RN@34

Sounds to me as though this nurse needs to be doing her own documenting in regards to others who are breaking the same rule. To target this one nurse is fishy and if others are breaking the rule and not being disciplined it looks as though mgmnt. will not have a leg to stand on. The monitor tech on our floor was busted >4x's for sleeping while in front of monitor with alarms off. It was written up on all occasions, sent to mgmnt. in writing and she is still sitting there like nothing ever happened. It relly irks me when mgmnt. says "write it up", you do it, and then you are made to look like a fool. It makes you get to the point where you say, why write it up if nothing is going to done about it? Very frustrating to say the least!

Here I am-another night wide awake at 2am while everyone else in my house sleeps.My second night in a row off and I still cannot sleep when everyone else does. Did not sleep today so I could sleep tonight. Not working. So here is what I am thinking of doing to change all of this, but not sure if I should! At my current place of employment there is position open in PACU. My schedule would more than likely be 7-3 5 days/wk. Wow, would that be more conducive to my lifestyle (husband and kids). Some call would be required. Here is my problem-I am literally sick about talking to my current NM about possibly leaving. She has been so good to me, but cannot give me the day shift I so despertely need. I know she is going to be so upset with me, because one other nurse on my flr just went to PACU and she cancelled her (without telling her) the whole last week she was scheduled to work. I can't have this happen to me - I can't afford to lose a whole week's pay, but I also cannot afford to keep living like a vampire. What should I do?

I am a shoe fanatic!! I have 16 pairs of tennis shoes. You name it-Nikes, Reeboks, Addidas, New Balance, etc. Also have Nurse Mates, Danskos and Crocs. I know shoes!! For me the #1 pick hands dowm are my Z-Coil clogs. They are awesome! I work 16 hr shifts and no more tired feet, aching back and sore knees. I know they are not pretty and look unstable, but I was totally surprised at their stability and Lord knows I am not at work for a fashion contest. I should be a spokesperson for their company, because I am totally impressed with my coils everytime I wear them!

Thanks so much for the response and much needed words of encouragement!

the job i applied for and have an interview for next week is a "visit" nurse. does the word "visit" get thrown in for any special reason, or are all hh nurses "visit" nurses. i know this may sound like a stupid question, but i would appreciate a response. thanks a bunch!!

i walked in to the clean utility room last night and found our cna in one of the wheelchairs-asleep! needless to say that incident will not go without notice. she did not even tell anyone where she was and to me that it totally unacceptable!!!

I have not worked there, but did part of my clinicals there. I know nurses that have worked there recently and from what they have said the post above was right on the money-GOOD LUCK!!!

I have been a nurse for almost one year, so I don't know how dependable my advice will be to you. I have done some cross training in ICU over the last 6 months. I am generally on a med/surg floor. I knew after day one that I was not ready for ICU. Not enough experience on my part to make such quick rhyme and reason to situations when things go bad. That is just me of course. My almost year of med/surg has given me some much needed experience and has helped me learn to multi-task, time manage, and develop confidence that is much needed when things go wrong. I grow more comfortable with each passing day. I also made excellent grades in school, but school doesn't teach you the "real deal" when it comes to being a nurse. Just because you start out in med/surg does not mean that you will have to do that forever. It sounds as though you would have excellent support in the med/surg position you have been offered. Shadow someone in each area for about one week maybe that will help you make your decision. Good luck!!

Life is way to short to be miserable!! It sounds as if your marriage is very important to you, so treat it that way. Find another job. As for the previous post about the extra money you make working nights-so what. Money helps, but it does not make you completely happy. I live comfortably and would not trade the time I spend during each week with my husband and children for anything. I know nusing will always be there, but one of them may not. Do what your heart is telling you to and make a change. Best of luck! :)

Sounds like a great idea!! I have way too many oh crap moments. Not anything critical, but things that maybe get put off til the last minute, when something else needs to be done, and there I am-in a panic!! :uhoh21: I will probably spend some time this weekend trying to come up with my own little check list with flags. THANKS!! :)

I posted this on another thread, but had 23yo friend (RN) that died of what was said to be community acquired MRSA that invaded his lung tissue. Very scary!! We see this all the time on med-surg and it is about 1/2 post-op patients & 1/2 "spider bites". I started at the beginning of this school year having my two boys come in and immediately wash their hands with antibacterial soap. Can't control them at school, but can do what I can at home.

Thanks for all of your responses. They have labeled it as community acquired MRSA. How it ended up in his lungs has yet to be determined.

I am in shock! Last May started to work as RN with this very nice 23 yo guy. He had just graduated also. Found out Monday that he was in ICU on vent. Found out yesterday that he died on Tuesday. Nursing assistant that had his same group of patient's is in another area hospital in ICU, not sure if she is on vent. We do not still work at same facility so details that I have are very limited. All I know is that CDC is at hospital, they are speculating that whatever he had in lungs came from patient with MRSA/leg wound. He presented to hospital with flu like symptoms and within hours white count dropped to 0. All body systems shut down very quickly. Does anyone have any idea what this could have been? I have been so sad, because he was such a great guy with such a bright future ahead of him. Thanks for any responses made to this troubling question.

I am currently working med/surg and I am not happy! I want L&D, but all advertised positions say, "one year experience required." My question is, how can you possibly get experience in a particular area if you can't even get your foot in the door? Anyone have any suggestions?

Well said llg!