Scrabbler

Scrabbler has 6 years experience and specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, ICU, clinic.

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1. Sterotypes of Nurses Continues and Is Getting Worse

   Scrabbler replied to nursinginga's topic in General Nursing

   And one of those jerk-off's used to be an MD? I can only imagine (not that I want to)... what a bunch of lame-o's.

2. cause of diaphoresis

   Scrabbler replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes it's the doc's job to make a medical diagnosis, but it's our job to think critically about what's going on with the patient and possible diagnoses so we can better anticipate treatment and plan our care. We spend far more time directly involved ...

3. Question re: CVA

   Scrabbler replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

   Is that because "accidents can be prevented"?

4. when your patient is a nurse

   Scrabbler replied to aeauooo's topic in General Nursing

   If she's there as a patient, she's a patient, and should be treated the same as any other. If she were a teacher, would it make a difference? Hopefully this is a wake-up call for that woman to get the help she needs...knowing her colleagues want to...

5. Hypoglycemia and Asystole

   Scrabbler replied to Ni_Ni's topic in General Nursing

   [color=#003399]refer to your acls books on the h's and t's (causes of arrest) [color=#003399]hypoglcemia or [color=#003399]hyperglycemia- low blood glucose from overdose of [color=#003399]oral hypoglycemics such as [color=#003399]sulfonylureas, or ov...

6. blood sugar monitoring w/o doctor's orders..

   Scrabbler replied to kels764's topic in Safety

   Agreed. Trust your gut and commit to an outcome. Having numbers is one thing, but what are you going to DO with them that will benefit your patient (ie: follow protocol). If you're uncomfortable, don't fight that. Easy for me to say, though, righ...

7. What a night! sorry long

   Scrabbler replied to Nicky30's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think it matters what area you work in, you can never get away from weird...nurses are magnets for it. One time on my LDR clinical I had a lady come in at 6cm, and stoned out of her mind. While getting everything set up (my preceptor was in...

8. Fear of the unknown

   Scrabbler replied to unique7's topic in General Nursing

   Don't be afraid to ask for extra orientation if you feel you need it; there's no harm in asking, and only you know how comfortable you feel. You'll never learn all you need to know in your orientation, no matter where you work, but remember it will ...

9. Just realized, I think I hate ICU, prefer floors

   Scrabbler replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

   MommyandRN, it must feel so good to make that realization! I have to agree with snowfreeze, ICU seems too task oriented for me. Though I do miss vents and knowing my patients inside out and backwords, there's a lot to be said for interacting with p...

10. Was seeing if anyone could help me with an interview

    Scrabbler replied to Nique12's topic in General Nursing

    Try posting in the specialties forum. If no luck finding a candidate, why not visit your local peds unit? That might showcase your motivation; when we did interviews in training they had to be face-to-face, so as to help us improve our interperson...

11. Outrageous ER Stories

    Scrabbler replied to suitebliss's topic in General Nursing

    "...silverfish under pendulous breasts..." That is one of the grossest things I've ever read. (shakes limbs to rid herself of heebie-jeebies)

12. Nursing assistant identified as low stress career

    Scrabbler replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Management hires many uncertified workers ("off the street" is something we hear a lot) with hopes that they can entice them to take their CNA course; this guy had no training, certification or previous relevant experience and management mislead him.

13. My Med cart is a magnet, how about yours?

    Scrabbler replied to JeanineLPN1984's topic in Geriatric

    I, too, have a regular flock of "iron filings" at my cart...I used to think I was trapped in some weird parallel universe like a combo of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Shaun of the Dead"...now I just chuckle, smile, and try to get around!

14. Outrageous ER Stories

    Scrabbler replied to suitebliss's topic in General Nursing

    We had an underpriveliged woman in LDR for her 9th (that's right) delivery, stated she "hardly gained any weight this time". Low and behold when she pushed babe's head out she defecated (not uncommon) and umpteen million tapeworms shot out of her wi...

15. Nursing assistant identified as low stress career

    Scrabbler replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you!! I have several scars from aggressive residents...I learned to wear long-sleeved t's under my uniforms!! On this topic, we just hired a young lad who quit the same day. He was told by our supervisor his duties would include keeping pat...