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  1. What is RN to patient ratio on med-surg units in Scottsdale, AZ?

    qaqueen replied to xenka34's topic in Arizona Nursing

    3 to 1 sounds great. I generally see between 5 and 7 pts in med

  2. Gateway community college controversy

    qaqueen replied to checker1981's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Peds is just like big people with different psychosocial issues. You must understand the developmental stage of the child to modify your approach and care

  3. Is this SOP for hospital pharmacies? Convuluted story but ...

    qaqueen posted a topic in Patient Medications

    In three years of nursing, this is the first time I have seen this. Our facility uses IV pumps that are programmed with medication guardrails to improve pt safety. I was setting up a medication for...

  4. narc waste a little long

    qaqueen replied to ohmeowzer's topic in Patient Medications

    This makes sense to me. First of all, tossing meds, is a waste of money. Second, there have been so many drug shortages lately, I am often unsure if a next dose will be available. The company...

  5. ACLS requires a doctor's order?

    qaqueen replied to BUNightingale's topic in Critical Care

    Wow, it is amazing that there are so many diverse responses to what should be a straight forward answer. I have learned over the years that there are several things that provide opportunities for...

  6. This is getting ridiculous!!

    qaqueen replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Phenergan and

  7. Epic (Nursing) FAILS!

    qaqueen replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    This may not be my MOST epic fail, but definitely the one that makes me squirm the most! Patient was admitted for a priaprism. Nothing in ED had worked (valium), so he was admitted for tx by the uro...

  8. OK, so I am whining but....

    qaqueen posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just need to whine for a second. If anyone can slap me into reality, I would really appreciate it:uhoh3:. For the last year (since my graduation), I have been working at a job that I am mostly...

  9. Was I taught the wrong thing in school?

    qaqueen posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    As a recent grad and new med/surg nurse, I realize that there is a difference in textbook and real world nursing. However, one of the things that my instructors drilled into our heads was the "sick...

  10. Seminars for Infusion Skills?

    qaqueen posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Has anyone attended a seminar for infusion skills? I recently received info about an upcoming seminar. I would have to pay out of pocket for the seminar, travel out of state, and hotel. If I was...

  11. I just found out... One of the nurses I work with is

    qaqueen replied to lpnwkids's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am not Wiccan. I AM pagan. I do not sacrifice infants, self mutilate, or worship a devil (sorry, dont believe in a/the devil). I believe that healing is not always for the patient, sometimes it is...

  12. Not my area, looking for input

    qaqueen posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello All, I am looking for input about a friend who I believe is at risk, or may already be experiencing postpartum depression. She had a lot of pre-postpartum issues: single, disappointed family,...

  13. Going before the board

    qaqueen replied to tashanwrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you done what the board required of you? If you have personal nursing liability insurance? If so, check into representation. If you have done what they asked, you have a better chance of...

  14. OK, so I am whining but....

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    I just stopped by to see if any new "enlightenment" had been posted. First, thank you all for your input and support! I am still at the same job. Please understand, I do not hate my job, or my...

  15. Is NICU for the soft-hearted sensitive types?

    qaqueen replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Ah, two really good, opposing points! Here are my two cents . If you are offered the NICU job, you will be trained. I have seen new grads swim and sink in NICU. If you are drawn to NICU, you may...

  16. A Letter to Hollywood: Nurses Are Not Handmaidens

    qaqueen replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    do we work

  17. OK, so I am whining but....

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in General Nursing

    First I would like to thank all posters for your kindness and support! Second, I would love to follow the above train of thought... I am not sure what changes I can make to improve my chances but I...

  18. Can't do anything right

    qaqueen replied to prinsessa's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! Oh my goodness, I don't think I have ever done anything right in a year of med/surg nursing! Actually, I know that is not true, and I will explain why in a bit, but let me tell...

  19. Things nursing school FAILED to tell us

    qaqueen replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    That a lol who has been mostly unresponsive through your shift can suddenly announce, while you are changing her brief, that you are killing her and she is going to call the health

  20. Seminars for Infusion Skills?

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am a relatively new grad ( 6 months) working in Med/Surg. My IV skills leave ALOT to be desired. The seminar is being presented by Gannett through Nurse Spectrum. The agenda is8:00 AM Venous...

  21. Do the first year blues go away?

    qaqueen replied to mellowish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my stars, I hope the blues go away! Although, I suspect that there will always be an opportunity for them to slide back in. I was fortunate enough to get into a hospital in this less than optimal...

  22. Sick Of Co-workers Calling In ALL the Time

    qaqueen replied to skittlebear's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Skittlebear, First and most important, I apologize for being crabby! :imbar Most facilities have rules about the number of allowed unplanned absences in a given period of time. I have noticed that...

  23. Sick Of Co-workers Calling In ALL the Time

    qaqueen replied to skittlebear's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmmm, I just hung up from calling in sick when I saw this post. My manager was a bit snippy, asked if there was "a particular reason" I was calling out. Gee, let's see, I am having a diverticulitis...

  24. Was I taught the wrong thing in school?

    qaqueen replied to qaqueen's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thank you all! I really thought this would be a one time situation, ha ha ha ha. I am so glad that this resource is available to me as a new nurse. Regarding my pt from the original post, he was on...

  25. nightmare clinical experiences

    qaqueen replied to kss0740's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Gosh, it seems soooo long ago that I was starting clinicals! Actually, it was less than two years ago. Some days I absolutely hated it. Some of my horror days included: The catheter issue you...