nolabarkeep

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1. Do I chart or do I take care of my patients?

   nolabarkeep replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

   I've had a similar experience as you. One thing that you have to accept is that computer charting will slow you down. I can't tell you how many times I felt my BP rise while standing in front of a monitor waiting for the program to respond. I now ...

2. Spine board policy

   nolabarkeep replied to ermurse's topic in Emergency

   I'm fairly certain that you need to consult the ED physicians on this. It is not within my scope of practice to remove a pt from a spine board.

3. possible to go from nothing to BSN online?

   nolabarkeep replied to cdu22's topic in General Nursing

   It's offensive to many on this board because of the sheer hell we all had to go through to become a RN. Don't take it personally. Obviously, if you new any better, you would not have asked this question. If you were posting on any other professio...

4. possible to go from nothing to BSN online?

   nolabarkeep replied to cdu22's topic in General Nursing

   Just what the medical field needs, another person who doesn't like to put forth an effort to achieve. I believe you can get an online degree in laziness in two semesters. Good luck!

5. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

   nolabarkeep replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

   While I agree with every thing you wrote, they all boil down to the money. Unless your spouse is wealthy, it's unrealistic to take that much of a pay cut. Kudos to anyone who can.

6. Survey on Causes for Nurse Faculty Shortage

   nolabarkeep replied to deemarys's topic in General Nursing

   It has always been about the money. Pay not just nurses, but all educators more. This will lead more intelligent individuals to pursue teaching as a second job and/or a career. I can't imagine having to support a family on a teachers salary. It i...

7. Kid fell off bike: what would you anticipate?

   nolabarkeep replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

   Seasoned ER doctor: Option 1. New ER doctor: CYA protocol. It's amazing how much money and resources are wasted just to avoid that one in a million missed diagnosis. I've seen people have the super deluxe work-up only to request a specific amount...

8. Are JCAHO's pain reassessments doing your patients any good?

   nolabarkeep replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I think a simpler scale would suffice. Maybe have a slimmed down rating system such as severe, moderate, minimal, and no pain. We have to reassess on all interventions. Pain is different because it is completely subjective. A pt can't exaggerate ...

9. panic-attack reaction to compazine

   nolabarkeep replied to scootermcnutt's topic in Medications

   Leslie, thank you for your comment, it was ever so insightful. The Dr. is notified, of course. I am a RN, I don't make medical decisions without consulting the Dr. I assumed this was obvious. I will be more clear in the future. Medications such ...

10. panic-attack reaction to compazine

    nolabarkeep replied to scootermcnutt's topic in Medications

    We give this for migraines a lot in my ER. I've seen more people freak out on Compazine than any other drug I administer. I just stay with them and give constant reassurance that the feeling will pass. Some pt's have run out of the unit at full sp...

11. What would you do?

    nolabarkeep replied to shoegalRN's topic in Emergency

    Eventually, you will have to take report from this guy and be responsible for a pt. that he has cared for.

12. Low starting pay for new RN?

    nolabarkeep replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    I was in Arkansas at the time.

13. Low starting pay for new RN?

    nolabarkeep replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    I started at $18.25/ hr as a new grad in PICU (2008). I was making less money than I ever had in my adult life. It was the best learning experience I could have hoped for as a new grad. With the job market being what it is, take what you can get...

14. Things pts do that make you want to go hit your ahead against a brick wall.

    nolabarkeep replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Pt. enters triage, pt. has bleeding laceration, oozing abscess, etc. Pt. feels the need to jam finger in said spot to show you where the wound is because obviously you don't notice the 4 inch laceration the is bleeding down their face.

15. HIPAA And My Rights As An Employee

    nolabarkeep replied to jprn7171's topic in HIPAA

    I would report it to the CEO. You were a pt. at the time. They had no right to look up your medical records. What if you had a pregnancy test that was positive? They would know before your family. This is actually very disturbing. People get su...