trippinwitchu

trippinwitchu specializes in ER/ICU/Dialysis.

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1. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   trippinwitchu replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   By ambulance, screaming at the top of her lungs, coming from the other side of the city (passed 4 hospitals to get to mine), a toothache!!! Her continual screaming irritating the actual sick patients. And did I mention that she was wearing a short s...

2. 24 Things ER Nurses Know All Too Well

   trippinwitchu replied to RN_in_SC's topic in Emergency

   He he he he. If you haven't already watched it, check out the Typical ER Patient video over at youtube. Absolutely hilarious and oh so true!!!

3. Help!--Soul searching.

   trippinwitchu replied to trippinwitchu's topic in Stress 101

   Thank you for your words of encouragement. I do feel better after reading your responses. I have an interview tomorrow with a home health agency, wish me luck!!!!

4. Help!--Soul searching.

   trippinwitchu posted a topic in Stress 101

   Here it goes, it's long, sorry.......I have been a nurse now for more than a year and a half and I have worked in the ICU for the majority of that time and now I am in dialysis. Since nursing school, it has been an uphill battle. My introduction in...

5. Why Dogs Make the Best Friends

   trippinwitchu replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Female, critical care/dialysis, a border collie, 3 cats.

6. What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

   trippinwitchu replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

   It is good to discuss the issues and try to see things from all sides, but at some point action needs to take place. Look to California and that state has a union. Now, it is not perfect and I am sure there are some CA nurses on these threads that ...

7. What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

   trippinwitchu replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

   I have had this very same thought myself when I have witnessed the in-fighting. However, I quickly brush it aside when I think about the world in which we live in. A good example is Congress...it is a male dominated governing body and look at all ...

8. Cant decide between the cd27 & Litt III

   trippinwitchu replied to inspire's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I prefer Littmann. I have used the Litt lightweight, which is at the lower end of the price scale. It served its purpose well. Had it for about 10.5 years. I recently purchased a Litt Cardiology III, and I absolutely love it!!! I can hear breath/h...

9. chest tube removal

   trippinwitchu replied to corkyrn's topic in CCU

   In my unit, RNs can remove chest tubes, however, you must attend training, and then you have to have 3-4 witnessed CT removals before you can do them on your own. Look at your state's scope of practice. Do not do anything without the proper training...

10. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    trippinwitchu replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

    I thought those who are interested can check out this article. http://www.nursinglink.com/benefits/3842-where-are-we-on-this-issue-adn-vs-bsn Recently, I have even heard the "rumor" that in the future nurse practitioners would be required to get thei...

11. I just can't do it....

    trippinwitchu replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you have made the right decision. You have to follow your heart. Life is too short to be miserable and anxious all of the time. Staying would only take away from the quality of time spent with your family, as you would be bringing y...

12. Will you watch what I'm doing for God's sake!

    trippinwitchu replied to sarahbellum's topic in New Nurse

    I get what you are saying. If someone asked me to check their chart, I would do it. I could take this in couple of ways--that the person needs help or the person wants things double checked and is just being thorough. It was wrong of the precepto...

13. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    trippinwitchu replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

    I have to agree with JJJoy. I think mandatory BSNs would only exacerbate the current nursing shortage. Traumahawk99 brings up a good point about the nature of nursing. It can be very rough and especially with new nurses. I think more needs to be ...

14. How many times have you cried???

    trippinwitchu replied to CareBayer's topic in New Nurse

    I am reading everyone's stories and it is just amazing how much stuff nurses have to go through. Does it have to be this difficult or troubling? I know I feel a lot better knowing I am not alone in feeling this way. I have been a nurse for just a ...

15. New to CVICU

    trippinwitchu replied to sundowners2's topic in CCU

    I just started working in the CVCU. I absolutely love it! I worked in the ICU previously but this is where I want to be. I am fortunate enough to be working with some very knowledgeable and dedicated nurses who are also very supportive. I love t...