pebbles BSN, RN

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    Was anyone else shocked with this propofol story?

    pebbles replied to moonshadeau's topic in MICU, SICU

    lol... yes! Shocked and amused! I wasn't really following the MJ story that closely until I heard the propofol bit. I was half expecting drugs, but not this particular drug! Insomnia treated with...
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    Pentobarb coma nurse to patient ratio

    pebbles replied to standout22's topic in MICU, SICU

    A pt sick enough to be in a pentobarb coma would always be 1:1 in my unit. Those are the pt's that often get sent for multiple CT's, or require finer tuning as far as their care and physiological...
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    Burnout rate-experienced nurses reply

    pebbles replied to sassyrn333's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think burn out peaks in the first year and then after about 3-5 years. Basically, when you are first learning and feel overwhelmed with your job, and then after you develop mastery and begin to...
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    Theatrical makeup ala tammy faye baker

    pebbles replied to elizadream's topic in MICU, SICU

    It kinda bugs me that in our society, people think you look "dead" when you have no make up on, instead of looking "natural", etc. Most make-up mimics (even subtly) sexual arousal response. I don't...
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    Canada's healthcare saved her; Ours won't cover her

    pebbles replied to blue note's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Here's a good article from Newsweek that refutes the idea that the US doesn't have the heinous wait times:...
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    so when is it wrong to stand for unfairness...

    pebbles replied to Movin'onUP's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I also notice that the OP didn't say if she was one of the people who had been treated unfairly by the instructor. When I was in school, it was an unfortunate fact of being a student that you...
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    Dealing with ICU visitors

    pebbles replied to leesespieces's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'd suggest raising the issue at a staff meeting to see what the consensus is and find some direction from management. Rather than everybody does their own thing about the visitors and then other...
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    Difficulty to deal with patient's family yet???

    pebbles replied to lanxin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like that family member may be having trouble coping with her mom's illness itself, not necessarily with you. Some people just react and cope with anger. They really are angry that you...
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    Is nursing really that stressful?

    pebbles replied to dslite's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that what you read online from nurses is often stress-release and venting, and not an accurate portrayal of ever aspect of the job. These posts and other forums are not intended as...
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    Bed Bath stress

    pebbles replied to lukesmama's topic in MICU, SICU

    BS like this is why my nursing education was the worst years of my life. So glad I'm done. Probably half the ways I do things now are different from what the shrieking harridan in the skills lab...
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    Ice for a vented patient???

    pebbles replied to OkieICU_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I wanted to kill a doctor recently who told a patient (without asking the nurse) she could have ice chips. This was a lady who was gagging on her tube, and we had not been able to get an NG in yet -...
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    CRRT

    pebbles replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    14 in one day!!! We have standing orders to get the nephrologist to assess if we go through more than 2 in 24
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    how should this situation be handled?

    pebbles replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    This was a very inappropriate "kidding around" for a workplace. Plus, the person asked her to stop, and she didn't. This was more than just an innocent
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    Should a patient with pancreatitis drink regular soda?

    pebbles replied to Smokey9283's topic in General Nursing

    Probably best to check with his doctor, who will know how inflamed the pancreas is. If the pot does fine and his blood sugars are normal, it may not be harming
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    how should this situation be handled?

    pebbles replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    An occurrence report needs to be filed, and supervisors need to be talked to. This "other staff" was playing around inappropriately, and dangerously in a workplace. The nurse told the other staff to...
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    Should a patient with pancreatitis drink regular soda?

    pebbles replied to Smokey9283's topic in General Nursing

    The goal of treatment in pancreatitis is to rest the pancreas. Most patients (especially newly admitted ones) are at least NPO. If they need feeding, and the pancreatitis is still severe, we insert a...
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    Arterial line caps

    pebbles replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    We don't ever administer meds through the hard tubing or stopcocks of a CVP line, so this would never happen at our facility. The CVP transducer line is connected to the port of a central line by...
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    does your unit test nurses for mrsa?

    pebbles replied to xigris79's topic in MICU, SICU

    No, but I would sure love it if they did (the paid vacation to stay home and take antibiotics would be very nice, thank you!)
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    I need a professional advice

    pebbles replied to BGmedsestra's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you are going to work in an environment that requires extra training beyond basic nursing school, make sure you apply for a job on a unit that provides that training. In my ICU, we are not set up...
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    My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    pebbles replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    I can remember pt's and their families getting angry at me for taking a break - when they needed things like a hair wash, etc, and I told them I didn't have time.... Yet the public can't believe we...
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    How to enhance cohesive working and communication

    pebbles replied to NYCRN6's topic in General Nursing

    Writing them up only works when/if the managers care and act on it.....
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    Am I going to lose my license?

    pebbles replied to unlucky_monkey888's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it the RN who is legally responsible for the patients and patient care, and not CNA's who are assistive personnel??? Either way, you should probably contact your licensing body about this type...
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    Do you work when you have The Crud?

    pebbles replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I am really sick of my co-workers coming to work sick and spreading it around. And no matter how well you say you wash your hands around the patients, there are always times when you slip up. Blow...
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    treating patient anxiety

    pebbles replied to leigh.anne's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed! "What is your anxiety about", etc.... sometimes how you say it can make a big difference. Is there anything in particular that's making you feel anxious? Is there anything I can do to help...
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    dishonesty in diagnosis

    pebbles replied to the tooth's topic in General Nursing

    It used to be the practice many years ago in some places to not tell people the whole truth, or even lie. It wasn't as much part of the profession as it is now to teach and explain fully to people...