steelcityrn

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  1. Charge nurse and take patients?!!!

    steelcityrn replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    Probably should have been told that upfront. Making good money can come at a hefty price

  2. What Would You Do?

    steelcityrn replied to westieluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say go with your heart. If you can work night turn, then its all

  3. Medicine or Nursing?

    steelcityrn replied to JamesJr.'s topic in General Nursing

    Seems like you need to deicde what you want to do. If you applied to study medicine, and your excepted, why are you questioning yourself? Its hard to advise someone who has not graduated from nursing...

  4. Changes After an Offer Letter Was Signed

    steelcityrn replied to ScwwcS's topic in General Nursing

    I would call them and explain what you are going thru. All you can do is ask. If you don't, you will never know the

  5. Orientation Nightmare!

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

    Oh I feel for you. I belive you when you state your feelings, and its hard watching or hear others talk about you and your situation with others. All I can say is do the xtra 2 weeks with your head...

  6. RN of 12 years passing meds in nursing home? S L O W..

    steelcityrn replied to veolai37's topic in General Nursing

    Once you learn the residents and form a pattern that fits you for passing the meds, you should be able to do it just fine. Travel nurses do it all the time, and they do not get a chance to learn at a...

  7. Wound Vac Tips and MRSA sterile dressing

    steelcityrn replied to garciadiego's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    KCI does make a good machine, but I am not always able to order it due to the patients insurance. Cheaper is better to

  8. Maybe I'm just old and cynical, but....

    steelcityrn replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    steelydan was a great band! Im not really that old, but I just love it when they play their tunes. As for this post, only thing to add is that Nurses missed the boat to creat a Union to compensate us...

  9. Ortho test

    steelcityrn replied to ladiesman's topic in General Nursing

    by george that is a pin ! Wipe the old glassess

  10. Unethical or just plain dumb or am I missing something???

    steelcityrn replied to L&DRN03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What do you feel they should have done at

  11. Ortho test

    steelcityrn replied to ladiesman's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with torture...lol..sorry..Looks like its traction, not a ortho test,thats for sure. Looks like its Bucks traction to

  12. Are you insulted????

    steelcityrn replied to CNABESS's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem with you staying a CNA. Thats your

  13. Am I overreacting?

    steelcityrn replied to annaRNC's topic in General Nursing

    I think, since both students had not incerted a ng tube yet on a pediatric student, and that the patient was on TB precautions, I would have asked the instructor first. You put yourself out there for...

  14. Wound Vac Tips and MRSA sterile dressing

    steelcityrn replied to garciadiego's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Just an FYI............ in these days of medicare cuts, insurance cuts, new vacs are out there now. They are not all KCI anymore. Their dressings and machine are different. Some machines are the size...

  15. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    steelcityrn replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    and....coffematecna, you need to go into comedy if you tire of

  16. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    steelcityrn replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Funny stuff, I like the pencil one for

  17. termination from nursing school

    steelcityrn replied to cwgirl7's topic in General Students

    CWGirl7.....Any updates on your situation

  18. Rocephin Question

    steelcityrn replied to janat's topic in General Nursing

    Again, I am remided why I just love this site! Where else can you obtain so much information in a few posts! I have never had nor given rocephin IM. This will help me if I ever have to give it, or...

  19. BSN vs. RN Salary

    steelcityrn replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I also agree with the above, as some companies will only hire BSN or above for

  20. BSN vs. RN Salary

    steelcityrn replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I have seen it anywhere from the same pay to about a dollar an hour. I look at BSN's obtained for growth in your education and maybe even going further with

  21. asking all nurse supervisors...

    steelcityrn replied to enchantedpixie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes it is better if you don't, as with other nursing areas you would then be trained the way that facility wants the work done. But, Im sure they are looking at applicants that have

  22. Do you bag your bodies naked?

    steelcityrn replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    very nice post

  23. Nurses, how do you feel about raw food diet?

    steelcityrn replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Raw food diet is old. I know I would not like it. Lawn in a bowl. But hey, if it works for

  24. Smelling Cancer?

    steelcityrn replied to MikeyJ's topic in General Nursing

    I belive that my dog has a fine sense for illness. Before I even get sick, he tends to sit by me more, and will stare at me instead of resting. I do get a little freaked out when he insists on...

  25. A cold-hearted manager

    steelcityrn replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    It probably won't be the last time she does it