Here.I.Stand BSN, RN

SICU, trauma, neuro

Member

  • Content

    5,047

  • Visitors

    46,705

  • Followers

    2

  • Likes

    1,465

All Content by Here.I.Stand

  1. Here.I.Stand

    Jury Duty

    Here.I.Stand replied to lizsmith1990's topic in General Nursing

    In my state our jury duty terms are two weeks long; we had to call in every evening to see if we had to report in the morning. I told my manager and scheduler my dates as soon as I got my summons, so...
  2. Here.I.Stand

    To Vaccinate Or Not To Vaccinate, That Is The Question

    Here.I.Stand replied to Joe V's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My fear is polio, tetorifice etc. infecting children who didn’t choose to be ignorant about
  3. Here.I.Stand

    I feel like I'm going nowhere

    Here.I.Stand replied to nursex23's topic in General Nursing

    I’m curious how you’re selling your LTACH experience; it is absolutely acute care (hence the “A”). ? I feel like it’s also very misunderstood... .actually I didn’t know what it actually...
  4. Here.I.Stand

    Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

    Here.I.Stand replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

    When I started my current job I worked 0.8 FTE, 8 hour 2300-0730. I LIVED TIRED. I’m not exaggerating.... if I was awake I was tired. I could possibly do day shifts.... or 1500-2330 if I didn’t...
  5. Here.I.Stand

    Hands on Training in school?

    Here.I.Stand replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    In my program we worked up to caring for a full assignment— during our final practicum, at which point we were with a preceptor. I even called the physicians with my preceptor listening
  6. Here.I.Stand

    proof of residency

    Here.I.Stand replied to seericap's topic in General Nursing

    Best to ask the entity requiring said proof, but I’ve been able to use current utility
  7. Here.I.Stand

    Got fired yesterday from a wonderful job. My fault completely. Emotionally struggling.

    Here.I.Stand replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    ((((Hugs)))) I second Sour Lemon’s advice, and am so glad you reached out and got some help. My mental health struggle didn’t so much affect my work — I almost always felt better at work. But...
  8. Here.I.Stand

    pH in NGTs

    Here.I.Stand replied to arabas's topic in General Nursing

    We just verify by aspirate characteristics. Feeding tubes are placed in the jejunum and are verified by
  9. Here.I.Stand

    Why do I always look high at work?

    Here.I.Stand replied to Ella2598's topic in General Nursing

    Or an allergist if you think you may be reacting to the
  10. Here.I.Stand

    Need to vent!!

    Here.I.Stand replied to LubbDubb77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I’m missing something... you can’t deny another person THEIR shower, if THEY aren’t refusing one — hence the instruction to give the lady who decided she does want one her shower IF you have...
  11. Here.I.Stand

    preceptor waiting room

    Here.I.Stand replied to somebodyelse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Why isn’t your school assigning preceptors?? And what suggestions did your CI have last time she “reached out to
  12. Here.I.Stand

    I made a mistake and I am terrified to go back to work

    Here.I.Stand replied to DH1234's topic in General Nursing

    Oh goodness, RaDonda Vaught didn’t even lose her license! Deep breath... it’ll be ok, just learn from this.
  13. Here.I.Stand

    High-Protein diets: Helpful of harmful for kidneys? Which is it??

    Here.I.Stand replied to dah512's topic in General Nursing

    Is it truly *high* protein, or moderate/appropriate protein? Is the RD ever there during your clinicals? They would be an excellent one to ask what healthy vs excessive protein in the renal diet...
  14. Here.I.Stand

    New Employment Occ Health

    Here.I.Stand replied to 40isthenew30's topic in General Nursing

    Looking you up in Epic is absolutely a violation!! I never give my employer information that is unrelated to the
  15. Here.I.Stand

    Do I have to report depression/suicidal ideation to the Texas BON?

    Here.I.Stand replied to wolac992's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs... I hope you’re doing better. No I wouldn’t report that to the BON — we have as much a right to privacy as anyone, and depression isn’t a danger to pets. Agree with previous posters...
  16. Here.I.Stand

    Will I lose my nursing license for a traffic violation?

    Here.I.Stand replied to karmax1's topic in General Nursing

    You know the more I think about it, the more I think this SHOULD affect your license. Your extreme lack of judgment makes me concerned for your ability to utilize good judgment at work.... and the...
  17. Here.I.Stand

    Will I lose my nursing license for a traffic violation?

    Here.I.Stand replied to karmax1's topic in General Nursing

    Right??!?!
  18. Here.I.Stand

    Spouse of nurse

    Here.I.Stand replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I’m glad my CFO-ex didn’t have this mindset... for all his character flaws he had a lot of respect for my nursing, although not nearly as lucrative as his
  19. Here.I.Stand

    Running late?, during report stay on topic so I can go home!

    Here.I.Stand replied to Workitinurfava's topic in General Nursing

    That is completely
  20. Here.I.Stand

    Smoking as a bar to nursing - beyond silly

    Here.I.Stand replied to brianbooth's topic in General Nursing

    I dunno, there are plenty of “calorifically challenged” nurses I would want if I was coding, because they’re amazing. That said, I do take issue with nicotine testing, because people who use...
  21. Here.I.Stand

    I cant stand the attitude of many nurses

    Here.I.Stand replied to Lostsoull's topic in General Nursing

    More customer care courses? Is this
  22. Here.I.Stand

    Can I be a nurse without majoring in BSN?

    Here.I.Stand replied to 4pplepie99's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It would be a waste of time honestly... you would still have to go through the nursing program at a CC/tech school — likely with some of your prereqs satisfied..... or finish this degree and then...
  23. Here.I.Stand

    How often do you wash your scrubs? :)

    Here.I.Stand replied to RNinheart's topic in General Nursing

    Don’t forget walking them into the gas station or grocery store... possibly the public restroom... on the way home. ? To answer the OP, mine go into my regular laundry and get washed when I get...
  24. Here.I.Stand

    Help with Staffing Incentives?

    Here.I.Stand replied to tfloyd's topic in General Nursing

    I have actually done this — for example when I worked 15-23, I sometimes offered to stay until 0300; or I’ll offer to work 11-15 if they are short on day shift. They can take it or leave it......
  25. Here.I.Stand

    Can level 1 trauma IMCU/SICU Step-down experience get you into CRNA school?

    Here.I.Stand replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I can’t speak to all programs, but At my level 1 trauma center, we ICU nurses get floated to the stepdown units if we’re over staffed; that level of care isn’t considered adequate experience for...