icie rn ADN, RN

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1. Medication error

   icie rn replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in General Nursing

   Haunted; What a fantastic story. I would not like to work with such a nurse either. Those two hours she came in early should have pointed out to everyone her life was sadly lacking in many areas. I hope you are working with a better bunch of nurse...

2. Accused of being too busy and not "social" enough?? (long)

   icie rn replied to jbp0529's topic in Relations

   This sounds like guilt from lack of action is being passed onto your shoulders. Just let things role downhill. It will be their turn soon. I know the patients and their families appreciated your care.

3. I think I've heard it all

   icie rn replied to kimmie1224's topic in General Nursing

   I love the shirt, wonder what they have concerning cats? Our dog age a lortab and a valium once, hubby dropped them and dog was too quick. He was gorked out for a couple of days. Vet was angry but amused too. Strange things do happen.

4. Pyxis in Never wrong?

   icie rn replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

   The Pyxis man can be so wrong. Try to remain calm, this will work out. I do suggest you write down exactly what happened and how you rectified the event. Be sure to include the fact the pills were in the return drawer. Good luck and I am sure it ...

5. I got accepted

   icie rn replied to coopsc1's topic in Men

   :balloons::wink2: Congrats on school.

6. heavy lifting

   icie rn replied to nads786's topic in Men

   I needed the smile your post gave me.

7. heavy lifting

   icie rn replied to nads786's topic in Men

   Hello nads; I would say the nurses at your LTC facility have taken advantage of you if they are never available to help with the lifting or turning of patients. Here, it is part of everyone's job to assist with that type of activity. Good luck wit...

8. Student loan repayment from hospitals in SW Ohio???

   icie rn replied to Deb123j's topic in Ohio

   Have you talked with your school's financial resource office? There is some sort of program for loan repayment for working in areas that are underserved. I do not have the particulars but maybe they could be helpful with information. Good luck. I...

9. Rate your benefits:

   icie rn replied to icie rn's topic in West Virginia

   Hi Noryn, Yes, we all have been threatened with "show up or else" meetings on time off, then go and hear a bunch of same old issues that management intends to do nothing about. I am glad to hear your job is so good. I was referring specifically to o...

10. How do you inventory pt valuables?

    icie rn replied to Piper12's topic in Psychiatric

    Most units have an inventory sheet listing different objects and you simply write down the number of "shirts, socks, underwear that person has". The sheet should always be marks/labeled with patients name. If there are objects that are not allowed ...

11. Scrubs or street clothes

    icie rn replied to Boston64's topic in Psychiatric

    Know the policy of the unit. Some units demand street clothes only, others allow for a combination, others scrubs. This should have been explained in the interview. One thing, wear good shoes with good traction and support, no matter the unit, fee...

12. Unlicensed personnel calling in prescriptions?!

    icie rn replied to bassbird's topic in Safety

    This is so funny to me because I spent 3 hours on the phone on Friday trying to get the pharmacy, the nurse, and the doctors to get hubby's Rx right before we leave for a month to visit daughter up north. Here in WV, I know less than licensed person...

13. Employee of the month yet written up 4 insubordination and put on 60days probation.

    icie rn replied to icare4icu's topic in Safety

    This place sounds like a facility that I worked at. The stories I could tell! Sometimes we just have to decide enough is enough and hit the door. I was the most "honored" nurse on the floor for patient care, new techniques learned, charting, and t...

14. NG canisters:Do you empty at change of shift?

    icie rn replied to Stormy62's topic in General Nursing

    Policy changes in many institutions do not require the nurse to empty a container at the end of the shift as long as she has a total of the output.

15. Dropping in from ER forum to ask a question ...

    icie rn replied to DiannaK's topic in Psychiatric

    That Mom needs to be educated quickly on these meds and just how abnormally, normal most 3 year olds act daily. Example: 3 yo male, loved to wear silk, played with dolls, sang and danced often at home. Fast forward 25+years, 6'2",220 lbs, loves fo...