icuRNmaggie BSN, RN

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    CEO's/Hosp.'s making millions off of our work:(

    icuRNmaggie replied to sassyspot's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I have seen twice, and first hand, what happens to a good nurse who tries to bring in a union. One had called the SEIU and one had called the NNOC. Both nurses were top notch ICU nurses. All...
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    While You are In Here..I May As Well Try To Go To The Bathroom....

    icuRNmaggie replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This reminds me of a gentle giant I once worked with named Danny. These little Pennsylvania dutchified old ladies, who barely spoke English, and who had never been around people of a different...
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    While You are In Here..I May As Well Try To Go To The Bathroom....

    icuRNmaggie replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Everyone organizes their day differently but I would suggest you introduce yourself to the CNA, get the first and last name, and go over the assignment and ask if she has any questions. Find out...
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    Contract, but No Contract

    icuRNmaggie replied to procrastinator911's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I read somewhere on here that the unemployment rate for nurses in California is at 40%. You are going to need strong references to even be considered out there. The manager will appreciate your...
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    icuRNmaggie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    no, it's just a bad
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    Nurse, Madonna, and waitress??

    icuRNmaggie replied to Nola009's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am currently working in a very affluent area. Many of our patients, and their families, seem to view us as servants and waitresses. Refreshments are provided in all of the waiting rooms...
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    While You are In Here..I May As Well Try To Go To The Bathroom....

    icuRNmaggie replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To notdone yet, Nip this in the bud by giving the CNA clear expectations. These pts will need you to help them to the bathroom, please offer that on your hourly rounds. You are the nurse in charge...
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    Contract, but No Contract

    icuRNmaggie replied to procrastinator911's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with jade. Go talk with your manager and explain the situation. She deserves that respect. Your goal for now should be to not create any hard feelings, to resign in good standing and...
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    Out of nowhere threatened to be fired?

    icuRNmaggie replied to Toby1225's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is shocking to be anonymously accused without any dates, factual information or supporting documentation. Were you given a written warning? If not, take it for what it is, just a lot of...
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    Should a student nurse take ACLS?

    icuRNmaggie replied to joshmiller2010's topic in Cardiac

    It's fine to learn the rhythms and algorithms, Hs and Ts and all the research being done in resuscitation science. Just to be clear, know that until you are licensed, you can not administer the...
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    Anyone decline company health insurance?

    icuRNmaggie replied to Underthemoonicp6's topic in Travel

    THRN88, would you pm me the name of your company? thank you,
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    New Grad - Need Some Advice

    icuRNmaggie replied to MommyNurse123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    to mommienurse and delicateflower, think about your coworkers and which ones you like working with and why, what qualities make them good coworkers. Who is the one nurse you admire and why. I...
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    Why nurses eat their young?

    icuRNmaggie replied to yayita's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just once, I would like to see some data on this nurses eat their young theory. I have been in a lot of classes and inservices lately with excellent instructors and educators who were so lovely in...
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    Totally Amazing Video Interview 99 yr old Nurse!

    icuRNmaggie replied to Emergent's topic in Nurses Rock

    Naida Hurlbert is a lovely and intelligent retired nurse. Her memories were about what the soldiers needed and not about her personal sacrifices. I'm sue they enjoyed her cheerful optimistic spirit....
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    I Lost All Respect For A Colleague Today

    icuRNmaggie replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have all worked with people who were physically attracted to each other. When it ends it usually ends badly with someone getting hurt. Then there is the awkwardness of having to work together...
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    New Grad - Need Some Advice

    icuRNmaggie replied to MommyNurse123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like the clear and forthright manner in which you described your situation. The unwritten rule in a good nursing unit is this: Nobody sits down until we can all sit down. So if...
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    Don't Get Thrown Under the Bus

    icuRNmaggie replied to GingerTravelRN's topic in Travel

    In my travels I have found that you meet the same people and personalities over and over again. I think I am pretty astute about who could be trouble and who is a mature and confident professional....
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    What's your Myers-Briggs personality type?

    icuRNmaggie replied to bekahinpink's topic in General Nursing

    I Introverted N Intuitive T Thinking J Judging Yes that's me. Night shift in the MICU is my niche. Not a lot of people around, do fine in 1:1 situations, have time to review the...
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    whats the main cause of stress that RN goes through at work?

    icuRNmaggie replied to yayita's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It all comes down to being
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    Help, question about a patient

    icuRNmaggie replied to david0188's topic in Psychiatric

    As others have said never discount medical problems in psychiatric
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    Job Fair--Hiring Bonus

    icuRNmaggie replied to firstinfamily's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Then Esme nailed it. Beebe even goes through travel nurses like water running down a hill. the CVICU is not what it should be. Unsafe, nursing license jeopardy, a hostile environment, and...
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    Job Fair--Hiring Bonus

    icuRNmaggie replied to firstinfamily's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am curious to know which hospital in the Baltimore DC metro area is offering a sign on bonus, or is this hospital in DE, VA, or PA? A friend wants to move there, would you share the name of the...
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    Returning to Perm In a Different Specialty After Travel

    icuRNmaggie replied to PacoUSA's topic in Travel

    Paco, you can do a few things to position yourself for a career in the ER. Take ACLS, PALS and TNCC. Join ENA. Consider taking EMT classes, or volunteering at a firehall, you will learn a lot....
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    What experience is best next?

    icuRNmaggie replied to Kalipso's topic in Agency Nurses

    TNCC is a two day course with a four year cert. Definitely worth while and a good investment. There is the PCCN cert for Progressive Care Nurses and the relatively new CCRN-K knowledge exam for...
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    Returning to Perm In a Different Specialty After Travel

    icuRNmaggie replied to PacoUSA's topic in Travel

    It is not uncommon for employers to have nurses, both experienced and new grads, sign 2 year contract before investing in sending them to a three month long Critical Care course. You have to work...