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  1. Correctional Facility Nursing

    caringchic replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Lock downs can last for awhile, the longest one I was in was about 5hrs. Depends why the facility is locked down; riots, fights, escapes, seg problems anything that requires alot of security staff...

  2. Advice from experienced travel RN's

    caringchic posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    OK I want the dirt from other nurses who have traveled.. I have been traveling locally and contracted for the last 11/2. I recently took a day shift job on a busy PCU. High acuity pts typically 4...

  3. Correctional Facility Nursing

    caringchic replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in two different DOC places, one in ID and one in OR. One was a med security and one min/med/max. They both had similar operational styles. I absolutely love it, it is my favorite...

  4. Coverd by doctor order beetwen nurse judgement and and I don't care I am coverd

    caringchic replied to zuzi's topic in General Nursing

    You are right, dont let anybody feed you junk because you are foreign, who cares, you are a nurse. Clarification is the key, pt outcomes are directly affected by lack of communication, never doubt...

  5. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    caringchic replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    As an ER nurse we have to deal w/ all people who present to us.. we get to see the best, ( little peds pt we can "fix" w/ a breathing tx for his asthma attack), the worst (the meth head who just a...

  6. Does an empty bed justify admission?

    caringchic replied to hdhnurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I worked in Ontario OR a small rural town and that is exactly what it was like there, very scary, I ended up moving far away d/t no change in the admin policies r/t admissions. I was terrified...

  7. Burn out/ disgusted/ QI

    caringchic replied to caringchic's topic in General Nursing

    and might i add that we are the primary individuals at the bedside, answering questions educating pts and preparing them for self care as it r/t their chronic dx process and unfortantely most people...

  8. "Writing up" use or abuse

    caringchic replied to zuzi's topic in General Nursing

    look at all the differing opinions on which should have been hung first, proves my point about the write up I rec'd I am not convined there is a "right" way, it was a pt who had a total joint...

  9. Contact isolation for MRSA question

    caringchic replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand but...how is it then that dietary trays are not isolation trays, and shall we evern mention the docs? How many times have I not seen a doc suit up! They are germ

  10. Safe Staffing, long but pls read

    caringchic replied to oualie20's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am burned out of nursing d/t this very issue, as I am typing this tonight I worked 12hrs and stayed an extra 70min to ensure accurate documentation on an acute MI pt directly admitted from doc's...

  11. "Writing up" use or abuse

    caringchic replied to zuzi's topic in General Nursing

    I couldnt agree more, when I was first out of school I got my first write up one week out of orientation. I thought I was using "critical thinking" and opted to give my PRBC infusion second unit...

  12. nursing protocol

    caringchic replied to J.R.theR.N2b's topic in General Nursing

    that is amazing, so the MD should have said yeah an NG is great, no worries..where does personal responsibility come in??? If the lady felt bad that is what ED's are for, does everything have to feel...

  13. Are you often 2 hours late for meds?

    caringchic replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Two hours late happens, in nursing a million things can make a well scheduled day go haywire! Isnt that a characteristic of nurses is dealing w/ the unscheduled, unforeseen events. I have had RX not...

  14. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

    caringchic replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    The real question is ........ are we expected to fix stupid, or is ignorance the same

  15. Idaho Travel Nursing

    caringchic posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey just some input to any nurses who may be losing hours d/t the increase in call offs in the treasure valley. Pleas be very careful should you want to pick up any hours w/ the company called...

  16. Idaho Travel Nursing

    caringchic replied to caringchic's topic in General Nursing

    Do you want to work in the treasure valley or anywhere in the country? The treasure valley has two other travel agencies, both offer per diem work, contract both local and travel. My favorite is...

  17. Company Policy/Procedure Inadequate Feedback

    caringchic posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am sharing my experience in hope to protect my nursing collegues! It has recently come to my attention that the prominent travel company, Medical Staffing Network, (InteliStaff and Travel Lite ) do...

  18. Company Policy/Procedure Inadequate Feedback

    caringchic replied to caringchic's topic in General Nursing

    I was sent to a facility on a contract for short term, rapid response contract. The first week of the contract the area had inclement weather and therefore closed. When I got my paycheck it was...

  19. Hiring freeze in Boise and surrounding areas

    caringchic replied to milliern's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at both area hospitals in Boise! I highly recommend SLRMC! It is a great hospital and they totally support new grads, lots of education opportunities! However, I was forced to move out of...

  20. med surg

    caringchic replied to TamaraG's topic in General Students

    I wondered if anybody had a good suggestion about pathophysiology. I am struggling in this area every term. I can pass the test with recognition and recall but I lack depth about the disease...

  21. med surg

    caringchic replied to TamaraG's topic in General Students

    Med surg was no more difficult than fundamentals at my commuity college. I didnt feel I learned as much though. I am headed into my second term of my second year and we are back at it again,...

  22. Online Nursing School

    caringchic replied to Cutiepie612's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A word to the wise, I paid my dues with TCN (The Collge Network) they advertise an online nursing program with Indiana State University. They admissions counselor told me it would cost two thousand...

  23. Myers-Briggs Personality Type & CRNA's

    caringchic replied to Toby's mum's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So where do ISFJ types fit in with CRNA's? I am unfamiliar with this testing model. The online version did fit my personality.. a little scary... a five minute test describes me better than I can...

  24. working as LPN very difficult for me

    caringchic replied to monaky's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you contact your state board of nursing they should send you the nursing practice acts for that state. It is 5 bucks in ORegon, but that is money well spent. Take care of you!!! Then you can take...

  25. Pediatric Immun. question

    caringchic replied to newflgrad's topic in Pediatric

    My aspiration... or could that be, appreciation to you on the advice! Now that makes good common sense about the rationale for unintentional IV administration! Thanks so