Advocate1

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1. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

   Advocate1 replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

   We get to have a Pot luck meal---> "Just remember to make enough for all" And we got a coupon to a nearby restaurant Let's just say... not too thrilled

2. Nurse - Patient ratios in your hospital?

   Advocate1 replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

   Days, Tele mostly-- but we get a bit of it all at times-- our ratio is 5:1, a few times I had 6

3. Bike commuters?

   Advocate1 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

   Im a bike commuter too! Save on gas and get a workout all in one. I have toiletries (sp?) at work, and take a quick shower there. I ride 8 miles each way and I love it. I also like passing the cars in traffic.

4. Wow- I can't bbelieve it

   Advocate1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I went into nursing because when my mom was dying the nurses there were phenomenal! I will never forget them- So here's the wow part. I had a pt not too long ago who was dying. She was awake & alert and I took care of her for weeks- yes weeks-...

5. SURVEY: What degree did you get for nursing and other questions

   Advocate1 replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

   1 hospital

6. Weight Loss Medications

   Advocate1 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

   Phentermine, it take over a long perior of time, can lead to mitral valve or (any heart valve) problems. It a controlled subsance it is highly likely to be abused and assoicated w addictions! Be wary:down:

7. You A Nurse When !!!

   Advocate1 replied to RN2149's topic in Humor

   I'm gonna Print this and Post it in the Break Room- Thanks:bowingpur:yeah:

8. EPIC Computer Program

   Advocate1 replied to al7139's topic in Informatics

   EPIC is at my hospital too and I love it- the system does freeze up at time but nothing major. It is overwhelming at first- just like learning anything new & different. I've only used computer charting and I dont think I'd ever work at a hos...

9. Needlestick last night from +HepC pt

   Advocate1 replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

   My thoughts and prayers are with you. You did the right thing by going to the ER stat. this is difinitely a scary situation to be in. I hope the test results are ok.

10. Med-error & down n the dumps

    Advocate1 replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    I know this sound naieve but what do u mean exactly by "damage control" ?

11. Breakfast of champs

    Advocate1 replied to RN ColbyJack's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm working during the day shift I usually prepare my breakfast to eat in the car (around 0545 am). Yougurt mixed w high fiber cereal, banana, coffee. Or I make a hardboiled egg, slice it up, add some low fat mayo, then slap 2 pieces of bread on...

12. Med-error & down n the dumps

    Advocate1 replied to Advocate1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, things are getting better. I have learned much from this experience and am moving on. Thank you for your support. -Advocate-

13. Amzing video- HBOT and traumatic brain injury recovery

    Advocate1 replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    That's incredible- I wonder if he will have to have the tx for the rest of his life? And I wonder if this works for others like stroke victims?

14. Question on right to refuse

    Advocate1 replied to jnur's topic in General Nursing

    Oops- posted b4 I finished typing Not sure where the law is- but pt's alway's have the right to refuse any medical treatment, including meds In my hospital that is explained in the "Patient's Rights"

15. Would you write this up?

    Advocate1 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to ask the other RN about the situation. Maybe she rec'd a verbal order and didn't put it in. If you can't talk to her I'd talk to your MGR