Lady Shmoe replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing
I have worked both shifts and like nights better. The night nurses tend to be more seasoned and when the "stuff" hits the fan they handle it, with less resources than the day shift (ie, transport, MDs all over, PT, OT, ST, manager, pharmacist, etc). ...
Wow, sounds like, as a unit manager, you already have all kinds of opportunities to provide education and a good example to your new coworkers. Good job keeping your eyes open and not falling into bad habits due to budget or cutting corners. We "scr...
Lady Shmoe replied to donsterRN's topic in North Carolina
Hello from Asheville and congratulations on your life changing graduation! Asheville is indeed beautiful. We have tons of outdoor activities, museums, historical landmarks, and cultural activities such as Folkmoot and Bele Chere. We also have our sha...
Lady Shmoe replied to littlecandle's topic in Stress 101
My campus is smoke free but we can clock out and leave campus. Many nurses go grab a couple of cigarettes in the parking lot next door. I sing in the nurses station. Usually a known tune but with my own qwirky lyrics. Keep in mind the public can't ...
Lady Shmoe replied to sediaz's topic in Medications
We usually do not dilute it. Pharmacy sets a standard 2 hour window for administration of 40 mEq and more often than not I end up running one bag in at 25 ml/hr or so due to c/o discomfort. Wish we had a protocol allowing us to dilute in NS if not co...
Lady Shmoe replied to Rabid Response's topic in Stress 101
I sigh as I write this response because I am in your boat with you. I have put on so much weight, started smoking again, hurt like the devil after my shifts, and am too pooped to do anything put sleep/eat/go to the bathroom on my days off. Hey, even ...