meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. my dad broke his hip =(

    meownsmile replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree fairly common procedure. The incisions are usually pretty small anymore. I do want to encourage you to make sure he is coughing and deep breathing and using the incentive spirometer...

  2. What would you do???

    meownsmile replied to sweetyjen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree,, we havent ever used the 5mg/ml concentration for a PCA either. But,, yes,, stop pump, assess patient, call dr and follow any further orders by dr. Call supervisors or per protocol and make...

  3. Yogert

    meownsmile replied to sunshine 123's topic in General Nursing

    I used yogurt for my kids when they were babies and had thrush. A couple teaspoons a day took care of it in short order. Other "remedies" the doctors offered were more a mess than anything and did...

  4. Reality Bites - Not for the weak of hearts

    meownsmile replied to mytaipan's topic in General Nursing

    My step brother had to sleep at the hosptial with 3 little kids to take care of his wife when she was sick with malaria in Thialand. A lot of countries family members have to stay with the patient to...

  5. How do you fill your cup?

    meownsmile replied to shining armani's topic in General Nursing

    I recharge by coming home to my family. No place id rather be, snuggled all nice and cozy in my relax jammies watchin tv or hangin out with my

  6. Puke, cough, hack, wheeze, i gotta work (rant, graphic)

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

    I know its difficulty to justify coming to work sick, however employers dont afford people the luxury of being sick so people come to work sick. I know I dont have "sick" days, funny for a hospital...

  7. Discharge Order Help

    meownsmile replied to joamy2's topic in General Nursing

    We have a list that the dr is to initial next to any med he wants the patient to continue. We are NOT to take "continue home med" orders of any kind nor are we to accept "resume med" orders following...

  8. Verbal Abuse?!?!?

    meownsmile replied to CuriousMe's topic in General Nursing

    Unfotunately there are people in all areas of business and service fields that treat people badly. Poor unhappy souls. All you can do is approach it like Bird2 has suggested and be more adult and...

  9. Need some advice

    meownsmile replied to shena25's topic in General Nursing

    I dont agree with good nightnurse at all. Your kids will be happy and fine even with you in school. You find time to spend with them,, they learn you need study time and what comes at the end of...

  10. Did Anyone Go To Nursing School While Raising Kids?

    meownsmile replied to selulion's topic in General Nursing

    I did it twice. First time my kids were 3,4 and 8. Second time they were a bit older but still in their tween/teen years. Just spend as much time as you can with them. The special times take...

  11. Med Error

    meownsmile replied to lovingmyabcs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree 16 is to much to do once, let alone 2 back to back. 16 is my limit, and i dont do that but on a very very rare occasion and anyone who thinks they can needs to reexamine their common sense....

  12. Smelly Co-Worker

    meownsmile replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    OK,, well there could be other reasons. Is she taking some OTC herbals, onion, garlic tabs? Does she have an ostomy that you maybe are unaware of? People who take some of these herbals such as the...

  13. I'm tired of it! I had enough!

    meownsmile replied to marshalbc77's topic in General Nursing

    It seems med/surg has a lot of these types of floors operating around the country. When will SOMEONE understand that in med/surg EVERYONE is actuely ill and we cant tolerate the staff being shuttled...

  14. Consent forms?

    meownsmile replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    We always get signatures on consents. I dont know that ive ever seen a doctor take one in and have it signed. They write the order, supposedly after they speak and explain the procedure and we take...

  15. question for Rn's

    meownsmile replied to vollmermc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree, it really depends on the day, number of staff available and how your units administration is willing to let staffing fall. I have had days i start out with 4-5 and end up with 13, other days...

  16. Any RN Bridge Plans?

    meownsmile replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN to RN

    Just make sure you state recognizes Excelsior. I dont think my state does. However, whats wrong with working in the LPN role for a year,, waiting for your next open application period at your CC?...

  17. Is it easier?

    meownsmile replied to jschut's topic in LPN to RN

    You mean when you have to improvise? That goes with critical thinking skills, and those are the things you will learn to integrate into the critical thinking skills you already

  18. Are there any not-for-profit hospitals in San Diego?

    meownsmile replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think technically any hospital that is run by a religious group/church(s) is considered a "not for profit" hospital. However, even with churches etc,, its still about the bottom

  19. How do you give cough syrup?

    meownsmile replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I guess what it boils down to is what kind of cough syrup your giving and what its intended result is. There are some that are given to suppress the cough reflex and act as a decongestant, and i...

  20. How do you give cough syrup?

    meownsmile replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    no

  21. septic pedophile wanted by FBI

    meownsmile replied to dfk's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  22. Top Med Surg Meds Used

    meownsmile replied to TLC RN's topic in General Nursing

    As in pain?, ulcer prevention?, antibiotics? Need a little more

  23. New Grad and Med/Surg...

    meownsmile replied to kimmie23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As you get comfortable in your role as RN, a couple suggestions to make your life easier. Go with the doctors when they come to the floor to make rounds. If you have more then one doc hit the...

  24. Unnecessarily exposing the public to illnesses

    meownsmile replied to OB_or_NICU_hopeful's topic in General Nursing

    You dont really say what age child this was but..... Sure it would be better for the kid and others if they didnt go running with mom until fevers are gone(contagious period). But, how long should...

  25. Is it easier?

    meownsmile replied to jschut's topic in LPN to RN

    thanks,,