SFCardiacRN

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  1. Mandatory night rotation - legal?

    SFCardiacRN replied to tineann's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Talk to your union. There may be senority issues. But the shift has to be filled. We are facing the same situation and decided as a group to rotate since no one volunteered to take the shift...

  2. Do You Feel "Hated on" By Trad students or grads?

    SFCardiacRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Damn, I better quit saying I went

  3. Assignment Nightmare

    SFCardiacRN replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    It is easy to find another agency. Check the local yellow pages or Sunday want ads. All urban areas have lots of agencies. I traveled for many years. Your agency is jerking you around! And I'll bet...

  4. As bad as they say??

    SFCardiacRN replied to lancerRN2b's topic in Nursing Career

    IT'S HORRIBLE!! Avoid it like the plague. No respect, low pay, terrible working conditions, mean co-workers, bosses from hell. Oh, wait a minute. That's my last job. The one that convinced me to go...

  5. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    SFCardiacRN replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I LOVE MY LVN! She's a great team

  6. Use this book!!!

    SFCardiacRN replied to jeepgyrl24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!! I hope everyone who has gotten discouraged over the NCLEX sees this. NEVER stop chasing your

  7. Do You Feel "Hated on" By Trad students or grads?

    SFCardiacRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Go for it! It's a flexible way to advance your career. Not everyone can get into

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

    SFCardiacRN replied to CRNAhopefulguy's topic in General Students

    My first semester nursing class had a 50% fail out rate. Ever hear of that in any other

  9. Losing money being a nurse

    SFCardiacRN replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    Better see what's up with other professions first! Forget a raise...lots are praying they don't get laid

  10. Tubal

    SFCardiacRN replied to valnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I assume you mean tubal ligation. These are often performed laparoscopically. Previous abdominal surgery can cause adhesions that can make laparoscopic procedures difficult. If she is set on having it...

  11. Asking Advice for Nursing Research!

    SFCardiacRN replied to lantis_jovic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are you interested

  12. HELP....I dont know what to do

    SFCardiacRN replied to shannonibellen's topic in Legal

    You'll need to write a letter to the BON explaining how you've grown and matured. The main thing is to be upfront about your past. Be honest and you should have no

  13. help! Are surgical techs and RNs the same??

    SFCardiacRN replied to BernadetteRNBSN's topic in Operating Room

    Most problems can be handled with a few words from the circulator. Calm professional assertive voice should be used. When staff over step their bounds ask them to stop. Quiet one-on-one warnings...

  14. Am I doomed to never becoming a RN?

    SFCardiacRN replied to salsaking's topic in General Nursing

    Kaiser will help. Just

  15. CRNA accused of sexual misconduct

    SFCardiacRN replied to subee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is a far too frequent event. I don't mean groping...I mean the accusations. I have been involved twice when the anesthetist was accused (1 MD & 1 CRNA). Both times were very young and very...

  16. What do OR nurses do all day?

    SFCardiacRN replied to DeanG's topic in Operating Room

  17. shaving cream to clean dirty butts??

    SFCardiacRN replied to old heart's topic in General Nursing

    We are a creative lot, aren't

  18. Running the Board....

    SFCardiacRN replied to staceyp413's topic in Operating Room

    Because we have residents posting cases and a receptionist writing them on the board, we get some "interesting" cases. Such as...Bilateral lung excision, brain excision, loopy ileostomy,...

  19. NEED ADVICE - Nursing or Teaching???

    SFCardiacRN replied to Jame's topic in General Nursing

    As an ASN, I have to recommend BSN. Though pay is the same, a BSN will open doors not available to

  20. irrigating a foley catheter

    SFCardiacRN replied to lesrn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry for my incorrect answer. I've been out of med/surg for WAY too long to be giving advice! Now if you need tips on irate

  21. 'rotting' not for weak stomachs...

    SFCardiacRN replied to bebop1's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    How horrible! Keep documenting unrelieved pain and document MD phone calls. It's hospice

  22. irrigating a foley catheter

    SFCardiacRN replied to lesrn2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like it is already irrigating. Just adjust the drip rate to meet Dr's orders and don't let it run

  23. I feel so stupid

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

    You were trying to help your patient. If others find that funny, just laugh with them and move

  24. Guys in Support Hose?

    SFCardiacRN replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    And just where are you getting hit on by all these homosexuals in

  25. Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    SFCardiacRN replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    The next time you decide to stick a shotgun in your mouth use a toe to push the trigger or get a shorter gun. Using your thumb, again, will only blow the implanted muscle off where your face used to...