Blee O'Myacin

Blee O'Myacin BSN, RN

ED, ICU, Heme/Onc

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  1. Need some advice from seasoned nurses

    Blee O'Myacin replied to can'twait2B1's topic in General Nursing

  2. Code with two doctors and noone else?

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

    I try not to watch medical shows because of the glaringly annoying wrong things that happen. But Scrubs is so far from reality on so many levels, that it doesn't particularly bother me that they...

  3. What do you all think of tele patients drinking coffee

    Blee O'Myacin replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Unless they are on a caffeine free diet as ordered by the physician, I will not withhold the pitiful excuse for coffee that we serve. The 8oz. cup isn't going to make too much of a difference to a...

  4. Do you allow Tele patients to leave unit to smoke?

    Blee O'Myacin replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope to both. If they are tele, then they can't leave the floor without a nursing escort and I am not going to the cafeteria or to inhale second hand smoke. Luckily, I have hospital policy on my...

  5. Hi I am starting LPN nursing school in Oct this fall and I am overweight, My question

    Blee O'Myacin replied to tiffany311's topic in General Nursing

    Not if you eat from the hospital cafeteria or take out food, and depend on your activity level during clinicals to be your sole form of exercise. If anything, that's how the pounds will creep on. I...

  6. Do you envy 1:1 sitters?

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

    No way do I envy them. And if you are an RN who is sitting w/ a patient, you can't *not* be an RN, you have to work to the fullest extent of your licensing. Essentially, that patient is getting a...

  7. Nursing has made me dislike dealing with people in general....

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

    Did you really leave the floor to get snacks and drinks for family members? You had time for that? I think that polite directions to the vending machine area is more than enough! Saying that you...

  8. what to know @ scene of accident

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

    What else could you do even with a degree? Off duty nurses don't carry a bag of emergency meds. Your job would be to call 911, and then see if you can help out. If the first responders are already...

  9. Question Re Heparin

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

    Not having access to the facility P&P is a huge liability for the facility. Say a student does something "by the book" that is in conflict with policy and the patient gets harmed. The patient's...

  10. What to do with this kind of patient?

    Blee O'Myacin replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with what you are saying, but our lifespan has significantly increased even in the past two generations, making it possible for our children to stay children longer. Even if they have adult...

  11. to tell or not to tell

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

    If the tables were turned, wouldn't you want your partner to tell you? Even if all was OK? Just my opinion here, but that's not something you hide. What if it turns out not to be OK and you have to...

  12. Talking to MDs

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

    Well, I usually have a plan when I talk to the doc. (Usually a resident or an intern - I work ICU, so I need to have one) If it isn't what I had in mind, we talk about it and I explain my rationale....

  13. Question Re Heparin

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

    You should not have stopped the heparin and ran the gent through the other lumen, piggybacked with NS. A double lumen PICC has separate lumens, all the way to the top and is designed so that two...

  14. CNA: Krappy attitude

    Blee O'Myacin replied to FinderKeeper's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "Krappy" is as "Krappy" does... I have never, ever treated a coworker - peer or subordinate - as "krap". There have been times that I have asked the CNA when she was going to lunch or on her break to...

  15. "The Jesus Factor"

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

    But would you stop if a patient or their family specifically asked you to? Or your coworkers did? I can see from your posts that your religion is important to you, but surely you must recognize that...

  16. Pregnant student

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

    An employer can't ask you if you are pregnant - it's illegal. You shouldn't tell them that you are while interviewing either. It's none of their business.

  17. Just want to know.....

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

    I don't think your reaction was abnormal in any way. I did notice that this is posted in the Geriatric and LTC specialty forum, and while you did the right thing but giving this person CPR, since it...

  18. HELP excitingly scared

    Blee O'Myacin replied to biker nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Clean shirt and a smile?? Seriously, just be yourself, make sure your hand isn't sweaty when you shake hands and you are going to be great. Good luck!!

  19. Need advice from experienced nurses...

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

    If I were young and didn't have children and a husband to consider, I'd jump at NYC. It's a once in a lifetime experience. Do it while you are young and have fun while reaping the benefits of all...

  20. Can a CRNA become a............

    Blee O'Myacin replied to hocke5716's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    An anesthesiologist is a doctor. You need to go to medical school, there are no shortcuts or "bridge programs", nor is becomming a CRNA a shortcut in any way. They are two distinct professions....

  21. Why do some nurse's act like they have just ate some sour grapes?

    Blee O'Myacin replied to 2benurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part, I've had positive experiences with students. I accept it as a given that my practice is up for discussion at post conference when I take a student on (or a student chooses a...

  22. Why do some nurse's act like they have just ate some sour grapes?

    Blee O'Myacin replied to 2benurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... maybe that nurse just had the chart she was looking at go missing for the fourth or fifth time that hour, not to be replaced in the proper spot, or there are no available chairs or computers...

  23. Nursing school while raising a family

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

    I started my prereqs when my youngest was 6 months old - his brothers were 4 years old and 2 years old. My being in school was a way of life. My books were always open at the kitchen table and when...

  24. notifying family

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

    Well, in that woman's defense, the chaplain didn't exactly tell her that time was of the essense - just that the patient "might be transferred to the ICU", that implies that he might not be...

  25. Would this happen at your ER?

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

    I wouldn't have allowed a nurse I was precepting off the floor alone with a patient. Period. Besides, taking the patient down to the ER takes up an ER bed when the patient had their own bed on the...