HiddenAngels

HiddenAngels

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  1. E-mails aka nastigrams

    HiddenAngels replied to Dobbysanurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Same as above. I would weed through the stuff that's pertinent and forget about the rest. Obviously her managing style is not direct

  2. Should I look for a new nursing job or wait?

    HiddenAngels replied to jesst989's topic in General Nursing

    If you're afraid of applying then yeh, trust your gut on this one. Just try to hang in there and meantime tune into your creative side of

  3. Hoping I did the right thing for my patient

    HiddenAngels replied to Agmiuit's topic in General Nursing

    Wait. Did the scanner prompt you with an error? How did you know they were

  4. IV incompatibility error

    HiddenAngels replied to Pinkflower77's topic in General Nursing

    Aww. This sucks. Yes double check compatibiity. Some places have posters near the pyxis. And start a new line preferably opposite arm if no limb

  5. Missed a break

    HiddenAngels replied to Adriennelb's topic in School

    Ha ha ha! "But do you really think it's broken". No it's broken for fake... Jeez be late for your appt and take him to the

  6. (a bit of a rant) how do you deal with exhaustion long days

    HiddenAngels replied to bailyoneohnine's topic in General Nursing

    Make yourself have some fun. Go to Arts Museum or take a spa day. Have some wine with dinner when you don't have to report in next day ( if you're old enough..ha!) Spend time with small kids nieces...

  7. What would be my primary nursing diagnosis?

    HiddenAngels replied to ShelbySilvertooth's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Uhhh.. Further assess that chest pain.. Coughing only or?? Does sound like PNA though.. So go with Ineffective Airway Clearance.. Respirs are too high plus he's gpt rales.. I would give risk for...

  8. Overwhelmed New Nurse

    HiddenAngels replied to mbulls's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately you will never feel ready to start and, this is one where you have to do it on your own to gain confidence. This is an unpredictable craft, but very manageable. You will be fine.......

  9. Pregnant New Grad

    HiddenAngels replied to bdy93's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above! And

  10. Does anyone actually like nursing?

    HiddenAngels replied to bluestar776's topic in Canada

    Being knowledgeable, reliable, and astute.. Yes we ALL love that. Being taken advantage of, dogged, and sometimes verbally abused in our profession.. We all hate that! It's not always good and it's...

  11. Telemetry: Help with rhythm interpretation

    HiddenAngels replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have places in the area where you live that offer certifications. Sometimes they have instrctors who will meet with you one-to-one for small fee that will help you perfect that

  12. What was your new grad job as an RN or LPN?

    HiddenAngels replied to Birdie3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    RN-home health PEDS.. It is slow paced one-on-one.. Nice way to get your feet wet for

  13. CNA Drama!

    HiddenAngels replied to Dobbysanurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take a time out. Meet with her one-to- one and see if you can uncover any issues/stressors she may be having. If you don't feel comfortable then maybe ask someone else to sit in. She may legit be...

  14. Can you still give give furosemide if pt bp is 90/60(order is to hold it if for bp <90/60)

    HiddenAngels replied to Newnurse1256's topic in General Nursing

    How much lasix? PO or IV.. Gosh, I have to agree with most of the others here. You have to check a couple of manual bps and the entire patient picture. Technically you are still in range but if...

  15. A Pocketful of Hope

    HiddenAngels replied to zoeyherman's topic in General Nursing

    Great reminder of why we do what we do! Thank

  16. Feel Good Post...

    HiddenAngels replied to KKEGS's topic in School

    Love love love this í

  17. can confused pts refuse meds?

    HiddenAngels replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure YOU can force anything on a patient once they refused. Maybe a psych patient idk, not my specialty but no means no. Call the doctor or shift supv

  18. Travel Nursing: The good, the bad, and why I probably will never do again-Part 1

    HiddenAngels replied to Have Nurse's topic in Travel

    As a fellow traveler, I can weigh in a bit here...It's not that the story is fiction (it is ******* hilarious tho!) it's just that it does feel like the request and deadlines that are put on you when...

  19. Feelings of an extremely burnt out nurse

    HiddenAngels replied to HayRayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ha !I like this post.. Lol! Hang in there... Take vacations.. Real ones! Hobbies when you