rnsrgr8t

rnsrgr8t

Peds Urology,primary care, hem/onc

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  1. He/She Said What!?

    rnsrgr8t replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a surgical practice as an APN. I have my own panel of patients I follow independently but I also help the surgeons with their patient's needs when they are in the OR. One of my colleagues...

  2. Do you text your patients?

    rnsrgr8t replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced Practice

    I do not give my personal cell phone to my patients. If for some reason I would have to call them from my cell, I would block my caller ID so they did not get the number. I do not give out my work...

  3. Other departments trying to skip on work with RN's "blessing", aka lazy people wanting som

    rnsrgr8t replied to ixchel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I started going to one of our satellite offices with one of our attendings to help her see the large volume of patients she was seeing there. There was just too many patients and she needed another...

  4. This week, I learned.... (7/25)

    rnsrgr8t replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Sort of singing??? Holy cow you have an amazing voice! Your bird was

  5. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    rnsrgr8t replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    And in this current patient satisfaction environment, can totally see management coming down hard on the nurses for that! Ugggh I am right there with you! At least make an effort to learn the language...

  6. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner advice

    rnsrgr8t replied to PSnurse123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am a PNP. I was a nurse for 5 years and ONLY every worked in pediatrics. It was a no brainer for me to get my PNP (as opposed to the FNP) b/c the idea of working with adults (even if it was only for...

  7. Are you Facebook friends with your coworkers?

    rnsrgr8t replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am friends with a few of my close coworkers that are also my personal friends outside of work. I keep FB light though and never post anything about work unless it is something funny one of my...

  8. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    rnsrgr8t replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    See YOU are the patient I love (not that suprises me RubyV!)!!! Your doctor's office should LISTEN to the message and call you when you are available! They should NOT get testy with you about that. I...

  9. Durable Medical Equipement and supplies prescriptions

    rnsrgr8t replied to NurseNeLz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am lucky that we have social workers that can help us find which DME company works with a patient's insurance. See if your patient already has a social worker that works with them. If you do not...

  10. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    rnsrgr8t replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I work outpatient. I will get an urgent message from our secretaries asking me to call a parent of one of our patients (I work pediatrics). This is typically how it goes Ring, Ring, Ring "Hello?"...

  11. So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    rnsrgr8t replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    It has been over 10 years since I have had to do it but I used to LOVE accessing PortaCaths...not sure why but always thought it was cool. Still like giving IM injections. Like it when kids barely...

  12. Who prescribes for themselves or family

    rnsrgr8t replied to automotiveRN67's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am a PNP SO i can only prescribe for kids but I would NOT do it for family or friends. Just not worth it to me. Like others have said, not worth the risk to me. I do not judge others who do it and I...

  13. Com'on, you got one...What is your heart wrenching moment?

    rnsrgr8t replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    I was working nights on my summer break during nursing school on the peds floor at the local hospital. I was all of 19 and an eager nurse extern. I worked with some amazing nurses who really mentored...

  14. This week, I learned (7/18).....

    rnsrgr8t replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    OMG ROTFLMAO! I have 3 kitties and they would totally go medieval on a chipmunk! They go nuts with

  15. Which EHR do you use at your practice

    rnsrgr8t replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My hospital system (inpatient and outpatient) uses Epic. I love it. I love the CareEverywhere feature... a lot of the local hospital systems use Epic as well so we can get records easily. I work in a...

  16. Someone shared with ESPN Jason Pierre Paul's medical records from OR

    rnsrgr8t posted a topic in General Nursing

    Report: Jason Pierre-Paul Had His Right Index Finger Amputated I saw this and my jaw dropped.....looks like some used their cell phone to take a picture of the OR's grease board to show his OR...

  17. Today, I am thankful for......

    rnsrgr8t replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    1) That I was able to get up on my own each day and go to work. 2) That although it drives me nuts a lot, I have a good job and can make a good living. 3) I love the "functioning rectum" LOL gotta...

  18. What To Expect From Your Preceptor

    rnsrgr8t replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Love this!!! I like the part that you may not like them and they may not like you but you can still learn from them. My first preceptor right out of nursing school, hated me and made my life a...

  19. Late for work excuses

    rnsrgr8t replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I was late to work one time b/c I had a bird in my house!!! I was getting ready for work when I noticed all three of my cats where in my closet looking up. I looked in and there was a black bird...

  20. Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    rnsrgr8t replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    This happened on a teen retreat with my church...but thought you guys would appreciate so we are at this retreat center in the absolute middle of nowhere (no real cell phone signal). I was one of the...

  21. Is anything at your work that puzzles you

    rnsrgr8t replied to pras's topic in General Nursing

    OMG this is one of my huge pet peeves.......WHY do people do that?? So

  22. New NP practice advice

    rnsrgr8t replied to Missy89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are very

  23. New NP practice advice

    rnsrgr8t replied to Missy89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    A few tips (I still do these and I have been practicing for 10 years) Your exam: do it in the same order EVERY TIME. I start at the head and work my way down. You also can assess while you watch them....

  24. Help! I look young!

    rnsrgr8t replied to hella_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I had the same problem. I do not think it is a shallow concern when you have patients looking at you and, based on your "young" appearance, feel you are not competent. It does not mean you are going...

  25. Family member hurt my somewhat fragile new grad confidence

    rnsrgr8t replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You have gotten a lot of good advice on here. I would shake it off and not worry about it (since you already have given yourself an honest self assessment of your shift with her). My coworker (I work...