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  1. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

    cardsRN replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

    depends. every friday night i go in for a 12 having been up all day with my son. then go back in for 12 sat and sun noc. but you better believe i sleep like a rock sat and sun day. lack of sleep...

  2. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    cardsRN replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    if you do not know a drug, look it up or consult with pharmacy before giving it. never be afraid to ask a question or get a more experienced person to eyeball something with you. and here's one i...

  3. What have you done for yourself lately?

    cardsRN replied to Nvr2Old's topic in General Nursing

    playing with my son is huge stress relief. having a pint with my husband. pedicures. naps. the gym (when i can get there). a good book. it is so hard to find time and money to do little things...

  4. Charge nurses?

    cardsRN replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    i think it is normal in most places for noc charge to have an assignment, may be a reduced one. that's ok cuz you know, we don't do anything on noc's most of the time in addition to beds, charge is...

  5. Please don't eat your young.

    cardsRN replied to Kiren's topic in General Nursing

    i'm trying to cut down, but you know how it is... someone brings a pack in and they just look so tasty! i i think to myself, i'll just have one. a few hours later, recover my pt from crisis and in...

  6. What would you do? Resident assaulted me.

    cardsRN replied to bshaw96's topic in Agency Nurses

    of course you are still upset. you were assaulted. what would you do if this happened to you at a bar or a store? take care of yourself, talk to someone about it either a private therapist, EAP, or...

  7. What's the funniest thing your patient has been scared of before?

    cardsRN replied to UnidentifiedNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    i imagine the same rules apply here as in the vent threads... if you don't find it funny, abstain. i am sure the OP is compassionate with their patients and educates as

  8. Noc Shift Any Easier ???

    cardsRN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    there is good about nights. the money, and...the money. no seriously! more teamwork, less family members/doctors who want access to your pt. less external chaos is right, but bear in mind what...

  9. new grad having trouble w/ icu personalities

    cardsRN replied to extraordinary067's topic in MICU, SICU

    if you really feel that you must leave, you can always use the old "it just wasn't a good fit" or say that you realized that you are not ready for critical care (if the new job is a floor) or that...

  10. Customer service....

    cardsRN replied to Cobweb's topic in General Nursing

    ummm...that is just so wrong. that is what happens when health care organizations try to follow a business model. it is just not the same thing. did the jerk mention his feelings about having a...

  11. Just venting frustration...

    cardsRN replied to jbp0529's topic in MICU, SICU

    i shouldn't get started on this topic, but here i go... it is politics plain and simple. the on call staff is afraid to jeopardize their position or lose face by making the wrong call, therefore they...

  12. Advice for ancient alternative wannabe gypsy nurse

    cardsRN replied to harvestmoon's topic in Nursing Career

    hi. to answer your questions: i know plenty of nurses who started to travel with 1-2 years of med-surg experience. i have a son and the precautions i take are washing hands up to the elbow with...

  13. I quit my job.

    cardsRN replied to SICU Queen's topic in MICU, SICU

    i hear you on the pain meds- takes an act of congress to get something more than 2 mg morphine for someone who just had their chest cracked. thank you for your years of service. i hope your new job...

  14. Need advice- 6 months pregnant and starting in the ER

    cardsRN replied to Lizziefive's topic in Emergency

    from my (admittedly non ER) experience, colleagues are usually very understanding about helping a pregnant woman lift/changing assignments/handling an out of control pt for you. all you have to do is...

  15. Intergrillin Gtts & activity levels

    cardsRN replied to NiteNursee's topic in Cardiac

    i would think the activity level for the pt should be based on the reason for the gtt. if the pt is fresh post procedure on their 18 hrs of integ., then clearly they must complete bedrest and advance...

  16. Have you ever had a family accuse you of killing their loved one?

    cardsRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    it can be so hard to cope with people's denial when they project it aggressively on you. in that situation i find it helpful to remind myself that these people are hurting very much because they love...

  17. was this really cause of death?

    cardsRN replied to dcnballmom's topic in General Nursing

    this is one of the most hilarious (and frightening) things i have heard in a long time. thx for the laugh, and as other posters have said- talk to your boss and risk management asap. this lady...

  18. toddler with pink eye

    cardsRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    i know, fun- right? so not asking for medical advice here, just asking you experienced peds nurses if you have any tips for getting eye drops in to a toddler. the holding him down while he screams...

  19. Risk of Infectious Disease: Job Hazard for this with Kids?

    cardsRN replied to rookieq's topic in General Nursing

    honestly, no. wash your hands and use the recommended PPE for the situation. my son brings home all kinds of crap from the playroom at my gym though. i've been sick for a week with the latest...

  20. FollowUp to "Things You Wish You Could Say To Your Coworkers"

    cardsRN replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    no, i value my source of income i'll just hang on for long enough and then find something

  21. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    cardsRN replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    here goes: LOSE the attitude ladies. i mean really, you did not invent the procedure you think i'm a dumba** for daring to ask a question about. you learned about it at some point. guess what! if...

  22. 1st day off orientation was HORRIBLE

    cardsRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    if days could get it all done, then eves could stay home, right? as others have pointed out, 24/7 job. don't let anyone give you crap about that. it will get easier. except for the days when it's...

  23. How does your facility define "Lateness to work"

    cardsRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    a few threads here lately have turned into a "these kids today" kind of thing. it is interesting. i too believe that lateness and the lack of regard for others it speaks of are more a personality...

  24. How does your facility define "Lateness to work"

    cardsRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    op- you have given them ample warning and made your expectations very clear. fire them. i for one do not think lateness is a generationally bound issue. it is self-centered behavior indicative of...

  25. toddler with pink eye

    cardsRN replied to cardsRN's topic in Pediatric

    thank you