loricatus

loricatus

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  1. Why do you like Emergency Department Nursing?

    loricatus replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

    I like the autonomy-being able to decide what to do for a patient without having to get MD approval first (of course, following standing orders/protocols ) & having a doc around all the time, if...

  2. Contract tips

    loricatus replied to suzanne4's topic in Travel

    Find another recruiter/company immediately. They are trying to take advantage of you because you are new to traveling. Research some of the travel nursing forums and websites, & even pose your...

  3. Update...surprising apology from MD

    loricatus replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly have to agree with you; and, would like to add, that she obviously respects you,

  4. Steth Rash

    loricatus replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Is it made out of

  5. I was slapped by a doctor!

    loricatus replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    You seriously misunderstood what I was talking about. There was no blame stated or implied. I was referring to an "attitude" that was displayed in the post (and here, too). FYI, I would hope that if...

  6. Question bout hours

    loricatus replied to jenni82104's topic in General Nursing

    For 3 12s in a week I have been paid anywhere from 34.5 hours to 36. Depends on the facility. 34.5 hours was paid when I had the shifts start/end on the hour & had a half hour unpaid break each...

  7. I was slapped by a doctor!

    loricatus replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I hope I am misunderstanding you; otherwise, it seems to be a self serving attitude being displayed, which doesn't do much to warrant respect... [just erased the rest of what I was thinking because it...

  8. I was slapped by a doctor!

    loricatus replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect that in Risk Managment's eyes, she is also a risk. I wouldn't be surprised that the raise was used to pay for her silence until the statute of limitations passes & then her risk to the...

  9. Help,...a passive-aggressive bully at work,...

    loricatus replied to momthenRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Because they stay, as they drive off others. I think the problem lies more with management not only condoning this behavior but encouraging it. If it wasn't indicative of management philosophy...

  10. travel nursing inquiry

    loricatus replied to volley*nurse's topic in Travel

    You might get better response if you post this in the travel nursing specialty section. What I do have to tell you, you probably won't like to hear. A travel nurse has to go into a facility and...

  11. Witnessed an RN stealing medication

    loricatus replied to OzBound's topic in General Nursing

    How did you know that the envelope was full of Flexeril? Were you close enough to see writing on the envelope that said 'Flexeril enclosed'? How are you so sure that this RN STOLE stock medication?...

  12. Can someone offer advice in Chicago?

    loricatus replied to zoggie83's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Have you ever looked into Philadelphia or the surrounding suburbs? Cost of living is a lot better than NYC, pay in the high 20's (average) & only a couple of hour drive from the

  13. First travel assignment in hazard ky

    loricatus replied to auntsas82's topic in Travel

    Of course it was a

  14. internal waiting room

    loricatus replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in Emergency

    Is it just me that feels this way, or is it starting to seem like the ER is mimicking the cattle herding industry? Pretty soon, I think, a consultant will come up with a brilliant idea of branding...

  15. Traveled without spouse??

    loricatus replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Travel

    As with anything, it had its pros and cons. What disturbed me most is that on each assignment I was promised, during my interview with the NM, that I could be scheduled to allow for frequent trips...

  16. 2 ED job offers - which one?

    loricatus replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    Does sound like you made a good choice. Best wishes for your happiness at the new job. I did learn from the way you analyzed the choices, very impressed and very grateful that you shared your...

  17. 2 ED job offers - which one?

    loricatus replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    Just curious, have you made a decision yet? Would love to hear which one you decided and why? We can all learn something from how you made your

  18. I have to meet with nurse manager

    loricatus replied to mjs5312's topic in General Nursing

    Were you responsible for a weight check at the beginning of your shift, while the incorrect dosage was running? How much of a discrepancy in weight and dosage are we talking about? I am sure that if...

  19. First travel assignment in hazard ky

    loricatus replied to auntsas82's topic in Travel

    Is this the area where the old TV show 'Dukes of Hazard' was supposedly based? If so, you might may a good impression by wearing confederate flag scrubs. Wishing you good luck on your assignment. I...

  20. Agency nursing

    loricatus replied to gsr1306's topic in Travel

    As an agency nurse you will be the first one cancelled. The reason why you are getting called off is, most likely, staff picked up the needed shift. With some places, this is very common. Best...

  21. 2 ED job offers - which one?

    loricatus replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    Which of the 2 do you think will give you "you did a good job" & give you your breaks? Since those, along with the staffing ratios, were reasons why you left, I would say to take the job which...

  22. I was slapped by a doctor!

    loricatus replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry, but i cannot agree with you on this. no one should allow themselves to be abused (especially physically). this situation reeks of the abuse pattern & the only way to stop it is to...

  23. I was slapped by a doctor!

    loricatus replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    You allowed this abuser to be rewarded for striking you. He gets to paid to relax at home. Seems to me that this type of positive reinforcement of his disgusting behavior will just lead to more of...

  24. head ---> meet brick wall and repeat (rant)

    loricatus replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone. Will get away from pt care as soon as I can find something. Actually, I love the pt care part, it's all the rest of the BS that is driving me

  25. ???s-Considering leaving bedside nursing

    loricatus replied to loricatus's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Really bummed out. The Company doesn't want me. The recruiter told me that it is because I do not have enough local experience where the company's internal old boy network can check on me...