WittySarcasm

WittySarcasm BSN

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About WittySarcasm

WittySarcasm has 10 years experience as a BSN and specializes in rehab.


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  1. Nursing progress notes cheat sheet

    Not only are the above good advice but if they’re on a rehab for PT/OT you can also chart how they transfer and self care. ‘Pt transfers to bathroom with one person assist to stand pivot to wheelchair to toilet and back to bed. Pt needs lifting assis...
  2. Moving from LTC to the hospital

    I began my nursing career in LTC, I was usually on the skilled floors except through agency which would put me anywhere. Anyways I finally decided to make the acute jump about 5 years ago. I went into acute inpatient rehab and yes it was a scary jump...
  3. I’m not sure if this is in the right area and sorry if I’m posting in the wrong area. But I’ve worked LTC and inpatient rehab for my entire nursing career. I’ve wanted to always work pediatrics but I’ve wondered about how is it best to try to get in...
  4. Charting and learning

    I agree with others saying this place is setting you up for failure. If moving to another place is possible I’d suggest it. However if it isn’t or you want to try to tough it out here’s some suggestions. I’ve worked LTC and in the hospital and this i...
  5. Normal Saline as a flush for PEG

    Hi. So I just have a quick question because I love to learn. I have a patient who is post crani- after a subdural. Anyways she's NPO and on a tube feed continuously. Which is all normal but her flushes is normal saline every 4 hours for hydration. I ...
  6. Tips for new RNs

    If you're able to always help your CNA/tech, never state 'that's the tech's job'. If you have time in your med pass/assessment then help them to the bathroom or to bed. You'll make so many friends. Plus you'll get hands on with your patients (plus no...
  7. Rehab nursing - Yes or No?

    I started in a LTC setting, mine had a respiratory unit (where vented patients were there long term) and worked there and the rehab floor. After management changed I moved to the hospital scene, by entering their in patient rehab unit. At the LTC yo...
  8. Biggest things among everything else- It's not 'tech' work and 'nurse' work. It's patient care. If you don't want to wipe butts, bathe, help them dress then maybe rethink if you want bedside nursing. And dont proceed to act like you know everything...
  9. Nurses aggravating my patients.

    I understand this example is not the strongest but it was more the latest moment I've had with her (mainly because I race for the lights). I had her once answer my call light, while I was in another room. The patient in question was a set up transfe...
  10. Nurses aggravating my patients.

    Thank you so much for your reply. I'm gonna try to do that and hope for the best. I know everyone is tired of this and I hope through these ideas maybe something will help calm it down some.
  11. Nurses aggravating my patients.

    Ususally I don't have them immediately talk to the manager, I've never actually suggested it to a patient but have had others do that. But if it becomes too big of a problem then I tend to pass it up the line- charge (though most of our charges don't...
  12. PEG tube

    I would try to get any meds switched to IV so she can have relief without the medication being sucked out through the PEG.
  13. Nurses aggravating my patients.

    Maybe rant-y but I need to get this out there. Sorry if it annoys you. So, this has happened several times by the same nurse and I need ideas now. Going to the manager doesn't work- several have tried to no avail. Anyways this one nurse tends to sa...
  14. Customer Service and Patient Satisfaction...

    I agree too. I always do what is right for the patient. Sometimes they get mad that I don't treat the hospital like the Hilton, which I'm sorry that's actually a block east if you got lost. Haha
  15. Student nurse dismayed by bedside nursing attitude

    For me beside nursing is a love/hate relationship. I love caring for the patients. I know a desk job in management is not for me- paperwork for hours kills me inside. So I love caring for the patients, seeing them get better and go home. While dressi...