steelydanfan

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  1. How many mistakes can one nurse make? (A vent)

    steelydanfan replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know what cured me of this? Taking over in mid shift from some of these "STELLAR" nurse who either go home sick or go home due to low census. The stuff I have found either unreported on or...

  2. "I'm A Good Nurse" Syndrome

    steelydanfan replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Doing the best job that you can, going the extra mile, continuing your education with QUALITY programs and striving to learn, teach and develop in the nursing profession are worthy goals. I don't...

  3. What am I doing wrong?

    steelydanfan replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that you may be out of luck for a CNA/ PCT position until you have at least a semester of nursing school under your belt. All of the PCT/UC/CNA HOSPITAL staff I know either have a lot of...

  4. Are YOU terrified to be a patient (and your loved ones, too!)

    steelydanfan replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You bet I will be there if my loved one has to be hospitalized, if only so I know he gets a daily bath. Pt's forget everything the doctor said 2 seconds after they walk out, so I will be there to...

  5. How to get a nurse to give a quick change of shift report

    steelydanfan replied to 3dayRN's topic in General Nursing

    The same person who is disorganized and rambing in person is the same way when taping. Use SBAR and if the person is just incorrigable, go down the list FOR them, and get your questions

  6. Interview with Dermatologist who does Mohs Surgery: Need advice!

    steelydanfan replied to BrazilianLPN's topic in General Nursing

    This question is way too general.Without knowing your expected duties or the other specialities this plastic surgeon/dermatologist does; there is simply no way to answer your

  7. Has anyone been in trouble at work over what they posted in allnurses.com

    steelydanfan replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    don't surf the net at work on a work computer, period. it will be seen and traced. the only defensible reason is to look up a drug, proceedure or

  8. I lied to the state surveyor

    steelydanfan replied to tammietan's topic in General Nursing

    if an employer lacks the basic virtues by asking an employee to lie, do you really believe they'd show a whit of morality by doing what is 'right'? it seems to me, the op was doomed either way... but...

  9. What do you do if your friend is "THAT patient?"

    steelydanfan replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    Since she is well out of state, I would guess that your communication is by email or text. Just don't answer, refuse to be sucked up into her drama, and she will probably drop you like a hot potato,...

  10. What do you do to destress?

    steelydanfan replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Train or run in Triathalons, it keeps me sane. Horseback riding, boogie

  11. Pronounce buccal ... help

    steelydanfan replied to KitkatPRN's topic in General Nursing

    YOU ARE CORRECT, SIR! (Does anyone else remember Johnny Carson's show and Ed

  12. Prioritizing Nursing Diagnosis to Maslow

    steelydanfan replied to student1111's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still worried about the Demerol SQ on a fresh post-op in the

  13. Has anyone been in trouble at work over what they posted in allnurses.com

    steelydanfan replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I would hope that AN protects it's website users to the extent that it can. my workplace does not have my email address, never mind my cell phone

  14. Do you have to start everyone's IV for them?

    steelydanfan replied to jimmy the P's topic in General Nursing

    I think I have very good IV skills, but I CANNOT for the life of me start a #22 with the catheters my hospital uses. I CAN'T, they are too soft, I have no touch for them, I blow the vein every time....

  15. Pre nursing student gets an exciting opportunity

    steelydanfan replied to kira261's topic in General Nursing

    Those colorful charts and models are good learning tools, but seeing it up close is something else entirely. Firstly, before going in, say a little thank you to the spirit of the person whose body you...

  16. Maybe I'm just old and cynical, but....

    steelydanfan replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As an oldster, MY 2 choices at the time were teaching or nursing. Teaching was iffy at the time, so I chose nursing; not only because it was a good fit, but ALSO because I knew I would always have a...

  17. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    steelydanfan replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Part of this lesson: Do not say anything to your co-workers about ANYTHING you don't want repeated or cannot defend; and DON'T party with people you work

  18. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    steelydanfan replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    If each one of these complaints can be invalidated by your charting, then you worked in an extremely toxic environment, and good legal representation is a

  19. Electrolyte shifts and fluid overload in AMI patients?

    steelydanfan replied to Aliakey's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, color me impressed! I had NO idea of what EMTs know and do

  20. Electrolyte shifts and fluid overload in AMI patients?

    steelydanfan replied to Aliakey's topic in General Nursing

    I was so darned impressed that this EMT understood reciprical changes in an EKG that the rest of the post hardly sank in! You should be aware that when I was in ER our pt's came in on a lead II and...

  21. Critical patient scenarios

    steelydanfan replied to pinkkitty11's topic in General Nursing

    1. Why did you accept a pt. with a systolic pressure of 70? But OK, his BP is ok, and the meds have not had a chance to work. Give it 10 minutes, reassess and give something if you have an order, or...

  22. Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

    steelydanfan replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

  23. What specific things are expected to be known by a new RN?

    steelydanfan replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If your friend wants to know specifics, she needs to post her question herself. This question is way too broad to warrant a simple

  24. How and what book did you use to learn charting nurses notes?

    steelydanfan replied to newbiekenobe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Many new grads have this question because they are not allowed to chart on computer systems, and they don't get the practice. They SHOULD be doing written practice charting as part of thier clinicals;...

  25. I lied to the state surveyor

    steelydanfan replied to tammietan's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. They could not have fired you for telling the truth, but now your posterior is in the fire for a lie they won't back you up for. So much for trying to be a "good" employee. I worry about...