Stormy

Stormy has 34 years experience and specializes in Leadership/Critical Care/Surgery/Seniors.

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1. Math/Statistics is it hard?

   Stormy replied to Rootbear76's topic in General Students

   I absolutely HATED it when I first started my course. Mind you, I was somewhat handicapped by the fact that it had been 28 years since I had studied any type of Math/Algebra. I didn't even know how to...

2. Faking It

   Stormy replied to l.rae's topic in General Nursing

   I once saw someone fake paralysis (sudden onset - no history of trauma). This person was pretty good at faking quadriplegia...but only until examined by the neurosurgeon. It was amazing to watch her...

3. Nitro tubing

   Stormy replied to 2rntish's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Have never used anything but regular tubing....for

4. Practical jokes at work

   Stormy replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

   A resusci-Annie doll (full body) was stuffed in the dinner tray wagon anticipating that the LPN working that day would find it. Unfortunately, the dietary aid was the first to open the door. Annie's...

5. Anyone a ACLS instructor?

   Stormy replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

   Good for you, misti_z! Good luck with your

6. Anyone a ACLS instructor?

   Stormy replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

   One of the most positive benefits to being an ACLS instructor is that I am confident that I always know the material. Responding to codes is less intimidating this way. However, teaching can be...

7. Funny Names for Nurses

   Stormy replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

   I used to go to Dr.

8. "know it all"

   Stormy replied to petiteflower's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, sometimes you just have to steer clear. It isn't worth the effort of arguing unless it compromises patient care. Then I stand

9. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

   Stormy replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

   Ageless, The points I am trying to make is simply these: Many of the postings here are doing a wonderful job of slamming all levels of management. That is uncalled for because not everyone in...

10. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    Stormy replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe the anger and disdain that has been generated in this post. It seems that nurses are generally feeling undervalued in their work. I agree, there are some managers that are not suited...

11. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    Stormy replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    there was a similar nurses' dinner here last night as well which is an annual event. however, these dinners are sponsored by the aarn (our professional association) and are "nurses celebrating nurses"...

12. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    Stormy replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to agree with your point of view about nursing professionalism, Jim. As well, it seems that the little "trinkets" do absolutely nothing but insult those who they are intended to please. I would...

13. Nurses week Cheap gifts from admin.

    Stormy replied to nilepoc's topic in General Nursing

    O.K....so I've got a question... What kind of things could a manager give his/her staff that would make them feel appreciated? I agree, many of the items are incredibly

14. Help! The "Life" of a Nursing Manager?

    Stormy replied to layna's topic in Nurse Management

    Further to my comments on staff shortages and implementation of a voluntary call schedule in my unit... In preparation of my budget for this coming year, I put together a presentation of numbers of...

15. Help! The "Life" of a Nursing Manager?

    Stormy replied to layna's topic in Nurse Management

    One of the variables that make your situation more difficult is that of the size of your unit. Managing staff shortages is easier if the staffing complement is larger. As you say, missing one nurse...