EDNURSE20

EDNURSE20 BSN

ED, med-surg, peri op

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  1. Cutting Clothes: ED SI/HI pt

    EDNURSE20 replied to bigldiesel's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same as above. What was the reason for them changing out of there clothes. Was really that urgent you had to cut there clothes? Forcing people into hospital gowns, without good...

  2. I just got hired in a plastic surgery clinic. Are these red flags?

    EDNURSE20 replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. No way!! not safe at all. What happens when a pt deteriorates post op? A new grad had to deal with it alone? How would you get breaks if your the only one there? The last nurse didn’t last...

  3. Frustrating Nurse Family Members

    EDNURSE20 replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Worst experience I’ve had was the daughter of my pt was a nursing lecturer. She liked to quiz staff, trying to find any knowledge deficits to make them feel incompetent. Demanded care immediately....

  4. What Is One’s Opinion If You See A Man Wearing a Dansko Shoes?

    EDNURSE20 replied to Ben_Dover's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I think they are ugly. Doesn’t matter whose wearing them. But then again I wear these old lady sketchers shoes to work. So.. whatever makes you

  5. Current Struggles as a New Grad

    EDNURSE20 replied to crush_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are putting to much pressure on yourself, and maybe why your forgetting things? You got threw nursing school, you can remember details! No nurse is completely pre-pared. Things happen...

  6. Job Offers

    EDNURSE20 replied to NS94's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you can, as long as you haven’t started the job yet. Accept any job you get, and if something better comes along then great. Don’t blow you chance at a job, when this other hospital may not...

  7. "My Nurse"

    EDNURSE20 replied to Appleofmyeye's topic in General Nursing

    Never thought of it. To be honest I don’t think I’ve heard it from a doctor. what really gets me is when people call CNA nurses or put them in the same category as nurses. Yes I respect them and...

  8. My Visit to China: Could This Be A Reason Why Coronavirus Started There?

    EDNURSE20 replied to Gadsale's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yawn. Puff piece from someone who thinks they know it all after spending a week in China. You are judging a whole culture and million of people based on a couple of toilets and 1 market? all you are...

  9. pre op jitters

    EDNURSE20 replied to czap's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve never heard of pt support person Not being with them pre op. Usually it’s encourage. In OR or PACU generally just for kids or people with disabilities. as a experience nurse I’m surprise...

  10. RN left alone

    EDNURSE20 replied to LASRN3911's topic in General Nursing

    I work float pool, but often work in same day surgery. And my hospital is the same, one rn is left to d/c the pts. Some shifts are hectic, but also some are dead quiet. I’ve never really had any...

  11. Feeling Depressed at Current Job - Would it Look Bad on Resume to Resign?

    EDNURSE20 replied to Elven_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. Look for a job now, before leaving. As tempting as it is to leave, it won’t look good on your cv. im In a similar position. I’m so desperate to leave my job, each day things feel worse....

  12. "Just a Med/Surg Nurse"

    EDNURSE20 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately it’s not just doctors. A lot of nurses have These opinions on floor nurses. But yet most of them wouldn’t have a clue what we do. And a lot of them wouldn’t cope working on the...

  13. Advice on new job location

    EDNURSE20 replied to Coffeenurse1's topic in General Nursing

    I don’t see why you wouldn’t go for this new job. You liked it enough as a student to go back. Plus being closer to home with set shifts. you may love it or you may hate it. But that going to be...

  14. Stood up for a phone screen

    EDNURSE20 replied to bluescrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I had it happen to me once as a teenager for a retail job. A couple of days Later I called them myself To see what had happen, and Ended up doing the phone interview on the spot. it is rude, if...

  15. Lazy patient

    EDNURSE20 replied to Katie622's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to say. Some are lazy. Some want attention. Some think it’s your job. it’s learning to judge, weather you need to be firm and tell them to do it or They may actually need minimal...

  16. Resigning after 3 months

    EDNURSE20 replied to sarah620's topic in General Nursing

    If your completely sure that you want to quit nursing. Talk to your manager. Let her know in person what’s going on, she will let you know exactly how much notice you need to give. Instead of your...

  17. Moving from Ireland to Newzealand

    EDNURSE20 replied to sugithasuresh's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Palmerston North is a interesting choice. There are far nicer places to choose from. Also midcentral DHB doesn’t have a very good reputation. Terms of living in palmy, about $350 or more a week for...

  18. Please Help

    EDNURSE20 replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    I’m sorry. I can’t believe this post is real at all. This has to be a joke. no way would any caring dad let there daughter be treated this way. concerned about her job? Should be more concerned...

  19. Is it better to stick with a speciality or should I diversify my nursing experience?

    EDNURSE20 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Nursing

    Being a well rounded RN is good if you want to explore the field and go from job to job. But it’s not needed. If know what you want to do, then that’s great. If thats children, go for it. No need...

  20. Are patients undergoing chemo on automatic neutropenic precaution?

    EDNURSE20 replied to yupnv80's topic in General Nursing

    Your hospital should have a policy. Where I work anyone who has had chemo within the last 10 days are automatically on precautions. Regardless of blood results or any other

  21. new job

    EDNURSE20 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I’ve been in my current job for 2 years and I’m so ready for something new. The last 6 months I’ve gone from frustrated to I can’t stand this job anymore. only problem Is I have a holiday...

  22. Medical diagnostic recovery unit?

    EDNURSE20 replied to Ashlyn11's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve heard of MAPU - medical assessment and planning unit. Pt go there from ED that are acutely unwell for further investigations to get a diagnosis. Typically only there for 24-48 hours before...

  23. RN providing total care for 4-5 patients

    EDNURSE20 replied to _littlemissBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I’m shocked by the responses. This is all I’ve ever known. 4-6 pt per RN, who does all cares. Normally there’s one CNA, but that’s to help with 6-7 RNS with 30-35 pt. So only really helps...

  24. Unruly CNAs, how to get them moving?

    EDNURSE20 replied to Nurse Pure-Spring's topic in General Nursing

    Calling them “your” CNAs for a start is not good and is probably shows how you treat them. They are there to do a job, not just run after you. Treat them with respect, thank them, and most...

  25. What's your favorite nursing task?

    EDNURSE20 replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    Task wise, I like wound dsg and removing wound drains. I’m very bad at cannulating so when I get one in its very exciting. I’m much better at taking blood, but still get excited when I get it....