AtlantaRN

AtlantaRN RN

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  1. Internet Porn at work-need advice

    AtlantaRN replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    YOu could suggest to your manager a web blocker like "websense," that is what we have at work and it's VERY particular about what you can access... For instance, I had to apply in writing for an...

  2. How often do you play hooky?

    AtlantaRN replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    It's wrong to leave the hospital short, even for a mental health day... better to go to the scheduler and work out a deal..."can't do this another day, give me tomorrow off and I'll work on friday."...

  3. Patient Almost Coded

    AtlantaRN replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    thank GOD you got there early!!! if the other nurse would have stayed, that pt would have been dead... GREAT SAVE!!!!!

  4. How would you answer this question?!

    AtlantaRN replied to purple_rose_3's topic in General Nursing

    What I always liked was "where do you see yourself in five years?" I've ALWAYS wanted to answer..."In your position..." linda "tell me about yourself," since they can't directly ask if you are...

  5. Good Shoes

    AtlantaRN replied to babyphat's topic in General Nursing

    some of the girls at work have those, they are expensive, but they swear they wouldn't wear anything else...I like crocs, they are $30/pair, and easy to clean (always get dark colors); used to wear...

  6. Change in BSN requirements

    AtlantaRN replied to texan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Here are the class requirements to go from associates level, to BSN... > Medical college of georgia requires 35 credit hours to obtain a BSN, where georgia state requires 56 credit hours for the...

  7. Need some input on bed positions

    AtlantaRN replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    sims + trendelenberg = optimal position for enema...especially retention... high, hot and *ell of alot...

  8. Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

    AtlantaRN replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer "seasoned", like a good steak vs. "old dog"... I've seen both...just waiting for retirement...burnt out; and those, like myself who are eager to train new grads and new folks to the...

  9. I got written up and it's bringing me down

    AtlantaRN replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    such is life...you can get written up for looking at someone wrong... live and learn... I know it seems like a huge deal right now, but when your in nursing 10+ yrs... you'll say, "whatever, where do...

  10. School's hidden agenda, "NCLEX pass rate: Weed out students who will not pass"

    AtlantaRN replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Students

    "no one ever died because they diagramed a sentance incorrectly" too funny... My son flunked out of nursing school his first semester, and it is correct it's not like the general nursing core classes...

  11. Nursing shortages? Not in my area!

    AtlantaRN replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    we're short in georgia, and tonight my hospital is on diversion (thanks to replacing the floors on one unit)...

  12. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    AtlantaRN replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    my biggest hassle with nursing is management....my issue is scheduling, but on the whole, the nursing part is what I love...poop happens...that is just the way it is and I DISPISE the nurse that WON:T...

  13. Recently Transferred in IMCU, ready to transfer back OUT!!!

    AtlantaRN replied to AtlantaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Worked the other day and one of our new grads had to hang heparin, thrombolytic protocol (pt had a PE), now this is a nurse that had 12 week training in ICU and IMCU, and didn't know how to give a...

  14. 8 hour vs 12 hour shifts

    AtlantaRN replied to lstimpson's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE 12 hour shifts! I am part time and used to work thursday-tuesday, once a month (i'm part time status), but my situation is unique, husband is disabled and doesn't work outside the home, and...

  15. Almost fired today

    AtlantaRN replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    both were sentinal events, could have caused major harm...on the #1 situation, you would figure the person coming in after you would have questioned Q3h ativan...unless actively seizing...frankly, I...

  16. restraints? What would you have done (Long)

    AtlantaRN replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing

    you are NOT a failure...we all can feel that way sometimes... if you can reorient the patient, that is a GOOD thing! If there is no dealing with the patient, then sedation is the way... you did fine,...

  17. Recently Transferred in IMCU, ready to transfer back OUT!!!

    AtlantaRN replied to AtlantaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    yep, poorly run...truthfully I thought I would retire from this hospital (i transferred to this facility in 1999); and now I don't know if I want to finish out the month... I have ALWAYS worked...

  18. Recently Transferred in IMCU, ready to transfer back OUT!!!

    AtlantaRN replied to AtlantaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    thanks, yes, hanging on... new memo states can't schedule self for more than 4 days in a row...i have always worked thursday-tuesday once a month (husband is disabled and he does all the home...

  19. Documentation of Tube Feeds

    AtlantaRN replied to icuedu's topic in MICU, SICU

    document what the hourly rate is set at, also another documentation for flushes and meds in liquid form, etc.

  20. stinking of cigarette smoke

    AtlantaRN replied to sisterfaye's topic in General Nursing

    at my hospital, they went smoke free last year, had classes that employees were paid to attend, they even paid for the nicoderm patches...

  21. Blood administration

    AtlantaRN replied to NrsBtrfly2005's topic in MICU, SICU

    yes, always turn off maintenance fluids, unless ordered otherwise... you can give blood over 4 hours, it is wise especially with the elderly or those with cardiac hx; to use the full 4 hours for...

  22. Need a good ICU book

    AtlantaRN replied to erinnRN's topic in General Nursing

    check out http://www.campusi.com, excellent resource for books, used but good resource!

  23. Need a good ICU book

    AtlantaRN replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    check out http://www.campusi.com, excellent resource for books, used but good resource!

  24. 4 Days and counting (and panicking)

    AtlantaRN replied to NCINDASUN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the biggest thing is don't freak out! some have 75, I had 265 and passed... just go slow and read the question...and answer the question, don't debate, just go with your first answer you'll do fine,...

  25. Power crazy pharmacist-what can be done?

    AtlantaRN replied to MissPiggy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i worked at a small hospital, same way with 1 pharmacist...she would upload meds for 3 days on monday and if you didn't have your 9am meds out of the drawer on monday morning, she would write you up...