meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. Can someone please help me

    meownsmile replied to mbgirl81's topic in Medical-Surgical

    H&H could be low from the fracture itself, not necissarily the surgery. Fracture in a long bone causes bleeding and you have to remember where the red blood cells are made. Anything that...

  2. Nurse Rounding

    meownsmile replied to Margeincharge's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We are trying to do 2 hour rounds with the NA's when they do turns. Otherwise during the daytime hours its pretty difficult to get around ever 2 hours. You do the best you can

  3. *koff* *gasp*

    meownsmile replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Would you REALLY have wanted the cameras on????? Probly better off NOT knowing who that

  4. sickle cell pt..

    meownsmile replied to timdmb's topic in General Nursing

    Yep,, i vote central line. We have had several that we HAVE to put central lines in for. Otherwise there wont be any labs, pain meds nothing. They have no veins

  5. Lowest of the Low

    meownsmile replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree, go find another job. Who in their right mind would suggest that a new grad/employee of 9 weeks come up with "goals" to help them succeed on their own. Isnt that their job as your...

  6. Ionized sea salt soak?

    meownsmile posted a topic in Holistic

    A friend was telling us today at work about a ionized sea salt soak that is being done. Soaking feet in sea salt water with ionizing rods, pulling toxins from the body? Can anyone tell me what this...

  7. What are LAP Sites?

    meownsmile replied to solumedrol's topic in General Nursing

    Lap sites need no care from the nurse only observation. The patient can shower and pat dry. The steri strips and/or tegaderm will fall off by themselves eventually and shouldnt be taken off. If...

  8. What do I do? (long)

    meownsmile replied to ChrgRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a feeling you are right. If someone in administration wants her gone, shell be gone one way or another. Its sad and unfortunate that things have to go that way because its more than likely a...

  9. I'm not welcome at my last jobsite

    meownsmile replied to Hospice RNCM's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the place needs to work on their employee relations if they are so insecure as to banish someone for having moved

  10. What are LAP Sites?

    meownsmile replied to solumedrol's topic in General Nursing

    Lap sites are small incisions that accomodate the scope and instruments used during a laproscopic procedure. We call them lap sites for short. They may have a couple steri strips over them when the...

  11. Advice Please! A cna spread a rumor about me.

    meownsmile replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with the post regarding being guests at the facilities for clinicals. I think the problem with reporting her now is that it looks entirely like you are looking for payback for the...

  12. Nurses don't have a hard job

    meownsmile replied to classactkellie's topic in General Nursing

    At the most, I might say something like "it is interesting that that is your perception." Then I'd probably give a sly smile and move on. I like that comment,, but i may have added, "but ill be right...

  13. Need Legal Help To A Situation: Lvn Refused Her Task

    meownsmile replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    Im confused too,, if it was the LVN from the previous shift, how does that make it your fault? There apparently wasnt a RN on duty with her and it was in your report that she neglected to find out...

  14. Docs making stupid decisions

    meownsmile replied to htrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry to say but i think this lies in the "designer baby" category. Although doctors will induce and do sections to accomodate their own scedules, whether it be office or vacation, i think sometimes...

  15. Pay Rate

    meownsmile replied to Louise 1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I might add to this also,, now since ive had a little sleep. You can always express what kind of skills you have that would be an asset to them. Sell yourself. That may give you a little higher pay...

  16. home safety after hip surgery

    meownsmile replied to rach_nc_03's topic in Orthopedic

    Is there a neighbor child,, say jr high or high school that could come walk the doggies a couple times a day for you for a few bucks? I know my kids would have loved to do that for a few spending...

  17. packet 4 for nurses

    meownsmile replied to sweet_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not quite sure but maybe this question might be better suited to the Philippean nurses threads. I think this packet thing may have something to do with immigration and working in the U.S.? Just a...

  18. need some advice before I go talk to my teacher?!

    meownsmile replied to MyEBee's topic in General Nursing

    The reason they are so strict about clinical attendance is that the program itself REQUIRES a certain number of contact clinical hours to graduate and be able to take NCLEX. Its not that the...

  19. Tpn

    meownsmile replied to Holly27's topic in General Nursing

    Sure and also remember the patient has to expend energy to break down foods/nutrition through the GI tract. Getting it via the TPN conserves the much needed energy the patient needs to heal tissues...

  20. What do I do? (long)

    meownsmile replied to ChrgRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it kind of sounds like they are trying to get you to do their dirty work. They get to use you as the one who reported/wrote up the incident and leaves their hands and concious clean. I would...

  21. Advancement for ADN, BS, MS RN

    meownsmile replied to aggieamy5's topic in General Nursing

    I might suggest he continue to get the BSN to go along with the masters he already has. Most facilities want at least a BSN for a person to get into any type of nursing management positions. But...

  22. Tpn

    meownsmile replied to Holly27's topic in General Nursing

    The benefits of giving TPN over tube feedings is basically all the nutrition in the TPN is delivered at a cellular level making it immediately available for the body to utlize rather than making the...

  23. Pay Rate

    meownsmile replied to Louise 1's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You will find it wont make any difference whether you are bridging or not. They will pay you as a LPN with 4 years experience. After you finish your program and go to work for them as a RN you will...

  24. need some advice before I go talk to my teacher?!

    meownsmile replied to MyEBee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree some questions need to be answered by your doctor first. It would be very difficult to work clinicals with a mask and gloves. It's not just your patients you dont want to expose. Concern by...

  25. Desperate !!

    meownsmile replied to mika1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, go to your local hospitals and see if they have some financial aide programs/scholarship programs for you to finish and work for them after. I dont normally encourage those because who knows...