PedsDrNurseTheo

PedsDrNurseTheo ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, EMT-P, NP

Pediatric Critical Care, Cardiac, EMS

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About PedsDrNurseTheo

PedsDrNurseTheo has 26 years experience as a ADN, BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, EMT-P, NP and specializes in Pediatric Critical Care, Cardiac, EMS.


I am my wife's husband, my kids' Dad, and everything else takes second place to that!

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  1. Can I just say this?

    Thank you so much for this. We get a run of soul-crushing tragedy, and then we get a good run, and then there's months like the last few where it just seems to be so numbingly pointlesssometimes. Thanks for reminding me that almost every graduate i...
  2. Have you ever witnessed this situation?

    OP, FWIW, I think you are right to be upset. If this were one of those Code of Conduct scenarios, I would call it a HIPAA violation; so it may very well be. The practice needs to stop; not just for you but for anyone using that pharmacy. Please repor...
  3. Removing a tic from a patient

    This. And you don't even really need tweezers - a slow, steady pull will do. He doesn't want to have his face pulled off any more than you want to have it lost in you - he'll let go. But the right tweezers won't hurt. Honestly never dealt with remov...
  4. Removing a tic from a patient

    true enough. just pointing out that testing is unnecessary and expensive in most cases, as well as running the risk of keeping the critters around for longer than necessary. remove 'em and get rid of 'em. clinical signs warrant treatment and maybe...
  5. Removing a tic from a patient

    Testing the tick? Seriously? You've got to be kidding me. The tick has to be fastened for over 48 hours in order to transmit any disease, unless you squeeze the abdomen and force them to disgorge the contents into the bloodstream. If your patient...
  6. proper orientation for CTICU

    "fresh heart" - first 24 hours post-op open thoracotomy case, generally valvular surgery and/or CABG "pump case" - any surgical case placed on cardiopulmonary bypass "Thorc" or "thoraco" - unilateral thoracotomy approach, usually for lung biopsy, mas...
  7. 6th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    If that's the stethoscope, let's get out of here before she comes back with a rectal thermometer!!
  8. Miss Tander Teaches

    We can have all the clinical expertise in the world, but the moment we forget that nursing is a human art, we have failed. Thank you for reminding me, dianah - and Miss Tander.
  9. Are men respected by Doctors and colleagues in this field.

    I've never had a problem. Of course, I'm exceptionally bright, unfailingly helpful, a pleasure to work with, a lot of fun to be around, and smokin' hot, so YMMV. seriously, though, I've not had issues with respect from fellow nurses or from MD's, RT'...
  10. professional way for new graduate to quit during orientation

    Orientation is generally considered part of your probationary period where both you and your employer are determining your 'fit' for the position in question. With that understanding, the professional relationship can generally be terminated by eith...
  11. Which one do you feed?

    Always hardest to ignore the hungry one, though, isn't it?
  12. Discussions always so hostile here?

    Well. That was certainly constructive and helpful. Thanks ever so much.
  13. How many call ins?

    Yeah, that sounds just like ours. I suspect we work at the same place. According to my NM, the discipline piece is designed to prevent cases of abuse of call-outs; though how this is differentiated from legitimate illness is problematic. On one han...
  14. Fed up with a tech. Long- sorry.

    While I don't disagree that the OP should take action to protect her license, up to and including finding another job - that does not solve the issue; the tech in question will still be employed to terrorize other nurses, misrepresent herself, and en...
  15. How many call ins?

    3 in a six month rolling calendar period. Fourth is subject to escalatable disciplinary action (verbal, written, suspension, termination.) Also, on your 4th call-out, they won't pay PTO for the first day - only starting day 2 for a multi-day absenc...