AdamantiteEnigma

AdamantiteEnigma has 13 years experience.

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1. I miss The Commuter!

   AdamantiteEnigma replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Awww... I was hoping to meet her one day

2. Insulin error

   AdamantiteEnigma replied to rn1924's topic in Medications

   I guess my first question centers around how the patient is doing? So, the patient went from a BS of 66 to 129 when you gave Orange Juice? Did I understand that correctly? And you gave insulin based on that 129 reading? If that's the case, yeah.....

3. Do you trust the organ donation process (after recovery of 'brain dead' boy)?

   AdamantiteEnigma replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   There are, of course, exceptions. My older brother definitely qualified as one. He did not survive his anoxic brain injury. And although, he'd clearly stated to anyone in our family he did not wish to be an organ donor, there were issues for me to...

4. I Quit Nursing.

   AdamantiteEnigma replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric

   I'd suppose that there is always the possibility of working for one of the insurance carriers in an office capacity. The pay is there and many ads I see in my area are asking for a license for those positions.

5. Meyers Brigg, Have you done it?

   AdamantiteEnigma replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

   Depending on my mood apparently I'm either ENTP or INTP. They tell me I'm an atypical introvert/extrovert, or Debator/Logician. Suits me well...

6. Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

   AdamantiteEnigma replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Students

   In my experiences thus far, this is highly unusual. Actually any male nurse I've known, including myself, has defaulted to being overly sensitive. I'd guess this is due to that underlying fear of being perceived in any other fashion as being there ...

7. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

   AdamantiteEnigma replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

   Agreed. Plus a little ice and elevation wouldn't hurt a thing. Just don't leave the cold pack on longer than 20 minute increments

8. "Observed" urine drug screen

   AdamantiteEnigma replied to thisgirldrums's topic in General Nursing

   We had a situation at my old job where 6 Morphine tabs came up missing at count. There was a required observed urine screen required of both myself and the nurse coming on (who incidentally was the off going nurse when I came on duty.) It was done ...

9. When should nursing homes be allowed to evict residents?

   AdamantiteEnigma replied to Emergent's topic in Geriatric

   The article is indeed interesting. I'll definitely side though with the folks who are stating there must be more to the story. Currently, I'm working in a rehab center which also houses a small amount of long term care residents (5% of the total be...

10. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Relations

    Added for the fun factor as this discussion seems a little tense: " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">

11. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Relations

    That's a fair assertion. The hospital I was trained to work tele on did have parameters with corresponding PRN orders to initiate. I also recall seeing similar setups when working agency in other hospital systems here. Someone mentioned earlier in...

12. LPN to BSN programs

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to laurenjarrod's topic in LPN-RN

    The only functional one I'm aware of in my area is found at the University of Phoenix:LPN/LVN to BSN Online - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of Phoenix I didn't care for it personally, as it has two years of scheduled courses before one ...

13. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Relations

    As you have stated policy/procedure for checking vital signs, do you not have standing orders? It's a telemetry unit, they are likely listed in plain sight (which translates to often missed). I get that you are new to the profession. But you've stat...

14. Should I leave this racist town?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Relations

    I didn't say my opinion would be popular. And while I agree that utilizing counseling resources would be useful; I cannot help but to take notice of murky water regarding the degree of what is being experienced by the OP. Tolerance of, and coping me...

15. Should I leave this racist town?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Relations

    I suppose the long and short of it is that it's best in terms of your career prospects to get your year in. It does sound though like the treatment you are getting may warrant some intervention by HR. I'm not entirely sure though. I only say this ...