Noryn

Noryn

Member

  • Content

    648

  • Visitors

    5,329

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    16

All Content by Noryn

  1. Charm school for new RN?

    Noryn replied to RNSurf's topic in Emergency

    I think it is way too early to expect you to fit in perfectly. True trust and teamwork takes time to build (much longer than 90 days), as a new nurse you have a lot to learn and your peers/nurse...

  2. How should I have handled this?

    Noryn replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing of course is to take care of the patient, obtain proper pain management etc. Second I am unsure why you would send him back to the extended care facility especially since he had been...

  3. transferring pts. from ED to floor

    Noryn replied to LCR_RN's topic in Emergency

    The thread will probably break down into a fight between ER nurses and floor nurses. I never worked the floor when I was in the hospital, except 4-5 times when I was pulled. I was always either in...

  4. pay scale Charleston Huntington W.Va.

    Noryn replied to budnut123's topic in General Nursing

    I will agree that the hospitals in Charleston in my opinion seem really poor in regards to patient care, no I am not saying they have horrible nurses. I am saying I dont think they staff the hospital...

  5. Nursing Home conditions are unacceptable!!! (vent)

    Noryn replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think the old story about the Eskimos pushing their elderly out to sea on a block of ice is pretty much overstated however I have to laugh when people gasp at that concept when what we do to our...

  6. have you ever been accused of sexual harassment?

    Noryn replied to jnmoore02's topic in Men in Nursing

    With the legal climate the way it is in the United States, I definitely agree you should always have a female present for any type of procedure like that. This is not written in stone, and some do...

  7. Government classifies nurses as 'unskilled workers'

    Noryn replied to karensflowers's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone actually able to find proof of this besides that quote? Whenever I look on the state department's web site it lists nurse aides as unskilled, not nurses, lpns or

  8. When failure is labeled success; Socialized Medicine

    Noryn replied to DarrenWright's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    How do these volunteer fire departments get the majority of their funding? Has our public school system always done poorly or is it a more recent trend especially among the schools in poor...

  9. When failure is labeled success; Socialized Medicine

    Noryn replied to DarrenWright's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Humanity is not a concern in the states, as one of the original points that article points out, it is about avoiding bankruptcy and making a profit no matter what. Does that mean dumping confused...

  10. When failure is labeled success; Socialized Medicine

    Noryn replied to DarrenWright's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The arguments against socialized health care are hilarious. OK since public healthcare for everyone is such a bad idea, lets also get rid of police protection, fire departments, public schooling,...

  11. Is this my fault?

    Noryn replied to labcat01's topic in Medical-Surgical

    are you serious? you never should push that button without the pt's permission especially when he has told the student it is not helping but only makes him sleepy. wow, i am amazed at that...

  12. Can taking an antidepressant affect getting my license?

    Noryn replied to sdcalichan's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience TCA is on a lot of routine drug screens. Also a few antidepressants can cause false positives. To the original poster, I am 99.9 percent sure it will not be an issue. I dont even...

  13. Breastfeeding moms who work on busy units

    Noryn replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I am disgusted with our profession. There is no reason that a mother should not be allowed adequate time to pump breastmilk especially with the documentation nurses have to do. I dont even...

  14. IV Glucagon and Beta Blocker Overdose ??

    Noryn replied to KR's topic in General Nursing

    Glucagon does have a positive inotropic and chronotropic effect on the heart however does to some degree cause vasodilation. Real short and simple explanation is that your heart has glucagon...

  15. Possible strike at MGH

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Where there is smoke there is fire. BTW I live in Teays Valley and work in

  16. Possible strike at MGH

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been to that hospital but a few years ago I thought I had heard administration started out with 9 million dollars and within a short time period, like a year or two it was down to 2...

  17. how do I resign?

    Noryn replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    I always preferred, "Take this job and shove it, I ain't workin here no more!" Seriously, when I was young, nurse jobs were a dime a dozen and I didnt care about burning bridges. I have found out...

  18. Why do doctors get to play by different rules?

    Noryn replied to asilmk's topic in General Nursing

    I will play the devil's advocate here. Doctor's do have lives too, they often have to be "ready to work" around the clock if they are on call or have a single practice. They too have to do yard...

  19. ARH Strike Settled

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    It is all perspective. I could very easily say all hospital administrations I have worked for are only interested in profit and show no concern for patient safety or for their employee well being....

  20. ARH Strike Settled

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I am not offended, just didnt agree with the statement that management was barely able to keep the doors open when in fact they have plenty of money. If their equipment is outdated, it is soley on...

  21. "No Diversion" policy

    Noryn replied to Fiesta Red's topic in Emergency

    I think it is a very poor decision on the part of the EMS governing agency. ERs come in all different sizes and capabilities. Also some doctors are much faster than others. When I worked in the ER,...

  22. ARH Strike Settled

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    In my honest opinion I am extremely impressed with the NNOC or CNA and the positive changes they have made to healthcare. They have established safe staffing ratios which are proven to not only help...

  23. Home Health here in the hills of WV

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    OMG is Wildwater Joe's still around? Those were the best hot dogs and they were cheap too. I remember I had some family in and I told them we could get some 50 cent hot dogs and they were a bit...

  24. Home Health here in the hills of WV

    Noryn replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Dont get me wrong, I love the Charleston and Huntington area but it isnt "home" to me like Southern WV is. I would love to go back there to live and work but it just isnt worth it. I am not really...

  25. stroke in LTC

    Noryn replied to ajaxgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You should also be familiar with your agencies policies but I would hesitate before I would recommend calling 911 right off the bat. That is why I said it is hard because these questions are so vague...