suanna

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  1. Irritating Classmates

    suanna replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    Sounds like your program is perfect for preparing you for the world of nursing. The drama queens and valley girls seem to be a common type in the nursing "profession". You will also find a good...

  2. No handwashing equals fines?

    suanna replied to sara42105's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of Joint Commission's hot items this year- Hospitals that want to get passing marks must show an aggressive plan to promote handwashing. Next year- who knows what the bug-a-boo will be....

  3. Has anyone really broke down the numbers?

    suanna replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I' not sure "doing the numbers" is that great an idea. The hospital charges $2000/day for the room, the biggest insurance provider pays 20cents on the dollar, one patient in three is uninsured, and 3...

  4. Terrified of clinicals

    suanna replied to Brekka's topic in General Students

    I applaud your instructor for at least giving clear expectations up front. In every area of clinical you need to "know your stuff" before you start in on patient care. The bedside isn't the place to...

  5. Been asked to help in an emergency because you are a nursing student?

    suanna replied to all4ofus's topic in General Students

    It has always amazed me how many nurses want to run up to a trauma and announce "I'M A NURSE" with a save the day spirit. When a trauma comes into the ER with all the trauma protocals in place we are...

  6. sharing personal info with patients

    suanna replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I constantly share some personal information with my patients. I work in a field that involves a lot of older adults- I often ask if they have children or grandchildren. I offer that I have 8...

  7. Thoughts on patients and pain?

    suanna replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

    We can do so little fro so many of our patients needs. Pain, on the other hand is something we have marvelous medications and therapy to address. Many times this is one problem we can completely...

  8. I don't trust/talk to my supervisor at all

    suanna replied to hardware syndrome's topic in General Nursing

    with no more details than you posted-- My only thought is -isn't that her job?? The supervisor is paid to supervise and report problems, concerns and issues to thier superiors. I know they also have...

  9. Nursing staff discouraged now

    suanna replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    I see a situation like yours on my unit now. I can tell you- the mood on my unit was at its best when staff felt involved in the decisions and policys on the floor. When staff felt valued and special...

  10. Nursing staff discouraged now

    suanna replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    Yep- nothing cheers someone up more than being told you are easily

  11. Respiratory therapy vs. Nursing

    suanna replied to futurernjap's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I regret every day not having gone into RT instead of nursing. RT: A crazy patient is swinging and spitting at you- "so sorry, he is refusing treatment" A demanding patient is narcotic seeking : "Hey...

  12. Intubation Question

    suanna replied to RN015's topic in Emergency

    EQUIPMENT! Ambu bag, ET tray, suction, ET holder, meds for sedation, easy access to meds for BP management. Set up a good dedicated IV with NS infusing quickly for sedtion that can be used for...

  13. Can't prove it! Very frustrating.

    suanna replied to LatinGirl's topic in General Nursing

    What else is new. I know of one center in my area that has gone to great lengths to recruit upper level nursing administration members with lots of letters after thier names that were little more than...

  14. Cosmetic Nursing Decision - Please Advise

    suanna replied to SparkleRN's topic in General Nursing

    When it comes to career advancement- "show me the money" is a good motto. The big question is if the new job is something you can do without killing yourself. I have found through many of my peers- if...

  15. A Nurse Who Knows Nothing

    suanna replied to julaybeeba20's topic in General Nursing

    A year. I don't know why. I've worked the same critical care unit for most of my career and it always seems to be the magic period of time when everything just clicks for our new staff. Nurses that...

  16. Men in home health

    suanna replied to Noimanurse's topic in Home Health

    I agree- it happens with both genders, but if you haven't been living in a cave, there is a new news story about a man doing something innapropriate to a little boy or girl every night. I think I can...

  17. Who pays your salary?

    suanna replied to adam56's topic in General Nursing

    Why else would anyone ever go into nursing but for the money? Consider this- you get to payday and your employer says accounts are behind and they can't give you a check. Are you going to say " that's...

  18. Help me with time management

    suanna replied to mihualalei's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about not taking short cuts. with todays patient population you have to learn what short cuts are safe to take and which ones aren't. I used to do the most comprehensive head to toe...

  19. The one thing I learned this year...

    suanna replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in General Nursing

    I learned my job and the relationships I have with my co-workers aren't that important. A co-worker who is a friend one day can be a bitter enemy the next- and it still dosen't matter that much. A...

  20. Do I want to be a nurse for the wrong reasons?

    suanna replied to Diane in Ohio's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sound like the ideal nurse to me. My only concern is that the accidemic rigor is pretty intense, and I couldn't have done it at your age- I was too far removed from study-homework-class... Also,...

  21. Men in home health

    suanna replied to Noimanurse's topic in Home Health

    Please understand- I am making no accusation about you or any man in nursing- I am one. I could bet if this is primarily a pediatric agency, people are concerned about innapropriate contact from men...

  22. Seeking guidance on tricky situation

    suanna replied to Nascar nurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Alert and oriented, no psyc diagnosis? I wonder if you have a basis for a personal injury law suit? I would talk to your DON and make no bones about wanting something done about this persons personal...

  23. HELP! New grad, work nights, pregnant, depressed!!

    suanna replied to Nikki.J's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the baby and the job! I may be getting into the dreaded "no medical advice" territory on AN but hear goes. It sounds like you are suffering fron sleep deprivation. Adapting to nights takes...

  24. New Joint Commission Protocol on Insulin

    suanna replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do anyone have a link to the Joint Commission protocal? I didn't know JC got that specific in thier requirements. We use a fairly simple protocal that works well and is easy to follow. Our endocrine...

  25. post code icu stay mandatory?

    suanna replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    Most of them are transferred to that nice quiet room in the basement where they await thier limousine ride for a post code