sukiathome

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1. Does this nurse totally not like me??

   sukiathome replied to chariot's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Somethings smells fishy with the nurse. This wasn't a one time occasion? Guys admit it, you know nursing has it's share of nurses that have

2. I think I committed career suicide

   sukiathome replied to Ernurse2012's topic in Emergency

   Listen to your gut. When in the ER if you don't feel almost delight at the thought of : I can't wait to see what walks in the ER doors. Or you don't absolutely LOVE the prioritization of various...

3. Ooops, I told off a doctor

   sukiathome replied to catladynurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I've told a doctor that was throwing a big hissy fit in front of the patient and his wife The patient was terrified (bleeding profusely from a recent nasal surgery) his wife was sobbing hysterically...

4. Everyone wants to be a nurse...

   sukiathome replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   Nursing today requires you also be a good MANAGER. The nurse must constantly manage the care of the patient and her multitude of a million tasks to accomplish. So, do not think for one minute you...

5. Everyone wants to be a nurse...

   sukiathome replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   you got it! They are still getting through. I am adjunct faculty for a nursing program and I could tell you stories! Students that have absolutely no business NOR any desire to be taking care of...

6. Everyone wants to be a nurse...

   sukiathome replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   I think it is a conjured up financial mess putting out the myth that there is a nursing shortage. I've met so many "nurses" that absolutely HATE what they are doing. Give them less than one full...

7. Everyone wants to be a nurse...

   sukiathome replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

   Nursing Shortage??? Say what? There is absolutely no shortage. I know graduated nurses from 2009 still unable to get one job. No interviews, nothing. They are doing flu shots here and there for...

8. An RN's thoughts on the health care law

   sukiathome replied to RN4MERCY's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   What makes you think doctor's offices will be hiring more RNs to teach the patients? They have removed RNs and even the LPNs from their offices! Why? Because they can work the MA (with...

9. PACU/OR nurse issues

   sukiathome replied to Trishjlb's topic in PACU

   Our OR nurses have lost all of their assessment, IV and patient management skills. The ones I work work have no desire to obtain a patient history. They don't even want to touch the patient. They...

10. Circulators recovering

    sukiathome replied to nrsman1's topic in PACU

    OMG! Our circulators cannot "touch" the patient. When the mgr wanted me to "orient" an OR nurse how to "assess" and pre op a patient; she almost lost it when I informed her: Ok now assess the...

11. Which comes first: PACU or ICU?

    sukiathome replied to wannabecnl's topic in PACU

    that is the difference then. Most PACUs do not work with the above. ICU will help no matter where you work. It gives you a better understanding of the complexities and how to make rapid decisions....

12. PREOP Meds

    sukiathome replied to janpacs's topic in PACU

    I would NOT feel comfortable giving any child Versed in PreOp then not watching them. Even our adult patients are given Versed by the Anesthesiologist JUST prior to going back with them to the OR. I...

13. In-service for PACU nurses?

    sukiathome replied to XIGRIS's topic in PACU

    We unfortunately have nothing. They put anyone in the PACU to work. Very

14. Average recovery times?

    sukiathome replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in PACU

    About 40 minutes. We have to move them out and get them out because the next "bunch" of patients is on their way out whether we have the room or staff

15. Forced to work longer than scheduled hours....

    sukiathome replied to PrincessO's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You were manipulated. Hiding of the policy book? Manipulation and now she can say whatever she wants. Start looking for a new job