RNforLongTime

RNforLongTime

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  1. When did you find out you got the job?

    RNforLongTime replied to KristenHuerta's topic in General Nursing

    Immediately after the interview. I was told the background check was a formality. Was also asked to call a former employer to ask for references. I told her that I was told by one former boss that she...

  2. ICU Overflow, What Happens Then?

    RNforLongTime replied to BrandonB779's topic in MICU, SICU

    If our ICU is full and there is no one that can be safely moved out to one of the floors then the ER holds the patients. If need be, they'll transfer the patients out but Admin highly frowns upon...

  3. Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    RNforLongTime replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    Did Chanel's Fall 2013 Scrub line debut yet?

  4. Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    RNforLongTime replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    The day my facility outlaws watches is the day I QUIT nursing! Clocks in the rooms frequently have dead batteries or no clocks at all because a patient stole it! I feel NAKED without a watch! I need a...

  5. Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

    RNforLongTime replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to say yes. I'm NOT a fan of the hospitality aspect that management has been drilling into us as of late! I am there to take care of a patient NOT make sure his girlfriend has a comfy pillow...

  6. Favorite CCRN Book

    RNforLongTime replied to kgpatterson87's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yep DEFINITELY Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio!!! I saw her live! I bought her CCRN CRAM on VHS and her CCRN review book. That and the Pass CCRN! questions disc helped me to pass CCRN on the first

  7. Any recommendation on ICU apps

    RNforLongTime replied to sarahneeyah's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have Fast Facts by Kathy White on my iPhone in addition to her Peds

  8. Learning to manage 2 patients?

    RNforLongTime replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in MICU, SICU

    You just have to figure out a system to manage your time. And become really good at multi-tasking. If I'm with one patient, I have in the back of my mind thinking what I need to do for the other...

  9. Ccrn

    RNforLongTime replied to gaonsi's topic in MICU, SICU

    I took the CCRN in March 2006 after working in the SICU/CCU for over 3 years. The hospital paid for the exam. I took the hospital sponsored CCRN review course and also took a live review class with...

  10. Crazy days when I take a CABG

    RNforLongTime replied to cabgnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    So you have two patients AND a fresh-post op CABG? That doesn't sound safe. I don't do CABG anymore but when I did, the fresh post-op CABG pt's were 1:1 for AT LEAST 4 hrs. They came right out of the...

  11. Definition of Hemodynamically unstable...

    RNforLongTime replied to FenRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    When I first started in the Level II Trauma/Surgical/Cardiac ICU. Anyone on an IABP was to be 1:1. Anyone on CVVH was 1:1, FRESH post-op Open hearts were 1:1 the first 12-16hrs. NOT anymore. My last...

  12. What would you change about nursing?

    RNforLongTime replied to aellisrn's topic in General Nursing

    I would make it less about customer service and bring it back to being patient care. Too much having to bend over backwards to please patients and their families. Back in the day, there was NO arguing...

  13. CCRN Fright!

    RNforLongTime replied to blazenhsss's topic in MICU, SICU

    I took the CCRN exam 7 yrs ago. I remember it being VERY heavy with Swan Ganz numbers and hemodynamics. I used Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio's VHS tapes, the disc from PASS CCRN and Laura's CCRN review...

  14. Clinical tidbits I wish someone would've told me.

    RNforLongTime replied to Mully's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, we must be better based on Press Ganey surveys. I I recently filled one out myself for my 8yr old son's ER visit at the beginning of the month where the Dr misdiagnosed him and never even...

  15. MAR error

    RNforLongTime replied to paulsab's topic in Patient Medications

    I'd look into a lawyer for sure..it was a bit harsh for them to contact the BON! Definitely apply for Unemployment. Just because you were fired doesn't mean you don't

  16. Side Jobs for Nurses ????

    RNforLongTime replied to Delag5's topic in General Nursing

    I signed up to sell Scentsy! They're wickless candles and practically sell themselves. I'm not looking to replace my income with Scentsy but figured the money can come in handy at Christmas time! The...

  17. Help! Manager won't let me off night shift

    RNforLongTime replied to DeLana_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And once a manager gets wind that you are looking elsewhere for a job it could go one of two ways... She'll move you to days or she'll make your life miserable until you're forced to resign..or look...

  18. Help! Manager won't let me off night shift

    RNforLongTime replied to DeLana_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In this economy, I think you'd be silly to look for a new job. They are hard to come by from what I hear. I'm sure there's someone else who would be THANKFUL for your night

  19. Help! Manager won't let me off night shift

    RNforLongTime replied to DeLana_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How long have you been there? At a previous job, there were nurses who'd worked there for at least 3 or 4 yrs that STILL couldn't get on days....they just had to wait their turn. I know of no place...

  20. Tips for a new nurse going into ICU

    RNforLongTime replied to MedSurger's topic in Critical Care

    Be prepared to ask a LOT of questions! Ive been an RN for 15yrs and an ICU nurse for 10yrs and I STILL don't know everything!! A good textbook to have is Thelans Critical Care Nursing textbook....it's...

  21. i feel bad- leaving things to do for day shift

    RNforLongTime replied to sophie<3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ditto to what everyone else said! You got the platelets in...sometimes, things are going to be left for day shift to finish. I myself will NOT start a unit of blood during report time, from...

  22. What to do about disruptive behavior?

    RNforLongTime replied to Mudwoman's topic in MICU, SICU

    With people like that, I find it's best to give it back to them. Treat them like they treat you. IF she was yelling at you, yell back(in the breakroom--not in the middle of the nurses station) Once...

  23. ICU documentation templates??

    RNforLongTime replied to nursc's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This is similar to what I do. I fold a piece of paper in half lengthwise. On the front I write report and on the back is where I keep track of my hourly VS and I/O from 1900-0600, then I write Bedside...

  24. If you could post your own...

    RNforLongTime replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    *no family at the bedside outside of visiting hours unless the pt is near death-H does NOT stand for Hilton *The bedside nurse has Final say regarding visiting hours..if you don't agree please leave....

  25. CCRN...so close!!!

    RNforLongTime replied to ryguyRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I too recommend Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio's materials. I saw her live and used her review book & tapes. I got 85% on cardiac & 100% on