meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

Med/Surg, Ortho

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  1. Ruptured Lungs

    meownsmile replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I still say just be supportive and dont look for reasons for things you dont know the details of. I know you are curious but again i say these are personal issues between her and her doctor and any...

  2. Chewing gum after colectomies

    meownsmile replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    I can see where it would be beneficial. However, normally they want the bowel to rest a couple days following surgery to allow the colon to heal some before it gets active again. I would think as...

  3. Mourning my job, need a hug

    meownsmile replied to NurseEcho's topic in General Nursing

    I agree even if you could find a rotational shift someplace its better than working straight nights. I dont tolerate nights well either and have had to go back to a rotational shift for a while (i...

  4. Faxed Reports

    meownsmile replied to apushist's topic in General Nursing

    They do that in my facility too. I guess as much as there is the possibility of the information getting to the wrong place and the confidentiality issue they probly shouldnt be

  5. Layoff

    meownsmile replied to curiouspath's topic in General Nursing

    How many were laid off? Just a thought, it wouldnt have anything to do with your needing an attitude adjustment would it? I am sorry this happened, and i know the stress it can cause but keep your...

  6. LTC nurse needs some opinions

    meownsmile replied to toocaring's topic in General Nursing

    I think at the very least the co-worker should have called you, gave you the option of coming back and signing or asking if you would mind her signing with her signature behind yours. Forging you...

  7. Ruptured Lungs

    meownsmile replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what you are talking about. There are pneumothroax, tension pneumothorax, and other problems that can arise from the type of surgery being performed. Maybe she needs to discuss her...

  8. CNA to RN

    meownsmile replied to RN and Mommy's topic in General Nursing

    From experience i can say it WILL be awkward at first. It will take a few months for the CNA's that you have been working with to accept the change in your status on the unit. Most will eventually...

  9. Would you do it?

    meownsmile replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    K, thanks,, that makes a

  10. Would you do it?

    meownsmile replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand questioning the order and the nurse being uncomfortable doing it on a step down unit. But why did she call YOU at home? Are you their nurse manager/supervisor? Is she a new nurse and...

  11. Let's call Oprah

    meownsmile replied to cinja's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder,, with 140,000 members of this site, not ONE person has family or personal contacts with ANY news organization? Not ONE local network affiliate? These stories usually arent picked up by big...

  12. Problems with eczema

    meownsmile replied to LadyBug2007's topic in General Nursing

    I have psorisis on the palms of my hands, feet, scalp and elbows. I havent ever gotten any infections or had problems except occasionally the soap irritates it a little. Just have to be careful and...

  13. MD orders, is this normal .......

    meownsmile replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with burnout and others. I work ortho and routinely they are given anticoagulants following arthroplasty and ORIF. Usually the ortho will start and then back down for GP or cardiologist to...

  14. Some musings about reading posts here...

    meownsmile replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, the "younger" generation arent being taught basic grammar skills the way most of us were until they get to college level classes. Then its a major culture shock when they have to...

  15. Something thats bothering me tonight

    meownsmile replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there,youve been there a month. What do they expect? I wouldnt expect someone who had only been there a month to be even ready to be on their own. If someone had the nerve to even say that...

  16. Question re: Kidney Stones

    meownsmile replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    We had a doctor one time say its as close to childbirth as a male will EVER get. This while he was getting pain med for his stones. Usually we dont worry to much about the ones who are having...

  17. Had my interview Figured u guys would be interested :P

    meownsmile replied to MmacFN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    LOL forget the orientation, they are gonna put you straight to work and you should be able to know ALL of what they want. LOL,, jus

  18. New LPN interviewing for ortho floor needs help with interview!

    meownsmile replied to UnderpaidNurse's topic in Orthopedic

    You can bet if you had clinicals there they have a good idea of which ones they might WANT for their unit. Go in with a positive attitude, with the idea in your head that you are what they are...

  19. Just hired on Med/surge

    meownsmile replied to aunttae's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree, a new grad should have 9-12 weeks if at all possible. If not there better be a good supportive staff in place or there could be problems. But remember no new grad is going to be totally...

  20. Skin Tags :(

    meownsmile replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    There are several different theories about why people develop those. Me included. I have had people tell me they have been told by doctors they form from effects of cholesterol levels, ive had...

  21. rapid response team.anyone using this?

    meownsmile replied to galfromnairobi's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thats what im hearing that the RRT would consist of an ICU nurse and house super. Which is who we call if things go bad and we cant get a reasonable response from the doctor. It might keep things...

  22. Will I be able to do it?

    meownsmile replied to sassychris's topic in General Nursing

    In most facilities LPNs dont hang blood. They do start IV's, hang fluids to peripheral lines and insert foley catheters. Skills can be taught, but I dont think anyone will tell you their quest was...

  23. Inadequate and overwhelmed...

    meownsmile replied to gorgemom's topic in General Nursing

    By "casual" do you mean you are working as a unit secretary? Or are you actually nursing staff? Just never heard of nursing staff on a med/surg floor called a "casual" position so sorryif i have...

  24. cervical skin traction

    meownsmile replied to tylersmom716's topic in Orthopedic

    We havent seen cervical traction for years either. The only traction we use is for pre op fx. 5 pounds bucks traction on all hips. Occasionally in peds we will see some traction but actually i...

  25. ortho vs cardiac

    meownsmile replied to mogiee's topic in Orthopedic

    I agree with Prn,, orhtos are great patients to work with for the most part. Sure you have your NH granny who is confused and fell, broke her hip and thats ok. They usually are a pretty short stay...