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  1. It's a Hospital, Not a Hotel (Gripe)

    justavolunteer replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I even get the "this must be a hotel" routine as a volunteer. I have been asked to fetch equipment, including a crash cart, O2 tank, etc. in an emergency. In the middle of all the scurrying around,...

  2. When does it stop..New JCAHO Standards Require Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling

    justavolunteer replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There's another thread going here about JCAHO, which seems to be mainly a money-making venture for it's owners. Apparenty they do quite well selling "JCAHO approved" banners, signs, etc. to...

  3. What kind of experience did you have?

    justavolunteer replied to jaylynn67's topic in General Nursing

    Another possibility: consider a position as a volunteer at a hospital, nursing home, etc. This could be as little as 3-4 hours per week. Most places will try to fit things in with your schedule. As...

  4. Chicago RN wannabe "Where do I start?"

    justavolunteer replied to audionaut's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If you are con sidering becoming a nurse: Have you ever set foot in a hospital, nursing home, etc.? Do you have any idea what such jobs entail? Not trying to discourage you, but rather suggest this:...

  5. When does it stop..New JCAHO Standards Require Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling

    justavolunteer replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There's a couple of threads going about JCAHO now, neither too complimentary. The ironic thing I just noticed is all the JCAHO ads at the bottom of the post

  6. My patient fired me!

    justavolunteer replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad about pts. who seem to live to cause people grief. I even get this as a volunteer. You learn real quick which pt's hit the call light because they really need something & which...

  7. Losing Nurses!

    justavolunteer replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can see things like staff turnover from a different perspective. I'm a volunteer on pt floors at a hospital. I have seen repeated turnover because hospital mgt seems to constantly find things to...

  8. Should I become a nurse?

    justavolunteer replied to caresalot's topic in Nursing Career

    A suggestion from a non-nurse (see user name). If you are not sure about nursing, consider volunteering at a hospital near you. It can be as little as 3-4 hours per week. Most places will try &...

  9. Did anyone try to talk you out of being a nurse?

    justavolunteer replied to following_faith's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse myself (as my name implies), I just volunteer on a hospital's pt. floors. My only suggestion for someone who thinks "maybe nursing" but isn't quite sure is to volunteer at a local...

  10. Question about volunteering

    justavolunteer replied to Jen51699's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I volunteer at an area hospital, not because I'm interested in nursing, but "just because". The nurses sure appreciate the help & I'm always made to feel quite welcome. I've learned a lot about...

  11. Be sure about Nursing

    justavolunteer replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Nursing Career

    Most hospitals will take volunteers for a 3-4 hour shift. They are generally glad for the help. If you say that you want to work on a pt floor, they can probably find a spot somewhere. I volunteer...

  12. career change; volunteer opps.

    justavolunteer replied to SeekingChange's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteer on the pt floors at a hospital in my area (not becoming a nurse, I just volunteer). Most hospitals welcome volunteers & would like more. Many hospitals have a volunteer office listed...

  13. Nursing without license

    justavolunteer replied to jansop's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse (as my user name says) but I know this would be flat-out illegal. I know of a former nurse where I volunteer who worked elsewhere while her license was suspended. She got caught...

  14. HIPAA: How Our Health Care World Has Changed

    justavolunteer replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There's an interesting fact about HIPAA that many people don't know. If I asked who is responsible for the HIPAA rules, most people would know that it is the Federal government. But do you know is...

  15. Volunteering in L&D

    justavolunteer replied to Marissa22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I volunteer on a general pt floor (no intention of being a nurse, I just volunteer). I fill water pitchers for pts. who are not NPO, fill the glove boxes in each room, transport pts. to x-ray, CT,...

  16. Public Misconceptions

    justavolunteer replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of misconceptions about volunteers: 1. Food tastes better if the nurse handles it..I have had many patients who see I'm a volunteer when I answer their call light. They say "you're just a...

  17. Volunteering hours

    justavolunteer replied to BlaineCM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a volunteer at an area hospital (not becoming a nurse, I just volunteer). It's a 4-hour shift for me. Most places want 3-4 hours at a minimum. Hospitals will be flexible about exact time of...

  18. Just A Thank you

    justavolunteer posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today is the start of Nurses' Week. I just want to say a sincere "thank you" to nurses, CNA's, etc., everywhere, for the care you give to your patients all year. (The conditions are often trying...

  19. Volunteer work

    justavolunteer replied to TTM01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I saw this one while browsing. I have a full-time job in a totally different field than healthcare, but I volunteer weekly at a local hospital. My experience is that the nurses, CNA's etc., are...

  20. Question about med control (volunteer)

    justavolunteer posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am new to this site. I am not a nurse, I am a hospital volunteer who works on a patient floor. Recently the hospital where I work has decided that all drugs, IV bags, etc., have to be handled...

  21. Question about med control (volunteer)

    justavolunteer replied to justavolunteer's topic in General Nursing

    The main thrust of my opener was to see if anyone could point to a specific regulation about locking up everything. If it could be specifically shown that our mgt. is going overboard, they might...