TheNGTKingRN

TheNGTKingRN

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  1. Cardiac Questions

    TheNGTKingRN replied to paul3489's topic in Cardiac

    You basically said nothing and gave *little* input. Back to the drawing board (Google)

  2. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You missed the point of my post. Make it less about them and what they need to work and more about your personal growth. Being a new grad RN is slap in the face. It is a reality shock. I've known...

  3. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You're insinuating they're subpar. Have you assessed their comptenecy in role of professional RN? Rumor has it that... Rumor has it that... Don't let yourself become the guy that is upset at others...

  4. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I work in postoperative recovery. I can assure you it is not slow. I have spent a few months in each specialty, as the residency I was in rotated residents to provide perspective on each floor. I...

  5. Why do hospitals continue use the incentive spirometer?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to felixis12's topic in General Nursing

    I work in general surgery. We get ALL the stable postops of the hospital. The surgeons hunt down the nurses if there is no IS at

  6. So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Pain Management Patient Education Dressing Changes Deep Suction (trach) Bladder Scans NGT

  7. Any confirmation on this doozy?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Growl.

  8. Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I didn't read previous replies as I have to be up soon BUUUT... Could it be that there are MORE females that graduated nursing school and therefore it appears as if MORE females are being hired. Just...

  9. Any confirmation on this doozy?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, you need to learn how to take a

  10. Any confirmation on this doozy?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    The OP works for

  11. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Everyone here arguing that the seat should be up or that the seat should be down: How about you raise or lower the seat in accordance to your needs? It's not that hard you people. Seriously, my...

  12. What phase am I in now?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    With years and experience my wings too shall become crusty with layers of knowledge. =) =)

  13. What phase am I in now?

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    For a little over a year now I've been a practicing RN on a purely postoperative floor. What phase am I in now? For starters I don't have huge anxiety before work as I once did. Now I have more of a...

  14. Who's Paying????

    TheNGTKingRN replied to earoper's topic in General Nursing

    'Murica

  15. accused of verbal abuse

    TheNGTKingRN replied to missyelaine02's topic in General Nursing

    There are states where you can be fired without any reason at all from my

  16. Why don't you just read the chart?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I firmly believe that communication and report is a crucial time to share ideas and thoughts. In that brief moment when two minds are connected on that one patient - magic AND safety can happen. I've...

  17. The Month of July!

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    The Month of July is here! We all know what that

  18. The Month of July!

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love working at a teaching hospital. I love all the residents, despite the trials and errors we go through. Yes it is frustrating but I love helping them and I love when they teach me. I am a nurse...

  19. Zosyn Frenzy

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in Patient Medications

    What's up with Zosyn? I work postop... has been a year now. My research yields used for pneumonia? So are they giving every dang pt zosyn to prevent

  20. Zosyn Frenzy

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Patient Medications

  21. Zosyn Frenzy

    TheNGTKingRN replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Patient Medications

    We get it premixed! I guess we're spoiled.

  22. Questions to ask during orientation?

    TheNGTKingRN replied to DatMurse's topic in Travel

    My understanding is that hospitals can train both theoretically and technically, providing there is documentation of your learning... you can perform skills such as ABGs or adjusting propofol. The...

  23. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    TheNGTKingRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    You literally turned my end of shift a 180 ... for that I am thankful. I'm grinning from ear to ear. Made me literally

  24. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    TheNGTKingRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Esme I'm still payin' for

  25. Interested in being a school nurse.

    TheNGTKingRN posted a topic in School

    Hello, I currently work in post-surgery. Mainly hepatobiliary, gastric bypass, and ENT/trach. I am about to make my 1 year mark of nursing experience. I have an ADN and am in the process of obtaining...