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ICURN3020

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  1. The B word. Again!

    ICURN3020 replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    Cute dog pic Esme :) We have to not only shovel/snowblow the drive and walkways, but also a small portion of our yard for our littlest family member. She's only around 8-9lbs and if an area's not...

  2. The B word. Again!

    ICURN3020 replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    Dare I say it......I thought this thread was going to be about the word "bully". Whew, what a relief! Anyway, know you're not alone with the crappy weather. We're also getting lots of snow, which I...

  3. Feb - Mar 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    ICURN3020 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "You ready to take the plunge and get this desk cleaned

  4. Feb - Mar 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    ICURN3020 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "This gives new meaning to drowning in

  5. Feb - Mar 2015 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    ICURN3020 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Wow, when you said you were submerged in work, you weren't

  6. Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    ICURN3020 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    Yes!!!! I have learned tips for turning patients easier from experienced nursing aides. I have learned tips for safer patient transport from flight teams picking up my patient. I've learned balance...

  7. Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    ICURN3020 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    Completely agree with this sentiment. Nursing school teaches the fundamentals, but it takes most of us a good year or two to even begin to feel confident and capable in our roles. In nursing,...

  8. Help me understand the stigma Acute Care Vs. "The Rest of Them"

    ICURN3020 replied to SNBTaylor's topic in General Nursing

    I think this "we vs. them" mentality in nursing originates from a pool of uniformed, small-minded folks. It's a fact that the fields of medicine/nursing cover an enormously broad scope. No one...

  9. New Job: Please help me !! help needed ...

    ICURN3020 replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, the others are right as far as FMLA and grandparents and bereavement time. It would have to be under extreme circumstances, if ever, that more bereavement time be alloted. I know...

  10. New Job: Please help me !! help needed ...

    ICURN3020 replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mind sharing the circumstances of the family emergency? I think we could give better opinions (if you feel comfortable in doing so). Death/life threatening: probably Wedding: no Not sure what...

  11. New Job: Please help me !! help needed ...

    ICURN3020 replied to work77's topic in General Nursing

    That's a tricky spot to be in I would truly, honestly evaluate the situation and your need (not want) to go back home and be present for whatever your family emergency is. If someone close to you...

  12. Pain Seekers

    ICURN3020 replied to missswiss44's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ummm...use your nursing assessment skills. As mentioned already...LOC, VS,

  13. Ethical question-WWYD?

    ICURN3020 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    And if it came down to it, you value your nursing license more than a human life? What if that life belonged your mother, father,

  14. Seniority rules right?

    ICURN3020 replied to trepeace's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Neither of us documented examining the resident." And here lies the

  15. Ethical question-WWYD?

    ICURN3020 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    To add....I said I would do anything in my power, meaning anything I am capable of. I am capable of giving someone an injectable medication. I AM NOT capable of performing an emergent tracheostomy...

  16. Ethical question-WWYD?

    ICURN3020 replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. In worst case scenario: If the situation gets to a point where a person is cyanotic and having difficuty breathing, we all know what the outcome is going to be (eventually). If I was with...

  17. Wishing we all felt understood

    ICURN3020 replied to brad4834's topic in General Nursing

    Beautifully written. I work adult ICU and that's hard enough...I cannot imagine working with sick or injured innocent babies and children I'm not sure I could handle the emotions involved. I...

  18. Write ups and feeling bulling by staff

    ICURN3020 replied to Elan84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For future reference, you cannot be "forced" to sign anything. You may feel intimidated, coerced or pressured....but you always have a choice. By signing, you are agreeing that you have been...

  19. Thinking about quitting

    ICURN3020 replied to snider1970's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've noticed many ADN nurses state that they are having difficulty landing a job without a BSN. At all of the major hospital systems in my regional area that I have looked into (there are many,...

  20. I Want To Do Critical Care!!

    ICURN3020 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Critical Care

    That's awesome that you have the drive to broaden your skills so that you can take care of more complex patients. It just seemed that you were somewhat hard on yourself and I only wanted to make sure...

  21. I Want To Do Critical Care!!

    ICURN3020 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Critical Care

    Duplicate-sorry!

  22. I Want To Do Critical Care!!

    ICURN3020 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Critical Care

    I don't look at the big picture in the same way as you. Yes, I am an ICU nurse and take care of the sickest patients. However, if you put me on a med-surg, OB or peds floor I'd be freaking out. If...

  23. Is this legal?

    ICURN3020 replied to Nibbles1's topic in Private Duty

    I don't even know what to say......except that this sort of situation is only going to end

  24. Regretting becoming a nurse

    ICURN3020 replied to lynlim's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly felt the same way for the first year or so after I began working. I thought, "What in the world was I thinking, picking this career?!?". I felt very similar to the way you...

  25. Quit Nursing?

    ICURN3020 replied to tayabee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not very familiar with hospice nursing. My question is why would a nurse call their DON for orders on a patient with new sx that require medication? A DON cannot order meds/treatments, correct...