mom4josh

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    Do you push Fentanyl on the floor?

    mom4josh replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    A few years ago we didn't, until the policy was changed. We give it fairly frequently now, especially to terminal
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    How long does it take you to complete an order????

    mom4josh replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    It would depend on a few things: did this nurse leave right on time or was she there charting for a while after giving report? does she make a habit of leaving things undone? does she have good...
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    Nurses/patient care/cell phones

    mom4josh replied to snuggles49's topic in General Nursing

    We can change the ring volume on the phone for regular calls, but the emergency calls are always at full volume, most annoying sound
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    Nurses/patient care/cell phones

    mom4josh replied to snuggles49's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous post. We just started carrying phones this year, and many times it really sucks. The other thing I can add is that they are bulky and way too heavy to have to keep in a...
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    Difficult boss--how to proceed?

    mom4josh replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds as though you would be better off just leaving this job with the horrible manager. Some managers are just thrown into their position with no experience or people skills, and she sounds like...
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    How do you administer Mucomyst orally?

    mom4josh replied to IlovenursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    The directions I read says 4 oz. juice or other beverage (I think that grape or other strong flavor would be best). I measure the Mucomyst in a syringe, then pierce the juice cover with the needle...
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    Back Pain and nursing

    mom4josh replied to Kasey77's topic in General Nursing

    I am almost 50 and have been a nurse for 8 years. I have had back pain for 30 years. I take my pain pills when I have to, because they do not impair me in any way. When I get home, I take stronger...
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    Patients adding me as a friend on facebook...

    mom4josh replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    Funny you should bring this up and I should come across at this particular time. I have read with interest all of the previous comments. One of my patients last week asked if I would be her FB friend....
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    How long before you were a charge nurse?

    mom4josh replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I had about a year's experience when I went to charge class, and I didn't get any orientation (as compared to now when some people get three shifts). Unfortunately, in the last several years, I have...
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    Pushing Dilaudid?

    mom4josh replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    Okay... trying not to get too ticked off here. You asked for advice, now you want to argue with everyone who has taken the time to post? Excuse me? It seems that you didn't want advice after all,...
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    Things you don't want to hear your Aide say

    mom4josh replied to readytoroll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hate it when an aid gives me a VS which is not compatible with life. Like 153/0. Um, hello? When I asked her to fix it in the computer (silly me, I assumed it was a typo), she said "That's what I...
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    What type of family member drives you craziest?

    mom4josh replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is... ewwwwwwwwwwww! I think I would say, "Too bad for you I'm going to tell your wife!" Other than those already posted, probably the worst for me is the family who won't make their...
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    I did a no-no

    mom4josh replied to mamad7's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, carry my own meds with me at all times, even to work. I use a pill container, and have OTC as well as prescription meds, including Darvocet, as it does not impair me in any way. (There are...
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    Searching for kardex

    mom4josh replied to ToddP(BScPharm)'s topic in General Nursing

    We use a Kardex that is pretty good... depending on what unit you're on, as some of them don't use them at all. I like them because they have the current diet, lab orders (not results), and other...
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    Blanket warmers

    mom4josh replied to biker momma's topic in Emergency

    We just got blanket warmers for our department. They are set at about 116 degrees F. Not really warm enough (about 125 is better), but temp range set by engineering
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    Nurse refuses to give or recieve shift report

    mom4josh replied to dkweaver's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I take report, I always tell the nurse if I have had the patient before so that she knows I am somewhat familiar with him/her. However, that does not give the nurse permission to not tell me...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    mom4josh replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    the other day i took care of this woman in her 40's. her husband was the most annoying person i have met in a great while. he was at the nurse's station multiple times for every little thing. and when...
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    nights are killing me!

    mom4josh replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Geesch, give the girl a break! No need for sarcastic or unsympathetic remarks! Some people never get used to nights. 7p-7a seems to work better for some (like me), especially if you can lump as...
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    What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    mom4josh replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    We had a patient do that once, then bend over to inspect. She then picked up a glob and walked into the patient's room across the hall and say, "Want some?" (while the patient was eating dinner)....
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    Is there an RN here willing to participate in my interview?

    mom4josh replied to lindsmith88's topic in General Nursing

    I would be willing as well. PM me if you
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    Gossiping amongst nurses

    mom4josh replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I agree that at times nurses can eat their young. And, in my working experience of 30+ years in all types of jobs, women can be more difficult to work with and for (don't jump on me for this)....
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    Pain is not a "vital sign"

    mom4josh replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    It's just going to turn into one opinion vs. another opinion. In the end, it is what our employers say it
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    mom4josh replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We spoke with a SW about it, and we were told that there wasn't enough proof of
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    mom4josh replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We had a 44 year old 380+ lb. woman who asked us to wipe her every time she pooped all over herself or all over the floor on the way to the bathroom (and had the nerve to ask if we had wiped her well...
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    New Grad needing a job anywhere in TX or any state

    mom4josh replied to SheilaORN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco is always hiring. PM me if you need