OUxPhys

OUxPhys BSN, RN

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  1. Really America?

    OUxPhys replied to GrumpyRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Nothing wrong with buying a firearm and ammo to protect you or your family. Most of the people you see are probably first time buyers and are probably panicking. We also dont have enough police to...

  2. Unreasonable Risks are not part of the job

    OUxPhys replied to ReflectiveRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I dont think it is wrong or immoral to refuse care if the hospital is not going to provide the proper PPE. Being a RN does not mean your well being does not

  3. Low census and COVID-19?

    OUxPhys replied to TeeRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We have low census but we are still admitting people. Elective procedures have been cancelled but we are still doing cath/EP procedures for people who truly need

  4. Coronavirus and Pay

    OUxPhys replied to Marianna5's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's where they get you. Simply changing the name from "step-down" to "Progressive Care" and it results as an increase in pts even though they are the exact same pts. My hospital (much like many)...

  5. Monday to Friday life... what's it like?

    OUxPhys replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I love it. I like having a routine. The 3 12's was great at first but after doing it for so long while being understaffed it burned me out and I didn't think it was worth it. I enjoy having my...

  6. Nursing for Intimate care for men

    OUxPhys replied to RNMikeMiller's topic in General Nursing

    I have no problem seeing a female MD or NP/PA as a male. In some cases when making an appointment they ask is it OK if it's a female or if you prefer a

  7. New Grad to ICU

    OUxPhys replied to SD25's topic in General Nursing

    Best way to get into an ICU as a new grad is either do a preceptorship in an ICU or work in an ICU as an

  8. Cardiac Telemetry or Observation Unit?

    OUxPhys replied to itsKat's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiac telemetry for sure. If someone develops chest pain or goes into an arrhythmia more often than not they will be transferred there. Acuity is a little higher because most cardiac telemetry...

  9. Johns Hopkins or Cleveland Clinic CVICU?

    OUxPhys replied to RN New grad Aron's topic in General Nursing

    CCF has the upper hand here since they have been well known for cardiology. Johns Hopkins is phenomenal and that doesn't mean they dont have a great cardiology program but I think you will see and...

  10. Nurses with Anxiety?

    OUxPhys replied to Nursewholovesplanners's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yeah. I have anxiety just in general. At work I did what you did: check things 3-4 times even though I know its fine. Really the best thing is to put trust in yourself. As for anxiety outside of...

  11. VA HIRING Process 2020

    OUxPhys replied to Lll123gh's topic in Government, Military

    Yes. I had a co-worker write one of

  12. VA HIRING Process 2020

    OUxPhys replied to Lll123gh's topic in Government, Military

    Yes. I had to have people type up and submit reference letters when I

  13. New RNs making more than experienced RNs

    OUxPhys replied to Brittanytaylor04's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a hospital like this. I was glad to move on from

  14. Union

    OUxPhys replied to buchanki's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I have worked at a non-union and currently work at a union hospital. You usually have better pay and benefits and they do come in handy if management tries to circumvent the rules. My only knock on...

  15. Do you regret leaving bedside nursing?

    OUxPhys replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will miss the bedside right up until you have a shift where you are short staffed and absolutely slammed. Then reality hits and you remember "oh yeah, now I remember why Im

  16. New Grads with no patient care experience in the O.R

    OUxPhys replied to Joanni61's topic in Operating Room

    The "needs 1 year of med/surg" is a myth. In my personal opinion this stems from old school nurses who push this because back in their day no one started in the ICU or OR as a new grad. Times have...

  17. What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    OUxPhys replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    Im glad you have great benefits. Correct me if Im wrong but arent you in administration now? Unfortunately not every hospital offers great benefits. That was directed more towards the previous poster...

  18. What's Happening at the VA Hospitals?

    OUxPhys replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    Ah yes. Instead of trying to get others to offer benefits like the VA we’ll lower the standards to what other hospitals offer. I do agree the system needs to be overhauled but its mostly at the...

  19. Do you have trust in your doctors?

    OUxPhys replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. Some residents are good while others are bad. When it comes to the general medicine attendings I would say I trust half. For cardiology and other specialties I trust the attendings for the...

  20. Just Say “YES” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    OUxPhys replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I work PCU but we aren't a true PCU. We dont take vents and we can have up to 5 patients on dayshift sometimes. LVADs are always 1:3 though which is nice. Then again it is a government facility so...

  21. Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    OUxPhys replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I work cardiac stepdown. It must be nice to have mostly 3 pts at a time. We have 4-5 pts with 1 aide on a floor for 24 pts

  22. Critical care patients in emergency room

    OUxPhys replied to diane e's topic in General Nursing

    Well there is your problem right there. She works for a for-profit

  23. Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    OUxPhys replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Of course administrators dont want safe staffing. It would mean they would have to hire more staff which in turn would cut into their salaries and bonuses. To somehow think that having safe, adequate...

  24. Doctors offended by TV show about nurses

    OUxPhys replied to FullGlass's topic in General Nursing

    Dont worry, most people see how doctors really are when they have to get admitted to the hospital. My how it is such a reality check for

  25. New Grad Nurse - NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

    OUxPhys replied to mjm0427's topic in General Nursing

    It's intimidating but its the best time to learn. Its pretty much you and your co-workers, the RR team, and the residents. That's it. I loved working night shift. If I could sleep during the day I...