HappyMonkey ADN, RN

HappyMonkey is a ADN, RN and specializes in ER, ICU, MS/Tele, Corrections.

Latest Activity

1. ADN vs BSN Nurses' Competency

   HappyMonkey replied to StudentNurseMNUS's topic in General Nursing

   I gave this a lot of thought when I decided to become a nurse. I chose the ADN route due to cost and flexible scheduling as I was working full time and raising 4 kids. After I began working, I began to look at further education. My previous career ha...

2. Effect of 12 Hour Shifts on Patient Care and the Nurse: A Need for Change.

   HappyMonkey replied to LindaGracie's topic in General Nursing

   Give me my 12'ves. I like only driving 3 nights a week, out of rush hour timetable. I also like the continuity of care those 12 hours give me. I feel like I have time to complete actual nursing work ( along with 7.5 hours of charting) and still know...

3. Drug Seeking Patients

   HappyMonkey replied to Quinnbee's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like a lot of work. I don't have time to look for ways not to medicate someone. If they have a legit order, and the med isn't contraindicated, I give it as ordered. I learned long to take to heart "pain is what the patient says it is" and just...

4. Rejected by Patient

   HappyMonkey replied to AlmostThere19's topic in General Nursing

   Got fired once for being too "perky". Go figure. Don't sweat it! ~Monkey

5. Quick K+ question

   HappyMonkey replied to HappyMonkey's topic in General Nursing

   Good to know the pH, thanks. I've always had people complain about K-riders, although I do run 'em with NS and slowly. Thanks for the quick responses! ~Monkey

6. What is your "thing" and how do you deal with it?

   HappyMonkey replied to Robin Verde's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah that. ::gag::

7. You know what grinds my gears?

   HappyMonkey replied to Snatchedwig's topic in General Nursing

   Becoming helpless the moment they become an inpatient. "Wipe me up!" Um, how did you wipe up before you were in the hospital? (to the 30 yr old with intractable vomiting x1).

8. Quick K+ question

   HappyMonkey replied to HappyMonkey's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks! I think the stuff we used to use was called Neut. No help though, since no one carries it anymore lol.

9. Quick K+ question

   HappyMonkey posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi Folks, Years ago, we used to add a buffer to IV Potassium riders to decrease stinging on infusion. Can't remember the name for the life of me. Anyone know?