DeepFriedRN

DeepFriedRN has 8 years experience.

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1. Second guessing job exceptance

   DeepFriedRN replied to kcdunlap's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I agree with moonflower.. Discuss the issue with your hiring manager. But if you think that getting your foot in the door is important- it may actually be worth it for a while- in most places after...

2. How rewarding is it to be a case management rn?

   DeepFriedRN replied to flamengo's topic in Case Management

   It's a tough job, stressful in it's own way (case loads, meeting metrics, etc..). However, that said, on the plus side a mistake doesn't have the same degree of seriousness that you would find when...

3. What does your username mean?

   DeepFriedRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

   One day I ws talking to my dtr (she's 16 now, was about 14 then), about how burned out I was feeling at work. And with the wonderful sarcasm that she inherited from me, she looked at me, rolled her...

4. *Easy* things I just hate doing

   DeepFriedRN replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

   Yup, me too. Weird, the things that bug

5. Absence of Teamwork

   DeepFriedRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   You know Ruby, I only have 8 years under my belt, but when I first started, there was a lot more team work. I'm in CA, where there are ratios. As such, since nurses on tele have "only" 4 pts, admin...

6. A Lesson in Family, Ethics and End of Life

   DeepFriedRN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

   ((tait)).. A horrible and gut wrenching situation. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May you all find the path that leads to peace for your Grandma, and for all of

7. Need some reassurance.

   DeepFriedRN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

   Agree with the above.. It's not that you were necessarily wrong or anything.. But I also agree with those that said looking at the trends in a case like this is important. On the other hand, good for...

8. patients family photographing your badge?

   DeepFriedRN replied to melgrek's topic in General Nursing

   The other day I was looking for a phone number online for a friend. So I look the guy's name up, and along with the phone number, it had his complete address, and a map showing his house. Now, I have...

9. Can anyone tell me?

   DeepFriedRN replied to Phase2Pro's topic in General Nursing

   Agree with the above, first thing I thought of was diversion.. She has others remove the meds and in doing so avoids a paper trail (or computer trail, I guess). However, if she is having you give them...

10. is it ok if i write on somebody else's nursing notes and then she/he would sign it?

    DeepFriedRN replied to pennylane18's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agree with the above..You are hanging your behind out there writing out things about a patient you have not assessed, and she's hanging her behind out there assuming you have written the correct info...

11. Needle Stick Injury on HIV+ pt

    DeepFriedRN replied to holdencaufield's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry this happened to you.. You aren't over-reacting to the situation, because what happened would be terrifying to anyone. Rationally we can all know that with the PEP your risks are really...

12. Using Ampules w/o filter needles

    DeepFriedRN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I recall being told by a hospital pharmacist that the glass particulate can accumulate in the liver. I was taught to always use filter needles, but have met tons of nurses who have never used or heard...

13. Handling Seekers

    DeepFriedRN replied to traveler85's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with the posters who say just give it-as it's ordered, within appropriate time frames, and as long as the pt is stable to receive narcs. When I first became a nurse this problem used to befuddle...

14. Oh, The Politics...

    DeepFriedRN replied to DeepFriedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks you guys. I realize thatI definitely have to hash it out. I guess it's just the whole politically correct direction that I have to take that's irking me. I'm used to the floor, where when you...

15. Oh, The Politics...

    DeepFriedRN replied to DeepFriedRN's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, it's just one of those weird situations where they are on the same level but work for different entities... she asked me what she could do for me to help (as she could see I'm getting...