DarlinNurseRed

DarlinNurseRed has 20 years experience and specializes in ICU, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Med/Surg.

Latest Activity

1. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

   DarlinNurseRed replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Krocs, Merrell's, and Veggie's.

2. Help with quick release knot!

   DarlinNurseRed replied to shana556's topic in General Nursing

   It is basically 1/2 of a regular bowtie....If you tied it to a moving part of the bed, such as a rail, you might accidentally lower the rail too quickly and stress a joint,,,or break a limb. Always tie to the stationary bed part(usually there are ho...

3. Why are OR nurses so mean????

   DarlinNurseRed replied to brainnurse's topic in Operating Room

   Is this an example of the reality show mentality? Did you get voted off the island? I know this sounds silly, but I do believe that some nurses think nursing is a competition. I grew up watching Gilligan's Island,,,where they worked together while...

4. Allowing more than RN on name badge?

   DarlinNurseRed replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

   I think the RN that moongirl described with the initials on her left boob is a most hilarious, but, very TRUE description. I have seen that myself...lol

5. Allowing more than RN on name badge?

   DarlinNurseRed replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

   LOL...I don't need a reason, really. I was only being sarcastic saying "wary".... But isn't it really a bit humorous to see a name tag for example: Jane Doe, RN,ABC,DE,FGH,IJKL,MNOP,QRSTUV,W,XYZ

6. Allowing more than RN on name badge?

   DarlinNurseRed replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

   I am wary of nurses who have more Initials behind their name than letters in the name itself. Lots of school teachers have more than four years of education, and they don't need a name tag with initials to validate what they do. I think just plain "R...

7. Capping a primary line - IV ?

   DarlinNurseRed replied to lpn2a's topic in General Nursing

   Oh I HATE it when the IV is connected straight to the site without an extension. Our O.R. has a habit of that too. I always make sure I put a towel underneath,,,you never know when it will make a mess.

8. VCR/DVR Alert - Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany

   DarlinNurseRed replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

   Ok...two threads merged, got it.

9. VCR/DVR Alert - Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany

   DarlinNurseRed replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

   Was my original post moved? Just curious...

10. Dealing with a patient who verbally threatens you

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in General Nursing

    I have no desire to be injured while helping someone. I think it is always best to punt if there is no other way. The other workers would rather attempt a stick for you than have to pull this big guy off you in a fight. If it was my patient, I woul...

11. VCR/DVR Alert - Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delany

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone else looking forward to watching the documentary about the nurses who went to vietnam? I am very interested. It is supposed to air on August 18.

12. Calculator not permitted?!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Finallyy's topic in General Students

    Very nice examples, Pheebz777. Cheers to you!

13. Calculator not permitted?!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Finallyy's topic in General Students

    When I was in school, we couldn't use calculators for testing until 3rd semester, and only if you passed the dosage criticals. It was only to make sure we understood medical math concepts. In clinicals we would do both and of course it was always c...

14. It's official, I'm stupid!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Now, thats funny,,,I don't care who ya are, thats funny. (in reference to Gator RN's joke)

15. Lung Sounds - Im confused

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Fairlythere's topic in New Nurse

    I don't understand arguing about it, obviously something is wrong and needs to be addressed anyway. Sounds like the patient is getting very good nursing care and a good assessment if it is being noted. Just continue to do that good assessment. Usual...