husker-nurse replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg
Hi, Sar4tee, just wanted to put in my 2 cents worth; I continued towards my RN immediately after LPN graduation, I really doubt if I would have returned to school after working in the field. I graduated with my RN at 46 and would not have it any othe...
The same thing happened to ME when I was a brand new RN. I overheard the float nurse say (at 11:30pm, the start of the shift) "Who had the patient in room such-and-such last night??" (won't go into details, it involves a PCA pump with not enough trai...
In our facility, as long as a PATIENT or FAMILY MEMBER requests that the 4th siderail be up, it's not considered a restraint. HOWEVER, I always chart "SR up x4 per patient (or family member, with name, if possible). The name of the game is, after all...
husker-nurse replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Med-Surg
Hmmm, went to work, started to get report, felt like dogs**t, told chargenurse I'm going to ER, went to ER and had a heart attack; had cardiac cath, headed for CCU; not my worst, but not a great day.......
husker-nurse replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing
No, not drunk, and I am VERY concerned that not one of his healthcare providers noticed nor questioned this while he was a patient! I DID try to get him to go back to see his doc, but he won't go! WHY DID NO ONE EVEN ASK HIM ABOUT THIS???? I just sp...
I noticed the slurred speech after a friend was dismissed from the hosptal after being diagnosed with COPD; I have never noticed this in any of my patients and need to know if the two go hand-in-hand; I'm really concerned about this guy, he's only 54...
husker-nurse replied to LanaBanana's topic in CNA/MA
It's always good to get the first day behind you! Always ask for help when needed, never risk your (or your patient's) safety by attempting to do something alone that requires more assist; utilize all lifting devices, if available, take your breaks, ...
husker-nurse replied to Lost in Nebraska's topic in Nebraska
Hi, neighbor! While I was in school, I went to work between LPN and RN classes (summer) for 6 weeks at a LTC facility; all I had to do was send for my CNA certificate, the DON figured that since I had my LPN, I most likely could do CNA work and she p...
husker-nurse replied to husker-nurse's topic in General Nursing
Thanks, and yes, I am truly amazed! To answer your question, no, not really "pain", more upper GI "discomfort", although I have a very high pain tolerance (which can be a problem at times!). I rated it at an 8 of 10 scale. I just knew that something ...