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  1. Hospital Beep Syndrome

    sauconyrunner replied to hypatiafaerie's topic in General Nursing

    yes! I used to hear those bells...but I have to admit eventually they fade, and sometimes I could barely hear the alarms and alert tones at work, given the amount of noise pollution there is out...

  2. afraid I may have spread mrsa

    sauconyrunner replied to luellamae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We don't have that policy, but it is probably based on the theory that Nurses and health care worker are going from patient to patient, but the Iso pt is just going ambulating in the hallway......

  3. afraid I may have spread mrsa

    sauconyrunner replied to luellamae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Because of the way MRSA sheds the chances of your uniform being contaminated are actually pretty high. And while patient do not touch your uniform you do touch it quite frequently. I'm an infection...

  4. Are these sneakers acceptable for nursing school?

    sauconyrunner replied to 369XYZ's topic in General Students

    those sneakers are really not all white at all....you can find them with the swoosh in white, and you can find reeboks and other shoes in all white. Of course, the best thing would be to email that...

  5. Curious Question

    sauconyrunner replied to CallieNM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow. I am not a student, but i do think that you should be able to manage time on FB and study time without an issue. If time management is such a problem for you, you will find something other...

  6. Question ....Using gown during transfering patient with infection

    sauconyrunner replied to angle85's topic in Infectious Disease

    The CDC guidelines are what is in my hospital and our parent hospital. They are extremely clear, and appropriate. THe OP however, will need to find the Policy and procedure in place for their...

  7. How many of you here wear ted/support hose to work?

    sauconyrunner replied to violet_violet's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am a runner and I wear compression gear. It is totally worth it. Here is a link to what I think is the best product on the market... for running, but I wear the calf sleeves at work too... Zensah...

  8. New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

    sauconyrunner replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish you the best of luck. I am not totally sure they will give you a "bad reference" They did end the employment, but you probably showed up to work on time, etc...so I would not worry on that....

  9. New RN, 3 weeks into orientation, total screw up.

    sauconyrunner replied to Nugget's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone else have given great advice. SO I would just like to chime in. You can do it. You will do it. and you ARE doing it well. I'm only confused as to why on earth you are feeding a diabetic...

  10. Newish RN with new back injury - help!

    sauconyrunner replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in Nursing Career

    I have never had a serious back injury thank goodness, but...I have had 3 months off for a crushed hand. Now I admit, it isn't like a back, but there was a great deal of concern on the part of...

  11. The fear just hit me - help :(

    sauconyrunner replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    As far as school and work, you will be fine. You will meet all sorts of professors and nurses who are a variety of shapes and such. As far as your own future, I do encourage you to work with an...

  12. Be Careful When Posting

    sauconyrunner replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I can share that I was a member when AllNurses was a bit smaller, some 10 years ago. I guess my writing etc is distinctive...because even though I was working at a very very large hospital, etc, One...

  13. Slapped across the face by male patient

    sauconyrunner replied to noyesno's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes it hurt. and YES NO ONE should have to feel unsafe on the job. But the patient also has a right to care given in language he can understand. He is from a nursing home, and there is some sort...

  14. Foot rub?

    sauconyrunner replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That is not appropriate in the work environment. And yes, it would come across as super creepy. And I have seen all sorts of things done over the

  15. What kind of little "Thanks" does your hospital give, or are they too cheap?

    sauconyrunner replied to pattyslattery's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I switched jobs this year, and I have to admit, I find it a little frustrating that we are so conditioned to want and expect things like Starbucks cards. I did a few little random rewards for nurses...

  16. When does it get better!?

    sauconyrunner replied to s0ad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It gets better. It really does, but for each person WHEN it gets better is very

  17. Low dose antibiotic for chronic UTI?

    sauconyrunner replied to Maremma's topic in Patient Medications

    Fluoroquinolones are generally not very good. You can look all this up on your own. but recently Proton Pump inhibitors have also been implicated in making it easier for pt to get C. diff. so know...

  18. ER Pharmacist?!

    sauconyrunner replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    We LOVE our ER pharmacist. In addition to doing all the code drugs and being generally helpful in those emergent situations...they are also excellent resources for when we start a drug that we don't...

  19. Low dose antibiotic for chronic UTI?

    sauconyrunner replied to Maremma's topic in Patient Medications

    Some antibiotics are definitely worse than others at helping C. diff along, IF the patient is exposed to it. I think the thing would be for you to discuss with the MD the cycle, and see what the MD...

  20. Help! Manager won't let me off night shift

    sauconyrunner replied to DeLana_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    YOu might not find a new job, but there is no problem in LOOKING. While someone might be thankful for a nights position, it is not for everyone. I would look around and see if you can find...

  21. stupid errors with no known harm/want to quit

    sauconyrunner replied to luellamae's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I do think you should probably stop worrying about a few hubs. That said, I changed jobs from a beside nurse to the infection prevention nurse. one of the first patients I worked up was one of my...

  22. Am I being offered a fair pay?

    sauconyrunner replied to AussiRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think the real important question here is not "Is the pay rate fair?" But rather... Do I want to work at the facility? DO I want to live in that city? and Can I live on that pay rate? In...

  23. How do I deal with inappropriate behaviour from my Manager?

    sauconyrunner replied to BNRN89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is there an assistant mgr? I'd be trying to go through that route. and Nascar Nurse has hit the nail on the head. Someone is not being

  24. Nursing positions deeply embedded in science

    sauconyrunner replied to DGabe24's topic in General Nursing

    yes, I'm not known for sugar coating anything...and yet I'm very successful as a Reg. Nurse. I just want to make it clear that I am not discouraging you, mostly I am encouraging you to be honest...

  25. CNAs no longer doing vitals on our floor

    sauconyrunner replied to new_grad_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I always got my own vitals on my patients. Why? Because it was easier than trying to get someone else to do it, and chart it, and actually remember to tell me that there was an issue with the...