ArtClassRN

ArtClassRN ADN, RN

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  1. Not getting charge nurse position

    ArtClassRN replied to frisky's topic in Nurse Management

    You are going to leave nursing because you didn't get one stinking job? Personally, I think middle management jobs in nursing are horrible; I want to stay as far away from them as possible. However,...

  2. Bedside reporting as a management tool of humiliation

    ArtClassRN replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Obviously using anything as a "management too for humiliation" is terrible. Bedside reporting, on the other hand, has been a great addition for me. The only problems with it I have seen are when...

  3. Nurse Annual Wages

    ArtClassRN replied to massieagere's topic in General Nursing

    Check the Salary Survey threads for the information you

  4. clique in the workplace

    ArtClassRN replied to Starfish-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think you need to grow some thicker skin. Some nurses are mean, vindictive jerks but that doesn't mean you should let them dictate your feelings. Focus your attention on the things you can control,...

  5. What is the most complex clinical procedure you had to do in your career?

    ArtClassRN replied to Guest878640's topic in General Nursing

    The most complex procecure for me was getting a patient who had been faking seizures to get ativan to leave the hospital after he was discharged and didn't want to go. After I bounced him, the Social...

  6. Do comfort care patients get oxygen?

    ArtClassRN replied to quirkystar's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If it makes the patient more

  7. Insulin: Is there a guideline for which are preferably dosed utilizing a sliding scale?

    ArtClassRN replied to Guest650603's topic in Patient Medications

    You will find that insulin regimes are highly

  8. Pain relief without fostering addiction

    ArtClassRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't true. There is a wealth of information on this topic. That is not to say it isn't an issue, but

  9. How do you deal with demanding/unreasonable patients?

    ArtClassRN replied to empatheticRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am completely honest and straightforward with them. I set clear boundaries for behavior, communicate the MD's plan, and I take care of them the best I can. Does this "put them in line"? Don't...

  10. Bullying

    ArtClassRN replied to LisalaRN99's topic in General Nursing

    Bullying or not, it's lateral

  11. Really dumb blood admin question

    ArtClassRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect whoever wrote or edited the policy screwed up the rate/volume terms. This will surely cause conflict between nurses who recognize the underlying issues and intent of the policy and nurses...

  12. Can a Nurse have a Tattoo???

    ArtClassRN replied to futurenurse'15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Everyone has a right to tattoo anything they want. Everyone does not, however, have the right to be free from consequences of having said

  13. Bedside Report

    ArtClassRN replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    Love beside report. Won't do it any other way. I get a ton of assessment data just by talking to the patient. Even when the nursing giving me report refuses to participate, I just start asking the...

  14. Confused about Carpuject???

    ArtClassRN replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I was referring to how some people get unreasonably attached to carpujects, in particular ones they decorate. I called these people "goofballs" because they do goofball things like pull carpujects...

  15. How was your shift?

    ArtClassRN replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    You are describing a Unicorn Shift. Heard of 'em, never seen

  16. How was your shift?

    ArtClassRN replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    Last night I was floated to a med/surg neuro unit. My home unit is incredibly heavy and acute - all the stuff you listed in your post and more - so floating is almost always much easier. I got a...

  17. MAGNET Designation

    ArtClassRN replied to kgg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You oughta try both (Magnet and union). It's pretty

  18. Confused about Carpuject???

    ArtClassRN replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Some goofballs decorate their carpujects. Oh

  19. MAGNET Designation

    ArtClassRN replied to kgg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I work in a Magnet hospital. Nurses who participate in committees generally feel empowered. Nurses who don't participate and complain about every. single. thing. every. day are generally not impressed...

  20. Getting unemployment for called off

    ArtClassRN replied to tiggerslilyrn's topic in General Nursing

    If the hospital closes and you can't work

  21. Getting report during change of shift

    ArtClassRN replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in General Nursing

    I know many nurses who try to "hold on" to a patient as long as they can - hours even - so they can leave without getting another patient. Then they try to shove the patient at the next shift during...

  22. Dealing with drug seekers without alienating them

    ArtClassRN replied to Secel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You don't give meds to someone who appears oversedated. Period. You also don't pretend someone is oversedated in an excuse to not give them pain meds. Your description of the events is a little...

  23. Confused about Carpuject???

    ArtClassRN replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Carpujects save time and material waste. I am equally adept at drawing up or using the carpuject and I'll take the latter any time. No effect on diversion. The Houdinis that divert csn do it no...

  24. Confidence, where art thou?

    ArtClassRN replied to NursePystal's topic in General Nursing

    Do the very best you can and get out of LTC as soon as

  25. Will NCLEX ever REQUIRE BSN???

    ArtClassRN replied to butterflykissesxo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If it ever does, there will be a grandfather clause. Get your BSN