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  1. Still no job for me...

    steelcityrn replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know a n.p. who went from a pcp to a rheumatologist,she HATED IT! She quit and found a job better than both of them. She actually works now for the dept oif corrections, said she lovers it and is...

  2. "Some people aren't meant to be nurses!"

    steelcityrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    here's something positive....go

  3. treating patient anxiety

    steelcityrn replied to leigh.anne's topic in General Nursing

    We all have our opinions, and I am not going to dissect them. I myself would give the medication if someone asked for it and it was

  4. 18 gauge insertion

    steelcityrn replied to Murse7's topic in Emergency

    I was just going to add my 2 cents . I have to also add the importance of taking your time. I hold the arm with my left hand well to control the position of the incertion site. Drop the needle down as...

  5. dishonesty in diagnosis

    steelcityrn replied to the tooth's topic in General Nursing

    I say truth first then hope. If you take a persons hope away, you then can count on a

  6. Home pt. with glioblastoma. Could use some tips.

    steelcityrn replied to wonderbee's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would also add every patient is different. One woman I recall had numerous seizures during the last days of her life. She should have been home with hospice, instead she layed on a med surg/oncology...

  7. Preparing to present grievances to heads of hospital

    steelcityrn replied to WhatTheDeuce's topic in General Nursing

    You probably will not be able to obtain the statistics you would like to have ready to shoot at them during your meeting. I have worked on this very same floor for a year, i feel your pain. I think...

  8. Where to get advice?

    steelcityrn replied to LovebugLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I would speak to this teacher and tell her you are in no way responsible for the other children, nor would you want to be. If the child you have is in a wheelchair, I would take the child out in the...

  9. Dr mad at me/I am upset, dont know hat to think

    steelcityrn replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Unless Im missing something, you said the patient had pain there,which was already being treated with pain meds, and increase redness with some blood on the gauze. If this was found late at night, I...

  10. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    steelcityrn replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    This is a important thread for all people who are interested in healthcare to read. There are no simple answers of course, but it good to know there is a place where we can vent and work on solutions....

  11. Vancomycin infusion after allergic reaction

    steelcityrn replied to phoebebrat's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen 1gm vanco ordered to infuse over 1 hour and 1.5 over 90 minutes many, many times in homecare. Red man is a syndrome, not a allergic response. But, for someone who has had a true allergic...

  12. what to do when a PEG comes out

    steelcityrn replied to fusster's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you had the gastric tube(peg) confused with a j tube. It is within your scope of practice to drop a new catheter in the stomach for feedings/h2o and meds. I agree, your delay could have caused...

  13. What options are there for nurses with mobility limitations?

    steelcityrn replied to rndlh1996's topic in Nursing Career

    insurance jobs for nurses, health

  14. was i wrong to call in sick?

    steelcityrn replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    regardless if you had a active infection or not, if your sick you should stay home. The heck with your co workers, too bad! Since when do people have to explain their illness to people, none of...

  15. letter to manager appropriate, regarding transfer?

    steelcityrn replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I actually think telling your manager to their face is the proper way to do this. Its not a big deal, and its not like this has not nor will not happen many times again. You just ask for a minute of...

  16. RN Social Worker?

    steelcityrn replied to Tangerine Lipgloss's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a case manager. But I feel that many times the extra mile is not taken to help these people. That sounds like a very much needed

  17. Best shoes ever?

    steelcityrn replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like S.A.S. freetime's...Come in white, black and tan. Very nice shoe. I believe they have petite, med and wide

  18. Planning a huge move to Ann Arbor, suggestions greatly appreciated

    steelcityrn replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in Ann Arbor, very nice place in the summer and fall. You used to winters, its just even more gray skies there. Your probably going to need some more experience before going icu. At least...

  19. PLEASE read. I need help!

    steelcityrn replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

    If you do not pass due to your inability to make a perfert score because of your punishment, I would contact a lawyer. As I understand , you were not sure that was your father until you confirmed his...

  20. Doctor Practices that Dump Patients

    steelcityrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Its the same old reason for why this is happening as any other business decision....MONEY....These physicians know who is a better payer, who is worth their time. There are homecare companies that...

  21. Offered a position in the ER--now what?

    steelcityrn replied to travelcrazyRN's topic in Emergency

    Im sure if you go to Barnes and Noble you will find books for acute care/er nursing. I would brush up on ekg's and common injection and i.v. meds that are used. You really are going to learn the most...

  22. As nurses do you see the need for medical assistants?

    steelcityrn replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I feel there is a need for medical assistants in the office setting. There are many tasks that they can perform that the nurse has no time to do. One thing that I feel is wrong, is when a person asks...

  23. Do Nurses STILL want to marry Doctors?

    steelcityrn replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    Im not so sure nurses wanted to ever marry them. Sure, every hospital had the old scandal where a nurse and doctor got together, sometimes while one or both were still married to someone else. My goal...

  24. LONG - Incompetent, me? Nah - just inept

    steelcityrn replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When are all nurses going to treat the new ones on the floor as they would have wanted to be treated. This pops out loud and clear in your story. If only someone said, it would be better if you do it...

  25. therapy

    steelcityrn replied to busy-bee's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the physical therapist should be in communication with the nurses. I think its time for a meeting between the diciplines to clear up some rules. The nurse would need to know what the therapist...