meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. Coude Catheters

    meownsmile replied to cardiaccare's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We still use coude caths for our patients with enlarged prostates. We dont use stylus' but the urologist may come up and put it in with the stylus. There really isnt any difference in procedure using...

  2. ANGRY! There's no place to eat or drink 'round here!

    meownsmile replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I see some have already referred to JCAHO rules. Our facility has had these rules in place for several years. We can have it in our conference room, but nothing at the nurses desk or anywhere in...

  3. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

    meownsmile replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

    Ive had migraines since i was 10 years old. The nausea, vomiting, photophobia is horrible. I have swollen eyes for a couple days afterward. I have learned how to try to control them and what...

  4. Any creative people out there?

    meownsmile replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    The print shop or whoever special orders printed paper goods for your hospital or facility could order pens with slogans on them. Nurses always like a good pen. If you chose one that was comparable...

  5. Bad Tasting Pills

    meownsmile replied to KR's topic in General Nursing

    With cold season coming on,, have any of you tasted Zycam. Now thats some bad tasting stuff.

  6. my classmates HATE me

    meownsmile replied to hpynurs2b's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience study groups do nothing but cause trouble. You are better off if you study by yourself or maybe with one other person. But when you get a group together it spells trouble every...

  7. Cockroaches are driving me out of the hospital!

    meownsmile replied to raynefall's topic in General Nursing

    Move on then call the health department. That place needs fumigated and quick. We occasionally see a bug or two but they are pretty far and few between. We have to remember also that the potential...

  8. Battle of the Shifts

    meownsmile replied to RNview's topic in General Nursing

    I think most places go through this. In reality we are all busy and a certain amount of the blame for this tug of war comes from administration and their lack of understanding of what really goes on...

  9. hostile ex-mother-in law being admitted

    meownsmile replied to llisdog's topic in General Nursing

    I also wouldnt go near her room. If you have to cover for the other RN for lunch, let the LPN or CNA answer the call light. If for some unknown reason you must go in, and i mean only if she is...

  10. Banner Hospitals to go to Uniforms

    meownsmile replied to WoosahRN's topic in General Nursing

    My facility also tried the color coded uniforms in the late 90's and it didnt work. We are all back to wearing what we want for the most part. Are you sure they dont have a deal worked out with...

  11. Blood transfusion question

    meownsmile replied to vhrn's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know why they would institute that policy. That is what a triple lumen is for so you can infuse several things at one time. I can understand that you need to examine if there are iv fluids...

  12. This Nurse I Work With

    meownsmile replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think your approach is best. You cant assume what a doctor might want for a patient. However, there are some things that could be done IF you are very aware of your doctors practices. Its just...

  13. I'm so scared to put in my 2 week notice

    meownsmile replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    i agree no boss worth their salt would have hard feelings because you wanted to better yourself. Give your two weeks with regrets and no ill will and be on your way. Keep a copy of your resignation...

  14. Hesi Scandal at my School!

    meownsmile replied to yotoc's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, you passed dont worry about the others. They did noone any favors by not holding true to their own policies. The next class up will not take it seriously and as many or more will fail...

  15. Question regarding RN License

    meownsmile replied to punkstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I dont know that ive ever seen anyone wait more than 4-6 weeks. They try to get things out as soon as they can. But remember in Illinois all licensing is handled by the Dept of Professional...

  16. Computer Charting

    meownsmile replied to rnWinn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We have had it for several years and we love it. If you become a proficient typist you will get your notes done in a fourth the time. Saves writers cramp for those patients who have a lot going on...

  17. Bling on the job?

    meownsmile replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    With the infection control committees trying to meet or exceed the national standards your facility will most likely write a new policy forbidding rings and braclets. Even facilities that have always...

  18. To aspirate or not to aspirate

    meownsmile replied to Inquisitive one's topic in General Nursing

    No aspiration. I dont see the rational behind it. Even though the subq tissue does have some vacularity if proper technique is used there is little chance you would hit a vein big enough to get any...

  19. I didn't do NUTHIN', I swear!!!

    meownsmile replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes fatal cardiac and vascular problems dont announce themselves, they just happen. By the grace of god he wont have to go back to the Alzheimers wing, his wife wont have to visit him just to...

  20. Transition From Lpn To Rn.how Does It Happen?

    meownsmile replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    A transition to an ADN program is at minimum one year to complete with about a 6 week bridge program that is usually done prior to the RN program. A BSN completion is dependant on the program and...

  21. Do you have time to cut diabetic toenails?

    meownsmile replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nope not at my facility. We call the podiatrist for any nail cutting, even non diabetics. Otherwise, they do it themselves or family can do it. And no again,, i wouldnt stay overtime to do that...

  22. Terrible night--mean, mean nurses....

    meownsmile replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe a transfer to another department and if things didnt get much better i would probly look for another facility. That type of temperment is contagious unfortunately. It only takes a couple bad...

  23. Someone gave me a knuckle SW and I'm NPO!!!

    meownsmile replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    There was a girl that started LPN school with me years ago that had this horrible bruising on her face. We all found out she had her nose broken by a resident at a NH she worked at. I think we all...

  24. Re: blood transfusions

    meownsmile replied to vhrn's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing should be run with PRBC's. If you have a unit going and need to administer something. Stop the blood, flush and give the med, flush again and restart the blood. It takes 2 minutes. You are...

  25. Really hate this nurse

    meownsmile replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I think there is a lot of primadonna complexes running amock at this place. First off, if they have 4-5 patients and you have 18 there is something terribly wrong with this picture!!! I would...