Morainey BSN, RN

Orthopedic, LTC, STR, Med-Surg, Tele

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About Morainey

Morainey is a BSN, RN and specializes in Orthopedic, LTC, STR, Med-Surg, Tele.


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  1. Morainey

    VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    Does anyone know exactly how to do the VACO appeal? I'm trying to get Level II. I basically touched up on my letter from my original appeal for the dimensions that I missed. My manager hasn't really offered any advice and I'm not positive on how to p...
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    What's wrong with me??

    Sounds like the regular old learning curve to me. Even a seasoned nurse starting in a new place can be confused by the order systems and procedures. I had to learn to draw blood at my current job. I used to dread it but now I actually enjoy drawing ...
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    You've Got To Be Kidding Me

    Good for them!! I think this is great. The questions are awkward to ask at first but then they just become part of the assessment.
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    Using phones as a sitter-thoughts?

    Okay... I'm talking about someone literally watching TV episodes on their phone while they're assigned to be watching a patient and protecting that patient from harm such as dislodging lines or getting up unassisted. I don't think that's acceptable. ...
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    Using phones as a sitter-thoughts?

    I agree with above reasoning - I think it's unprofessional to sit on one's phone. A phone for some reason seems more engaging than a book or a Kindle or homework. I've been a sitter and I know it can be agonizingly boring, but we have a CNA who will ...
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    Hospice patient and vitals

    I probably wouldn't have told them that you hadn't gotten around to it yet. I think there are other really good suggestions on this thread for responses - such as explaining that a thermometer or BP cuff can be invasive or painful, or that frequent V...
  7. Does anyone have any suggestions or examples of what they wrote for their Level II proficiency under Performance? I'm really struggling here! It reads: "Evaluates practice of self and others using professional standards, relevant statutes, and r...
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    What's to complain about?

    I'm so sick of these threads, complaining about not getting paid enough. I think my job is frustrating and exasperating sometimes, my assignment is too heavy, my patient or that doctor didn't ask how MY day was going, charting takes forever. But you ...
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    HELP! I can't decide where to work?!

    I would work on med-surg. It's a good foundation, and I find it somewhat unlikely that they would hire a new grad directly to step down or the OR, even if you already work in that healthcare system. It's an exciting time. Good luck :)
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    Causes of losing your license?

    Lots of narcotic diversion and stealing from patients in my neck of the woods. It's been awhile since I looked but no one lost their license for forgetting to cut a metoprolol in half.
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    Nurses Week 2015 Freebies

    I knew it was too good to be true!
  12. I like the Z-grip pens. I basically like click pens because I can shove them in my pocket or clip them on my clipboard. I always bring a highlighter and dry erase marker as well, and a pair of Kelly clamps. I carry scissors also.
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    What do you do to protect yourself on floor?

    Wash your hands. Like all the time. I try to stay beyond arm's length - you never know. I picked up an awful GI bug from work recently and it was just the worst.
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    As a new nurse, how to I gain the trust of others?

    Don't be whiny. Be nice and polite to everyone, even if they are not nice and polite to you. I don't have Facebook, and I find that cuts down on a lot of drama and gossip.
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    Moving to Days annnnnnd I'm Terrified

    On the social side... I went from nights to days and for awhile I got treated like I was the new guy again... I think I wrote a post about it a long time ago, nurses that I had given report to in the past and seemed friendly enough with were standoff...