tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post112879845780121177..comments2023-06-14T03:36:55.988-07:00Comments on Head Nurse: The book is done.Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520599099436383317noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-53454001557576771932010-05-31T10:29:17.421-07:002010-05-31T10:29:17.421-07:00I'm backreading. Just thought I'd say, I&...I'm backreading. Just thought I'd say, I've had my Accord since 2003 and I still LOVE it... It's had no problems to speak of, and it's 6 years old now. Love, love, LOVE it.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11266551798783003920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-1128973806263916742005-10-10T12:50:00.000-07:002005-10-10T12:50:00.000-07:00Good work. Congrats!bobsmith@paris.mailchannels.co...Good work. Congrats!<BR/><BR/><A HREF="bobsmith@paris.mailchannels.com" REL="nofollow">bobsmith@paris.mailchannels.com</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-1128955405782604892005-10-10T07:43:00.000-07:002005-10-10T07:43:00.000-07:00I find with my co-workers, if I smother just about...I find with my co-workers, if I smother just about anything in melted cheese they'll eat it. It makes me sad, as I really, really, really like to cook!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-1128926056880354922005-10-09T23:34:00.000-07:002005-10-09T23:34:00.000-07:00H&P = History and Physical (of patient)Two weeks a...H&P = History and Physical (of patient)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Two weeks ago I took something in to work for the first time - big, gorgeous gala apples were on sale and I sliced some up, mixed them in with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a bit of cloves (and a few tablespoons flour) and topped it with some of that bagged oatmeal cookie mix and a handful of rolled oats. People went ga-ga. I thought it was a passable way to use apples in a hurry. Feels sort of silly when people asked me how to make it and I say I just made it up and didn't keep notes. It seems like there aren't that many people willing to cook anymore.HypnoKittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07625972900824755217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-1128910626821149282005-10-09T19:17:00.000-07:002005-10-09T19:17:00.000-07:00Some time ago I learned that the simplest, dullest...Some time ago I learned that the simplest, dullest, and often stupidest recipes will get the most attention at workplace potlucks.<BR/><BR/>Most of my gastronomically-challenged coworkers will take a bag of chips and some velveeta dip over fresh lobster tamales any day.<BR/><BR/>We have the best and most varied cuisine in the entire world, yet most Americans eat utter crap, all the time.shrimplatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08347542266047278227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-1128872461971175552005-10-09T08:41:00.000-07:002005-10-09T08:41:00.000-07:00What does H & P stand for?Here in the UK, although...What does H & P stand for?<BR/>Here in the UK, although some wards work 12 hours shifts, more commonly we worl 7.5 a day, for five days a week. I think I prefer the 12 hour, since it's not much longer than 7.5.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-1128859146915686692005-10-09T04:59:00.000-07:002005-10-09T04:59:00.000-07:00im a student nurse in my final year...i love the w...im a student nurse in my final year...i love the way u describe your students its hilarious!<BR/><BR/>in the hospital where i train in sumer we wrk with a day, day, night, rest, off shift, meaning in 5 days we wrk for 36 hours...however im just a student so i dont know if i count!<BR/><BR/>check out my blog on www.hajjetin-nurse.blogspot.comnurse picahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162829196038499757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-1128858117139390962005-10-09T04:41:00.000-07:002005-10-09T04:41:00.000-07:00Hiya, newbie! :-)At my hospital, there are three d...Hiya, newbie! :-)<BR/><BR/>At my hospital, there are three different ways to work: Full-time nurses work 84 hours in a two-week period, or three days one week and four the next. Nearly-full timers work three days a week. Weekenders work Friday/Saturday/Sunday only, but get full-timer benefits.<BR/><BR/>You'll notice that *nobody* works five-day weeks if they've got a 12-hour shift. There are a couple of reasons for this: overtime costs, and (more importantly) safety.<BR/><BR/>At the end of a three-day run, I'm pretty damn punchy. That's normal--a 12-hour shift really works out to a 16- or 18-hour day, once you factor in emergencies that make you stay late and commuting time. Five days under those conditions is simply too much.<BR/><BR/>I cannot stress strongly enough that exhaustion is cumulative. DO NOT ASSUME that you'll be able to work five on, two off for any length of time before you start making stupid mistakes.<BR/><BR/>Besides, one of the perks of being a nurse is the ability to have a weird schedule. Enjoy it. And remember: it may seem like a hell of a lot of time off, compared to your office worker pals, but it's necessary to keep us from burning out.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520599099436383317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833607.post-1128833345215480042005-10-08T21:49:00.000-07:002005-10-08T21:49:00.000-07:00Quick question!! Thanks for reading! How many ho...Quick question!! Thanks for reading! How many hours does an "average" nurse work. I know they say three 12 hour shifts constitute full time. Do hospitals limit your hours or can you work five 12 hour shifts a week? <BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>- New RN -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com