rizzle

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1. Is it just me? (Nurse/patient ratio related)

   rizzle replied to devi's topic in General Nursing

   I think you and MikeyBSN should both look for new jobs. Oh, wait... he already did. The situation you described sounds like a serious safety issue. It's unfortunate it's so common. :angryfire In the end, you need to do what is right for you. Abov...

2. Statistics Prerequisite for Frontier School

   rizzle replied to Doodleit's topic in CNM

   If you're applying to the Bridge program, don't bother with the Stats class. You'll have to repeat it anyway per their policy.

3. I need help! What should I do?

   rizzle replied to rizzle's topic in Career Support

   Thanks, for your advice! I think I'm going to take some time off to think about things. I did go to my PCP and had bloodwork done. Everything was normal, including my TSH (Good call). I'm seeing a cardiologist now, too.

4. I need help! What should I do?

   rizzle posted a topic in Career Support

   I need someone to help me organize my thoughts... I have worked in Adult ICU for four years. I stayed at my last job for three years and I really liked it, for the most part. It was in a community hospital on the outskirts of the city. The people ...

5. supportive treatment....poor- LONG!!

   rizzle replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

   You didn't give enough information in some of your other complaints. I have a hard time understanding exactly what made you so upset. re: the medication given wrong etc. I'm not sure what your expectations were, but to expect the staff to physical...

6. Carrying It All - Fanny Packs ?

   rizzle replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I try to carry only what I need. I always carry a ballpoint pen, a sharpie, a pair of hemostats, chapstick, a few mints, a few bucks, and my cellphone with me. I can manage to fit it all in my pockets.

7. Carrying It All - Fanny Packs ?

   rizzle replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I think I would get laughed at if I came to work wearing a fanny pack!

8. Returning blood waste back into a PICC

   rizzle replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   Because the blood can begin to form micro clots in the syringe.

9. Above and Beyond Scope

   rizzle replied to gingersdad's topic in Safety

   I would be less concerned with the actions of the CNA than the reason this patient's BG dropped that low in the first place. I would also want to keep checking her BGs periodically to make sure they didn't drop again. Maybe her meds need to be adj...

10. Nickle and dimed!!!!!!

    rizzle replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you, sister!

11. Almost lost my temper today

    rizzle replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this is happening to you. Hospital administration should be aware of this because it is a huge liability for them, and a safety issue they need to address. Please tell your charge nurse. Do not take report on this patient. If you do n...

12. BP 200's/150's Appropriate for General Med/surg?

    rizzle replied to KyPinkRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. A BP like that would constitute a hypertensive crisis and would probably need labetalol or a cardene gtt. That pt. definitely requires a higher level of care...

13. Nicknames you give patients?

    rizzle replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    lmao! :chuckle

14. Intubation

    rizzle replied to rnwithtof's topic in General Nursing

    Is that ethical?

15. A Physician's disregard for families rights.

    rizzle replied to DJ-Adia's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. It doesn't sound like your family presented any unreasonable demands; his behavior was inappropriate. Find a new doc and maybe even a new hospital if you are not satisfied with his care. I will pray for you and your family.