ScrappingTrojan

I posted an inquiry last year about this issue. Seems like no one is really recycling at work. My coworkers and I have formed a green committee on our unit but are getting nowhere with the powers that be. Our unit managers seem supportive, but they s...

Are there any pediatric hospice nurses here? I've been working in peds for 8 years, 6 as an RN. I have cared for dying pts with Cystic Fibrosis and am very interested in hospice nursing. I'm curious about what a "typical" workday is like for a hospic...

We're wondering at work about recycling efforts on your units/job sites. Specifically, do you recycle (not reuse) things like sterile water containers? Would love to hear about your recycling efforts...

I'm a peds RN in Los Angeles, hoping against all hope that the housing market crashes in Southern California so I can afford a home. But, I seriously doubt that will happen, so I've been thinking about moving to Texas. I have family in Dallas, which ...

So I take it you're happy with the decision? Where in SoCal did you move from? Do you work in Ft. Worth or Dallas? I have family and a friend in and around Dallas, so it would make sense for me to move there. And it is actually on my "Find Your Spot"...

Findyourspot.com is really interesting and asks all the really important questions. Thanks for posting that Mitchsmom!

Oh yeah, San Francisco and Southern California are great if you're young and don't care about buying a house, by all means come and work here.

Hey, wanna be neighbors? Seriously, doesn't ANYONE live there? Or are y'all keeping it your little secret?

I agree with the above posters about renting being a waste of money, I should know, that's all I've ever done. And with the housing situation as it is in Southern California, I'll probably keep renting. It's really sad that I was born and raised in L...

The parents on our unit can come and go anytime, both are technically allowed to stay however usually only one stays because they can usually only fit one person on the couch. But if both parents are really slim, they sleep together on the couch. A...

As with everything in nursing, you'll learn how to deal with kids. But I totally agree with the post above about looking into a facilty with a good preceptorship, internship program, residency, etc. Working with an experienced peds nurse will make al...

Please just remember you can't always "make them better." Often helping them die with dignity will be how you help them.

I fall asleep driving, standing up, on the toilet, so a bit of California sunshine from my wide open window doesn't bother me. :chuckle

At our peds hospital, being VIP just means you get your own room (which rarely happens). If anything, the only concession they get is having the more affable nurses. Being in L.A. though, a LOT of people think they are VIP, even without the financia...

We had a neurology resident write in a progress note: "Unable to assess pt d/t pt in a cage." The pt was in a Veil bed.

Topping out at 23 or 24/hr?!? I made that my first year, and the general consensus in Southern California at the time was that it was low compared to other facilities. But I guess those same dollars might get more "bang" in certain areas d/t varying...

And that's all I have to say about this show. Except for my man Patrick D. Then it's... :kiss Like I said before, put that thing on mute when you're watching this show.

Someone in my class was kicked out for having made a comment about coming in and shooting our OB instructor. This was right after Columbine, so everyone was really nervous. At the time, I thought expelling him was exaggerated (this guy was the class...

Drats, gotta get cable. When I read about this incident a while back, I thought it'd make a great movie. Wish I could have watched it.

You have quite a bit of posts for someone who doesn't like this board much. I Googled for information on obtaining licensure in Texas because I'm considering relocating.

This show stinks and is demeaning to nurses, but I have to see my man Patrick Dempsey! I think from now on I'll mute the TV. What's up with ABC and nurses lately? Did anyone catch Desperate Housewives last night? At least DH can get away with spoo...