vivacious1healer

vivacious1healer

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  1. Resident sent me money

    vivacious1healer replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Had a resident once give me expensive perfume set....it was left for me at the desk. I went to management to explain my ordeal with returning the gift, and that I felt awkward( I was young and new) So...

  2. Sick Of Co-workers Calling In ALL the Time

    vivacious1healer replied to skittlebear's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, we have PCTs and RNs that call in frequently! One particular PCT that calls in for her migraines...nearly EVERY weekend. And she is in nursing school right now. Can't imagine her getting a job at...

  3. Texas renewal

    vivacious1healer replied to tolerantgirl's topic in Texas Nursing

    wow, that is

  4. Cameras

    vivacious1healer replied to arw979's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, these are everywhere at our hospital! After 8pm at night, no visitor can get on our unit unless the security calls up to ask permission from the RN for the patient to receive a visitor (which...

  5. Putting in your own orders

    vivacious1healer replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Since the docs have to place all orders in the computer (because all we have is computer charts)...the HUCs answer call lights, phones,page us or order a meal tray or supplies. It has certainly...

  6. Is nursing depressing? Would you leave because of that?

    vivacious1healer replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that having the opportunity to touch people's lives at their most vulnerable to their most joyous has been a privilege, and has helped me put life into perspective. (Don't get me wrong, there...

  7. Lots of Snow!

    vivacious1healer replied to cardiacmadeline's topic in General Nursing

    Last winter I prepared myself by reserving a hotel room in walking distance of the hospital....which is not easy to do when I want to be able to use it during the day to sleep, because the next night...

  8. Why would I NOT help? I'm confused.

    vivacious1healer replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is awesome that you helped her out! Thank you! I laugh out loud to even imagine any of the NPs on our floor helping out with such a mess. It just would NEVER happen....even if asked. I have put...

  9. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    vivacious1healer replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally relate to this issue! If I get one of those families that are that demanding, I will do one of two things: 1) give them a look of exasperation while asking, " are you SURE you don't need...

  10. How you make yourself immune while you work as a nurse? Any ideas?

    vivacious1healer replied to moonlight_tiny's topic in General Nursing

    Emergen-C powder added to water or a drink. I wipe down the phones, computer/keyboards, and counter where I chart. If a patient has an upper respiratory cold, I try to limit my time in there(if...

  11. Two Patient Identifiers

    vivacious1healer replied to pippy48's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our hospital now has the patient review the armband to see that is correct, then the patient initials it. This is one identifier; that the patient can state their name. The second identifier is either...

  12. I am tired of this attitude

    vivacious1healer replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    And these are exactly the types of RNs I DETEST to work with, and would rather have AWAY from patient care! Can't tell you how many messes I have cleaned up or helped them out of because they lack...

  13. Pay Raises

    vivacious1healer replied to Riley3's topic in General Nursing

    My raise was 1.94%, and surprisingly, we got a bonus. My insurance for my husband and I went up another $40/month. New hires will not have a pension, but will still have 401K &401B. They are...

  14. Laid off RNs?

    vivacious1healer replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    A couple of the big academic hospitals laid off their NPs in Chicago. Our hospital laid off the lactation nurse clinicians. And they are firing RNs for the smallest infraction lately....one floor...

  15. leaving the hospital and 3 12's for working 5 8hours out of hospital

    vivacious1healer replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I had been doing three 12 hour shifts for years, then I switched to a clinic job 5 days a week. I did that for about 16 months, and couldn't take it anymore. Mostly because I had a long commute (at...

  16. What is up with sexist doctors?

    vivacious1healer replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Throwing a chart?!? Seriously?!? I would almost see this as lateral violence...but throwing a chart comes into the category of violence. Unacceptable....I don't care who you are! Would have loved to...

  17. passing meds for 57 residents??

    vivacious1healer replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Run.....run.....run like the wind! And don't look back!! You may be increasing the risk of medication error....be that med given to wrong pt/wrong dose/wrong time....and oops now it's out of the hour...

  18. Have you ever been fired from a nursing job?

    vivacious1healer replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there have been 4 or 5 RNs recently fired on a particular floor that has a new manager. These were RNs with 10+ years of experience. Fired for a variety of reasons. I believe the manager was...

  19. got in report... pt in with confusion. Reality. post op hip. What to do?

    vivacious1healer replied to Sirapples's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why our hospital implemented the 'bedside report' policy at our hospital. That way I can give a quick visual assessment while the off going nurse is giving report. Gives an opportunity...

  20. Nursing recruiter bragging

    vivacious1healer replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what i was wondering..... If your hospital is SOOOOO fabulous, then why aren't YOU working the floors? Is it possible that those who can't

  21. How did you get your first nursing position

    vivacious1healer replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    After my first year of nursing, I was able to work as an LPN (after passing the exam) at a hospital in which we were doing our clinicals. It worked very well since they were willing to work around...

  22. NEED HELP PLEASE!!!

    vivacious1healer replied to savnlil1s's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital fired 2 RNs for posing silly with a mask and diapers over their hospital uniforms (with identifying logos) because it was posted on Facebook. Administration felt it was "Displaying our...

  23. associates in nursing is pointless

    vivacious1healer replied to kkia123's topic in General Nursing

    It's the fact that you are a new grad with no nursing experience. BSN grads are having the same problem with securing a job. Read the threads, you will see RNs with all types of degrees and...

  24. Work related Injury - What to do

    vivacious1healer replied to kmihaek's topic in General Nursing

    A co-worker of mine had back issues and got injured on the job too. She is now working in Neo-natal ICU and is doing well. When I worked in clinic, I never had to lift anyone. It was the least...

  25. What type of family member drives you craziest?

    vivacious1healer replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    It was so nice last week when I worked, and the patient's wife asked me about how she should go about updating family friends. Clearly they were both overwhelmed with the new diagnosis of brain tumor...