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    Circumcision and Pain?

    hiddencatRN replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When I was in nursing school (WAYYYYY back in 2010) the circ I witnessed was also done without any anesthetic. Barbaric and out of date...but I think it's still pretty common. This was a high tech,...
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    Pregnant Nurse!

    hiddencatRN replied to Robin, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My doctor didn't say much either, but every time a patient with shingles comes in my coworkers make sure I know so I don't go in the room. They also keep an eye out for the especially combative...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    hiddencatRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    We were packed yesterday. Packed. I'm stressing out over a seriously unsafe patient load and one of my patients, who was previously seen a couple of days ago and told to follow up for an outpatient...
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    Advice/opinions needed

    hiddencatRN replied to brown eyed girl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Did you fill out FAFSA? I'm having a hard time understanding how you are unable to qualify for federal loans. Did you meet with someone in the community college's financial aid office? Is the school...
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    Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    hiddencatRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, this really isn't expecting that much. Our advocate is pretty slow and she manages to do this just fine. Our advocate was actually moved to that position because she wasn't able to pick up the...
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    Not getting any patients assigned at end of preceptorship

    hiddencatRN replied to Presto's topic in Emergency

    "Usually"? From my experience and from talking to others the "usual" you present is one variation on the "possible" roads to becoming an ER nurse. I didn't have (nor did I feel like I needed) a year...
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    need certification?

    hiddencatRN replied to docomo's topic in Texas Nursing

    The position says preferred, not required, right? That'll be your
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    What is nursing really about?

    hiddencatRN replied to Starkrav's topic in Nursing Career

    You do the one you have to do. You prioritize the higher risk situation. You don't do things just to make people happy, you do things to keep your patients safe. YES. Practice polite ways to say...
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    Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    hiddencatRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    My feeling is that if the "resource" of a patient care advocate is going to be foisted on me whether I like it or not, then by gosh they are going to be helpful to me when they can be. They can grab...
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    Sickle cell

    hiddencatRN replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I know this is an old thread, but many patients with SCA develop mild allergic reactions to pain medication from the constant exposure. I've had patients who experience not only itching, but also...
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    Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    hiddencatRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you feel this way about UAP
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    Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    hiddencatRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our advocates can be annoying but they are well educated on the importance of following the RN's communication about dietary orders. I guess I'm lucky to work somewhere I can delegate fetching water....
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    Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    hiddencatRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Advocate: "Hey hiddencatRN, can room 5 have water?" HiddencatRN: "Sure, they can have water." or "No, they are NPO right
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    hiddencatRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    No, I think doeRAYmee was referring to: Enjoy the lack of patient-related things to vent about while it lasts. If you do become a nurse, you will certainly have the occasion to express frustration...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    hiddencatRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    It's difficult to understand why you feel the need, as a nursing student, to police our vent thread and tell us what it is appropriate for us, working professionals, to vent about. The irony of this...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    hiddencatRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Because when I have someone stalling or flinching when I try to start and IV, or doing some BS drama about "maybe I don't want to consent to the IV so explain to me in detail again why I need it even...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    hiddencatRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Then consider the fact that nurses sometimes need to vent in a safe space with folks who understand what we're going through to be your lesson of the day. You are welcome to participate, but perhaps...
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    Most common ER pediatric meds

    hiddencatRN replied to liser79's topic in Emergency

    We use toradol frequently in pediatrics. It's a godsend for sickle cell pain and migraines. The formulary (lexicomp) we use doesn't caution against
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    hiddencatRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Well, since you haven't "physiucally experienced" taking care of adult patients who behave like children and slow down your flow in taking care of ALL your patients, maybe a "pet peeve" thread isn't...
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    Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    hiddencatRN replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Not sure what happened to my post. But I have tattoos and used to have piercings. I don't whine or cry when I need bloodwork done or an IV. I figure if I can handle pain for decoration, I can...
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    Heated debate between Civilian ED RN and FMF Hospital Corpsman.

    hiddencatRN replied to testing109's topic in Emergency

    Where does one go to get a "male nurse"
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    Most common ER pediatric meds

    hiddencatRN replied to liser79's topic in Emergency

    The most commonly used PEDs meds are pretty low risk. Tylenol, ibuprofen, albuterol, prednisolone, zofran, amoxicillin, decadron, racemic epinephrine. IV fluids (NSS, D5NS or D5 1/2NS), morphine for...
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    Because nobody is a better expert in the art of nursing than...

    hiddencatRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd walk in to every patient room and introduce myself, along with the PR person and make it clear that they were there for marketing, not the patient's care, and did they wish the PR person to step...
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    what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    hiddencatRN replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    I get to work Christmas and Christmas Eve, 12 hours each day, even though the holiday commitment is only 8 hours on the day of, because they manage the schedule poorly at this
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    Sanita clog sale (75%) ends 12/15

    hiddencatRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read this as "Santa" clogs and was really excited for a moment