RaeRae1997
has 13 years experience and specializes in CICU, radiology, psych.
Wanted to be a nurse since I was 4 years old. Work at PCMH in CICU a large teaching hospital. I love teaching new nurses cause I want lots of smart caring nurses available when I retire.
I've seen patient's with HR 100 on monitor, but having bigemny PVC's. When I palpated radial pulse I only got 50 because they were not perfusing the PVC's.
I think if you have one of those vanity type RN plates your just asking for someone to suddenly cut in front of you so you can cover their, "Owe my neck hurts" when you bump their rear. Lots of people think nurses are loaded.
I worked nights for many years I totally agree with this comment, except Melatonin worked best for me. I guess everybody's body reacts different to meds. I also tried to work all my nights in a row to keep a certain schedule for as many days in a r...
You thought fast and acted fast. Way to go! You also learned an important lesson that most nurses don't know till it happens. Everybody in the hospital or having a procedure is a fall risk (some obviously more than others). Just keep it in the ba...
RaeRae1997 replied to mattie2334's topic in North Carolina
Most places have a written policy on that matter. Look for yours and follow it. I would think yes this would be a HIPPA issue without written or verbal permission.
This makes me so sad. I don't work with children, to hear about one being traumatized like that rips my heart. I've only taken care of one deaf person and never had to think of this issue because we didn't use restraints. I'll be aware to never pu...
I made a decision somewhat like yours. I was going to my local community college working on a 2 year AS degree while I was on the waiting list for ADN program, which at the time took forever. So by the semester I was to graduate with my AS degree, ...
I'm glad to hear your there for your team members and advocate a safe environment. Now that your one of the most experienced staff everyone will look to you for guidance and it sounds like they have a great resource. Just be careful with considering ...
I agree. Plus you would be putting your BS degree to good use. But anyway you can get your foot in the door and it works with your schedule is a good thing. Sending you good luck wishes.:tinkbll: