Delia37

Delia37 MSN

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  1. Aggressive family member

    Delia37 replied to Jerez's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree the above statement. As many other had stated, there is no situation where a patient physically touching a health care provider is OK. A simple " please stop, get someone else"...

  2. Application submitted and ...nothing?

    Delia37 replied to gabulldawg's topic in Travel

    All good advice; also don't place all your eggs in one basket...consider applying to other

  3. Outrageous Complaints

    Delia37 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a family member complain to me because, according to him, he had a "very bad back" and our in room recliner was aggravating the pain. I, profusely apologized and referred him to the Ramada...

  4. Is this legal?

    Delia37 replied to KJP727503's topic in General Nursing

    Not your

  5. ICU floating to stepdowns/magnet status

    Delia37 replied to lisacammel's topic in Critical Care

    Absolutely nothing to do with Magnet status. Lucky you that never had to float....welcome

  6. Comprehensive Stroke Units: What is your staffing matrix?

    Delia37 replied to Rin287's topic in Neurological

    California has a mandatory set staffing ratio. In our neuroscience ICU (which is a comprehensive stroke center) the ratio is never more than a 2:1. If the patient is unstable or has to many tasks...

  7. Is ICU nursing in California better?

    Delia37 replied to EternalFeather's topic in MICU, SICU

    Depends of what is your definition of "better". However, in general, the pay is decent (compared to most states) and the mandatory staffing ratio of 2:1 (which usually requires most hospital to have a...

  8. SCRN exam....

    Delia37 replied to Anmay's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Took it a couple of years ago and found fairly easy (compared to the CNRN!!). The AANN has a study book called "AANN Comprehensive Review for Stroke Nursing"....it is all you need. Good

  9. Should you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Delia37 replied to Rainey18's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    In response to the above post, I totally agree. An EEG should never be use as the only confirmatory test for brain death. I live in CA and the EEG is usually used in conjunction with an 4 vessel...

  10. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    Delia37 replied to meganec17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No...look for something else; they are taking advantage of

  11. Federal Nurse Staffing Bill Comparison

    Delia37 replied to NursesTakeDC's topic in General Nursing

    What is going on with the ANA??? Reading the ANA's bill, I get the impression they leave the ratio to the criteria of each

  12. Never let a recruiter tell you can't get into the ICU Speciality

    Delia37 replied to WindycityICURN's topic in General Specialties

    For the position of float ICU nurse, (I am assuming your facility as a level1 trauma center, have several ICUs), you definitely need to have experience; since you are expected to hit the floor...

  13. Policy help

    Delia37 replied to puffin170's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a long term facility setting?? If this a common occurrence in an acute care setting, maybe case managers and physicians need to be more aggressive discharging these

  14. Should a nurse suggest a different doctor?

    Delia37 replied to brownbook's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Many years ago, I had a new admission whose niece happened to be someone I went to nursing school (many moons ago). That particular patient had a brain tumor and the neurosurgeon (who had a reputation...

  15. Found a Knife, Scared

    Delia37 replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like the OP did everything she needed to do. In regard to management (if you decide to stay at this company), stay in communication with your manager (escalate to HR, if needed) as to what is...

  16. Gift for Preceptor

    Delia37 replied to Joelle66's topic in General Nursing

    Gift card are always

  17. When Your LPNs & PCAs Take Over

    Delia37 replied to nursingforlife24's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, you come across as the one who is not a good fit for that unit. Life is too short to allow other's (perceived?) behavior make you feel miserable. As others had stated, maybe it is time for a...

  18. ADON having sex with CNA

    Delia37 replied to AWorley80's topic in General Nursing

    Report it to whom?? and what results are you seeking....for them to get fired?? As long as they are not being inappropriate a work (keep in mind these are two consenting

  19. New Grad

    Delia37 replied to miznurse17's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) website is a great resource, with current guidelines and procedures common to neuro

  20. Monitoring Devices and Technologies in Neuro ICU?

    Delia37 replied to MurseJJ's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I work at a teaching facility and current monitoring modalities specific to the neuroscience ICU include Caminos (ICPs), Licox (cerebral oxygenation), cerebral perfusion (Hemedex), pupillometers and...

  21. Is it me, or...?

    Delia37 replied to herewegoagain7's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At the end of the day, the unit does not sound like a good fix for you. You had gained some experience; find something else and move

  22. Can you be forced to be charge nurse?

    Delia37 replied to yourfuturern22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Usually, the possibility of (occasionally) being in charge, would be in your job description; make sure to review it, before refusing. However, it is an expectation that at some point you will be...

  23. Making 100k salary/ income as a nurse?

    Delia37 replied to workingot's topic in Nursing Career

    Get away from bedside and consider management or education. Unfortunately, both require advanced education (BSN, MSN) to be considered for promotion (management) or tenure (education). If staying at...

  24. Annoying preceptor advice wanted

    Delia37 replied to 0blam0v's topic in General Nursing

    You are the new person. It is her style and at the of the day, you are on orientation. ...don't rock the

  25. 1st travel assignment help!

    Delia37 replied to dcmartin25's topic in Travel

    Since the delay is on their end, it seems more than fair to assume you will be reimbursed. Discussed the situation with your recruiter....everything is