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ICURN3020

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  1. Calling an MD during night shift

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

    Grouping calls together is helpful. No physician appreciates being woken at 3:00am by a phone call and then again at 3:15am. Communication is vital so that staff have a general idea of what's going...

  2. Changes in language

    ICURN3020 replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of kids nowadays googling information they need, I remember having to learn how to use the school library's card catalog....those really long drawers that pulled

  3. Changes in language

    ICURN3020 replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! The "new" station wagons have morphed into some sort of hybrid SUV's. When I said station wagon, I was referring to "old school" station wagons. And I haven't heard a vehicle referred to as...

  4. Changes in language

    ICURN3020 replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I very recently had to ask my child what this meant....ahhh, my kids keep me young. Without them I would be so incredibly out of the loop. I never dreamed "I" would be a dork at the tender...

  5. Changes in language

    ICURN3020 replied to kidzcare's topic in General Nursing

    The other day we were talking about types of cars/trucks and my son had no idea what a station wagon was. He's a teen, I haven't even hit 40 yet, but I was just amazed. My husband and I were also...

  6. Code Lavender?!

    ICURN3020 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it'd be really difficult to force myself to get up and go back to my unit after seeking refuge in a quiet, serene area such as what you've described I really need to look into having a place...

  7. Anyone heard any reason gel polish is worse than regular polish??

    ICURN3020 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    This! I am a girly girl and always have been. However, the two or three times that I did paint my nails before work it chipped literally within an hour or two. Even using a special protective coat...

  8. Poor Nurse

    ICURN3020 replied to lilhemc's topic in General Nursing

    Some of it. However, no job is worth it to me to let myself turn into that. I believe in taking care of myself first and foremost, so that I'm capable of being a good nurse, wife, mother and so on....

  9. Code Lavender?!

    ICURN3020 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can not even imagine this actually being called out over an intercom throughout a hospital! That would be awesome, but I'm afraid I'd end up abusing the system and they'd suspend my "code...

  10. Nurse Practitioner vs Physicians Assistant

    ICURN3020 replied to _iamkel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yeah, they tend to do that at times. I've witnessed many threads take on a new life far removed from the original topic. I guess that's a pitfall of communication such as this. I know in my case,...

  11. Wear gloves during assessment?

    ICURN3020 replied to future_nurse11's topic in General Nursing

    I have been surprised one too many times and as a rule wear gloves whenever I am in contact with a patient. As far as not wearing them when caring for casual contact with patients not in isolation, I...

  12. Nurse Practitioner vs Physicians Assistant

    ICURN3020 replied to _iamkel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We're in the same boat here. I guess that old saying "no good deed goes unpunished" is proving

  13. Nurse Practitioner vs Physicians Assistant

    ICURN3020 replied to _iamkel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did not intend to come across as rude by pointing out the misspelling. I do, as a matter of fact, have autocorrect and can relate to the annoying habit of it swapping our intended words with...

  14. Nurse Practitioner vs Physicians Assistant

    ICURN3020 replied to _iamkel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also, I wouldn't write on your application "I want to work with baby's".....it's "babies" Good

  15. Telemetry saved my patient

    ICURN3020 replied to Beth14's topic in General Nursing

    Error...

  16. patient abandonment

    ICURN3020 replied to conway1's topic in General Nursing

    What type of facility was this you're referring to? (Also, sorry to hear of your

  17. ICU Interview Questions

    ICURN3020 replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Critical Care

    I think the challenges you chose are great, I just meant to say I would rephrase them to show that you're excited about overcoming them. Instead of focusing on the possible negative situations (you'll...

  18. ICU Interview Questions

    ICURN3020 replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Critical Care

    I would not capitalize "physician(s)".....you are speaking about physicians in general. They are not God(s). Instead of stating that you expect to be viewed as useless, explain how you are eager for...

  19. ICU Interview Questions

    ICURN3020 replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Critical Care

    If you share your answers, we could help you by giving our input. Without that, I'm not really sure what kind of advice it is you're looking

  20. ICU Interview Questions

    ICURN3020 replied to 26.2, BSN's topic in Critical Care

    I'm sure the hiring manager/HR intended for YOU to answer these questions. They are interviewing you, not any of us, so why would our goals, etc. matter to them? Put some thought into it, not ask...

  21. Your very first or worst interview experience

    ICURN3020 replied to _kelly_rn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This was a long time ago and not for a nursing position, but when asked what my biggest weakness was I blurted out, "I'm always late." The thing is, I have always been a very punctual person and I,...

  22. FLAME ON!

    ICURN3020 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, these ones always scare me My first thought is always, "Please tell me that you've at least informed someone of what's happened and have attempted to rectify the situation." Next thought...

  23. Most Esteemed Nursing Role

    ICURN3020 replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Apples and

  24. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    ICURN3020 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I pronounce it the 2nd way but hear it said both

  25. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    ICURN3020 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Awkward indeed I stand