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  1. How do you talk to doctors on the phone?

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

    Some people suggest using the SBAR method for calling a doc as well as giving report. It does help. Sometimes MD's are really cranky- especially if they have been woken up at an odd time. (I mean...

  2. Really sad :(

    sauconyrunner replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'd use this time to take all those classes that you will need to work in L and D. NRP, the class for fetal monitoring, etc. You may also transfer and cry every single day because your co-workers...

  3. ER VS ICU NURSING

    sauconyrunner replied to Johnny1414's topic in Emergency

    This has got to be a joke. But it is kind of amusing, since I think sometimes people do think that of each of the

  4. Nurse might not report incident

    sauconyrunner replied to LovelyOverload's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Where I work, EVERYONE is responsible for filling out incident reports. Not just nurses. So I am not exactly sure why anyone is waiting for a nurse to report an incident that the aide witnessed....

  5. Scared ill be kicked out of school :(

    sauconyrunner replied to missa8182's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    This hopefully will just be an important lesson for you. This is clearly a HIPAA violation, and one of the thing i hope you learn is how easy it is to get into hot water...that momentary lapse of...

  6. Which dept do I send my Application?

    sauconyrunner replied to eleectrosaurus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Fax and/or send to BOTH and then you can use that as a way to make follow up calls. "I am just calling to be sure that you got my application materials and that you have everything you need, I'm so...

  7. Travel Nurse Aide or Nurse Aide Per diem

    sauconyrunner replied to meltraand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Generally Nurse Aides don't get travel contracts in the same way that travel nurses do, simply because there is not the same sort of need for Aides as there is nurses. Yes, aides are necessary, but...

  8. New Nurse/Old Attitude

    sauconyrunner replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great post. One theme I see is the difficulty in adjustment from the school environment to the work environment. In school things like grades were made to seem very important. GPA, test scores,...

  9. What specialties/areas best for me?

    sauconyrunner replied to TD980382's topic in General Nursing

    You might also see that being at the mark you are at, you aren't done cooking! You may not be slow for forever! Really. I think you may need to give things more time to shake out and give yourself...

  10. 6 Months on the Job ... Unsafe Practice?

    sauconyrunner replied to TXRN2012's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm not really sure how you could use this to get out a this contract. Did you not know you would be the peds nurse when you signed the contract. If you knew that and signed, then you are rather...

  11. How to stand out at a nursing job fair?

    sauconyrunner replied to thesundowner's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is a very very good idea. As well as the one from N9nes. I have never actually attended a job fair, but I did sit in a booth for one. The nurses in the end we wanted to hire were ones that...

  12. Uncomfortable waistline

    sauconyrunner replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

    If they do scrub checks...you have to have that brand. Take the pants to the dry cleaner/tailor and have them sew some elastic in to it...going to be much more comfortable for you through the...

  13. Heres what I don't get about hiring

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

    Once you graduate school and pass the NCLEX, unless you are applying for something special like a new grad residency, no one cares what your GPA is. None of the other things will show up in an...

  14. New Grad interview, 900 miles away, expensive...HELP

    sauconyrunner replied to MariahCareyizQUEEN!'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It can not hurt to ask. They may say No, and you will end up going out there anyway, but I don't think asking will decrease your chances or getting the job. Do explain to them that it is financial....

  15. Washing those scrubs?

    sauconyrunner replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Funny thing about Joint Commission lately. They now have Competition. There are a few other regulatory inspectors out there now (I know, I did not know this) so now, they are actually working to...

  16. Washing those scrubs?

    sauconyrunner replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    interesting thing I just learned today. Those Front Loading washers- if you do not leave the door open occasionally and also use those rinses advertised on TV...apparently get standing water and can...

  17. Still searching, but uncertain of the options

    sauconyrunner replied to theopenroad54's topic in Travel

    I have to be 100% honest. I was a travel nurse for quite a while with a very legitimate tax home (MY house). I found that I could make almost the same amount of money by working my regular job and...

  18. Washing those scrubs?

    sauconyrunner replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I admit that I did not own tons of scrubs, but they were washed after every wearing. Rewearing scrubs that you wore yesterday is GROSS. Probably because we are only allowed to wear one color at work,...

  19. Help! having second thoughts and feel sad

    sauconyrunner replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    One thing I also recommend and I forgot to put in my last post is this is a very very good time to do a few things. STUDY for certification exams. If you do not make a ton of fast friend immediately,...

  20. Handling rude or dishonest patients

    sauconyrunner replied to wildlaurel's topic in Emergency

    I gotta admit, back int he day I had a horrific accident and spent a very long time in an ICU. I spent about 2 days only in a regular unit before I went home. The first night I was on the regular...

  21. Guilt. How to Deal With It.

    sauconyrunner replied to justbecamearn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think you might want to make an appointment and go talk to your manager. DizzyLizzyNurse has a great point, usually if you are somehow responsible, even in the least little way you hear about it...

  22. Handling rude or dishonest patients

    sauconyrunner replied to wildlaurel's topic in Emergency

    Agree with all said. Documentation is important. Crucial as a matter of fact. Now that I do chart reviews, I am constantly surprised at what is and is not documented. Heck, I ended up having to...

  23. Help! having second thoughts and feel sad

    sauconyrunner replied to amzyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    You can do this! you really can! It will be stressful and difficult and sometimes boring and occasionally you will feel like an outsider, but...if you treat people well they will treat you well...

  24. What else to do with a nursing degree?

    sauconyrunner replied to DocsWifey's topic in Nursing Career

    Home health? I think with the economy you should give it more than a

  25. Why is it called "RN to BSN" - not "ADN to BSN"?

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

    I think frankly...those advertising RN-to -BSN programs are not advertising them to the general public. They want ADNs and ADNs know what the RN to BSN means. I would not worry too much about the...