meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

Med/Surg, Ortho

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  1. computers and quality of life

    meownsmile replied to Bibagirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hey dont get frustrated. There are a lot of community colleges out there that have adult learning classes that include computer training. Check it out and make some phone calls. A few of these...

  2. Intellidot

    meownsmile replied to nightnurse7's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We keep hearing that we will start this soon, but havent seen it as of yet. Let us know how you like

  3. Pick up Malpractice! They went after my license.

    meownsmile replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I tell all the new grads that i orientate to get it and dont let anyone know you have it. A facility will cover you IF you have gone by their policies and procedures to the letter, but one little...

  4. Help, My peer is using same med cups all week!

    meownsmile replied to bughouser's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing as southernbelle. What an infection control nightmare, especially during flu/cold season. Maybe you should ask him if he would be willing to take meds from a cup that...

  5. MD's professional handwriting skills

    meownsmile replied to hppynurse2's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all have our share of ciferin that has to go on when it comes to some docs. We laugh about the first class in medical school being Illegable Handwriting 101. Anyway,, we do fax those...

  6. Young & Ignorant

    meownsmile replied to Irishgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, forgive yourself and move on. You learned several lessons from this one incident. To always look information up for yourself, not to take someone elses word for anything, and to admit to...

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

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

    I can relate. But you know whats sad is these people will have a very unhappy life no matter where they go or what they do. I think as a service to others we need to do what we can to prevent their...

  8. Are students in the way?

    meownsmile replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have had nursing students with me and have precpeted a lot of new grad RN's and i love it. I wouldnt refuse to take one under my wing, but i will give a realistic eval for both their instructor and...

  9. Forced Overtime

    meownsmile replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I havent ever been in a siutaion where i have had mandatory overtime. I dont think i would work in a facility that mandated. I have a life and family outside of work and they have to come

  10. Anyone NOT use prefilled flushes?

    meownsmile replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    We used the individual NS bottles up until 4-5 years ago. The prefills are much easier and less risk of sticks. I would imagine much more cost for the facility, but in the long run cheaper than...

  11. Newborn Kidnapped from TX hospital, be on the lookout!

    meownsmile replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    The report i heard was that the monitoring band was cut off in an empty room. The strange part is the footage of this woman leaving the hospital at 1:30am. Not sure what the temperature in Lubbock...

  12. taking control

    meownsmile replied to Nursebarebari's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ours dont try to take control but they are almost to forward about coming to the RN about some things. Just drives me nuts when one comes to me and says,, "i need you to come to ***", but wont give...

  13. Sleeping on The Job?

    meownsmile replied to pam78's topic in General Nursing

    If she was new to this assignment it could be she had been between jobs for a couple weeks and had not had enough sleep the day before. I agree not the good thing to do on orientation though and...

  14. Disgusting worm dream.. Could this really happen?

    meownsmile replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    OK so maybe someone need to consult some phycoanalyst or something and find out what that all means. My daughter came to me the other day (this week) and had had a dream very similar to both your...

  15. Robert Morris?

    meownsmile replied to lyndsaynicole's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I dont really know how long they have had a nursing program. I know they used to be mainly a business/technology school before they started embarking on a more collegate stature. Havent really known...

  16. Self cast removal?

    meownsmile replied to LadyMonteCarlo's topic in Orthopedic

    I would think anything to splint the arm, wrap with kerlix and send to ER for xray and new cast application if needed would be the best thing to do. I dont necissarily agree with slipping the cast...

  17. How to deal??

    meownsmile replied to TraumaICURN's topic in General Nursing

    If you could please explain to me how you are a BSN graduate and 20years old? Not passing judgement here but something just isnt adding up for me. Please help me figure it

  18. salaries in "southern IL" like Marion, IL

    meownsmile replied to Mirasol's topic in Illinois Nursing

    With the cost of living in this area, RN's make decent wages and you will be very comfortable on what you make. As long as you arent a shopaholic or something. I think even with the electric/gas...

  19. What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    meownsmile replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well i hit my limit last week. When they were calling me for a new surg and a new admit,, at the same time,, and i already had 11 patients. I refused any new patients. They were pulling my LPN back...

  20. Removing Staples

    meownsmile replied to luvmynursingjob's topic in General Nursing

    Occasionally a staple will snag and not bend and come out "clean". Dont panic,, it is pretty simple to manipulate the staple out, just take your time. The patient will not care that one "bits" a...

  21. LPN starting wages in central Illinois

    meownsmile replied to notsoinnocentkali's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Its been a while since i was a LPN and a new grad LPN at that but i would think the numbers already quoted are pretty close. I dont necissarily agree that a LTC is the best place to start. I think...

  22. Resume ? for Surgical Floor Postition

    meownsmile replied to roziepig's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just mention some of the procedures you had experience with during your clinical rotations. New grads tend to forget that your clinical experiences are just that. Dont be afraid to adjust your...

  23. ethical problem

    meownsmile replied to ohiococowgirl's topic in General Nursing

    At the point the patient is terminal and you are providing comfort care it should be up to the patient if they want to change positions,, or the patients family if they want the patient to be turned....

  24. I rarely answer medical questions or give advice online...

    meownsmile replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I agree why is she wasting time sitting around asking people advice on the internet. OR being on the internet at all, her child is sick and needs her mother! Where are some peoples brains??? Going...

  25. So Embarrassed! Forgot to remove the saline lock!

    meownsmile replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    Ive done the same. Forgot to get the lock out and ended up going to the patients house after work to remove it. Not the end of the world, it