humglum

humglum BSN, RN

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  1. Former hospital nurses got a ? or anyone who can answer

    humglum replied to henryswife's topic in Correctional

    I'd guess supply and demand. There are a larger number of nurses willing to work in area hospitals -- at least here -- so they don't have to pay higher salaries to attract them. I went to corrections...

  2. Why Bachelors over Associates?!? is it worth it?

    humglum replied to NurseToBe20100102's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think there's ever a situation where more education would be detrimental. Or 'not worth it'. I'm an ADN graduate going back this fall for my BSN simply because I'd like to have a more rounded...

  3. Inmate relations

    humglum replied to cscott1's topic in Correctional

    I agree. The most important thing for a corrections nurse to have is BOUNDARIES. If you have decent boundaries you'll never get into a conversation with an inmate about their charges, life/family...

  4. For Experienced Nurses.....?

    humglum replied to NatashaFromOregon's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an RN for 5 years and have worked in a variety of different settings and I think the most important characteristics for a nurse to have are flexibility and organization/time management....

  5. Frustrated and need some encouragement/advice.

    humglum replied to humglum's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been out for 5 years, I've been a nurse for 5 years. I've been away from acute care hospital nursing for 3 and I do medical nursing now, just not in a hospital setting. I don't feel like I...

  6. Female Inmates?

    humglum replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Correctional

    I work in a men's prison (and I'm a female nurse). When I do routine sick call I am frequently in an office with an inmate with nobody else present although there is a CO outside and all the doors are...

  7. nurse & dr affair, what should I do?

    humglum replied to sandee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to join the cacophony of voices advising you to mind your own business here. Behaving badly doesn't automatically equal an ethical conundrum. I can't believe that, with the state of nursing...

  8. "The Healthcare Crisis"

    humglum replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the system doesn't work but for a whole different set of reasons -- disparity and the lack of equal access to health care. It's unfortunate the amount of people who do not have access to...

  9. I feel rotton

    humglum replied to hica19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Were you working on a PICU? And weren't you aware of the level of acuity when you accepted the position? I'm not trying to be a pest, here, I'm just genuinely curious why you would accept a position,...

  10. Counrtry doses

    humglum replied to Bethy-lynn's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've seen nurses do this, too, but I don't condone it and I would NEVER do it myself. In my facility an RN can initiate a physical restraint for safety. We'd call a code, manually take the patient...

  11. Job interview question

    humglum replied to needrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a fan of the "not a good fit" response. I've used that in more interviews than I can remember. I then go on to list the things I enjoyed about the job and what I have learned and can take with me...

  12. I feel rotton

    humglum replied to hica19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I cannot believe the number of threads lately about nurses being fired. In orientation, no less. I just can't understand this -- nobody expects new grads to know everything, just to be able to...

  13. Uncontrolled Seizures

    humglum replied to SCgirl1962's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    She doesn't need venous access. I can't tell you how many Versed infusions I've maintained with a subcutaneous line. It's the method of choice for most hospices these

  14. Wearing scrubs to go and fill out applications??

    humglum replied to sherry730's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it's perfectly appropriate. I would dress differently for an interview, of course, but if you're just dropping by to leave/pick up an application I think it's fine. I landed my job wearing...

  15. Think I could get fired for this.....

    humglum replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I would *love* to be paid my RN salary to work as a CNA. I have volunteered to work as an aide and cheerfully reported to the nurse. It's so nice not to have all the responsibility that comes with...

  16. What am I to do???

    humglum replied to PSYCH NURSE RN's topic in General Nursing

    That sucks. This is why most places have a "read back" policy with physician's orders and critical lab values. I agree you should tell the truth. You could also participate in a RCA or quality...

  17. Uncontrolled Seizures

    humglum replied to SCgirl1962's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Palliative or respite sedation? You could do the same thing with midazolam at home or in an inpatient hospice facility with a subcutaneous infusion. If she is truly a hospice patient, comfort is far...

  18. Experienced Nurses Only

    humglum replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent points, as usual. Are there any BBs you would recommend (aside from the one we have both frequented)? I have a blog on livejournal and belong to a few nursing communities there but they...

  19. I Need Days Off for My Own Mental Health!

    humglum replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in Psychiatric

    Say no. Staffing isn't your

  20. Adn's Who Don't Care

    humglum replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    There are many RN to MSN programs out there, most with the option of "stepping out" with a BSN once you've reached that level (if you choose not to continue with your masters level courses). In most...

  21. Adn's Who Don't Care

    humglum replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    I think the title of this post is misleading. It's not that ADNs don't care about education, or don't value education, only that it's not a good choice for them at this moment. I am an ADN (graduated...

  22. Fifty Ways to Leave Your....

    humglum replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    REAL REASON: Staff cuts coupled with an increased patient load. I was working in an inpatient hospice with a patient ratio that was increasing upward. When I left it was 1:9, when I started it was...

  23. Disclosing Depression in A Nursing Job Interview

    humglum replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not. Mental illness is never a selling point. Even if you think you would have more empathy for mental health patients because of your personal struggle with depression, I'd keep a tight...

  24. What's YOUR favorite specialty area?

    humglum replied to socishan's topic in General Nursing

    Psych. I knew in nursing school I was interested in psych (although I fell for the line that all good nurses start out in med/surg). I worked on a pediatric and adolescent neurobehavioral unit and...

  25. Your Employer - Are You In For The Long-Haul?

    humglum replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    I consider myself permanently placed. One never knows what the future brings but, as of this moment, I can't see myself working anywhere else. I *love* my