gonzo1 ASN, RN

cardioversion conscious sedation to reduce fractures or dislocations

You said she just stood up, said bye and left. That sounds like very strange behavior to me. That does not sound like professional, mature behavior. In the 17 years I've been a nurse I have encountered every type of report taker and giver. No one...

Up to about a year ago we had to get flushes from Pyxis and were supposed to scan all of them when used. In our ICU there just isn't time for this. Flushes are now left on counter in med room and we just scan the ones ordered for specific times lik...

age 64 RN associate degree x 17 years

Can you put down to work on different shifts than him? That's what I do when on of my coworkers is driving me crazy. Otherwise, I agree with all the above posters.

I'm a big believer in Karma. I would unfriend the person and forget about it.

Ironically, I went into nursing for all the wrong reasons, job security and money. But something wonderful happened along the way. It became a calling, a vocation, if you would. There are so many things wrong with nursing and healthcare, but I wou...

I only read the first page, so I bet this has been covered, but you writing his notes is not legal. and the first time a case goes bad he is going to say you wrote his notes without his permission and you are going to prison for fraud and more.

Have seen this many times, although it seems to be occurring less often. The only way I can get through caring for these pts is by reminding myself that it is in the hands of God. We assign the pt to a different nurse every day if desired in order ...

I've been a nurse for almost 20 years. Med/surg/tele/ER/psych/ICU. The complaints you have been given are BS complaints and are signs of a toxic work environment and a manager that has no business managing a unit. If they can not give you specifics...

Sorry, but 3 shifts is not long enough to start criticizing your preceptor. I wouldn't be letting you do much by day 3 either. Sounds like her manners are a little rusty, but I would give her a break. Take this time to look around at the atmospher...

Well, you've learned one valuable lesson...anything you tell anyone will soon be known by all.

I don't know how long you've been a nurse, but from what I've read so far I think you may be in for a rude awakening in nursing. That said, the great thing about nursing is so many types of jobs, locations, hours, group dynamics. As you go through y...

I got mine from health dept before school. PCP said everything would cost about 900$. Cost me 90 at health dept. This was in 98

You have met your resignation requirements if you have figured 12 work days into your leaving date. When she comes back from vacation, she may very well walk you out at that time. That's fine, you met the requirements you needed to. If she walks y...

We were given a deck of cards for "hospital" week. They don't do nurses week, or day. I think it was disgusting and rude of administration, but my husband thinks it's hilarious. Am I just a crusty old bat? Lord knows I'm old enough to qualify.

I forced myself to watch the 3 Chicago med, fire and PD a while ago just for nostalgia, having lived in Chicago for a while. Two female paramedics arrived at the scene and started CPR. Instead of compressing the chest up/down, the chick was moving h...

Awwww, congratulations. You will be missed

I've had it since before graduation many years ago. Have used it twice with good results. "Don't leave home without it."

Loved all the replies. The funny thing is, I've had a deck of cards (unopened) in my backpack for about 10 years. We just celebrated 43 years of marriage, and he is very attractive. So no, you can't have him. And he is a fabulous nurse that take...

I often work with these patients. There is no "usual" course. Some pts go through quick and easy. Some are "out of their minds" for weeks, and you finally tell the family they probably have brain damage and will never be themselves again, and the ...

I wouldn't show off a skill like that. Might make people wonder if I was doing that home alone on my off time. Way too many questions.

Great subject, made me think of alarm fatigue. We hear so many that we stop hearing them.

So glad this subject came up, I've got a new perspective on the situation. Some hospitals do require a physician order to access. But that should be easy to get in ER. Thanks

About 15 years ago I got laid off from tech job and went into nursing "for the money and job security." I had absolutely no interest in any altruistic notions what so ever. Turns out, as time has gone by it has become a very rewarding and meaningf...