NurseyPoo RN

Geriatrics, MS, ICU

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    Trouble Makers

    Why is it that there is always that one person who feels it is necessary to spread rumors and talk about everyone? I cannot stand it when people gossip. It drives me absolutely crazy when I hear...
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    Question Please! Icu Nurses

    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.......

    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.......

    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?

    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...
  6. 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
  7. 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

    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...
  9. 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?

    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...
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    religion in the workplace

    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

    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!

    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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...

    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...
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    Why no union! Without Nurses the hospital can't run!

    Which Union and what
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    Charge Nurse Pay

    I heard it is only $.50 extra an
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    D5W vs. D5 NS

    D5W (260 mOsm/L) = Isotonic Solution: Osmolarity about equal to serum, expands intravascular compartment. D5 NS (560 mOsm/L) = Hypertonic Solution: Osmolarity higher than serum, draws fluid into the...
  20. I have been trying to figure out what, when and how it all happened for a very long time. I am in the over 39 and under 45 group...I had my first job as soon as I could as a teen...Have not stopped...
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    LPN's Are Lower Class People?????

    It never ceases to amaze me just how utterly stupid and rude people can be. Unbelievable! I want to know what this person was thinking in making this comment. Are they Royalty or something? My...
  22. Absolutely NOT! I believe that is an illegal practice. I worked entirely too hard for my license and plan on keeping it, Thank you very much! The NA does not do assessments and would not know when...
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    Dental Assistants Pushing Propofol etc...

    Wow! That is a very scary thought! That Dentist is either really-really confident or not very bright. I cannot even imagine if someone had a reaction! Very frightening
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    why so mean?

    As many have posted I feel that people tend to forget that they too were once a "Newbie". I appreciate the CNA's that I work with so much. We have a few that go way above and beyond what is expected...
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    What's In Your Pocket?

    Right Pocket = Sharpie (Black and Red), 2 Black Pens, Mechanical Pencil, Small note pad Left Pocket = Alc. Wipes, Hemostats, Scissors Right Leg Pocket = Saline Flushes, Heparin Flushes Left Leg Pocket...