meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. IV compatability again

    meownsmile replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Look up KCL in your IV drug book. The entry for potassium should list any compatability issues. Dont try to find the IV fluid with potassium it isnt there. You have to look drug by drug. Or call...

  2. What do you think about people calling you "honey"?

    meownsmile replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I also was taught you dont call patients or others those "endearing" terms. They arent endearing they are patronizing. Unless you are my husband, mother or father it is NOT appropriate for people...

  3. confused about Y-ports and IV fluids

    meownsmile replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    There is a period of time that if mixed they wont cause a problem. Usually it is because 2 mixed that are incompatable form a precipitate in the line. If you use the lowest Y port, it minimizes the...

  4. Press Ganey shows RNs want better pay, better staffing

    meownsmile replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    Of course the PG survey's are only taken toheart when it doesnt involve pay. Places will put committees in place to better let the employees be involved in decision making as long as it doesnt cost...

  5. Test Your Knowledge

    meownsmile replied to lloutcastll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    2 posts and spelling errors, Im not doing someone elses homework. I had to do my own. Use your book im sure the answers are all

  6. Painful IV starts and your hospital policy

    meownsmile replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    I dont think ive ever had a patient complain about a hurtful IV stick. We do however have access to EMLA creme if we need to by order only. It isnt policy that we have to use something to numb the...

  7. Continuous Furosemide Infusion

    meownsmile replied to EmmaG's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Ive never seen a Lasix gtt done on our surgical floor. Maybe ICU does them occasionally but i dont know that ive ever even heard someone talk about having

  8. What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    meownsmile replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got told i made a CNA cry because i asked her not to try to do PCA teaching for a patient that hadnt yet needed to start using her pump. The CNA gave her the button and told her to use it but...

  9. I have a huge problem with this... opinions please

    meownsmile replied to dawn30's topic in General Nursing

    I agree the super maybe is out of her comfort zone. Noone should be there if they arent comfortable taking care of a trach and the facility is skilled enough to have them. The home should be...

  10. blood transfusions

    meownsmile replied to ncoug06's topic in General Nursing

    Uhmm, before you give ANY blood make sure you have a consent for blood products signed by the patient or

  11. Help: hospital wants to run a Credit Check

    meownsmile replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    They are also looking to see if there are going to be garnishments and collection calls to them. Garnishments and collection calls mean time away from the job and more resources used to handle...

  12. How to deal with coworker during report?

    meownsmile replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have always figured if people have enough time to nitpick on what others are doing or not doing they dont have enough to do themselves. I routinely find little things throughout the shift to get...

  13. New nurse question re: NPO and meds

    meownsmile replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is NPO there shouldnt be anything given. If the doctor or anesthesiologist want certain meds given they will usually write for those to be given and what time to give them with how...

  14. What do you think of this ratio?

    meownsmile replied to HealthyRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think id quite nursing if i had to do 1:5 or 6 with no CNA or LPN. If i have a LPN and/or a CNA ill take 10. But dont make me do TPC. Team nursing all the

  15. How often is I & O documented either electroniocally or on paper

    meownsmile replied to Marielosg's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Same here only we have some who prefer q4

  16. looking for a place to live in Quincy, Il

    meownsmile replied to rascal_rae's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Im not from Quincy but i might suggest you start at the school. Find out if there is anyone in couselors office that can put you in touch with a landlord or someone wanting to share rent with a...

  17. Accusations of Patient Abuse

    meownsmile replied to MisMatch's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, and if this lady has a history like this, the facility shouldnt let peope be working with her one on one anyway. If nothing else to protect them from any accusations. Dont let anyone tell...

  18. QUESTION: Who have you TOLD about allnurses.com to ? ? ?

    meownsmile replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I dont share usually. If my co-workers arent interested enough in their profession to get out there and see whats on the internet and where to find good info and real world experiences its their loss....

  19. autism cure

    meownsmile replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    She was also on Ophra the other day. I think some of what she did may have helped but it in no way is a cure. And it probly depends on the situation and the severity of the disability as to whether...

  20. Question regarding RN License

    meownsmile replied to punkstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If you found your name on the website you are good to go. Any employer will be able to check your licensure on the website and let you practice. They will however require you bring in your license...

  21. Hesi Test Abuse??

    meownsmile replied to felician.nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me as if the instructors are getting lazy and dont want to either make the test or spend time grading the test. What a way out,, to administer a test via computer and have the computer...

  22. Paid for precepting?

    meownsmile replied to Happy2bRN05's topic in General Nursing

    I have precepted nearly half of the nurses i work with and i wasnt paid an extra dime for it. However, if they are putting people through some kind of precepting classes and are giving some extra pay...

  23. Do your co-workers see you here?

    meownsmile replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I really doubt it. They wouldnt know my user name because i dont talk about things i do on the internet at work. I try to be more general about things so it would be difficult to decide if i worked...

  24. Extent of discharge teaching (Frustration-Vent, Curious)

    meownsmile replied to gentle's topic in General Nursing

    We do all our own discharge teaching. The physicians number is clearly on the discharge papers and we call most scripts to their pharmacy if they want. Thats just one less thing they have to deal...

  25. Setting Limits W/ Pts on Medical Floor Who Also Have Psych Concerns?

    meownsmile replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Communication is key when dealing with any type of manipluative patient. Ive seen DD individuals, drug seekers/addicts, chronic pain patients try to be very manipulative with everything from getting...