"nursy"

"nursy" RN

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  1. diabetic question

    "nursy" replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    This probably wouldn't work in a lot of nursing offices, but I had my brand new TYpe 1 eat in my office because I really couldn't trust her on her own. I allowed a friend to come and eat with her,...

  2. Any tips for students with Motion SIckness?

    "nursy" replied to k1p1ssk's topic in School

    The nausea is caused by conflicting signals to the eyes, and inner ear. Easiest fix is just close your eyes. But you have to do it BEFORE the nausea

  3. I am struggling as a new grad! need advice!

    "nursy" replied to DH1234's topic in General Nursing

    If you read enough of these posts, you find that a lot of newer nurses are struggling, and all too often their performance issues are blatantly pointed out by fellow workers, making the nurses feel...

  4. Confused and Depressed about Performance

    "nursy" replied to drinndalynn's topic in General Nursing

    How much is your preceptor actually watching you? If you're basically doing OK (which you indicated you think you are) then, maybe your preceptor doesn't really have that much to say, so she's just...

  5. TORN BETWEEN LTC FACILITY AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL JOB

    "nursy" replied to confusedrn94's topic in General Nursing

    It's tough to give someone career advice when it's literally one job vs another, but, I would say stick with LTC. You will use your nursing skills. Behavioral is a completely different kind of...

  6. Difficult questions

    "nursy" replied to misha's topic in General Nursing

    I will let the doctor know that you wish to speak to them. The doctors want to make sure that they have done everything they can for you. When you go home is up to them. We are doing everything...

  7. What should I do when I am not appreciated on my unit

    "nursy" replied to Nurse Yoni's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In Nursing the culture has gone from not just lack of appreciation, but downright active lack of support. Patient family has a complaint? They are right, you are wrong. You need a break for lunch?...

  8. Gossiping Nurses

    "nursy" replied to Beau Wolf's topic in General Nursing

    Whoever gave you report, should have indicated tele patient. Charge nurse accepting patient to floor should have known it's a tele patient. Judgement call...and if you're ever not sure, verify with...

  9. Promotion! LPN -> Clinical manager

    "nursy" replied to NurseAsh89's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it sounds like great experience, and would not hurt any resume. The pros are you would be getting some of the things you need like a better schedule and the ability to study for school. I...

  10. New Nurse Venting

    "nursy" replied to NewtoNursing75's topic in General Nursing

    You say you have friends that love where they work, any chance of them helping you get positions in those

  11. How to help coughing student?

    "nursy" replied to sydcarverrn's topic in School

    Never mind the coughing student, what about the coughing NURSE!!!!???? I'll take ANYTHING.....pharm, non pharm, mainstream, alternative, ANYTHING! Nothing is working and i'm dying?! Seriously, after...

  12. "The Nurse doesn't really DO anything" -Middle school students

    "nursy" replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    Don't you just love "the shrug"

  13. misappropriation of prescription medications

    "nursy" replied to gooodnitenurse's topic in Correctional

    Having worked in corrections, I can tell you I did some of the same, as outlined in the above posting. However, if an inmate got transferred, I definitely sent the meds with them. Meds that got...

  14. Which specialties of nursing have more autonomy and less micromanagement?

    "nursy" replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in General Specialties

    The most autonomy I had was working in corrections. We had standing orders for certain meds , so after assessing our patients, we could dispense what we felt were appropriate meds, or we could refer...

  15. "The Nurse doesn't really DO anything" -Middle school students

    "nursy" replied to RNTadaaaa's topic in School

    Don't feel bad, I had a student ask me how come I wasn't a REAL nurse, you know like the ones in the hospital???? ? But since I've been there and done that.....don't really care, I'll gladly hand...

  16. Tired and burnt out from the abuse

    "nursy" replied to NurseK93's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, you really need to get a different position. A glass of wine is not going to compensate for the amount of stress you're going through, and this will end up taking a toll on you and your family....

  17. IV Vaso-Vagal HELP

    "nursy" replied to John Gonzalez's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    One thing that is important is to make sure the arm you're using is lower than the heart, as low as possible so that blood flows down into into. Sometimes the arms get propped up on an arm rest or a...

  18. How to Best Handle A Patient When They Jerk During an Injection?

    "nursy" replied to MagicalGirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I usually try to give the injection just as quick as I can with very little warning. I'm pretty much saying "little poke" as I'm poking. The more you try to get them "ready" the more they get...

  19. New Grad Trying to Make a Decision

    "nursy" replied to jennsrn's topic in General Nursing

    If you read enough posts on here, you will quickly find that a lot of nurses are getting burned out with bedside nursing. I would take the clinic job in a heartbeat, especially if it helps you with...

  20. Depressed and Frustrated

    "nursy" replied to mollynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Usually the only feedback you will get from previous employers is are you eligible for rehire. Saying much beyond that opens them up to lawsuits. I have a feeling that there is something in your...

  21. Do you ever miss bedside?

    "nursy" replied to JLA's topic in School

    You couldn't pay me triple my salary to go back to bedside. But even if things don't work out, going back to bedside isn't the only option out there. So go for it and good

  22. Does the loop stay unclosed?

    "nursy" replied to Lee Mccasland's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with Rinoir........whatever patient you take med out on, either that patient gets the med or you waste it WITH A

  23. While we were arguing; We disappeared

    "nursy" replied to Yep, Me's topic in General Nursing

    My last facility we were mandated to introduce ourselves whenever we walked into the room so that the patient/family would know who we

  24. appendicitis

    "nursy" replied to basketball13's topic in School

    Every single one I've sent home thinking, THIS IS IT...THIS is the appy that I have single handedly diagnosed and saved a potential life.....all the symptoms, the rebound tenderness...

  25. RN worth it?

    "nursy" replied to Schoolnurselpn's topic in General Nursing

    One thing you haven't mentioned is your age, and where you are at in your career. I'm one of the old diploma nurses, and I was able to do everthing I wanted throughout the years. But if I was a...