SnowboardLovinRN

SnowboardLovinRN specializes in ICU, prior telemetry experience.

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1. May be repetitive thread;going to ICU from Medsurg

   SnowboardLovinRN replied to RNHURT's topic in CCU

   I transfered from Telemetry to ICU. The floor experience will help you, and the other posters are right. Attention to detail is important in the ICU. Good luck to you, the ICU is a wonderful place! I've fallen in love with the specialty.

2. Sudden code & death of suspected meningitis pt... opinions please!

   SnowboardLovinRN replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like a presentation of herniation to me. Cerebral edema can be no joke! While bradycardia could have been attributed to RSI, followed with v-tach I wouldn't bet on it. Odd to have no LP ordered though. Curious to see other posts.

3. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

   SnowboardLovinRN replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Relations

   All it comes down to is, be appreciative to just soak things in. Don't expect that the RN you are paired with is going to teach... we do not get paid any extra to add more of a load onto our plates. If all you get to do is follow the RN and watch... ...

4. Psych patients on medical floors

   SnowboardLovinRN replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

   Just be glad you have psych MDs at your hospital! At my hospital we don't... I don't think any hospital besides county in our city does. It is horrible because they so badly need that care. I don't like taking care of them either, but they are there ...

5. Held Coreg w/ BP of 100/55

   SnowboardLovinRN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

   I would have probably rechecked the BP in an hour. If still low call MD, hopefully someone will round on the pt before. If not give the med then. Another post said it well... BP is so transient sometimes. Another thing that is sometimes best is to l...

6. Help me choose!! Respiratory or RN?

   SnowboardLovinRN replied to amybeets05's topic in Career Support

   Be an RT!!! That would be my choice after being an RN. Less responsibility, less crap to deal with.

7. Patients refusing assessments

   SnowboardLovinRN replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

   I'd document refusal of assessment, anything she said about why, refusal to turn, refusal to walk... REFUSED and ADVISED of risks. Verbalizes understanding. Also I'd chart from outward assessment pt appears alert and oriented, stable, in no distress....

8. What would the Easter bunny put in a nurses basket?

   SnowboardLovinRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

   Haha love this! I've been thinking the same thing... if only I knew what I know now

9. How many times do you really skip lunches and breaks?

   SnowboardLovinRN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

   I work on a busy tele unit, and I agree with Ruby! You have to make some time for yourself. I make it a point to sit down for my lunch at least. Sometimes you can't help it if the patient is in distress, or there is a doctor who needs to speak with y...

10. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    SnowboardLovinRN replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    Well maybe we wish nursing students would realize this is a nursing forum not a place just for your motivation

11. Charge nurse to secretary? Legal issues?

    SnowboardLovinRN replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Does the CN "note" the orders when she signs them off? I believe thats where the liability would be held. If they dont and you still have to note the order when you get the chart back, you are liable for that order being correctly entered.

12. You know it's going to be a crazy night at work, when

    SnowboardLovinRN replied to JennRN65's topic in General Nursing

    When you walk up to get report, replying to the question of which rooms you are assigned to and the reply is "Oh WOW, they REALLY should have split these up!"

13. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    SnowboardLovinRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Relations

    Each time you are rude to me while I am passing report after a hectic shift I WILL remember next time when you happen to report off to me like a chicken with your head cut off.. and please do not think it won't happen. It IS the way of the world. You...

14. Noting orders VERY late...legally, what happens?

    SnowboardLovinRN replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you develop a system its easier. I check each of my charts at regular intervals... and before I go to break to make sure I am not missing meds or orders. I'll check about every 2 hrs, and of course after I see a MD rounding on that patient. If its...

15. 100 year old stroke patient

    SnowboardLovinRN replied to NurseStephRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is something we are always going to face as nurses, and its all too common. I personally feel the same way... but this is the families decision. This patient is on a DNR, not comfort care. The family has not decided to let go, and until the code...