meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

Med/Surg, Ortho

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  1. Patient Almost Coded

    meownsmile replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did the PCT report the amount of drainage in that JP to the nurse? Kind of makes ya wonder. Amazing if it was reported that it was ignored like that. Float or no float that nurse shouldnt be caring...

  2. OBOY!....did I date myself today!!!!!

    meownsmile replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have gotten the "pill crushers" on our unit and people always go back to the mortar and pestal. The thing is big, loud and a PIA. Much easier to put the pills in a souffle cup, put a cup on top...

  3. Student nurse, What I saw very upset....

    meownsmile replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know that this was very painful for the patient and the fact he wasnt able to verbalize the pain the way he was treated was horrible. I actually am concerned about the tension on the suture causing...

  4. Internet Porn at work-need advice

    meownsmile replied to RN34TX's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly why a lot of facilities will not allow internet access at work. Furthermore, if everyone had a specific logon to even access the computer their tracking of the situation would be simple. Our...

  5. Nurse Retention..........

    meownsmile replied to CardioTrans's topic in General Nursing

    I stay at my position for a few reason. 1) So far my schedule has been wonderful. Straight days and a reasonable rotation of days on/off. 2). I like the people i work with for the most part. You...

  6. RNs entering all their own orders - no unit clerks?

    meownsmile replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Common practice. We lose our unit clerk after 11PM unless census is low then we may lose her at 7PM or 3PM depending. Ive even worked when there was low enough census for us to not have one during...

  7. Sleeping techs

    meownsmile replied to yadda_yadda_yadda's topic in General Nursing

    I agree,, get out. Depending on the res. they could have walked right by the sleepers, gone outside and gotten hit by a car or who knows what else. If you were able to enter the home, call 2 people,...

  8. Why aren't they the same?

    meownsmile replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Most likely 2 reasons,, 1- MONEY, every school that accepts a transfer student has to expect to get X number of dollars from that student, thats all figured in the budgeting, and 2- ideology. No...

  9. central line placement

    meownsmile replied to liljsmom02's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I dont think a LPN assisting with central line placement would be out of scope. An LPN can function under the direction of a MD, so as long as your facility doesnt have a specific policy regarding...

  10. Spu/sds/ops

    meownsmile replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    Most SDS/OPS units are very fast moving surgical prep and recovery units. They do so many procedures through SDS/OPS anymore the surgicals that do come to a admit unit are usually major cases....

  11. Does working as GPN help with taking the NCLEX?

    meownsmile replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    Of course go ahead and get a job as soon as possible. But also dont wait to take the NCLEX thinking you will use all your spare time to study. YOU WONT. You know as much now right out of school as...

  12. Off topic: How do you keep house?

    meownsmile replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Students

    Just have to get used to it until school is over. You sure wont want to do it on any breaks you have. Noone ever died from a messy house, ok maybe somewhere but it didnt happen in the 2-4 years its...

  13. Aching legs and feet... Advice?

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

    I think the only advice there is is wait it out. You are adjusting to different physical activity than you or your body is used to. When i started nursing and would come home from a 12 hour shift...

  14. What nursing Managers fail to see

    meownsmile replied to Nursekat64's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You have a wonderful clear vision of what WE do everyday. I agree, NM's everywhere need to read it through at least

  15. ingest handsoap

    meownsmile replied to mandrews's topic in General Nursing

    I guess there could be a risk of electrolyte imbalances if he gets diarreha from ingesting to much. Other than that,, his bowels will be very very regular, LOL. Maybe dont buy liquid

  16. Almost fired today

    meownsmile replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Well actually i think she does get it. She has acknowledged that given the situation again, she would call the doc. Isnt that what the issue was in the first place, the fact that most felt she...

  17. Employer Investigative consumer report

    meownsmile replied to Mazzi's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think any of us would like that kind intrusion into our private lives. But then again, arent there a lot of other areas where people are intruding and trying to tell people what we can do ,...

  18. I'm not getting called for an interview!!

    meownsmile replied to ilovebuster's topic in General Nursing

    So maybe call the HM that said you could use her for a reference and see what the deal is. I really dont know why a HR person would put themselves out there for someone they have only interviewed 1...

  19. Working with Ortho Patients

    meownsmile replied to JustJen's topic in Orthopedic

    We get our orthos up the night of surgery for 30 min unless they have had symptoms contraindicating they be up. After that, they work with PT twice a day and we get them up as needed for commode or to...

  20. Pepcid IV

    meownsmile replied to ckh23's topic in Emergency

    We always give it IVPB. Pharmacy mixes, probly due to the form or quantity they

  21. Scared & Confused!

    meownsmile replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    Please be reminded that even though you read some negative posts here from people venting (which everyone does in any job or profession from time to time), most of us are STILL in nursing and most...

  22. restraints? What would you have done (Long)

    meownsmile replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing

    You had a difficult night,, one of many you will have over your career. Each situation is different. Restraint is the last option, calling family and giving them the opportunity to come in and sit...

  23. Almost fired today

    meownsmile replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know that the order for haldol was entirely wrong, i think the issue is why you didnt recognize the medication wasnt being effective and call the doctor for a different order long before you...

  24. Starting IVs!!!

    meownsmile replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think it would have been out of line or misconstrued as being a knowit all. Fact is,, sometimes you can hit your mark and sometimes you cant hit the broad side of a barn. I dont care how long...

  25. Should I do it?

    meownsmile replied to Milehighchick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree, a new nurse getting thrown into med/surg through agency could be a bad siutaiton. If you are wanting to get hospital experience or the med/surg exprerience see if you can find a part-time...