PsychNurseWannaBe

PsychNurseWannaBe BSN, RN

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  1. Do you ever get tired of hearing this phrase?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of "lateral

  2. Flu Vaccine, enough already!

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Bklyn_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I say shoot me with free vacs all you want. I had to redo the hep b because I lost my immunity. I also had to have another MMR x 2 because I lost my immunity. I have come to the conclusion that my...

  3. Update "how do you get a nasal cannula to stay on an 8mo baby?"

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to mommyneedshelp's topic in General Nursing

    BTW I am glad you got help. We really can't offer help here. If we were to and something bad would happen to your little one, you could go after the nurse and the

  4. Update "how do you get a nasal cannula to stay on an 8mo baby?"

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to mommyneedshelp's topic in General Nursing

    Duoderm is a hydrocolloid created to stay in place for 3 to 5 days. Does not always come off

  5. complete bed bath

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to mrnewman's topic in General Nursing

    "Butt" please wash the face

  6. How to get practice starting IVs / drawing blood

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Izzy11's topic in General Nursing

    Just "stick" with your coworkers!! You may gain the experience by taking a class, but you will only lose the skill again if you don't get to do it on a regular basis. Start stabbing your

  7. Second degree

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to kimjou's topic in General Nursing

    Seek out a college

  8. Cracked and Bleeding hands...help?!

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to ustechrn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Gold Bond also makes a hand lotion with a sanitizer built in. I tried it the other day. It seemed OK to

  9. How do you get a nasal cannula to stay on 8 mo old baby

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to mommyneedshelp's topic in General Nursing

    Call your MD and ask for a

  10. Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are many types of doctors. They earned it. But a nurse to do that....gasp.... how dare they. Whatever! Its time to move this profession

  11. Catheterization Expiriences

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    I had this very very obese woman I had to place a foley. She also had MS and her legs did not open that far and she was unable to maintain the position. I felt so embarrassed for her when it took...

  12. Catheterization Expiriences

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention several caths because you just know it isn't going to work with the first

  13. Catheterization Expiriences

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    Bring a flashlight!!

  14. So tell me.. What's New?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to bratmobile's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities won't allow cell phone in my area. No need. You will probably be given a phone when on the floor so you can call all over the hospital. Some even alert you when a call light has...

  15. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to DogWmn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dear Hospital Administrator While I was visiting my "brother" over the last week I noticed the following. 1. First concern 2. Second concern 3. Gentleman from lab drew blood with no gloves Instead...

  16. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to DogWmn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Its not that I don't understand the hard spot she is in. I find it frustrating that facilities will target someone when all they are trying to do is protect people. Is there really absolutely no one...

  17. Holy Wound Batman!!

    PsychNurseWannaBe posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Lady admitted to facility with a stage 4 pressure ulcer on coccyx. Bone is noted in wound bed. Drainage is now a problem (heavy serous). I think it something like 5cm x 6 cm x 3.5 cm with...

  18. Holy Wound Batman!!

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to PsychNurseWannaBe's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    WOW... I just saw all of these response. Thanks everyone for your suggestions and support :redbeathe The doctors are thinking she might last 2 weeks if that. The goal is pain control and comfort....

  19. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to DogWmn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sad

  20. State reportable incident..but who is "state?"

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Marshall1's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I thought the state did SNFs and

  21. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to DogWmn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Way to copout of it. You're right... your potty breaks are more important than patient safety. I was in your corner, right up to the

  22. Dilemma about reporting some no-no's

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to DogWmn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Let me see if I understand this. If she was in OH where she has her license, then she is to be a patient advocate and do whatever she needs to do to protect the patient, but since she is in GA and...

  23. Help I think the charge nurse wants me out

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Then go to the nurse manager. It's what we are here for!! Best of

  24. Help I think the charge nurse wants me out

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The open door policy which most places have would obviously like you to speak with the person directly but you are free to go above if you feel threatened or

  25. What the what??

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to pockunit's topic in General Nursing

    LOL...