SFCardiacRN

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  1. Evil People

    SFCardiacRN replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    Recording a persons voice without their knowledge is illegal in

  2. Yet more paper work (Long post and vent)

    SFCardiacRN replied to nursepenny's topic in Emergency

    Computer charting is the answer. However, at a small facility, you may not ever see

  3. Concerned Fiancee of a Nurse

    SFCardiacRN replied to thcobbs's topic in Oncology

    Crappy manager, crappy job, move on. There IS better work out

  4. Medication aides taking nursing jobs?

    SFCardiacRN replied to infoseeker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We will always be plagued by nurses who do no critical thinking. They simply follow orders with blinders on. There are a couple in my unit. Very dangerous people. I've even seen an RN hook nasal...

  5. Medication aides taking nursing jobs?

    SFCardiacRN replied to infoseeker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This "upward skill track" has been going on since nursing started and will continue. Remember, there was a time when nurses couldn't even take blood pressures. Now, with just a little extra training,...

  6. Guys in Support Hose?

    SFCardiacRN replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    As long as the guys aren't wearing fishnets I don't think you need to worry about

  7. Wrench in the works - TB test

    SFCardiacRN replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    It is true that you can no longer have the skin test. Don't assume the x-ray will be positive. It might not. In California, you will need an annual chest x-ray to work in the medical field. The...

  8. How does Nursing rank in comparison to other majors in difficulty?

    SFCardiacRN replied to CRNAhopefulguy's topic in General Students

    I would have to agree. In my community college, 1/4 of the class dropped Micro, 1/2 dropped Anatomy & 3/4 dropped Physiology. These classes were unbelievably difficult. It's like the college has a...

  9. Unsafe situations...Your thoughts please

    SFCardiacRN replied to NurseBenz's topic in Home Health

    Home health care can be very dangerous in urban areas. A friend of mine was severely beaten by crack heads while on a call to the projects. They saw his uniform and thought he had medications. He was...

  10. Strippers in the ICU!

    SFCardiacRN replied to Dinith88's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The potential for a

  11. doctor office benefits

    SFCardiacRN replied to hunnigrl's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in office OR's for many years. FORGET THEM. Lower pay, little or no benefits and you can be fired at any whim. Some will even lay you off while they go on vacation! It may be a good job for...

  12. Lasix and Foley for female patients..automatic ?

    SFCardiacRN replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    The OP is talking about patients that are ambulatory but may need help, not immobile patients needing I & O. Each RN has to decide what is best for their patient and shouldn't base that on what is...

  13. good student, bad nurse...

    SFCardiacRN replied to sophiajoy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Give yourself time. IMHO Floor nursing is the hardest job in the hospital. A lot of new grads get discouraged...at first...and then they start to take off. Good

  14. jewelry in the NICU

    SFCardiacRN replied to minniemiteRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    All true. And now resistant bugs are in the community and CAN be brought in by

  15. Medical Observation Order Destroyed By Sympathetic Guard

    SFCardiacRN replied to nurseT's topic in Correctional

    I have an RN friend that does correctional care and he loves it. Just look out for that guard. She sounds like she has become

  16. Lasix and Foley for female patients..automatic ?

    SFCardiacRN replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    The risk of foley induced infection goes up the longer it is in. You cannot use foleys as long term treatment for incontinence in women. (Men can use condom caths) Unfortunately, there is no short cut...

  17. Considering a move to SF (SFGH)

    SFCardiacRN replied to moosicle's topic in California Nursing

    UCSF, California Pacific, and VAMC also do tuition reimbursement. All have good and bad points. SF is a wonderful city and the pay is great. Welcome and good luck. PM me for specific

  18. Medical Observation Order Destroyed By Sympathetic Guard

    SFCardiacRN replied to nurseT's topic in Correctional

    All you can do is document your observations and assessments. If you are worried about being sued by clever criminals, get a new

  19. Opinions please--Did I do the right thing?

    SFCardiacRN replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Such a young man to be having so many problems. No wonder there is so much anger. As a professional care provider, you did your job with distinction. Patients and family may not always understand or...

  20. 2 year program vs 4 year ones

    SFCardiacRN replied to blinky's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many ADN/ASN have gone on to BSN. Some courses will transfer and some will not. If you want to be a nurse and can afford it, go for the BSN. Most ASN (2 year) take 4 years to finish anyway when you...

  21. thinking of taking adn to become rn

    SFCardiacRN replied to hTx87's topic in Texas Nursing

    Start by taking pre-reqs. Generally: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Psychology and some programs now require Chemistry. Combined anatomy/physiology courses usually won't transfer to a BSN...

  22. Where's my orientation? (Whiney vent)

    SFCardiacRN replied to HisTreasure's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The nursing shortage has forced many new grads into responsibilities they are not ready for. There are 100k unfilled LTC RN positions in the USA. It is the unit manager and DON that need to take the...

  23. RN intubation in ED?

    SFCardiacRN replied to Firemedic7's topic in Emergency

    Intubation is not within the scope of RN practice. You will find that out when a brain dead patients family sues

  24. Lasix and Foley for female patients..automatic ?

    SFCardiacRN replied to carachel2's topic in Emergency

    All our hips Pt.s also get foleys in the OR. Its the best time to put them

  25. AAA!!!! Help/Info

    SFCardiacRN replied to JennKoly's topic in Operating Room

    These are big involved cases that can go south in a hurry. Staff NEED to be preceptered before tackling these solo. A google search of "abdominal aortic aneurysm" will turn up a ton of information...