divaRN*

divaRN*

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About divaRN*

divaRN* specializes in ICU, medsurg/tele.


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  1. How has "nursing" helped you at home?

    When talking to the anesthesiologist before I had surgery (he did not know I was a nurse) he asked "any questions?". I said "Yes. Do you plan on using an ETT or LMA?" He stared at me shocked then responded, "That is a good question but before I answe...
  2. Etomidate medication

    what is the reasoning behind not being allowed to push propofol but you can push paralytics and other anesthetics?
  3. Night nursing

    What and when do you eat on a 12 hr night shift? I try to be good and eat small healthy meals frequently while at work but then i go home and eat everything in sight. I feel hungry and cant stop eating. this only happens after night shift for me. any...
  4. Worst doctors orders ever received

    We use IV tylenol at my hospital. However it is not the PO liquid drawn up in a syringe
  5. When I work days (or any shift) I always eat before I go in. You can not count on always being able to take a break first thing. Also this is a huge pet peeve of mine. I used to work nights and a few day shifters would come in on time/ borderline lat...
  6. Hitting bone/nerve with IM injection

    with IOs it is the infusion of fluid/ medication that hurts. not the actual drilling part. that is why lidocaine is pushed prior to using the line in conscious patients. i have hit bone with IM injection before and my patient didnt notice. i think it...
  7. Spinning name badge

    I have the same problem. Tried using a regular clip and my badge only half flipped so it was sticking out awkwardly. I have to get into locked rooms to so a reel is more convenient but still flips! I have tried everything from reversing the badge and...
  8. Dear Vocera

    definitely not a fan! once my vocera called someone's phone and all they heard was my patient screaming all sorts of profanities at 2am. oops. and when i actually need someone it takes me just as long to get the thing to work as it would take me to p...
  9. A/O patients throwing things

    this is one of my biggest pet peeves! we work hard and do not deserve to be treated like that by someone who knows better. i will ask them why they are acting inappropriately (sometimes this is enough, sometimes there is something bothering them and ...
  10. Who does your pt assignments?

    At one of the hospitals I work at the charge nurse makes the assignment. At the other, everyone picks their assignment before our shift starts. While this is good if you want your pts back from the day before, it lets the lazy ones get the easy patie...
  11. problem with sleeping at night

    Ambien :)
  12. How far would you drive to work?

    I drive 20 minutes to the hospital where i work part time and 40 minutes to the one where i work per diem. 40 minutes is pretty much my max after a long night at work all i want to do is go to bed! that long drive can be brutal.
  13. assessment or meds first?

    When I worked med-surg I would bring my meds in the room with me. Do my assessment and then medicate. In ICU I have more time and I usually pop into the room to say "hi" and see what the pt might need me to bring back. Ill also grab a set of VS at th...
  14. Funniest Things Doctors say!

    I told the MD about a low BP yesterday and I sat in their work area with the intern and resident debating different treatments (restart neo gtt or IVF bolus). The resident finally looks at me and says "well what do you want me to do?" I starred at hi...
  15. nursing career without touching people

    legal nurse consultant? not sure what experience is needed.