AtheistRN ADN, RN

AtheistRN has 13 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in ICU,Med-Surg, Sub-Acute, SNF, LTC.

Latest Activity

1. 

   How would you handle this?

   AtheistRN replied to KellyMPH's topic in Critical

   Report to your supervisor and go up if necessary. No excuse for missed BG and insulin, twice! No excuse for not infusing nourishment as ordered. That nurse is a danger to your patients and should not touch them again until they are straightened out. ...
2. 

   Had panic attack, past drug use, my Dr is reporting me to the board! What do I do?!?

   AtheistRN replied to Maryslamb77's topic in Recovery

   Hi, OP. I came from a family with a lot of dysfunction and substance abuse. In fact, my adult some is a homeless heroin addict. Heroin, fentanyl, crack, speed, anything. He always has reasons to justify his usage and everyone else is in the wrong. Wh...
3. 

   Terrified after taking the NCLEX

   AtheistRN replied to nursenat6's topic in NCLEX

   My test was done in less than an hour. I was stunned and thought I must have failed. It took 2 weeks for the results to post. 2 weeks! But the "good pop-up" showed and I did pass.
4. 

   Regarding Heel Ulcers Without Eschar

   AtheistRN replied to AtheistRN's topic in Wound

   Thank you for your response. The issue here is no eschar whatsoever, just large open wounds with slough.
5. 

   Regarding Heel Ulcers Without Eschar

   AtheistRN posted a topic in Wound

   Hi all, I'm an RN working in a skilled facility and have a question for the experts about heel ulcers. My understanding is that when stable eschar is present, this is usually "left alone". What about when heels have 2-3 degree ulcers with slough, dr...
6. 

   Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

   AtheistRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Relations

   I work my butt off. 80 residents, 4 CNAs, one nurse. Can't clock-out for lunch, wouldn't stop working if I could. Usually don't spend time off the floor except to pee.
7. 

   When Giving Report Please....

   AtheistRN replied to lilarox's topic in General Nursing

   LTC report: Fine; fine; exp 2300; fine; new admit with xyz; fine; d/c home; abx/uti; fine; abx pna; fine; fine; pain rx at 03; fine; fine; new admit; fine; x80
8. 

   Fatal Med Error

   AtheistRN replied to AtheistRN's topic in Geriatric

   Of course it needs to be reported, that's not even in question. And if protocol leaves room for cover-up by the powers that be, what then? A simple in-house med error report isn't an option.
9. 

   Fatal Med Error

   AtheistRN posted a topic in Geriatric

   If a terminal, DNR resident dies and a med/transcription error is discovered, how and to whom does one report this to avoid potential cover-ups? I cannot elaborate, but imagine what Rx is ordered.
10. 

    Too good for my own good? Rant!

    AtheistRN posted a topic in Geriatric

    I am a new nurse to the facility, but have been an RN for 2 years. I have very high expectations of myself and other people. If a CNA is improperly providing care, totally slacking, or faking VS, I will talk to them about it. I have not written anyon...
11. 

    NOC nurse

    AtheistRN replied to CYoungLPN's topic in Geriatric

    Nocs with 70+ residents, 4 carts, on my own.
12. 

    What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    AtheistRN replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric

    I've seen anywhere from 8 to 20 dollars more an hour for acute care RNs. I have never heard of a nursing home RN getting paid more unless DON, DSD, etc. In No. CA, at least.
13. 

    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    AtheistRN replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am smart. That's how I got to be an RN:thankya: Terrible at venipuncture, though
14. 

    What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    AtheistRN replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric

    Some things that bug me (RANT): 30-60 residents with less than 5 minutes to see each resident. Staff that should never be in charge of care for people. Staff that are completely uneducated. Staff with educations that still do things like reuse blood ...
15. 

    Nurses reusing vacutainer hubs, tourniquets & blood-soiled trolleys for blood draws

    AtheistRN replied to AtheistRN's topic in Safety

    Great news: the situation has been resolved in a positive manner. Phew! I lost some slep on this. Thanks for the input