RLJS

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  1. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    RLJS replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    That was my first

  2. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

    RLJS replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

    Some very nice EMS size bandage scissors and a new

  3. When patients keep calling 911

    RLJS replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Document, document, document! Our physician's get the hint fast and discharge the patient fairly

  4. Night shift schedule?

    RLJS replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    I eat dinner around 4pm before I go to work; breakfast when I get home from work at 8am; and a healthy snack (yogurt, fruit, nuts) on the run at work because I rarely get a break. I also try to stay...

  5. racist patients

    RLJS replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately, patient satisfaction scores rank higher than employee satisfaction. I've had patient's decline to let me care for them. It bothered and frustrated me when I was a new nurse until my...

  6. Does this feeling ever go away?

    RLJS replied to ps3114's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for 4 years and that feeling has never gone away. My time management and deligation skills have gotten light years better and It helps me to remember that patience is the calm...

  7. CNA to LVN to ADN - I thought getting my RN would open more doors for me.

    RLJS replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Apply at a Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital. They hire ADN's and will pay for you to get your BSN. You'll build a solid foundation of med surg skills with 5 primary care patients max or 10...

  8. Help! Scared. Is this really happening?!

    RLJS replied to Remy Ox's topic in General Nursing

    Run don't walk out of there and find another

  9. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    RLJS replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a nationally known, Texas based rehabilitation hospital and our ratio's are 5:1 on primary care with no tech and 8:1 or 10:1 with a tech. Either way, it's brutal with all of the lifting...

  10. Clipping nails at nurse's station

    RLJS replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    I keep nail clippers attached to my badge b/c I am always breaking my nails popping pill pkgs open and I can't stand going the entire shift with a sharp, broken nail that I could scratch a patient...

  11. switch from medical school to nursing?

    RLJS replied to gj101's topic in General Students

    Speaking from experience, do not give up your dream of becoming a Dr., you will regret it later and resent her for it. Do not add the stress of having a baby into the mix until you have resolved your...

  12. How do you deal with your anxiety?

    RLJS replied to ashrose1992's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had high anxiety when I was. New Grad and sought professional help for it. I take medication for it on the days that I work. On my days off, I try to leave work or thoughts of work totally out of...

  13. Nurses: How far is your commute?

    RLJS replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I live 20 minutes away from the hospital and I work 12 hour night shifts. Max for me would be 30-45 minutes

  14. Is nursing school REALLY that hard?

    RLJS replied to Courtney M's topic in General Students

    Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. Apply yourself, study hard, don't blow off assignments, and buy some NCLEX question study books. I went to nursing school in my 50's, worked 1 full time job and 3...

  15. Gossip Girls... (And boys)

    RLJS replied to ambobam's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Me too. I'm cordial and helpful to everyone but I know who the troublemakers, backstabbers and negative nellies are and I keep my distance. I'm usually too busy anyway. When I'm done with my work,...

  16. LPN Student who Needs Job - Should I stay in school?

    RLJS replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Obtain your Certified Medication Aide license; work part time doing that; it pays more than CNA work. I worked 16 hour double shifts every Saturday and Sunday while I was in RN school. I also...

  17. I pushed my call light 3 seconds ago, what took you so long?

    RLJS replied to Joe V's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think they're demanding and totally out of touch with reality but because of Press Gainey Scores, I of course am not allowed to express that to them. Instead, I just smile, nod, let them vent, and...

  18. My PT called 911

    RLJS replied to joyful_wanderer's topic in Emergency

    I had a patient call 911 the other night because he "wanted someone to come and turn the light off in his room" and he couldn't find his call

  19. Doctor insists I use expired Dilaudid on patients

    RLJS replied to Buffy31's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You need to report the missing medication to the DEA!!! I'm an RN now but before that I worked as a medical assistant in a general surgeon's office. While the surgeon was on vacation, he told our RN,...

  20. Other Jobs That a Nurse Can Do?

    RLJS replied to westieluv's topic in Nursing Career

    Try applying at a major insurance company like UNUM...they hire nurses to review disability claims for case management. Genex Services also hires nurses and places them in insurance companies for...

  21. Dealing with calls from work

    RLJS replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a charge nurse on the 3-11 PM shift at a long term care facility, in charge of supervising 8 employees and caring for 48 patients. This weekend I was left two people short, which is the...

  22. Did anyone do 12 inches to shoulder/over head lift for pre employment physical?

    RLJS replied to jetaimeparis's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had to lift a wooden box containing 50# weights from a bed, to a chair, and back to the bed again utilizing proper body mechanics. Just remember to bend your knees, hold the box close to your body,...

  23. Is Your Nurses' Week Gift Not Exactly What You Wanted?

    RLJS replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I don't want or need yet another water bottle; I'd also like my annual review on time instead of over 30 days and counting late; and I'd like more than a lousy 0.25 cents per hour

  24. How Old is "to old" to START a nursing education?

    RLJS replied to Greenlee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Follow your dreams. It's never too late to be what you might have been. After graduating from high school in the 70's, I attended a 3 year diploma nursing program but foolishly dropped out in my...

  25. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    RLJS replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After graduating at the top of my class in 11/2012 w my ASN-RN, passing the NCLEX on my 1st attempt, and applying for over of 500 hospital/clinic based positions in 6 months, I was finally offered a...