meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

Med/Surg, Ortho

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  1. using maintainence for patient care

    meownsmile replied to capability's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thats just nuts and i dont blame the family for being upset. This facility needs to upgrade their facilities and do better with security for the good of their patients. Im surprised they can even...

  2. Liability question

    meownsmile replied to jansop's topic in General Nursing

    Actually #1 depending on the age of the girl isnt the mother somewhat responsible to keep track of her immunizations if nothing else for school records? And #2 if she had the hepB immunizations for...

  3. Frozen and Frustrated

    meownsmile replied to frozztozzNak's topic in General Nursing

    Ive worked ortho/med/surge for 12 years and I love it. However i also know what you mean. Med/surg can be exhausting, frustrating, can give you feelings of inadequacy, and sometimes in general make...

  4. How do you do it?

    meownsmile replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    I think someone needs to take the time and make the effort to organize things a bit. Im sure there is another way other than an apron. How about a supply cart for your unit with dressings, tape,...

  5. Time of Day for Routine Vital Signs

    meownsmile replied to pattchez's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The routine vs for our med/surg are at the beginning of each shift. So generally 8-16-23. All new surgicals get q 4s after the initial post op vitals have been resolved, then after 24 hours if there...

  6. Support Needed from Nurses with Back Injuries

    meownsmile replied to GigiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had L4-5 radioculopathy in 97 and also have a spondilothesis from an old fractured vertebrae. I had surgery in 97. I was off work a month prior to surgery and it took me about 4 months to fully...

  7. eating disordered nurses

    meownsmile replied to freetobeme's topic in General Nursing

    YOu got it twinmommy,, exacctly what i was

  8. Nursing student freaking about BPs

    meownsmile replied to midcom's topic in General Nursing

    Dont be afraid to turn off the patients tv. Just tell them you need to turn it of so you can hear better and will turn it back on when you are done. They shouldnt care as long as you actually DO...

  9. Surgery question

    meownsmile replied to MT RN's topic in Orthopedic

    Unfortunately all dr's are different in how they perform specific procedures and what they will and wont let a patient do following. Get the information from the doctor on monday. Any other advice...

  10. Is HIPPA really secure?

    meownsmile replied to doublej's topic in General Nursing

    You would be surprised to hear the roomates conversations with each other when nurses arent present. They usually will tell each other their life stories without batting an eye. So not saying...

  11. problems with my unit, any ideas?

    meownsmile replied to rags's topic in General Nursing

    I did read your whole post, and noted the second one. You may also consider its not YOU that has the nurses on your unit a little out of joint. It may be they really feel stressed due to short...

  12. Stop #@$%!* Thief!!!

    meownsmile replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you are having those problems. It is a real PIA to have this stuff go on. We had an employee who after the fact we found had stolen at 2 other places of employment and after being caught there...

  13. Afraid of inserting NGs?

    meownsmile replied to peace_solace's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes there are just things you have difficulty dealing with. Its not that uncommon. Yes you will need to try to get past it, and eventually you may be able to do it and wait until after to get...

  14. 75 Questions on the NCLEX

    meownsmile replied to TheDude,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep i had 75 for the NCLEX-RN and passed the first time. Sorry Tazzi,, but you arent alone. If its any consolation,, when i did my LPN boards i did pen and paper test and it was the most draining...

  15. RN job in jeopardy please help

    meownsmile replied to fe3's topic in General Nursing

    Did you exit your screen after you pulled the other med? If you didnt anyone could have come up behind you, pulled meds and it would be signed out on your pass. I think id be wanting to see that...

  16. Trouble Makers

    meownsmile replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    Unfotunately i think every unit has one. Not much you can do with them except dont be a part of their story telling. Dont stand and listen, dont repeat what might be

  17. What should I do? (long)

    meownsmile replied to JadeNurse1980's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with imenid,, this place need to ante up and do what they need to to get this patient on track. Leaving them at the end of the hall to cry and bellow is only going to cause havoc with...

  18. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    meownsmile replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Just a couple thoughts.... One,, if nursing school is HELL,, then at least i know where im going when i die. If ive already been there, they wont want me back. Two,, i too am tired of the LPN...

  19. med carts/control freaks

    meownsmile replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Whats the big deal. Its called prep time. If people would be on time to work, make sure their OWN supplies are in place and arranged the way THEY want before they take off on their med pass there...

  20. NCLEX Pass Rates

    meownsmile replied to Kathyz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    In Illinois i think you will probly have to get that information from the school itself. Not sure if the state BON will give it out, but im sure they have it. Antoher place you maybe can look is at...

  21. 8 hr shifts vs. 12 hr shift

    meownsmile replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Until recently i have only worked 12 hour days. Now i have a rotational shift and 2 weeks days 2 weeks of nights. I hate nights in general but i wouldnt want to do 8 hour shifts. I have problems...

  22. Admin Tyl and Vicodin w/ in 4 hr

    meownsmile replied to 1st edition's topic in General Nursing

    If the vicodin isnt doing the job i wouldnt think the extra tylenol would help at all either. I would see about another pain med, maybe ultram or toradol PO between the vicodin

  23. Stressed about staffing grid!

    meownsmile replied to AKRNOCN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with jo,, those grids are absolutely horrible. They look good on paper and technically may work sometimes, but without acuity factored in somehow it can leave people completely overwhelmed...

  24. Nursing professional liability insurance

    meownsmile replied to tinta06's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Here is the scoop on liability insurance. If you feel you should have it by all means get it, just dont ever admit to it or tell anyone you have it. Unless you are working for a facility as an...

  25. Urbana/ARMY LPN(a little long)

    meownsmile replied to thinkingmaybe's topic in Illinois Nursing

    There may be some issues with you sitting for boards. You may have to call the BON and find out what their criteria for military trained nurses are. Also there is a bridge program in Decatur too...