meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. ohhhh my aching feet

    meownsmile replied to bethneyann's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As you can see its a trial and error type thing. And what works this week may not work so well in 6 months. good

  2. Please help me-I have no idea what to do

    meownsmile replied to mdrkan's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree, if they are expecting that service they need to put it in the job description and make sure the pay scale is in accordance with services rendered. Dont let them take advantage. Its...

  3. Where have all the GOOD VEINS gone?

    meownsmile replied to PCUSheryl's topic in General Nursing

    We usually go 2 sticks then the best available goes for 2. If no access we start calling P-med to come and at last resort anesthesia to try. Wrapping the arm in a warm blanket from a blanket warmer...

  4. I didn't get all this education to wipe behinds!

    meownsmile replied to SeekingNur's topic in General Nursing

    Ill go ya one farther,, not only do most of the CNA's do those tasks now but i seriously think in the future patients families will take a more active role in hygiene and daily care in the acute care...

  5. Pubic hair

    meownsmile replied to nurseJLoo's topic in General Nursing

    Not that its not appropriate for a female to have help shaving legs if it was needed. But requests that come entirely because they want someone to "wait" on them hand and foot is another. If there...

  6. Pubic hair

    meownsmile replied to nurseJLoo's topic in General Nursing

    Nope,, tell her she will have to wait for discharge and find a good salon that will do waxing. Not in the job description. I had a patient (18) that was trying to refuse to leave after discharge...

  7. What do I need in my pockets?

    meownsmile replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    OH and as far as tape goes. Try to remember to take it out of your pocket and leave it at work. Once out the door it cant be used again inside the facility. Soooo,, fyi,, plastic nurses tape is...

  8. Physical function test???

    meownsmile replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    UGHH,, havent heard of them doing this before. I would imagine they are looking to see you have the minimum adjility and stamina, but this is something else i see them as taking farther. Does this...

  9. What do I need in my pockets?

    meownsmile replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Travel light. If you fill your pockets with to much stuff you wont be able to find anything when you need it anyway. 1 black ink pen, 1 bandage sissors(small ones), maybe a roll of tape if you...

  10. Down time while working

    meownsmile replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

    If and when there are a few lag times i usually am still busy with checking MARs, checking on patients. IF i actually get a couple minutes that there isnt anyone on a light etc. I go heat my munchies...

  11. precepting nursing students?

    meownsmile replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Somehow this thread moved to someone not wanting to do "grunt" work. Well im sorry but if your preceptor is in there cleaning and transferring to commodes ,, so should you. You should be your...

  12. from nights to days??

    meownsmile replied to RN2B07's topic in Medical-Surgical

    New grads can handle days just as well as nights. My problem is with who is supposed to b precepting you. Why is there internet available on a med/surg unit. It isnt necissary, any info you need...

  13. precepting nursing students?

    meownsmile replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    You may not really be that confident in your job in the first place yet. Thats why it was bothering you that she watched your documentation. You should have told her yes she did need tech...

  14. Another "OMG i can't believe you did that!" family member story

    meownsmile replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    In situations like this we usually offer to let the patient move to a private room. We do however inform them of the added charge. If that isnt an option we try to move the patient "needing rest" to...

  15. RUDE pt and spouse=everyone fired from care!

    meownsmile replied to melrina75's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, there needs to be a meeting to come to some agreement for patient care that is within reason for all concerned. If that isnt doable then maybe it is time for them to hire a private duty...

  16. Patient assignment v. actual patient load

    meownsmile replied to irish_std/n's topic in General Nursing

    Patient acuity is not taken into account in my med/surg unit. The floor is split up into 1,2 or 3 teams depending on available mix of staff for the day. The CNA and LPN may have 6-8, the LPN may get...

  17. I Think I was Fired for Invoking Safe Harbour

    meownsmile replied to Lady Ravenwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, it sounds like you were terminated because you threatened to use the safe harbor act, of which i dont know much about. However, it sounds as if it is to bad that you didnt go ahead with the...

  18. Waiving OT during orientation?? HELP

    meownsmile replied to Fairlythere's topic in Medical-Surgical

    NO WAY. Just because this nurse chooses to work that (insane in my opinion) schedule DOES NOT mean you should have to. They should let you work the number of hours per week you are going to be...

  19. comments about patient's w/ IV's?

    meownsmile replied to johnson0424's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I may be mistaken but in most acute care facilities a patient may not even meet medicare/medicaide criteria for the stay if they arent recieving IV antibiotics, pain medication or fluids. Unless they...

  20. How Do You Brush a Toddler's Teeth?

    meownsmile replied to Meerkat's topic in Pediatric

    My dentist always said baby teeth can be wiped with a soft cloth, then later when more foods are introduced let them be the guide at first. Dont try to hold the baby and "do it right". Let them...

  21. elimination of nursing position

    meownsmile replied to storm1's topic in General Nursing

    I had to go part-time at one time to prevent myself from getting laid off. Worked well for me, but im not a nightshift person either. Is there noone in your facility that prefers to work a straight...

  22. Clocking in

    meownsmile replied to Mimi2RN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL, tell her it takes longer than a minute to get all those people huddled around the clock at check in time through the line. Are they also going to chastise you for clocking in 2 minutes late...

  23. Help! What should you buy a nurse for graduation? Reccomdations needed...thanks.

    meownsmile replied to matt22's topic in General Nursing

    There are several nice figurines geared toward nursing (major card distributing store) and nice gold necklaces with RN on the charm (most good jewlery stores would know what you wanted). Share in her...

  24. I'm so devastated. I honestly don't know how to do this....

    meownsmile replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Dont be to distraught if you can help it. Try to get through these last couple months. Im not so sure a judge wouldnt allow some emergency maintence for you until you are out of school. He's...

  25. why

    meownsmile replied to hollydoll's topic in General Nursing

    Well they have to have someone to go to all those unnecissary meetings they schedule to make themselves look busy. Heaven knows the staff, who should be there dont have the time. And heaven forbid...