NurseyPoo RN

NurseyPoo has 3 years experience as a RN and specializes in Geriatrics, MS, ICU.

Latest Activity

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   Question Please! Icu Nurses

   NurseyPoo replied to l.rae's topic in MICU

   This is not true. I do not know where your friend heard this one...??? And, if you dare bring a pt without orders you better hope there is a bed for you as well.
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   You know you work nights when.......

   NurseyPoo replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was talking with another Night Nurse (friend from NJ) today and she told me that she had to go to a mandatory meeting this morning before she left...Everyone was adding things to the meeting and when they got to her she looked at everyone and quote...
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   You know you work nights when.......

   NurseyPoo replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   I live in a rural area and the only thing opened is the Dunkin' Donuts...They know us very well. We call in orders and one of us will run to pick it up. We have frequent flyer cards and when we get to the "Free Coffee" they let us trade that for a bo...
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   What does admit mean?

   NurseyPoo replied to MK6babies's topic in NICU

   Shame on you! This was one of the most negative posts I have ever read through. I am shocked that someone would post something so terrible about nursing. This is a web-site dedicated to nursing and a place where nurses can meet and discuss nursing...
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   Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

   NurseyPoo replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Relations

   I feel your pain on this one...Don't you just love when the nurse before you sets you up for failure! How considerate of her/him.
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   Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

   NurseyPoo replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Relations

   Ahhhh.....I see the lazy fairie has graced your presence again. And, she seems to have beat the heck out of you today! Could you not look so excited to see me during report. Makes me feel like my night is going to be looonnnggg! They are called o...
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   Calling in sick

   NurseyPoo replied to bethem's topic in New Nurse

   This is a case of "No matter what you do..." I have had this happen to me and see it happen all of the time. Don't worry about it. You did the right thing. If you had called in 1/2 hour before your shift you would have been thrown to the lions. ...
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   Hello Mr. VIP! I'm your servant nurse for the night!

   NurseyPoo replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

   VIP's drive me insane when I have them in the ICU...Usually they do not need to be there and are usually A&OX3, MAE, etc... I had a VIP from the hospital last summer who literally treated me like a his personal hired help. Wanted the temperature ...
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   do you ever have "stupid" days at work?

   NurseyPoo replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   Oh yeah! I have these moments...Especially when someone asks me a question in the middle of my 2200 med pass...Who, What...What...What??? Don't approach me when I am concentrating on medications. I am so focused on my medication distribution I can...
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    religion in the workplace

    NurseyPoo replied to elrondaragorn's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few nurses that I work with who will do this. If they are willing to be with the patient and their family The other nurses will all band together and watch that nurses patients if needed. It is really comforting for them to have someone...
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    The Physical Stamina Needed For Nursing

    NurseyPoo replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel... Except I also have a foot bath and hot tub that I have become extremely attached to. I work in ICU 7P-7A and some nights are non-stop run-run-run and other nights are less stressful. By the end of my 3 or 4 day stre...
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    Why no union! Without Nurses the hospital can't run!

    NurseyPoo replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am from NJ and have several friends who belong to the Union. None of them have a negative view of the Union. Maybe it is the actual Union your hospital has. I know that there are different Unions and some are not very good, but I have also heard...
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    The transition from student to registered nurse

    NurseyPoo replied to luv2shopp85's topic in New Nurse

    This is why the hospitals have an orientation period for new nurses. It is 12 weeks at the hospital I work for (New Grads), Experienced nurses get 6 weeks (I think). After orientation you should have a resource person there in case you need help. ...
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    Preceptor telling me to cover things up....

    NurseyPoo replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in New Nurse

    Not very professional of your preceptor. She may be trying to help you but in the end it is still wrong. I would have fessed up to the mistake and I certainly would never walk around with a narcotic filled syringe in my pocket! My question is why ...
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    So I've decided...

    NurseyPoo replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

    I must agree. How can you possibly be burnt out at 21 years old. You are way too young to feel this way. I also agree that it does not sound like you received the proper training, so you are more likely frustrated. I would step back and do some s...