miphillli

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1. Muscle action, origin and insertion question

   miphillli replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Where do you folks find these good web sites???? Would love to know!

2. Does anyone love their job?

   miphillli replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

   I adore nursing,love to assess my pt find something and report to MD,then treat it,I love to rub backs,I love it when the pt tells me I am the best,I love to look at my pt's at the end of the day and see that I did make a difference even if it is a v...

3. I forgot to give report!

   miphillli replied to nursejohio's topic in New Nurse

   RELAX you are so stressed you are forgetting things...you will notice that you will forget much less as you become more relaxed,your check box idea is a good one.Good luck.

4. I'm so ashamed...

   miphillli replied to ALMED's topic in New Nurse

   Daytonight....I respect your thoughts,but I feel you are more than just alittle harsh...this new nurse is very remorseful,very worried about the pts well being...something happened that is not all that clear, no one knows {not even her} what she was ...

5. I'm so ashamed...

   miphillli replied to ALMED's topic in New Nurse

   PLEASE.....do not punish....TEACH.

6. I'm so ashamed...

   miphillli replied to ALMED's topic in New Nurse

   Almed,Please stop beating yourself up,you need to gather your thoughts,go to your manager and admit to your error,poor judgment is not a sin,but,you need to report the error,I hope the pt did not suffer any residual effects,as I am sure you do too,mo...

7. Technique in recharging JP drains

   miphillli replied to AKAKatydid's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think it really matters as long as the bulb is compressed.

8. VAD protocol

   miphillli replied to chaosRN's topic in CCU

   I am not an ICU nurse,is a vad something that is implanted?

9. Is 52 to old for starting nursing program

   miphillli replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in Career Support

   Deb Good for you! I think with all your life experience's and your mature nature would make you a valuable employee,I would not hesitate at all.I would suggest that you work as an CNA just to get the feel of the hospital. Good luck and let us know ...

10. Team Nursing...yay or nay

    miphillli replied to MokeRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have primary care where we work....but it does sound alot like team nursing,RN usually have 3-4 pt's and oversee the 3-4 pt's assigned to LPN..they do own assessments,charting,they always mention that the RN collaborated in the care. Rn calls docs...

11. House, MD last night.....AAAGH!

    miphillli replied to SteveNNP's topic in General Nursing

    Yes Steve I did see and hear it.....they could have helped him themselves...could have called for an CNA....I can tell you that I did see one of our MD's empty a bedpan once.......I was speechless....but after I worked with him more I realised he is...

12. do staffs have a right not to send pt to hospital?

    miphillli replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric

    I have to agree with the moderator on this one,OP sounds alittle judgemental,maybe the pt wants to "get away".

13. Can anything be done about feeling like a waitress?

    miphillli replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not want to make a meal for a visitor either BUT service with a smile is the name of the game,doesn't your dietary dept. send late or extra trays for pt's? We have a coffe machine at the very end of the hall that gives free coeffe to all that...

14. flushing question

    miphillli replied to LISAMAR's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with meown,It is easier to flush before and after each time,and I also give every Iv push med,slowly-3-5min ea.unless otherwise stated. Longer is better and safer!

15. Documentation

    miphillli replied to DizzyLizzyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone out their use PIE documentation,if you do,what do you think of it?