Nurse-84

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1. FLORIDA NURSES

   Nurse-84 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

   Very interested in the RNS who work in the state of FLORIDA, what are the likes, dislikes>? hospital nurses in-particular.......... Also whats is it like to live in South Florida area, as far as...

2. Bedside rounding in-front of patients

   Nurse-84 replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   all our rooms are doubles, just day shift and night shift nurses.. I like and dislike it.. as you all stated its def nice to point out IVS and

3. Bedside rounding in-front of patients

   Nurse-84 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Ok, this is new for some hospitals, nursing homes and not new for others. What do we feel about bedside rounding in front of the patient, family members? Not to mention the patient in the next bed who...

4. Addressing patients by their first name...

   Nurse-84 replied to tytkhat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   yea you order the NURSE out and we get you the AMA paper and do the happy dance when you leave bc you sound like a JOY!.. sweetie in the next room needs the love and caring nursing we want to

5. Charge nurse

   Nurse-84 replied to Nightowl_lpn's topic in General Nursing

   Nightowl- Thank you for replying back. I actually wasn't aiming my walking rounds question on you. That statement was to the nurse who said " do you really have time to check all the patients briefs'...

6. Addressing patients by their first name...

   Nurse-84 replied to tytkhat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Great lub dub.. you can be the nurse you want to be and I'll be the nurse I want to be. I love saying sweetie, in fact I said it all day to my patients and made everyone smile. Keep saying Mr and...

7. Charge nurse

   Nurse-84 replied to Nightowl_lpn's topic in General Nursing

   Excuse me what is happening in your comment. First of Nightowl asked for opinions and I gave mine. IF you don't like mine then that's you. Yes I DO walking rounds on my patients because I make time in...

8. Charge nurse

   Nurse-84 replied to Nightowl_lpn's topic in General Nursing

   So if the CNA checked the patient last at 0400, when was the last time you did walking rounds. I feel this jumping to a conclusion was very premature. I don't know if this is a CNA who has a trend...

9. Addressing patients by their first name...

   Nurse-84 replied to tytkhat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I rarely ever call a patient "MRS SMITH" Or use MR,. this isn't 1800s lol... I was taught to call all my professors by their first names and though I have much respect for my elderly patients, I think...

10. Addressing patients by their first name...

    Nurse-84 replied to tytkhat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I rarely ever call a patient "MRS SMITH" Or use MR,. this isn't 1800s lol... I was taught to call all my professors by their first names and though I have much respect for my elderly patients, I think...

11. How did you change?

    Nurse-84 replied to openyourmind's topic in General Nursing

    I always thought of myself as a MED/SURG nurse but once I was hired right into a stepdown/tele floor I realized this was my calling. I love love the heart, RHYTHMS, POST CATHS! I never saw myself...

12. charge nurse drama

    Nurse-84 replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is wonderful, thank you happywife, I'll love for that book.! We always make lists when we start our shifts so people know when they are next for the admission. I think getting the room ready if...

13. charge nurse drama

    Nurse-84 replied to Nurse-84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes this is all great advice.. I'm by far NOT a push over by any means. In fact I may speak my mind a bit to often, but only in the benefit of my patients. I was just trying a new approach that I...

14. charge nurse drama

    Nurse-84 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Recently I've been charge nurse which is new for me. I'm learning how to have the unit flow in a happy fashion. However my approach was to go to my nursing colleagues and ask them how their assignment...

15. SLEEP BEFORE DAY SHIFT.. ideas?

    Nurse-84 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm finding it soooooooooo difficult to sleep before day shift which starts at 7AM... I have to wake up at 3 or 4 because I fear I may over sleep. On my days off I go to bed at midnight or 1am because...