Blee O'Myacin

Blee O'Myacin BSN, RN

ED, ICU, Heme/Onc

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  1. The Unwritten Rules of Nursing

    Blee O'Myacin replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some I've thought of - the *new and improved* rules of nursing 1. Always take the time to void your bladder and eat something. Your coworkers don't want to have to do an accucheck on you...

  2. Do everything, doing nothing, nothing to be done, something should've, could've

    Blee O'Myacin replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that you are feeling down about this. It's a symptom of a bigger problem in our society, we think that because the life sustaining measures are available, then it is automatically...

  3. Acls

    Blee O'Myacin replied to SDS_RN's topic in Emergency

    Never forget your BLS. Good, solid CPR is the cornerstone of any successful code. Take your time with the megacode situation, study your meds and rhythms (and which ones go together) - they basically...

  4. What MD speciality do you find the most difficult to work with?

    Blee O'Myacin replied to nurturing_angel's topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering if we don't contribute to these reputations. If we expect the surgeon to be a pompous ass, then our body language and other means of non-verbal communication will demonstrate as...

  5. Need some advice on possible job change

    Blee O'Myacin replied to scnrs's topic in General Nursing

    Do it. There are plenty of high school aged girls and boys who are interested and able to babysit for a few hours after school. You will be getting home early enough to give him a good dinner and go...

  6. What MD speciality do you find the most difficult to work with?

    Blee O'Myacin replied to nurturing_angel's topic in General Nursing

    I think like in all professions, you are going to get a cross section of personalities. In my hospital, there is one OB/GYN where I make myself scarce when she comes down to examine a patient -...

  7. Woud this sound "demanding?"

    Blee O'Myacin replied to Krissiana's topic in General Nursing

    I know from personal experience how hard waiting for test results can be, but besides it being against the TOS to speculate about your illness, it just might make an already bad situation worse. I...

  8. All White Uniform Dress Code?!!

    Blee O'Myacin replied to keludtke's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals can't control what the doctors wear because the doctors are not employees of the hospital. They contract with the hospital for an exchange of services - unlike nursing, where we must change...

  9. Protocol and Nursing Judgement with comfort care patient.

    Blee O'Myacin replied to burnoutward's topic in General Nursing

    Does your facility have a written policy or a standard order set for "comfort care"? In all the places I've worked, there have been specific protocols where the doc has the option to order O2 or not,...

  10. Do You Look Like A Nurse?

    Blee O'Myacin replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    LOL - I'm thinking we may have been separated at

  11. Tis the Season to be...

    Blee O'Myacin replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow - just wow. These are LTC people who had previously been at the heads of their families, their houses used to be the destination for all the kids and grandkids to come for the holidays and now...

  12. Want to work ER again, but now widowed and solo parent

    Blee O'Myacin replied to ERFirstLoveRN's topic in Emergency

    I don't think you need to hire a nanny (big bucks) when a neighborhood teenager or college student will work for a lot less. You can also look for a job with 8 hour shifts. Surgi-centers operate...

  13. Do you allow patients to take home their placentas if desired? more

    Blee O'Myacin replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Jews don't bury placentas or save foreskins or anything of the sort.

  14. Working as an CNA after finding out you passed????

    Blee O'Myacin replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your state board of nursing. If you are an LPN, you have to always be an LPN at work - even if your job title is "CNA". You always have to work within the scope of your license. I'd find...

  15. How do I do this without hurting anyone?

    Blee O'Myacin replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am by no means coldhearted, but I think you should run away - as fast as you can - from this situation. Your professional standing depends on it. Even elderly folks can be manipulative, borderline...

  16. Environment of the room during a code

    Blee O'Myacin replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    And the doctor doesn't start beating his hand on his chest, wailing "NOOOOOOO!!! Take me instead!!!!!" I'm getting a lot out of this thread too. I think that we are very demanding of each other as...

  17. Environment of the room during a code

    Blee O'Myacin replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, at least he was there to complain about it!! I think that one takes the risk of surprising others if they cross dress and code. No reason to be rude, but I imagine there was some tension...

  18. Environment of the room during a code

    Blee O'Myacin replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure that must have been a surreal experience for you, but this is how people who code people often handle this. It's a job, first and foremost. If the people running the code have to talk about...

  19. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Blee O'Myacin replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I understand that your sister, daughter, son or grandma is in 10/10 pain, but the doctor has to see him/her first before prescribing that pain med. I know that your family member has been here 7 times...

  20. Coding a Radiation Patient

    Blee O'Myacin replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    You call a hospital code. And that patient should not be on your assignment. Do not accept report at the start of shift, and if the patient codes, be the nurse that stays out on the floor, answering...

  21. How do you deal with all the bickering and backstabbing at work?

    Blee O'Myacin replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I'm just polite and nice to everyone I work with. Eventually the not so nice people catch on that I just don't care (even if I really do, but I don't talk about it). I'm there to get a job...

  22. In support of nurses

    Blee O'Myacin replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks - seeing something nice about nurses AND cops in the same article was a very nice way to start the day!

  23. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

    Blee O'Myacin replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that wasn't all that clear on the re-read. But what I meant was that instructor seems to be taking on a lot more than I would in his or her position. So all of you have two patients - so say...

  24. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    Blee O'Myacin replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, here is your *excellent* K-exelate along with your *excellent* bedside commode. We strive for 5, so please be sure to remember this *excellent* experience when filling out your press gainey!!...

  25. Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

    Blee O'Myacin replied to pirap's topic in General Nursing

    LOL -I always answer that question when asked. Especially when I have three charts in my hand making the rounds to discharge patients, and that "lovely" family which just leaves the call light on...