meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. New Grads having trouble finding a job in Chicago?

    meownsmile replied to ChocoCakeRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You folks might consider moving a bit south in the state where there are jobs open and facilities in need of RN's. I think my hospital just hired half of the local colleges graduating

  2. Can i work as a CNA before I get my certificate?

    meownsmile replied to cornwellrach's topic in Illinois Nursing

    In Illinois you can work as a NA but not a CNA. What this means is you can work in a facility but can only work if there is a CNA on the unit with you. Just as people in nursing school can work at...

  3. Having trouble with changing iv bags

    meownsmile replied to student200977's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that doubling up on the secondary IVPB tubing can be dangerous. If you dont backflush enough and then invert the IVPB bag to empty the chamber into the empty bag you run the risk of...

  4. Is a stomach flu going around?

    meownsmile replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Ive had it too. 4 days before i could drag myself back to work. I swear i would have rather had a go-lytely cocktail than that. At least i would know when it would stop. I hadnt been that sick since i...

  5. Pay in Central Il?

    meownsmile replied to mombabyrn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I work at a smaller hospital closer to springfield and our new grad salaries are about 18.00/hr to start. Pay grows quickly the first year with raises every year for the first 5 years, then yearly...

  6. Bulging disk in my lumbar/sacral region... is my Med/Surge career over?

    meownsmile replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I had a bulging disc that severed and was floating into my spine pinching nerves. I had surgery after being flat on my back for a month. It took about 6 months to completely get healed so i could go...

  7. employment after back surgery

    meownsmile replied to riverbirch1970's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes local developmental facilities (private or state) have to have people to train employees to assist individuals in medication administration. Look into places in your area that assist...

  8. I Need A Tubex!!!

    meownsmile replied to jlmb214rn's topic in General Nursing

    I quite bothering to use them when they changed at my hospital too. I have no use for the carpuject system, the old tubex were much better. Ill just use a traditional syringe thank you. If the...

  9. Phone advice? Do you give it?

    meownsmile replied to TooterIA's topic in Emergency

    The only advice over the phone i would even consider is if it was a patient that i had discharged that day calling to ask about particulars with discharge instructions. Sometimes at discharge things...

  10. Disposable chux or washable?

    meownsmile replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    We havent used the draw sheet for years and years. The fabric chux are strong enough they double as an easy aid to pull a patient up in bed. They are also more absorbant than the disposable ones in...

  11. ring around my mouth

    meownsmile replied to becembrie's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to talk to whoever put the class on and see how those maniquines are cleaned. It could very well be you are sensitive to something they are using or are sensitive to the protective...

  12. Hipaa Violation Advice

    meownsmile replied to LTCRNJILL's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    She most likely will not hear anything from the BON unless the Ex decides he wants to press the issue. If that is the case and he brings suit, both the hospital and the nurse can get large fines....

  13. RN license issued in error

    meownsmile replied to kigh0710's topic in General Nursing

    This has to have been the Pearson site that made the error. I dont know that the board of nursing can do anything for you because they get their information from pearson to issue licenses. However, i...

  14. Staying in touch with pt after discharge

    meownsmile replied to Texas Tornado's topic in General Nursing

    Dont do it. There may be alterior motives on her part regarding her recovery or further treatment and you dont want to risk it or put yourself in that position. I have encountered patients that i...

  15. I'm gonna sue you

    meownsmile replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Whooo hooo to the doc that discharged her. If she was mouthy enough to talk to people like that she was well enough to go home. I probly would have given her the you can sign yourself out AMA...

  16. A rant: sick time use and policies

    meownsmile replied to andre's topic in General Nursing

    First of all if they are going to require a note from the doctor, tell them to let the ER know your coming and they can absorb the cost of the REQUIRED doctor visit. Why should anyone have to pay...

  17. My Master Cardio stethoscope grew legs and walked out on me :(

    meownsmile replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    I have warned about the infamous living stethescope. It grows legs and can move faster than reptiles. Not counting the ones who pick them up thinking they will just borrow it and never return it or...

  18. My question is: Why are nurses so mean to each other?

    meownsmile replied to LadyJRN1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortuantely i think it is how females are raised. Do men have beauty contests and have to compete with each other for accolades and attention. NO!!!! We have to learn to change the male dominated...

  19. chest tube drainage

    meownsmile replied to pxgs's topic in General Nursing

    Your facility should have clear policy regarding chest tubes and care. Also there should be other nurses who should be able to help you establish good care patterns for your chest tube patients. If...

  20. Dry Drowning?

    meownsmile replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    This kid had been swimming earlier in the day. I heard that story too and he had been swimming and had inhaled a very small amount of water. Aspiration pneumonia. It was reported he had continued to...

  21. Policy on patient leaving AMA with IV in place

    meownsmile replied to trainer2070's topic in General Nursing

    Usually we hav plenty of time from the time they start yacking about leaving AMA to the time the actually go to take it out. If they refuse to have it taken out im sure we would call security and get...

  22. Do all nurses get assaulted by patients?

    meownsmile replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it depends a lot of what type of nursing you are doing. Developmentally disabled are more likely to assult their caregivers because they have learned a trust response. They know who they can...

  23. According to Saunders.... I am a nursing idiot!

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

    I have yet to hear of anyone who scores high on any of the review tests. I took the NCLEX 1 time with 76 questions. I never scored much over 85 with the review tests. Consider what you did with your...

  24. Rotating Shifts??

    meownsmile replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    Some are 2 weeks of days and then you move to 2 weeks of nights. Maybe a day/evening rotation,, usually divided in 2 week

  25. Isolation in your facility

    meownsmile replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    It does seem that family members have the hardest time with isolation. They think because they have lived with the person they shouldnt have to wear PPE's. They dont understand that those PPE's in...