mouseynurse

mouseynurse has 3 years experience.

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1. Online program

   mouseynurse replied to MSofia's topic in Technicians

   I would be leery of an entirely online program simply because nearly all of the tasks a CNA would preform are very hands on. You can't learn how to take an accurate manual blood pressure or accucheck simply by watching a video. If it was online lect...

2. what is a typical patient load like

   mouseynurse replied to readytobeanurse's topic in LTAC

   Days typically had 4, 5 was pushing it.... Ours were typically either trach/peg or complex wound care. On nights it was usually 5-6. Charge took 1-3 depending on acuity. This was at a major for-profit LTACH.

3. What does your username mean?

   mouseynurse replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

   Apparently when I sneeze it sounds like a mouse squeaking, so I've been known as Mouse since I was a kid. My brother is considering getting a tattoo for me, a mouse in a lab coat with a stethoscope. :)

4. Quitting 1st job, less than six months?

   mouseynurse replied to applesxoranges's topic in Job Hunt

   If that is where your heart is leading you, to the ER, I would say take the position! Do what you love to do, don't tough it out because you feel obligated to the unit. Eventually you will end up burnt out and resentful. Besides, who knows when th...

5. Ever have a patient complain about you?

   mouseynurse replied to love lilacs's topic in Relations

   I was "fired" from a FF who refused his lasix and demanded 3 20oz beverages. I did some teaching re: the need for lasix and his fluid restriction when I said "if you're not going to take the lasix, the extra fluid will make your CHF worse and make i...

6. The nurse call button - Yikes!

   mouseynurse replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   My favorite was when a patient called and in a very panicked voice begged for the nurse to "come quick!" She wanted a pillow...

7. Charge nurse pay

   mouseynurse replied to Blandini7's topic in General Nursing

   $4 more an hour, plus half an assignment. Typically I would have 1-2 patients, usually the easy ones. Plus I was responsible for rounding with physicians, handling the pages out, 4-5 quality control checklists, and admission paperwork and wound doc...

8. Interview this week! Wish me luck!

   mouseynurse posted a topic in CCU

   Hello all! I have an interview with a research hospital associated with a major university for a position in the CVICU this week! I'm trying to keep my nerves down, but I'm beginning to get a little anxious. We scheduled the interview two weeks ago,...

9. Is this a common attendace policy?

   mouseynurse replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

   I was fired recently when I called in after being in a car accident on my way to work. It was considered a late call in and put me over my "points" limit. While it's not fair, if that's the way the policy is written it is legal. My condolences to...

10. Crossing legs effects BP?

    mouseynurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! Just thought I'd pick your brains for a minute... (my apologies if this is posted in the wrong section) I was at my family dr. recently for a follow-up and the MA who took my vitals instructed me to uncross my legs before she took m...

11. To DKA or not to DKA, that is the question...

    mouseynurse posted a topic in MICU

    Hey guys! I'm a new ICU nurse, I've been on this unit for about 4 months. Last night I received an admission which kinda confused me. Here's the info: (adjusted to protect his privacy) 28 y/o male, type 1 diabetic diagnosed as a child. N/V for ab...

12. Bullied by Charge Nurse? Or am I taking things to personally?

    mouseynurse replied to mouseynurse's topic in General Nursing

    If I hadn't gotten the okay to transfer to ICU when I did, my next phone call would've been to our RART team. Out of everything she did yesterday, that's what made me most upset. You want to screw with my day, go right ahead, I'm a big girl I can t...

13. Bullied by Charge Nurse? Or am I taking things to personally?

    mouseynurse replied to mouseynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for your comments. I don't want to sound like I'm 'defending' my position or tooting my own horn, but on the days when I work with any other charge nurse I am almost never behind. I just get suspicious when every time I work with her...

14. Bullied by Charge Nurse? Or am I taking things to personally?

    mouseynurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All! I first want to say that the majority of the nurses I work with are very kind caring nurses who have done EVERYTHING possible to be helpful and supportive. We are on a VERY busy stepdown unit but we have amazing nurses and I am blessed to ...

15. "Twins By Surprise"

    mouseynurse replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part, infection control in the home is VERY different than infection control in a facility. In the home, patients are accustomed to the germs. They live with them every day and have built up an immunity. This immunity is then passed o...