MikeyT-c-IV

MikeyT-c-IV

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  1. Clean stick needle change

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Emergencyhotdog's topic in General Nursing

    I tried to find any study/source that specifically addressed this situation. I couldn't find any information outside what previous posters have said. My nursing judgment and concern with patient...

  2. Contacting Nurse Managers

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Malbrecht0210's topic in General Nursing

    It's been a couple of years but back when I was a manager I would occasionally receive phone calls from potential candidates. I appreciated the effort and I mostly enjoyed talking to people. There...

  3. Dr. complaint

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Kavikziggy77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To address the original question. I don't care what a physician complains about. As long as I have the evidence and documentation to back me up... I'm good. We are patient advocates. I see some other...

  4. holidays... sick call...

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to imsickagain's topic in General Nursing

    When my kids were much younger, my co-workers (who had grown children) would voluntarily cover the unit and let us younger nurses stay home. I always thought the world of them for that and many other...

  5. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    This is such a complex topic and I hate to see these threads. So I'll just say this. I think it's interesting and powerful to think that nursing administration and/or administration in general, will...

  6. misconceptions about nursing pay

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Nursing

    First... I'd love to know what DMV, is. Secondly. I'd hope most people research pay in regard to the degree in which they are pursuing. I know I did. I preferred a degree in which I felt was...

  7. Question about being rehirable (HCA)

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Duttygal86's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    At my organization (not HCA) when an employee terms for whatever reason the manager determines whether or not that employee could be considered for rehire. I do not know if this is how HCA practices....

  8. want to become a nurse

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to ctongue's topic in Men in Nursing

    Just one wrong move and crap ends up in the oddest of

  9. How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    Started paying off the bill collectors! Bought the wife a new mini-van... started plans to build a house. Good times and now we're still

  10. Male RN's question

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Jamin33p's topic in Men in Nursing

    When I was a department manager there were times I had to have another person present in the room when I needed to counsel a female staff member. Sometimes that would be HR, my boss, or another...

  11. Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I just lost a couple IQ points.

  12. Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Roggae's topic in General Nursing

    YES! Don't allow them any more opportunity to "throw you under the bus!" If you've already practiced outside the scope of your license then you've already set yourself up for potential

  13. Frequent cancellations

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to firemedic12's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a similar situation when I first started nursing and unfortunately that scenario is not uncommon. I volunteered for short staffed days and sometimes part of the evenings. I asked to orient...

  14. Why did you decide to become a nurse?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to sd610's topic in General Nursing

    I started my professional career in medical logistics in the Air Force at 19 years old. I went through my 4 years, discharged, and had a crisis as to how I would provide for my family. Having been...

  15. Be Our Guest

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to BabyFood26's topic in General Nursing

    Dude.... If it looks good, tear in to it! With that said... I'm diabetic so I can easily refuse foods that aren't compliant with my diet. And it's a great excuse if I don't want it. And honestly, I...

  16. racist patients

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'll make it short and sweet. Blow it off. Keep doing your job. Everyone has their own bias and prejudice. Some patients will not like you for your ethnicity or background. Some patients will not like...

  17. To Master or Not

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I don't think I would unless your employer offers tuition reimbursement. I have many years to go in my career so I am working on my MSN right now. My employer offers $5500 a year in tuition...

  18. Nursing Anxiety

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Seve's topic in General Nursing

    TRUTH! I spent my first several years of nursing with my full time job and at least one PRN on the side in a different area. I did some switching around to find my fit. Now I've been in my current FT...

  19. I hate my job... :(

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to sophie<3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm speculating here, but this could be why the charge nurse is assigning lower acuity patients in the beginning. They may be "feeling" her out and watching how she can handle stress prior to...

  20. Husband became a RN

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    Good point, nor the original post to begin with. It's too late for me. I'm sucked in to this black hole!

  21. Husband became a RN

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    Which is exactly why I'd be interested in his story. The original post is one-sided and full of holes. I'm willing to bet there are several missing details. It comes across as bait. My wife and I went...

  22. Scope of practice

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to sroseo's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ah you beat me to it! :) My BON Practice Act is somewhat vague related to specific procedures. For instance: I place PICC's. Nowhere is it to be found (in our practice act) that I'm allowed to do...

  23. Husband became a RN

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have a good opinion. I'll keep my pitchfork in the corner for now. :) There's a TON of issues I see in that post. I'm just leaving it

  24. Husband became a RN

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to NurseLady1210's topic in General Nursing

    I really had to take a couple of hours to digest all that information. It would be unfair to offer advice as this diatribe is very one-sided. So yes, I agree, marriage

  25. What's Rude?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is almost nothing that pisses me off these days. I'm getting too old to even give a flip about non-patient care issues. In regard to your posted position at the nurses station please remember in...