blackberry

blackberry BSN, RN

ER, Rehab, TCU, Medsurg

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  1. I had dilute urine :(

    blackberry replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, I think it is humbling for healthcare professionals to have those disciplinary actions publicized online. But, remember, people actually have to go to those websites to look you up. Does your...

  2. License endorsement, Fired, BON dismissed complaint

    blackberry posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I live in a non-compact state. I want to apply for a license by endorsement in WI. As I'm searching for work, some positions want you to be licensed in WI. My dilemma: I took a med-surge...

  3. Had a seizure during clinicals and kicked out of school

    blackberry replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    A month before I started my second year of nursing school, I had a concussion and two weeks later suffered a tonic-clonic seizure (grand mal). I saw a neurologist and was put on phenytoin. A few...

  4. Gender neutral opening of Congress

    blackberry replied to Beerman's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., demonstrated his propensity to misconstrue words from the English language. We know the word "amen" is a nongendered word. Yet, he was inclined to twist the word to have...

  5. Why working as an ED nurse so competitive?

    blackberry replied to ScaredRN's topic in Emergency

    It's not that competitive depending on the state. Where I live and work, there is high turnover because ED's in the inner cities also have a high rate of violence due to psych patients. I work in...

  6. Freaking out over a patient fall!!

    blackberry replied to Zenndaya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Zara, I am happy you did not get kicked out. I think the school overreacted. I have worked with many types of patients. The most important thing I have learned is to always get use the proper...

  7. Feel like a horrible nurse!

    blackberry replied to Verygreennurse's topic in General Nursing

    You ARE A Good nurse. You were listening to your gut that you should make a call. You also read through the notes and found a parameter. It sounds like the the docs didn't WRITE an order to give...

  8. Am I a bully?

    blackberry replied to haron54's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm confused. You mentioned two infractions that you committed. But, which one led to your getting fired: violating the 3-day suspension or your comment to your co-worker? In any case, it sounds...

  9. Does Texas have nursing unions?

    blackberry posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I am a new grad in Minnesota of which many hospitals have unions that protect nurses. I have heard that Texas hospitals don't have unions. Is this true? If not, which hospitals do you know...

  10. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    blackberry replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    thanks for the tip. i try to rise above the negativity. ignore ignore

  11. Advice on Cushion Seating

    blackberry replied to my4helpers's topic in Rehabilitation

    For our rehab patients, the OT's have a supply of different foam and gel cushions that fit the entire seat. Make sure the wheelchair supports his head and neck. Make sure his arms are positioned on...

  12. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    blackberry replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    to all you er triage nurses that defended this nurse's behavior, i think you need to change jobs because your are justifying poor behavior. justifying acrimony is below the status quo and you are...

  13. JCAHO requirement? hourly rounds and written report at change of shift?

    blackberry posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've seen the discussions on hourly rounds. My manager claims they are a JCAHO requirement as well as a written report instead of taped for change of shift. For the next shift, the nurses fill out a...

  14. RN laidoff

    blackberry replied to DemrixRN2000's topic in General Nursing

    Do you live in the Twin Cities? There are lots of nursing jobs

  15. recently quit pot-marijuana surprized about withdrawl.

    blackberry replied to perfecthairforever's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I read your posts. My bf has been a heavy pot smoker for about 11 years. He did quit for about a year but started up again. He's tried to wean himself off, but couldn't. So, he went to the doc...

  16. new rehab nurse - should I stay? (long-ish post)

    blackberry replied to Boogs's topic in Rehabilitation

    Boogs, Your unit sounds like mine. Our unit is connected to the hospital and we are also part of the university which is does organ transplants and a multitude of surgerys. Consequently, we are...

  17. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

    blackberry replied to ivn75's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RN at University of Minnesota Fairview. There are two campuses. I work at riverside, which is union. The other campus is on the U of M campus about two miles from riverside and it is...

  18. Any HCMC nurses? Working conditions?

    blackberry posted a topic in General Nursing

    :yelclap: HCMC nurses are unionized and their contract is being negotiated. Is the environment stressful right now? How is to work there? :typing I am considering applying in the NICU. Do nurses...

  19. Rehab "team"?

    blackberry replied to sleepyjane's topic in Rehabilitation

    Wow, I would have brought this up to my manager. When the therapists let you know that a patient needs to get on the commode, tell them that you are going to be with another patient and that they...

  20. Back to MN, maybe?

    blackberry replied to cinja's topic in General Nursing

    I work at the University of Minnesota Medical Center-Fairview. We have an awesome union on the Riverside campus. Fairview Southdale is represented by the same union, I believe. The pay for new...

  21. Any HCMC nurses? Working conditions?

    blackberry replied to blackberry's topic in General Nursing

    LaVonne! Thanks for the info. I am happy to hear the environment is good. I think I am going to complete an application later this week!

  22. What are some of the nicer hospitals in twin cities?

    blackberry replied to ivn75's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May 2005. I have been a nurse at the University of Minnesota Fairview-Riverside. Riverside is an awsome place to work. The nurses on the Riverside campus have a very strong union...

  23. Question about shifts for new grads

    blackberry replied to FLstudent06's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, it depends where you work. I was told to be prepared to work nights. My supervisor prefers that experienced nurses work nights. I work a day/evening rotation in the subacute/transitional...

  24. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    blackberry replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In Minnesota, hospitals in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area pay new grads between $22-25 per hour. Nursing homes start around $20/hour. I know the hospitals in the rural areas of Minnesota pay less....

  25. Does Texas have nursing unions?

    blackberry replied to blackberry's topic in Texas Nursing

    Sounds like nurses are up against a wall !! I appreciate your candor. I was thinking of moving down there next year to get some experience. But, I will do a bit more research. I do have my first...