TypicalFish

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  1. (AGAIN)new grad to ICU

    TypicalFish posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I know this has been covered, but I am asking now instead of reading. I have about 15 years experience working as a OR tech-primarily in OB/GYN; I have also worked as a ICU/CCU monitor tech, Unit...

  2. (AGAIN)new grad to ICU

    TypicalFish replied to TypicalFish's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for all of the great advice, and even more so for the kind moral support. I had my own pt lastweek-and felt like I did okay; my preceptor was always around to help; She had two pts-she...

  3. rude dayshift cna

    TypicalFish replied to mandrews's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :yeahthat: :yeahthat: I'd wake her up "Excuse me, X, I can see that you're tired, but I know that you wouldn't want to miss report" Don't...

  4. Advice for a new RN about delegating to UAPs who have bad attitudes...

    TypicalFish replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Christine; 1) They are testing you; some, not all, UAP have issues with new nurses becuase they feel that they know more than the new nurses do. It sounds like you are being helpful; but also double...

  5. First year nurse having problems with the new "know it all"

    TypicalFish replied to RNAnna's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One thing I have found that works is this; while you are giving report, if they start to gossip and giggle, just stop, and queitly sit there looking at them. Eventually, they'll notice and stop, also....

  6. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    TypicalFish replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I can assure 100% that those "loving doctors and nurses that helped" your mom, often griped to other nurses about pet peeves, families, patients and co-workers. If you knew as much as you claim to...

  7. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    TypicalFish replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a patient who was found "down" so very little history, and sister, when located didn't provide much more-pt informed me at one point that she was a retired surgeon-wow, how differently...

  8. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    TypicalFish replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    LOL-the little old ladies who say "I've a touch of

  9. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    TypicalFish replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    Omg-I don't really have many pet peeves yet, but I realy, really hate, in general, the belief that some women have that just because I am a woman too, I want to hear ALL about their PMS, their period,...

  10. Wedding rings that sit "high" up vs. gloves

    TypicalFish replied to fyrelight74's topic in General Nursing

    I see a wide difference of opinion here, but the truth remains that any rings will harbor bacteria. It's a fact, and I also found-without name calling-one nurse's post self-righteous, and rude. She...

  11. What would you think...

    TypicalFish replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    sweetie, I am 42 and the entire time I have any dental work done, tears continuosuly roll out of my eyes; don't even worry about it; everyone has their weaknesses. Good luck on your surgery.

  12. Pre-menopausal and wasted after work

    TypicalFish replied to DG5's topic in General Nursing

    Amen, sister! You should come home to a clean kitchen and dinner being made!! A 19 year old is more than old enough to supervise the younger kids to do some chores! I leave at 0530 for my 12 hour...

  13. Hospital policy about absenteeism.

    TypicalFish replied to NYNURSE8000's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most hospitals have a very strict policy about absenteeism-with a staffing shortage in almost evry hospital-the east coast esp-there's just not enough nurses to go around if you are out; it creates...

  14. Should BSNs be paid more?

    TypicalFish replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    I was speaking of the superior nurses with experience; I was, of course, not referring to the less-than-excellent nurses who will be mediocre regardless of years and years of experience. And, of...

  15. Will they make her cut her hair?

    TypicalFish replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

  16. Should BSNs be paid more?

    TypicalFish replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    Originally Posted by fergus51 I don't know why people have a problem with a BSN differential or a differential for certifications. Yes, we all do the same job but, I am doing the same job as a nurse...

  17. Not excited to go to work as a new nurse...am I the only one?

    TypicalFish replied to doxieraiser's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dear Trish; Give it time; I am 42, and also just completed my life-long goal of becoming an RN. It was extremely anti-climatic for me-I thought about graduation and NCLEX over and over, and when...

  18. Problems with the staff

    TypicalFish replied to NurseKristiina's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Kristina; It does sound like they are testing you-and it sounds like you act in a very professional way. Most hospitals/facilities have very clear job descriptions, and you should check what those...

  19. career-wise..mine is dying..

    TypicalFish replied to inwyte's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where you're coming from-but please don't turn down jobs. When my kids were small, and when I was preggers with the last two (of three)-I was a certified surgical tech, but since I...

  20. Do you have someone to talk to about your work at home?

    TypicalFish replied to enfermeria's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know what you mean-you hit the nail on the head-I ofetn feel "blank" when someone at home asks how was my day-how do you explain it? you have so much back-explaining to do; plus it is often hard to...

  21. Today I felt like a real nurse!

    TypicalFish replied to helpinghands's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow-Hurray for you! I can not imagine how hard it was to do that-to be out numbered and out-"authoritied"-you made a difference! Time management will come, but you did something that you will always...

  22. Weeding out of nursing students

    TypicalFish replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    The one thing that my nursing school did that drove myself and someother students nuts was this: if some people (the number was up to the instructor) missed a question, instead of throwing it...

  23. Nursing Shoes?

    TypicalFish replied to sweetmom's topic in General Nursing

    I googled "MBT Shoes" and this is one link that I got

  24. OHHH The Arrogance of Some Doctors!!

    TypicalFish replied to Katydidit34's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What I want to know is-did he stop, take of his gloves, wash his hands then procede with the phone; did he repeat above process to continue with exam? Otherwise

  25. Scared about first job as a NURSE!

    TypicalFish replied to n8isgr8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Aww shucks! Let me know how it