meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. Knowing what to do exactly

    meownsmile replied to malusport's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you think you will know exactly what to do every time something comes around the pike in nursing, maybe your looking into the wrong profession. Nursing changes on a daily/hourly basis and no two...

  2. Nursing License Revocation

    meownsmile replied to Pachinko's topic in General Nursing

    General information about a suspension is publicly accessable in my state. The BON in my state has a web site, doesnt list particulars but leafing through the registered professional lists you can...

  3. Orientation to reality?

    meownsmile replied to evans_c1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sometimes there is no dealing with them. They become more confused and agitated the more they are "reoriented". It sometimes comes down to moving them as close to the desk as possible so you can...

  4. Your school and the HESI exit exam

    meownsmile replied to evans_c1's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Yes,, i think most schools require it to pass anymore. And yes,, taking and practicing the NCLEX exams will help increase your HESI score. Use the test taking tips in the front of the NCLEX practice...

  5. For Those With Children...

    meownsmile replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    I went through LPN school with a 2y/o,3y/o and 8y/o. Then i finished RN they were 12,13 and 18. It can be done. I didnt have a lot of help either, i was married but that didnt mean much, except i...

  6. Do antiseptic swabs ever expire?

    meownsmile replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt. If nothing else the paper is degrading and the insides of the package may be contaminated. I would just pitch the whole thing and go to the nearest wally world and buy a new kit for a few...

  7. Yelled at by NA for shaving pt.

    meownsmile replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I see nothing wrong as long as you were careful. Some patients dont use electric razors at home either, so does that mean they shouldnt shave for weeks while they are on anticoagulants? No,,...

  8. Isn't this a joke?

    meownsmile replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with pricklypear. Of course they want their names to show up on the patient satisfaction survey. They get the name drop, and what little perk do they recieve for doing such a "great" job?...

  9. In nursing home against will?!

    meownsmile replied to MissJoRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thinking on this situation and how it was presented. I still really wonder if family isnt willing to take any responsibility and that is why he had a guardian declared. We have no idea how these kids...

  10. Aren't most accuchecks ordered ac and hs? Not AFTER meals?

    meownsmile replied to MargRN's topic in General Nursing

    She is doing a post-prandial blood sugar. But they are usually done 1-2 hours after a meal,, not right after. They are ordered for people who may not be on medication, and the doctor wants to monitor...

  11. Please take PCA's seriously

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

    Safest is 2 person check of

  12. What to do when the IV bag runs dry?

    meownsmile replied to mstigerlily's topic in Patient Medications

    Sure you can,, unscrew the IV tubing from the catheter hub and screw on a primed lock, then reattach the iv tubing,

  13. In nursing home against will?!

    meownsmile replied to MissJoRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was under the impression that legally, in most states anyway the legal next of kin would be the oldest living child as viewed by the court unless that person isnt willing, then it would fall in...

  14. Need advice and reassurance on a bad situation.

    meownsmile replied to midnightRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our ER docs wont come except for code situations. If i got no response from a page, which i have had happen,, first thing i do is call house supervisor and keep documenting. I document every 10...

  15. Tired of people disrespecting where I work before I even start

    meownsmile replied to sarah_bellum's topic in General Nursing

    You know i wonder if I work the same place you are going? LOL,, my hospital has a rep like that, which is totally unfounded except for a play on its name. People in small towns always seem to think...

  16. Med Surg floating to ICU

    meownsmile replied to lsyorke's topic in General Nursing

    I have floated to ICU from my med/surg floor a couple times now. Although im not really comfortable with it, i will not take a vented patient, i will not be responsible for their monitoring and they...

  17. Work and Pregnancy

    meownsmile replied to sayitaintso's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldnt think there are any set rules. A normal pregnancy shouldnt stand in the way of someone working. You may need a little help with lifting occasionally but it shouldnt restrict you. If you...

  18. Computer Charting

    meownsmile replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    It is time consuming, and a pain, but im afraid its here to stay. You just have to be diligent about either making sure you time your written notes to put in later on a backdate/time or make sure you...

  19. What to do when the IV bag runs dry?

    meownsmile replied to mstigerlily's topic in Patient Medications

    NO,, no reason for you to worry about that as a patient. The blood will only back up so far,, not like you will fill the bag with blood. The backflow is as someone else posted normally just a small...

  20. Can you be a good RN with a bad memory??

    meownsmile replied to studentNY's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes the memory is a weird thing. To sit and try to remember how i learned something when i was in school is beyond me at this point. But recall works when you need it usually. I like to think...

  21. SO Happy Yet So Confused! HELP!

    meownsmile replied to Anonymous2013's topic in General Nursing

    True you can have some light spotting with a new pregnancy, but if you have ovarian cysts the hormonal changes that they can cause could cause a false/pos pregnancy test. Hang in there, see what...

  22. What to do when the IV bag runs dry?

    meownsmile replied to mstigerlily's topic in Patient Medications

    agreed enfermaera. Good suggesting and i agree with the IV pump conclusion. If a patient is getting more than 1 liter of fluids they should be on a pump

  23. Inconsiderate nurse managers!!!!

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

    Unfortunately, i think a lot of HR offices are acting this way. They tend to think they only need to contact the person who they want to hire and leave others on the string wondering. It's not right...

  24. What to do when the IV bag runs dry?

    meownsmile replied to mstigerlily's topic in Patient Medications

    You could just make sure there is a lock at the needle hub, then it is very easy to unscrew the tubing from the lock site, reprime the tubing with the new bag of fluids and reconnect to the site....

  25. CLIPBOARD or NOTEPAD?

    meownsmile replied to Kitty-MayRN's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends on the individual. When i first started i used a clipboard simply because i could jot down policy things that i didnt really remember off the top of my head and the clipboard kept them...