NurseyPoo RN

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    Nursely Peoples! Please help me with a stats project by answering a few simple Qs

    NurseyPoo replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Students

    1. I usually do not look at the keyboard...Make a few mistakes here and there...I always review my charting before accepting. 2. I worked in administration/office for a long time prior to...
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    "The Victim" and the "Big Ole Meanie who Made Her Cry"

    NurseyPoo replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I see this occuring all of the time with new nurses. These nurses are not always completely new either...I have seen nurses come from another aspect of nursing and are just not up to speed with...
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    If you had your time over again >>>

    NurseyPoo replied to Sabby_NC's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely YES! Except I wish I started sooner. I was a late starter in my thirties. My poor legs and feet are soooo sore after every shift I work it takes me an extra day to recover. I exercise...
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    Is anyone using the Portland Protocol?

    NurseyPoo replied to Bibagirl's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our protocol is this: Accucheck q1h: >150 X3 qtt started: >175 at any one time qtt started. Monitor BS q1h until 3 stable, then q2h. Unless S&S warrant another
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    This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    NurseyPoo replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of Typos...Mistakes...Mislabeling... I went to the grocery store last night and while my husband and I were checking out the steaks we noticed one label looked weird...We were correct! It...
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    one day in Manhattan

    NurseyPoo replied to luli1410's topic in New York Nursing

    Wow! That is a tough one. I used to live right outside Manhattan and spent at least 3 or 4 days/nights a week there for either work or dinner/show etc... Where are you staying? Uptown? Downtown?...
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    Nurses' Unions

    NurseyPoo replied to nursemike's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I also think that it depends on the Union...I have heard horror stories and I have heard wonderful stories. The nurses at the hospital I work for have tried in the past and failed...you need 75% of...
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    Nursing Student Summer Jobs?

    NurseyPoo replied to gillijr1001's topic in California Nursing

    Most hospitals will hire nursing students to work in various positions. I would just begin searching and applying to all of the hospitals and LTC facilities in your area of
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    Settle an argument for me

    NurseyPoo replied to Clarise's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Clarise I think that is great if you feel that you do not need to take a review class. It was mandatory at my school and I am grateful for that. The review class is very important and will not only...
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    This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    NurseyPoo replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit to these.... I say "Dressa' Drwaaa" all of the time. Drives my good friend (English Teacher) absolutly insane! And, I am not talking..."I'm Talkin' to ya" I guess it is a Jersey...
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    This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    NurseyPoo replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's funny...I am from NJ and most of us say "Shut the light"...Very Funny...or...Too funny...or...So funny.... :lol2:
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    Help! Anyone near Painted Post?

    NurseyPoo replied to NELMAGRIFFIN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, I cannot answer completely but I will say that everything is pretty rural in Painted Post. If you can rent a room downtown you can walk to restaurants, bank, grocery etc... But, regarding the...
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    Pt's Complaint? Warranted or not?

    NurseyPoo replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    That is ridiculous. People need to understand that ICU is different...better yet they need to understand that they are in the H-O-S-P-I-T-A-L! All bets are off...We need to be able to see them and...
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    This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    NurseyPoo replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about "Sangwich" instead of "sandwich"... You say Tomato...I say Tomaaato...She says
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    Ideas for Nursing Grad Party

    NurseyPoo replied to leesespieces's topic in General Students

    Alton Brown on the food network did an episode where he made jello molds of hearts, brains, kidneys...maybe you could do that. But, then again the people attending this party may not get the humor of...
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    Nursing School Graduation Gift Ideas

    NurseyPoo replied to dancing nancy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A gift card to a medical supply store or Uniform store. I received several at my graduation party and appreciated them very much. This way she can buy some new uniforms, shoes, stethoscope, or...
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    This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    NurseyPoo replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work with a woman who pronounced Chicken Filet "Chicken Fill-It" It drove me nuts. She also pronounced Tachypnea as "Tacky-Nea" She insisted that the P was
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    How much housework do you do?

    NurseyPoo replied to cheshirecat's topic in International Nursing

    I do a little everyday...Like pick a room and clean it. Takes me about 15 minutes to dust and vacuum. The only rooms that require more than that are the bedroom and kitchen.. I know this will sound...
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    Worst visitors ever

    NurseyPoo replied to Laught3r's topic in Nursing Humor

    I personally love the visitors who like to walk around the unit and peak in on other patients. Excuse me...But what are you doing? Or they ask you about another patient..."What is wrong with...
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    Nursing student seeking advice from the pros!

    NurseyPoo replied to nwfc2005's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be embarrassed. It happens to all of us at one point or another. The menthol trick works really well, and breathing through your mouth. I still have difficulty with GI bleeds, and...
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    Help! I need a topic for an informative speech!

    NurseyPoo replied to DesertRain's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How about the nursing shortage? If you go to the State Board of nursing for your state you will be able to find lots of information on the subject. Or you could discuss RN to BSN: Pros vs. Cons. I...
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    Blue collar treatment with white collar expectations

    NurseyPoo replied to wordstew's topic in General Nursing

    That is pretty much how it is at our facility also. Our management spends more time chit-chatting than anything else. We had an awesome director who left because of the BS a little over a year ago....
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    Wine Debate

    NurseyPoo replied to TiggerBelly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of the LTC facilities I worked had several pt's who were prescribed a drink with dinner. I always thought it was funny. I had 2 who had specific orders for Gin and Tonic (2 per evening) and 1...
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    nursing float pool

    NurseyPoo replied to ddc22's topic in General Nursing

    That makes 2 of us...I would definitely give up some benefits for that amount of money! I worked float pool when I first graduated and believe me there were no extra incetives. Other than the fact...
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    **nurses Who Eat Their Young Should Be Kicked To The Curb***

    NurseyPoo replied to suziesunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen way too many "Younger/Newer" nurses act like they know it all. I am sorry but the minute...NO the second that you believe you are superior to nurses who have been doing this a heck of a...