HiddenAngels

HiddenAngels

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  1. Question on cleaning fragile wounds/burns/grafts

    HiddenAngels replied to itisisntit123's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I haven't had a burn patient in a while. The doctors usually ordered plurogel which we had to order along with a light wrap. I always used a pour technique when removing, old dressing, but the...

  2. Arguing Over a Patient Assignment

    HiddenAngels replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever been in a situation where there has been a conflict in deciding who would take which patients? Uh yes! A complete standoff! It lasted an hour! Mgmt was called in, t's real out...

  3. Would you pass the 1920 NCLEX?

    HiddenAngels replied to londonflo's topic in General Nursing

    Loved this❤️, would I have passed, back then most likely yes, if you throw those type questions at us nowadays uhhhhh, I would like to think

  4. How to deal with lazy techs/CNAs?

    HiddenAngels replied to happyhippo's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! I feel like this should be discussed in secret in our secret secret

  5. 'About A Nurse' Caption Contest #1 | Nurses Month

    HiddenAngels replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    "OH he's fine, he's just waiting for his discharge

  6. What to do about issues with coworkers

    HiddenAngels replied to Grande_latte04's topic in Nursing Career

    Same as mimi, just ignore her. Some ppl really miss high school. Don't allow yourself to be put in situations where any error or harm can be

  7. I can’t take it anymore! 😩

    HiddenAngels replied to JenMH88RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Yea I was going to say the same as kbrn, utilization review, mgmt. Also, how much longer until you're done? IF you don't have that much longer try to stick it out. If you do and you really can't...

  8. This is the most stressed I've ever been in my life... what should I do?

    HiddenAngels replied to newgradICUnurse's topic in Nursing Career

    First, yea I was going to say the same as kbrn, see if you can tough it out until August it's only 4 months, 3 12s a week, it will fly by if you just take it day by day. I found that when I'm in the...

  9. Refusing to Cover for a Colleague

    HiddenAngels replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Same, it's just not fair to expect you to pick up someone else's slack, I don't need a reason. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the opposite, what if it's not health related and what if...

  10. Is it much harder working 3 12hr overnight shifts? Should I stick to only working 2?

    HiddenAngels replied to Ssss94's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends on you and your stamina/schedule. Can you give them your answer after you've experienced working the 2 twelves at night and see how it feels for

  11. Continuous cardiac monitoring - legal (?) question

    HiddenAngels replied to Lynden74's topic in Nursing Career

    First, that's freaking awesome! Second, God forbid you are already in a crisis when a 27 beat run or something worse/worst (not sure which one) happens and you can't stop direct patient care....

  12. I Feel Like A Failure

    HiddenAngels replied to SheriRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Sherri, don't feel like a failure, it's okay (cyberhug)?. It will most likely come down to time and finances when you want to make that switch. You need time to focus as you spread your wings...

  13. When Should I Start Applying For Jobs?

    HiddenAngels replied to Hopefulstudent333's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What Piper said

  14. New Nurse Needing Expert Nursing Advice ASAP

    HiddenAngels replied to Tooyoungnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ugggh, these passive aggressive behaviors, exclamation point, exclamation point, exclamation point! I'm so sorry this is happening to you, but I agree with Rose Queen, this is extremely toxic. Me...

  15. How many preceptors did you have?

    HiddenAngels replied to Piper98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had two preceptors, one very seasoned older nurse (she was A-mazing) and before her, I followed the nurse who was resigning. This was years ago when there was a little more normalcy. The manager...

  16. How to quit a job I've had for under a year...

    HiddenAngels replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    LOVE this

  17. How to spot a bad nurse

    HiddenAngels replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is definitely RCA issue and should not fall on the nurse. Man, I don't know what I would have done in this

  18. Charting Shame

    HiddenAngels replied to Guest1119933's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve seen the opposite, I’ve seen some constantly charting AA as dusky. I’m like

  19. Charting Shame

    HiddenAngels replied to Guest1119933's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Yes this, ha ha! You forgot the pedal pulses with the

  20. Need some experienced nurses opinions, please!

    HiddenAngels replied to Sunshine2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you do something part time per diem while you

  21. Have you ever accepted 2 job offers at the same time?

    HiddenAngels replied to Googlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and I chose wrong! Rats! make sure you do your due diligence.

  22. Best small appreciation gifts?

    HiddenAngels replied to NurseClarissa's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe coffee card, compression socks, a mug, earbuds (tj maxx version), a candle, keychain, framed group photo of you all, chocolates, lottery scratch

  23. How to spot a bad nurse

    HiddenAngels replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This sucks big time! Im curious, Did the order say okay to use the

  24. Let's Put The Brakes On Drowsy Driving

    HiddenAngels replied to spunkygirl1962's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely, I certainly didn't mean to offend, my

  25. Charting Shame

    HiddenAngels replied to Guest1119933's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes, yea don’t beat yourself up it’s done, but one thing tho, you don’t want to give meds without being sure about those