NurseyPoo RN

NurseyPoo has 3 years experience as a RN and specializes in Geriatrics, MS, ICU.

Latest Activity

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   Question Please! Icu Nurses

   NurseyPoo replied to l.rae's topic in MICU, SICU

   This is not true. I do not know where your friend heard this one...??? And, if you dare bring a pt without orders you better hope there is a bed for you as
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   You know you work nights when.......

   NurseyPoo replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was talking with another Night Nurse (friend from NJ) today and she told me that she had to go to a mandatory meeting this morning before she left...Everyone was adding things to the meeting and...
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   You know you work nights when.......

   NurseyPoo replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   I live in a rural area and the only thing opened is the Dunkin' Donuts...They know us very well. We call in orders and one of us will run to pick it up. We have frequent flyer cards and when we get to...
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   What does admit mean?

   NurseyPoo replied to MK6babies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Shame on you! This was one of the most negative posts I have ever read through. I am shocked that someone would post something so terrible about nursing. This is a web-site dedicated to nursing and...
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   Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

   NurseyPoo replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I feel your pain on this one...Don't you just love when the nurse before you sets you up for failure! How considerate of
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   Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

   NurseyPoo replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Ahhhh.....I see the lazy fairie has graced your presence again. And, she seems to have beat the heck out of you today! Could you not look so excited to see me during report. Makes me feel like my...
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   Calling in sick

   NurseyPoo replied to bethem's topic in First Year After Licensure

   This is a case of "No matter what you do..." I have had this happen to me and see it happen all of the time. Don't worry about it. You did the right thing. If you had called in 1/2 hour before...
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   Hello Mr. VIP! I'm your servant nurse for the night!

   NurseyPoo replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

   VIP's drive me insane when I have them in the ICU...Usually they do not need to be there and are usually A&OX3, MAE, etc... I had a VIP from the hospital last summer who literally treated me like...
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   do you ever have "stupid" days at work?

   NurseyPoo replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   Oh yeah! I have these moments...Especially when someone asks me a question in the middle of my 2200 med pass...Who, What...What...What??? Don't approach me when I am concentrating on medications. I...
10. 

    religion in the workplace

    NurseyPoo replied to elrondaragorn's topic in General Nursing

    There are a few nurses that I work with who will do this. If they are willing to be with the patient and their family The other nurses will all band together and watch that nurses patients if needed....
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    The Physical Stamina Needed For Nursing

    NurseyPoo replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel... Except I also have a foot bath and hot tub that I have become extremely attached to. I work in ICU 7P-7A and some nights are non-stop run-run-run and other nights are...
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    Why no union! Without Nurses the hospital can't run!

    NurseyPoo replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am from NJ and have several friends who belong to the Union. None of them have a negative view of the Union. Maybe it is the actual Union your hospital has. I know that there are different Unions...
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    The transition from student to registered nurse

    NurseyPoo replied to luv2shopp85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is why the hospitals have an orientation period for new nurses. It is 12 weeks at the hospital I work for (New Grads), Experienced nurses get 6 weeks (I think). After orientation you should...
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    Preceptor telling me to cover things up....

    NurseyPoo replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not very professional of your preceptor. She may be trying to help you but in the end it is still wrong. I would have fessed up to the mistake and I certainly would never walk around with a narcotic...
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    So I've decided...

    NurseyPoo replied to cnolan's topic in General Nursing

    I must agree. How can you possibly be burnt out at 21 years old. You are way too young to feel this way. I also agree that it does not sound like you received the proper training, so you are more...