steelcityrn

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  1. Stinky Nurse

    steelcityrn replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    This should be handled by the manager. Telling a co-worker that their odor is offensive, stinky ect. might not be one of those conversations you should have with them. Instead of taking advice, he...

  2. Am I where I should be???

    steelcityrn replied to nursecompassion's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, your doing well. You even remembered something you forgot before you got home! All it takes is a phone call, it

  3. Need as much advice as possible-considering leaving nursing program.

    steelcityrn replied to ANurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Much too soon to tell if this is not right for you. What you feel is normal and it most always gets better if you work

  4. Am I a safe nurse? (LONG)

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

    Just so you know, all nurses can have a bad week. When you are a new nurse, there is going to be some mistakes. I see physicians make them also. You will always be learning as a nurse. I feel you are...

  5. Help! lost 1st RN job

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

    I agree with the others. Learn from it and move forward. You came much too far to throw in the towel. You will find a better job and Im sure you will do well. Best of

  6. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    steelcityrn replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have noticed this also, and Im sure it comes from the fear of making a mistake, as one in this department can be deadly. I would much rather have a nurse like that anyways, than one who is not. Only...

  7. Did I do the right thing? (long)

    steelcityrn replied to LilDKessler's topic in General Nursing

    epi pens are not something I have used in a code, and I would never offer any medications from my purse to anyone in a clinical

  8. UPDATE on my job situation and woes!

    steelcityrn replied to RNforhire07's topic in General Nursing

    me three....confused, unless that was a old co-worker who told her about the situation in the

  9. Do you report other nurses often?

    steelcityrn replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone would enjoy reporting a coworker, but if they are doing ( or not doing) their work properly, someone needs to hear about it so it can be corrected. If a nurse continues to not...

  10. Backbiting at work

    steelcityrn replied to CainRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I agree, just stay out of it. Never say anything you would not want repeated. If I have anything to say to someone, I say it to their face. Keeping in mind we should not argue at

  11. I'm so stressed out right now. Any words/advice?

    steelcityrn replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that they have called 3 times already for information sure makes it seem that they are making sure they have all the facts now as you have only worked for one week. They are either going to...

  12. So you hate your job....?

    steelcityrn replied to RN Randy's topic in General Nursing

    Look for something else, you do not have to work around

  13. Attitude Problem

    steelcityrn replied to AngiePansRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Lazy nurses are in all departments of nursing. They reduce the moral and effect

  14. I about cried for a classmate today....

    steelcityrn replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    I remember a few students who should not have passed because of grades, but were given a curve due to their character. They ended up making it and work as nurses

  15. What would you do? Moral Dilemma

    steelcityrn replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    This should be reported to the higher ups, then they can investigate it and handle it from there. Always best to error on the side of caution, then not speak about it after that to any co-workers. It...

  16. Getting Frustrated w/ Classmates

    steelcityrn replied to Kathyz's topic in General Students

    I agree with the post about the work behind these notes, thats how you learn. Those looking for easy outs usually do not make it anyway. I would only help those who help themselves. And don't forget,...

  17. Eye injury

    steelcityrn replied to Miriam57RN's topic in Emergency

    Perhaps the injury caused a post traumatic cataract. When that happens the lens would need replaced in the future when it worsens, and vision becomes impaired. Just a guess. Or it could be a way for...

  18. Do you attend funerals?

    steelcityrn replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have gone to a few also. For me, I just know when it is appropriate by how long I have known the patient or the family. Just the other day someone called me to inform me of a homecare patients...

  19. Drawing P.T./INR on Catheter patients

    steelcityrn replied to sueinga's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have had to collect the inr via a port with the m.d.'s request(would pull it off last). Most of the time it is peripheral to be sure the inr is

  20. Incompetent nurses

    steelcityrn replied to medicrnguy's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who would give such a strong opinion about their co-workers, then back it with their name and title must really be serious. I would love to hear their side of the story, and with this site so...

  21. Fired from longtime job, too much LOA r/t cancer, deaths in family. Not Fair.....

    steelcityrn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone can be replaced, this is very well known in nursing. Right or wrong, its good for all to

  22. autism cure

    steelcityrn replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Im sure most children regardless of any conditions or diseases are going to respond to a healthier diet with no artificial additives or preservatives, dyes ect..Im split on the jenny mccartney thing....

  23. Very Frustrated - does this sound safe?

    steelcityrn replied to Roseyposey's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Does this sound normal on a med surg floor? Yes it does actually. When I worked med surg, it was 5-6 on days, 6-8 eve and 8 or more on 11-7. One time I had 12 on 11-7. Is this safe? Heck no. But this...

  24. At a low point- very disillusioned with nursing

    steelcityrn replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It is not unusual to go through several jobs until you find one in nursing that you can settle on. Got to remember, this is not taught in nursing school. I would give it another try, nursing is so...

  25. Being Cancelled

    steelcityrn replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Every hospital is different, but I get your point. You had planned your schedule for 12 hours, available to work all 12 but then called to stay home the first 4 hours. How convenient for them to...