RN@34

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  1. What do I do? (long)

    RN@34 replied to ChrgRN's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  2. Vampire lifestyle is getting to me!!!

    RN@34 posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    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...

  3. "visit" nurse ?

    RN@34 posted a topic in Home Health

    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...

  4. what nursing shoes r best?

    RN@34 replied to crzmomof3boys's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  5. "visit" nurse ?

    RN@34 replied to RN@34's topic in Home Health

    Thanks so much for the response and much needed words of

  6. Dissapearing Aids... the norm?

    RN@34 replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  7. central MS medical center

    RN@34 replied to gwapo's topic in General Nursing

    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

  8. Oh My God! Serious Advice Pls! Med-surg Or Icu Job???

    RN@34 replied to Hebrews 13:5's topic in General Nursing

    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....

  9. new nurse dead at 23

    RN@34 posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    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....

  10. Did I Make a Big Mistake?

    RN@34 replied to RNLauren05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  11. This little trick has really helped me stay organized!

    RN@34 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  12. Increase in I&D's in the South?

    RN@34 replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    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...

  13. new nurse dead at 23

    RN@34 replied to RN@34's topic in Infectious Disease

    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

  14. New nurses getting out of bedside nursing

    RN@34 replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  15. Since when is there segregation in nursing?

    RN@34 replied to luv4nursing's topic in Nursing Career

    Well said

  16. Nursing Uniform Policy

    RN@34 replied to rustysflygirl's topic in General Nursing

    ]I just quit job where we had to wear white or navy. No mixing of the colors. I agree that there are times when you must comply, but I also think that ADMINISTRATION should be concerned over real...

  17. Failed NET - disappointed :(

    RN@34 replied to moonbeamsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, how I so feel your pain regarding the NET. I had to take a second time for the very same reason. Just think of it as a stepping stone to a wonderful nursing career. There will be plenty of...

  18. 3 weeks into nsg program, he wants to quit...

    RN@34 replied to AtlantaRN's topic in General Students

    Don't push him into nursing, because it is definitely not for

  19. Oral care for pts. - or lack of...

    RN@34 replied to SusanJean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We supply our patients with an admit package that includes a toothbrush with toothpaste among several other things. I believe oral care is very important, but with 6-7 high maintenance patients it...

  20. Need advice-fulltime or PRN

    RN@34 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am currently working 7p-7a. I love nights, but feel as though I never get to spend any time with my husband and children. I know, most every nurse that works twelve hour shifts feels that way....

  21. Need advice-fulltime or PRN

    RN@34 replied to RN@34's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I guess just the uncertainty of not getting enough hours each week. I need X amount to cover those pesky bills that come without fail. Thanks for

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

    RN@34 replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had a patient one night last week ask me to warm his food. I explained to him that I would warm his food as soon as I finished making my initial rounds for the night. I also added that if he could...

  23. GI question

    RN@34 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Only been at 1st job as new graduate 2 months and already looking at having to take some unpaid medical leave. I hope what they think I have is not what I have-GALLSTONES! I only have some of the...

  24. GI question

    RN@34 replied to RN@34's topic in General Nursing

    ]Yeah, I guess I did not think of it that

  25. Is it too soon to make change?

    RN@34 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am about to start my 3rd month on med-surg floor and I hate it or at least I think I do. When I took this position there was not opening in L&D (which is really where I wanted to be), but now...