meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. Med/Surg Symposium in Las Vegas in April, Anyone going? I am !

    meownsmile replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Do you have a link to that? Sounds like something that would be good to go to, and maybe could get some reimbursment for. Never hurts to

  2. springfield IL nursing schools

    meownsmile replied to tiffiejoy78's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Lincoln Land community college also offers a LPN program. They also offer a bridge for LPN to RN. Might be worth taking a look at

  3. Foley Cath Question

    meownsmile replied to oxyjen's topic in General Nursing

    Harleygirl,, i have never seen a doctor write an order for a specific size or amount of fluid to fill the balloon. EVER. Now i can see them maybe citing overfill if it is a 10 and there is 12, but...

  4. Threats from Management

    meownsmile replied to kittyrose's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I love mandetory meetings. I love how they expect you to attend but fail to supply the needed coverage for you to leave your unit and actually attend. I love the way they schedule them but put up a...

  5. HELP!! Railroaded by co-worker!!

    meownsmile replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend EXACTLY what TriageRN has outlined. It is the only thing that will bring you through this without tarnishing your reputation. Mistakes are able to be overcome, but debating rumor and...

  6. Clocked in - sent home

    meownsmile replied to jyoung1950's topic in General Nursing

    If a state has that compensation law, your lucky. My facility only pays for time you are on the clock. If you go home on call they pay 2 bucks an hour at home. If you go home for the day with no...

  7. Advice please!!!

    meownsmile replied to leielaine's topic in General Nursing

    Slacks and top,, neat, clean. Use correct grammar and carry yourself with the self esteem you know you possess. Good

  8. LVN to RN online or in class??

    meownsmile replied to jaceysaunt's topic in LPN to RN

    As youve heard,, its double study time online. It's hard enough to go LPN to RN in a program on campus, but to have to do it with no support/peer system in place seems like signing yourself up to...

  9. diluting I.V lasix

    meownsmile replied to ADN2003's topic in General Nursing

    No dilution here either. About the only thing i dilute is Ativan, or occasionally a small dose dilaudid will get 1cc ns dilution just for better

  10. Evil People

    meownsmile replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    I dont work ER, but we run into some pretty close reincarnates up on the units. I think calling security when she began interfereing with your attempts at care wouldnt have been out of line at all....

  11. Phone calls from relatives

    meownsmile replied to hollykate's topic in Emergency

    I agree with SFCardiac,, maybe the daughter should be around a bit more to find out what her mother is actually

  12. small victory!

    meownsmile replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    NP2be,, you have the right attitude, dont lose it. I dont know why some nurses feel they can do that kind of thing to the greener in the group. They did learn some of those tricks from their...

  13. What is in this woman's mouth?

    meownsmile replied to not now's topic in General Nursing

    Even with precautions, true there may be some occasional GERD involved, however my thought is that it may be mucus from the sinuses/nose. Post nasal drip left to dry with mouth breathing can become...

  14. Does your Hospital do this?

    meownsmile replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well i can say our hospital somewhat comes to a standstill during some holidays. It's as if only the medical care continues during holidays. Our x-ray dept was minimally staffed, our discharge dept...

  15. Pregnant nurse here

    meownsmile replied to GeeBeeRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree with thunderwolf. You have to know your limitations, ask for help and not try to do things you feel the stress of doing like lifting on large patients. I have had several co-workers in...

  16. Resume help, please

    meownsmile replied to ArmyWife,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Resume writing isnt as hard as one sometimes thinks. Google search "resume writing",, there will be plenty of sites come up wtih different formats. Im sure it will

  17. best christmas gift

    meownsmile replied to kblunt751's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats,, i agree take a little time over the holidays for yourself and family. As soon as the new year hits, get that ATT in get your date set,, and start studying until time to test. Dont wait,...

  18. swab stopcock before IV push?

    meownsmile replied to RNcathlab's topic in General Nursing

    We use alcohol swabs,, however we have a anethsiologist that wants betadine used for the ports on a central line. He says alcohol doesnt really do any good,, but our policy calls for alcohol. So...

  19. Anyone Else Catching Flack for Going Back to School?

    meownsmile replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I think i found the same experience Idahogirl found. I had a lot of the lPn's i worked with basically cold shoulder me when they found out i was going back to school I think they found it difficult...

  20. New Grad will be 5 months pregnant.

    meownsmile replied to NYC44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My facility has hired 2 that were pregnant, went through orientation, just in time to be off and have the baby. They came back got a couple weeks more orientation and are doing fine. I have to agree,...

  21. Foley Irrigation

    meownsmile replied to jamminworld's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking just a regular foley catheter or a catheter of a patient who has had a TURP or otherwise possible clots? We are able to flush foleys if we believe there is a clot or other...

  22. Infusaport Question

    meownsmile replied to webblarsk's topic in General Nursing

    If it hasnt been accessed, i think i would access it and see if it flushes ok. Dont force, it should flush easily if it was loaded with heparin before it was deaccessed. Im not totally sure about...

  23. GT to suction/GT meds, question

    meownsmile replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    We typically use the 30 min rule,, if its closed a bit longer it wont hurt just dont forget to go back and open back up to

  24. Foul Speaking Nurse..............

    meownsmile replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand Jess,, im not innocent in letting some fly now and then trying to keep it in

  25. Foul Speaking Nurse..............

    meownsmile replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    If you do it at home it seems more easily done in public too. I like the sandwich suggestion. Using language like that is unprofessional to say the least especially in reference to a patient/family....