Madras replied to J3wl5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi J3wl5! Welcome to AN! We're glad to help with homework etc but please show your work so that we can see exactly where you need

  10. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

    Madras replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh sleep. i think I'll follow

  11. Where O' Where are the wise ones?

    Madras replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    If it was a Friday night, yes. Lol if that makes any sense. im trying to assume its a young'in who doesn't really "get" the style of forums. It's coming in as text/instant messaging speak....

  12. someone plz help me with assessments

    Madras replied to kaykay69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Kaykay, so your topic is delivery of nursing services to palliative care patients? That's interesting. There's tons of info on that subject. how do you think ethics for nurses ties into end of life...

  13. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

    Madras replied to OCNRN63's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome RNsRWe!! Nice to see a positive note with the crazed resistance seen of

  14. Where O' Where are the wise ones?

    Madras replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    LadyFree, I see we're both TRYING in another thread!! harder than I thought it was going to

  15. someone plz help me with assessments

    Madras replied to kaykay69's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Darn..... This is me trying to help. OP, is this a paper that you have to write? What does ethics mean to you? Do you have any basic ideas that maybe you need some help formulating it into a...

  16. Where O' Where are the wise ones?

    Madras replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    Terrible, just terrible. I hope the AN mods are all working together to purge these kinds of posters. Our vets have wonderful vantage points that some just don't seem to understand and can't...

  17. Is This Bullying?

    Madras replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Now that you mention it I need every night, weekend, holiday, first relatives birthdays, Grammys anniversary and of course my puppy's half birthday off for Jello Observation. Thanks! Sincerely,...

  18. Drug Testing for Newly Graduated RN

    Madras replied to ManNurse7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Lucky for you new grads have a hard time finding jobs so you have the luxury of time to stay clean. And then continue to stay clean. good

  19. Is This Bullying?

    Madras replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We've had a recent influx of lemon flavored Jello-O! It's madness I tell

  20. What did your manager do for you?

    Madras replied to KerriMcDaniel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS!!!! I second this! As a chronic night shifter..... It would be nice to NOT be forgotten about sometimes!!! if all else fails just transform yourself into Jada Pinkett Smith from HawthoRNe! I...

  21. Is This Bullying?

    Madras replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'll be the first to admit I was scared to open this thread! I'M SO HAPPY I

  22. The real reason your failing in school

    Madras replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Students

    In another two

  23. The real reason your failing in school

    Madras replied to studentmalenurse's topic in General Students

    Good point commuter! I was venturing to say that people perform so poorly and nursing school is being labeled "harder" because well.... Most people these days are beginning college level coursework...

  24. Taking job you know you're going to quit soon

    Madras replied to Arsinoe's topic in Nursing Career

    agreed!! with the way hospitals are going.... They're turning into monopolies that provide most of the nursing opportunities in certain areas. You do not want to burn them! But also the truth in this...

  25. Feeling frustrated with my hiring process...

    Madras replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Congrats on your offer!!!! But I'm confused by your hospital. Every large hospital I've ever worked for always had a large scheduled system wide orientation for new hires and HR always handled that...