TheLastUnicorn

TheLastUnicorn

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  1. RN vs. EMT

    TheLastUnicorn replied to TaylorJ's topic in General Nursing

    This would happen anytime I called EMS for a patient when I worked LTC/SAR. The EMT would even try to pursuade the patient that they didn't need to go to the ER. I finally got so fed up I just started...

  2. Storage of N95 masks

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Kiwi82's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Plastic container method, just to make it easier to put on and take off while keeping it... I dunno "in place" and not just flipping around a bag. No lid, place container in paper bag. I suppose it's...

  3. How to establish a rhythm during med pass...

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Nunya Business's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guessing you are in LTC or SAR? How many patients on the pass? Honestly, if you're the floater, it will take a while to get a rhythm and it will vary depending on the unit / cart you're assigned....

  4. Unemployment/ PRN nurses

    TheLastUnicorn replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Just apply. At worst they tell you that you don't qualify. There's nothing really to lose unless you

  5. How do you juggle nursing and family ?

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't call someone threatening not to help you as support. That's the opposite of support. Where is your family? Where is your real support? I'd move to wherever that is. As for hours, the most...

  6. Non accredited ADN, accredited BSN

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Meltamara's topic in General Nursing

    At this point with a BSN I don't think anyone cares about your ADN. I wouldn't even mention it. You're an RN with a BSN. That's all employers care about and all that

  7. Boyfriend wants me to stay away

    TheLastUnicorn replied to LauRN3367's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The first thing I did when I was exposed to COVID at the hospital was call my husband and consult on whether I should come home, or stay away from the house by getting a hotel room for the foreseeable...

  8. Cannabis nurse certification?

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Harley Rn's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to "take" the medication yourself to test for it. You can absorb it through your skin, and can breathe it in second hand. There's a reason for the whole USP 800. As nurses we are...

  9. Opinions on how soon to float new nurses

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Wright007's topic in General Nursing

    There's a difference in being floated, and being oriented to floating. I was oriented the months before I was even floated. Before I was even eligible to be floated. Didn't remember a damned thing by...

  10. Admin/Clerical Staff in Scrubs, Observing Procedures

    TheLastUnicorn replied to jena5111's topic in General Nursing

    Have you discussed used these issues with your boss? Going above their head without taking to him/her first seems a bit extreme. Maybe the woman had permission to wear scrubs. Maybe she is working on...

  11. Looking for advice from nurses in Leadership roles with my current situation...

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Cali_RN18's topic in General Nursing

    You may also want to inform him that chart checking another nurse is not his job and counts as a HIPAA violation. Assuming, he has no business being in that patient's chart. As the other's said. I do...

  12. How does your hospital "track" patient baths?

    TheLastUnicorn replied to hopesprings's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This has literally never been a concern or issue that I've even thought of. The last thing I am worried about any of my patient's is when their last bath was. It's never a question I've asked or have...

  13. What’s with “researching” patients before clocking in?! Is this a standard?

    TheLastUnicorn replied to NurseOrBust13's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes, the huge grey area that is HIPAA; can't forget that. Certainly accessing charts when you're not clocked in, despite having an expectation of care for the patient, can very easily be considered...

  14. Terrible experience with nursing staff

    TheLastUnicorn replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    The issue with "fills" going to the wayside is essentially a non-issue. These "frills"; nurses fetching water, fluffing pillows, giving back rubs, or assisting the patient to the bathroom when family...

  15. Arrested..need advice

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Shortykim4's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm sorry, this will be harsh. You can blame whatever and whomever you want to, but the first step to any recovery is accepting the consequences of your own actions. You are the only person...

  16. Which Job? Home Health Case Manager or Cross-trained ER/ICU.

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Going2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is your pay for your case management job based on the hours you want, or the actual hours you work; also, are you struggling financially now? If financials are the main drive then clearly whichever is...

  17. What’s with “researching” patients before clocking in?! Is this a standard?

    TheLastUnicorn replied to NurseOrBust13's topic in General Nursing

    At my previous job; nurses would come in early to start looking over the assignment, maybe up to 30 minutes. No one really prior to that, which, the assignment wasn't usually done till 15 minutes...

  18. Running the pump dry

    TheLastUnicorn replied to usethehaldol's topic in Patient Medications

    Depending on the pumps used, it really doesn't matter. I've used pumps with a back prime feature, so you can hook up a 250 of NSS and use that to back prime the secondary tubing and hang a new bag....

  19. Staff drama

    TheLastUnicorn replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    No one ever like their assignment. When I was new, I always hated the difficult patient, or the patient who had something I didn't have experience with. We were given care buddies, plus we had the...

  20. Nursing and loneliness

    TheLastUnicorn replied to mermer_rn's topic in General Nursing

    My suggestion would be that... if no one has get together's (I'm way to introverted for that, but if you're into it, go you!), start them. Just note that, the people you work with might not be...

  21. Restraint Free Facility?!

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Verygreennurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in restraint free LTC/SAR settings... but never a hospital. I can't even fathom how that would work. I've seen a patient stick a fist through a fire door's window because he was high on...

  22. Night shift to day shift

    TheLastUnicorn replied to AmieCooney's topic in General Nursing

    If it were that easy to get a day shift position (almost) everyone would be doing it. Unfortunately, there's already likely a list of people wanting to move to day shift, and all you can do is put...

  23. Terrible experience with nursing staff

    TheLastUnicorn replied to guest1074638's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for what you are going through. Culture shock can be brutal. I'd highly suggest maybe researching more of Brazilian culture so the shock effect is lessened. You should have done this before...

  24. On FMLA, Can't Go Back To Old Job, Now what?

    TheLastUnicorn replied to namaste111's topic in General Nursing

    Just... Random question... Have you asked your son? He too is greatly affected by this. He should understand and have some input to it. We parents always try to shelter our kids from difficult things...

  25. New nurse needs help finding a new non-bedside job?

    TheLastUnicorn replied to Puppylover0213's topic in General Nursing

    Try nursing home or skilled /rehab? Still bedside I know, but in skilled/rehab you can learn about at a slower pace. There are adults... They are gonna be understaffed and want you to work all the...