MikeyT-c-IV

MikeyT-c-IV

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  1. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I know this thread is a few months old but I'll just add my 2 cents. I love reading and helping with these issues. I've been placing PICC's about 8-9 or so years. It took a while to get my process...

  2. Getting hired in a specialty

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to feather4145's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, grab yourself a copy of the latest Infusion Nurses Society handbook. A new version came out in 2016. It'll cost you about 75 bucks, but well worth

  3. Worked hard through school but I don't feel prepared!

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Dunkingirl's topic in General Students

    Hey, no worries! What you're feeling is probably to be expected. I know I felt that way too! The great thing is that if you work in a good environment your colleagues will let you practice...

  4. Getting hired in a specialty

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to feather4145's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a vascular access nurse. I do this full time placing IV's, Midline's, PICC's, etc. It took me several years to build a reputation in the hospital as the expert in vascular access. After I had...

  5. Activism??? Nursing responsibilities increasing dramatically

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to La'sBlueSky's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I completely agree. Remember to keep things professional and keep the emotion out. Stay cool and calm and report the

  6. I have 60 grand of student loan when I finished BSN

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    Just my experience. I used the GI Bill to pay for my associates. Once I started working I utilized my employers tuition reimbursement program for my BSN. And now the same for my MSN. Its been a very...

  7. What do you hate most about your job?

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

    just showing up... rather be at the lake. Otherwise a happy

  8. Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you on this one. I see this a lot with the younger generation of nurses coming in to the field. I think they are proud of the accomplishment but haven't been around long enough... they're...

  9. Embarrassing Stories

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

    Several years ago I was working post-op in an ambulatory care unit. I was caring for this patient, who of course, had been NPO prior to surgery. Well her spouse thought it was a good idea to bring in...

  10. Is blocking an employee's transfer common practice or just a paranoid myth?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to PennyWise's topic in Nurse Management

    As a manager I have had employees want to transfer. My philosophy is, never hold back a good nurse. I had the heart wrenching experience of losing one of my very best charge nurses for a step up the...

  11. Budget Cuts

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to EMR0710's topic in Nurse Management

    I hope you LOVE your job and your organization. Healthcare is tough, and we have to do more with less all the time. I'm sure you've experienced this quite a few times in your career, as many of us...

  12. male nurses with beards

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to nrsman1's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've worn a goatee for 6 years. I like to grow a clean cut beard in the winter... Never had a

  13. Would any of you do this?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to TerpGal02's topic in General Nursing

    Money is always nice. But I would do it for respect for my family. There's alot to be said for a person that can help their family member. It's tough, and it's alot of extra work on top of our busy...

  14. What is "burnout" and how do you cope?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to nunnurse1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I suffer from burnout on a frequent basis. The odd thing is, I have a great job that is perfectly suited for me. I love it. My burnout is lived vicariously through my wife, who is also a nurse. And...

  15. Has there been an incident that made you question your decision to become an RN?

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

    A patient issue has never once made me reconsider my decision. I am convinced that my job is the best in nursing. However, the employers have. With increased duties, demands, lack of pay raises, cut...

  16. Help! Need Advise On Nclex

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to jonear2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous posts. You've made it through school which means you know or knew the material. The fact of the matter is the NCLEX will throw you something that you don't know, or in fact,...

  17. Happy Birthday Army Nurse Corps, 105th Anniversary!

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Corvette Guy's topic in Government, Military

    WOW! Thanks for that piece in our military history! I am proud to have served my 4 years in the USAF. But I am also proud to now serve in the civilian sector. Thanks for the post, that is very...

  18. Alternate Items on NCLEX

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to AFNURSE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Same boat here. I had 75 questions, no alternative formats... I considered myself

  19. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? had 75 questions. 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? i used several. kaplan, mosby, lippincott, saunders, and some...

  20. Use this book!!!

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to jeepgyrl24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX yesterday and passed. But what I have learned is that these review/question books are pretty good. But let me say this, I don't think it's so much content of these review books, but it's...

  21. Just took the NCLEX

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Lori0823's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I read alot of these posts in the past 24 hours. So I'll put in my experience with the NCLEX-RN. Now I really understand what everybody was talking about when they said you never really can tell how...