Harleygirl

Harleygirl

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  1. Let's wake up this message board!

    Harleygirl replied to RNMom2010's topic in General Nursing

    Who do we have here? RN since 2004, LPN from 97-04, CNA/EMT (military and civilian) before that. Currently work outpatient services. How long have you worked in said position? not very long What is...

  2. Question: What's so bad about the night shift?

    Harleygirl replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good- Quiet (some of the time) You get really close to your coworkers Not so many meds usually No meals, fewer accuchecks and sliding scale insulins Bad- If you need ancillary departments, either you...

  3. scopolamine patches

    Harleygirl replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    We used scop patches in hospice care but also used Atropine 1% opthamalic gtts at end of life to decrease the "rattle" and I have had excellent results with both of these drugs. The Atropine gtts...

  4. Recession Getting Worse

    Harleygirl replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I am a RN and my position was "eliminated" last Wednesday. If you think nursing is recession proof....THINK AGAIN!! In regards to the original post, my manager had the exact same look as well....

  5. Getting Stuck with Night Shift.

    Harleygirl replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Why do hospitals advertise for "all shifts"...to get people to come in the door in *hopes* that a day shift position is open. And not just hospitals, every healthcare entitiy that provides 24 hour...

  6. Layoffs?

    Harleygirl replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    My position was "eliminated" effective Wednesday. Back to the drawing board. Praise God I have been a nurse for 11 years and have hospital, home care and long term care experience. Maybe that will...

  7. What would you say to a new nursing student?

    Harleygirl replied to Anonymous2013's topic in General Nursing

    RUN. No, just kidding. I've been a nurse for over 10 years and in healthcare for 15. There are pros, there are cons. My advice- Get good shoes. And be prepared to buy good shoes often. Realize...

  8. Nicknames you give patients?

    Harleygirl replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    Houdini- for those patients/residents that seem to get out of every chair, bed and restraint you can attempt And...Slick Bob..there was a guy when I was a brand new CNA years ago at the hospital that...

  9. Burnout

    Harleygirl replied to paulla29's topic in General Nursing

    Hey...it's okay. I was an LPN for 6 years (LTC) and was super burned out and I decided to go back to school for RN, so congratulations on making that choice. I know you will not regret it. It opens up...

  10. Anyone ever work full time while getting their RN?

    Harleygirl replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I worked as an LPN/Charge Nurse in a LTC facility while I went to school full time. I am married and had three teenage boys at home at the time, but through the grace of God, I finished and...

  11. Anyone ever pass out at work....I just did :'(

    Harleygirl replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, at least if you pass out at work there are people available to take care of you! Imagine if you were at home and this same thing happened! I have not yet passed out at work. I remember one time...

  12. Lets hear it for the good nurses!

    Harleygirl replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    This one is for Lisa...veteran nurse of 25 years, calls to check on me and I know I can rely on her if I have any questions. I just started a new job and it is extremely helpful to know that there are...

  13. I'm lucky b/c I enjoy 12hr noc shifts

    Harleygirl replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I just started a job a couple of months ago and I work three 12 hour night shifts a week. I have always enjoyed nights, the pace, the closeness of the staff, and most of the time, lack of management...

  14. Foley Cath Question

    Harleygirl replied to oxyjen's topic in General Nursing

    This pertains to the "if it says 5 ccs, and they supply 10 ccs, how much do I inflate it?" In my experience, you put the 10 ccs in. Especially with elderly. Just a tidbit to add, I have never had it...

  15. Where's the Professional Respect?

    Harleygirl replied to dalemarc's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh.... I see this general lack of work ethic in nearly every business. I don't know if it is the general trend, but it is very disheartening. I grew up without much and it was expected that you go...

  16. How many people do you have to wake up at night?

    Harleygirl replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As far as I know I believe it is an actual LAW in Iowa that a resident cannot be mandated to get up before 0600. As for meds, tx's, etc. that is another story. I think placing all eyegtts, tx's, skin...

  17. Where's my orientation? (Whiney vent)

    Harleygirl replied to HisTreasure's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, 1-2 days of orientation IS insane. Especially for someone who just got out of school. Baptism by fire is not the way to get a new nurse accustomed to a facility. It is

  18. Where's my orientation? (Whiney vent)

    Harleygirl replied to HisTreasure's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sad to say, but this practice is all too common in LTC. Usually the faster they can get someone oriented and on the floor, the better for them. I speak from experience, I have worked at all levels in...

  19. Chewing Ice!!!

    Harleygirl replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    My husband chews ice and it drives me mad. As far as I know his RBC is fine but I haven't had a CBC or H&H drawn on him recently. I have never seen the evidence to support the ice chewing in...

  20. Need advice about nursing programs?

    Harleygirl replied to catwoman2's topic in General Nursing

    I went back at age 28 after being an LPN since I was 22. I got caught up in the get up, go to work, come home and take care of my family, go to bed, get up, go to work...etc. etc.....and I just bit...

  21. Floating to diffrent units in your hospital

    Harleygirl replied to mugwump's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a rural hospital and you can have up to 3 "modalities", meaning you train to be able to float to different departments, psych, med surg, OB, ICU, outpatient clinics, etc. They offer a pretty...

  22. Losing money being a nurse

    Harleygirl replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think its just nursing that is having problems. Its a global problem. Even though my job can get frustrating at times, I am blessed and thankful to have a job and healthy enough to work. And...

  23. iowa lpns

    Harleygirl replied to lynn bee's topic in General Nursing

    It does seem to me that LPN's are being phased out of hospitals, including rural hospitals, and LTC offers the draw (ususally) of better pay for LPN's. I worked as an LPN for 6 years before I went...

  24. Greatest code brown stories!

    Harleygirl replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    I was working as a CNA on an acute care floor during LPN school and we had a 16 y/o with APAP overdose who rec'd Mucomist p.o., and the resulting BM is something I will never forget. She was pretty...

  25. DH dying-need prayers

    Harleygirl replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Heavenly Father In Jesus name, I ask you to surround Dan with the power of healing, to give the staff taking care of him the knowledge and supplies to deliver Dan from this disease, wrap your arms of...