I honestly could have written this post myself. I wonder if the stress is all worth it. I have been a nurse for 3.5 years- 1 yr in LTC, and the rest a a very busy family practice. Both jobs have demanded unrealistic expectations of what 1 person can ...
Ginger80 replied to ChristineN's topic in Stress 101
I watch what I eat, especially in terms of nutrition (less worried about calories). My thinking goes "Have I eaten enough fruit today? Did I get my good fats?". That's not to say that I never divert from this, but overall I think it's important to ma...
Ginger80 replied to NewGrad828's topic in Medications
If a pt's INR is in the therapeutic range, I advise the pt to continue with the current coumadin dosage, otherwise the INR with go down. Find out for sure what your facility's procedure is regarding INR.
If the pt understood enough to consent to IM ativan, he should have been told about the haldol. I don't know the 100% legal answer. I'm looking forward to other responses from psych nurses perhaps who have dealt with violent pts.
Ginger80 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing
Hmmm, quite a few actually: headache= brain tumor/aneurysm sore throat=throat cancer pain in leg= DVT constipation= bowel cancer period coming 2 days earlier than usual= having to have hysterectomy eye twitching= MS It's quite embarrassing as I am no...
Ginger80 replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in New Nurse
I think you and I are very alike in this way. I'm a quiet person (at work, haha!), but like you, I become more outgoing when I get comfortable around people. I have never really seen this as an obstacle, or something negative. Personally, I prefer qu...
Ginger80 replied to holdyourheadhigh's topic in General Nursing
I would just be honest: things like this happen. It's not the worst mistake in the world. Fix it now rather than have it come back and bite you in the behind. I bet you won't forget the consent form ever again!
Ginger80 replied to sarah16493's topic in Student Assist
1.) What type of nursing licensure do you have? Please check or type your title. LPN 2.) How long have you been a nurse? B. 1-3 Years 3.) What annual salary do you expect as a nurse with your amount of experience? A. $35,000 - $45,000...
Ginger80 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing
Always bring a tasty, nutritious lunch. It's something to look forward to, and gives you energy to get through the day. I usually make a batch of salad (something with protein, like a quinoa or chickpea salad), and then i have enough to last me 3-4 d...
If you give an IM injection subcutaneously, or vice-versa, what would happen? I'm asking this out of curiosity. I have heard some nurses say "I'm not sure I went into the muscle" when giving IM injections. Just wondering what the consequence is.