meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. I was right...my preceptor was WRONG!

    meownsmile replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Heck the aspiration thing be darned. I want to know what she was thinking taking the needle out and resticking in another area that wasnt even cleaned first. Nothing like a big ole abcess to cause a...

  2. Orientation to new unit for Non New Grad Nurses

    meownsmile replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Well i agree get all you can, but i would suspect they would expect you would be able to be "on your own" somewhat sooner. Considering you already know facility policy and the technical ins and out...

  3. What do I chart on the Nursing notes???

    meownsmile replied to closatssl1's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what your note is for. Is it to address the care plan, is it a note to acknowledge you recieved a patient from ER or PACU? Is it a note regarding a call to the physician? It really...

  4. IV push rates

    meownsmile replied to fleasle's topic in General Nursing

    Utilize your IV medication book. I always tell my orientees and student nurses on the floor,, Do not ever take anyone's word for administration rate, LOOK IT UP YOURSELF. I dont know of any laminated...

  5. How rampant is understaffing?

    meownsmile replied to poslac's topic in General Nursing

    Very common occurance. I routinely start my day with 8-10 patients on med/surg. I may have 3-4 discharges and get 2-3 new surgicals with a couple new admits thrown in. You definately learn how to...

  6. Ever been accused of being an "overcompensator"?

    meownsmile replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Im sorry for your situation. The D word isnt "good" for anyone where thats concerned. But, you go ahead and get your nursing degree, provide for your family, and let the high school drop out go on...

  7. Am I being underpaid?

    meownsmile replied to teresa41's topic in General Nursing

    Who determines your raise? Is it her or is yours determined by a board too. Maybe she needs to go to the mat for you if its the board that determines your salary. If its her then you need to let...

  8. Help!!!!! Need Your Opinions Please...

    meownsmile replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of cardiopulmonary departments that hire LPNs anyway. So you could get the LPN, work in a cardiopulmonary department in a hospital while you are going back for the LPN-RN

  9. Patient leaving AMA

    meownsmile replied to veegeern's topic in General Nursing

    Ive found there is usually a remedy for an AMA situation. True a lot of times it is because they cant smoke, they are upset with a staff member or the doctor, or they are just to ansy to stay in one...

  10. anyone here NOT have back problems?

    meownsmile replied to alias's topic in General Nursing

    I have back problems but they arent related to nursing. I am very careful about body mechanics and i know my limitations. If your head tells you not to lift or move someone, dont. Noone is ever...

  11. Nightmares!!!!

    meownsmile replied to AMARTIN1's topic in General Nursing

    I have occasional nights like that. I wake up at 2, 3, 430,5 until its time to get up and go to work. I dont have the nighmares you have. That sounds a bit scarey to me. I think if i started...

  12. Mom's in the hospital... (it's a little long)

    meownsmile replied to nursejohio's topic in General Nursing

    I agree you had every right to make the situation with your mom known and make sure it was taken care of right away. I think Tropicalfish's idea about inquiring about blood protocol is a great idea....

  13. leukocytosis

    meownsmile replied to melanie1126's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to look for an enlarged spleen and liver function

  14. Burnout

    meownsmile replied to PedsER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I actually know a Rn that went back and got her degree in law, passed the bar and is a practicing attorney now. She wasnt young, she had two daughters in grade school, the oldest in 6th grade when...

  15. You know how ppl ask you stuff b/c they know you're a nurse? This tops it all....

    meownsmile replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Uhmmm, i think her first instinct is probly right. The dude is probly steppin out and she's better off lettin him go. If id already had to do a STI test, hed been gone then. Just like a guy to blame...

  16. Nurse called "stupid cow" in Oscar movie

    meownsmile replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    So true. I had a little lady who had an auto accident a few weeks ago. She felt she should have one on one care on the general floor. Told us she was entitled. Made rediculous demands on staff to...

  17. are they serious ?

    meownsmile replied to nursebabygurl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Why is it ok for people to get personal phone calls at work if its not an emergency? If they were working manufacturing or another job, they wouldnt have that luxury. Take a message and let the staff...

  18. Surgical Nurses: your input on scenario

    meownsmile replied to Town & Country's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would have a fit if they tried to bring this patient back to a general surgical floor. ICU for this dude, at least 24

  19. ?'ing becoming a nurse now...

    meownsmile replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Of course i think anyone new to med/surg will feel a bit overwhelmed at first. But it sounds as if you had a good group to work with that were trying to support you and help as much as they could....

  20. What would you do?????

    meownsmile replied to rn2bein08's topic in General Nursing

    Be patient. I doubt that anyone you can call would be able to tell you anything anyway. Those letters go out and it doesnt necissarily mean there is a list someplace on a computer that whoever you...

  21. secret surgery

    meownsmile replied to bay bay's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree, id just brush it over with "female issues". They dont have to know its none of their business. But you friend may get innundated with all her co-workers horror stories about their "female...

  22. how long does it usually take post appendectomy before they take out staples?

    meownsmile replied to Shell5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We hardly see staples anymore for appy's. Most are done laproscopically. Even the emergent ones. Occasionally we will get one they have to open,, but its basically a small 2-3 inch incision and they...

  23. *protecting our teens from internet predators*

    meownsmile replied to amgo24's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter uses several sites that if you were to look would curl your toes. These kids put ALL kinds of personal information out there. Luckily my DD doesnt know that i watch what she posts and...

  24. Ever caught a visitor playing with an IV pump??

    meownsmile replied to TweetiePieRN's topic in General Nursing

    We just got new Plum + pumps and there is a lock on them so people cant mess with them. I love the new Plums, but they also have a warning on the side about cell phones interfereing with dose...

  25. Accessing ports.....can you do it?

    meownsmile replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    No you arent wrong. That nurse should have gotten the doctor in there to help access that port. Heck your cousin could probly have done it herself or at least told them how. I dont know if i would...