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  1. Understanding cardiac gtts

    squirtle posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I could really use a little direction... I work in the SICU but posted here as it has specific regard to my cardiac pts. I have been trying for some time to really understand the gtts that we use on...

  2. Bedside report in the ICU setting

    squirtle posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I was curious to know if other hospitals have tried or are currently doing bedside report in the ICU setting? We have recently been told that we are to be doing what they are calling a "meet and...

  3. Should I tattle?

    squirtle replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Karmawise, but also want to point out that you said she was still charting when you left, so she didn't have that great of a night either. Management, especially these days has really...

  4. Foleys and tampons?

    squirtle replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to clarify that my comment was in regard to the tampon, in response to your comment where you also stated a tampon was only for comfort. There are times when you have to look at the big...

  5. Foleys and tampons?

    squirtle replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand how, in a situation with the pt's skin integrity being altered, a tampon can't be seen as an attempt to promote healing and decrease risk of infection. If she is bleeding heavily...

  6. Attacking a Doctor Makes News; Attacking a Nurse is Business As Usual

    squirtle replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel that if a nurse had been shot it would have been news as well. Reading some of your posts makes me feel very lucky to work where I do. I have had a pt's family member escorted out of the room...

  7. Foleys and tampons?

    squirtle replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

    You would rather this pt be placed on a bedpan so she can practically sit in her own urine as she is waiting for it to be removed from under her with burns in the peri area? Not my idea of infection...

  8. am I wrong?

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

    Ovbiously we don't have all the details but a few thoughts... If the aide was needed to assist to first pt with a shower, wouldn't that mean that it was unsafe for her to shower alone? And if so, why...

  9. Question regarding lack of bed bath in ICU

    squirtle replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I work in SICU. Our baths are done on night shift (I work days) at very odd hours and are preferably done when family has stepped out. That being said, our patients are cleaned up more than just...

  10. Why are patients scheduled for operation not allowed to eat?

    squirtle replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I think the NPO after midnight order has just become the norm, I know that in most cases it is very hard to have a pt NPO when they have a 1600 appt time in the OR. However, I actually asked this...

  11. no cell phones no personal phone calls at work

    squirtle replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's been interesting reading through the posts on this thread. It makes me feel lucky to work not only where I do but to work with whom I work with as well. A majority of us have cell phones in our...

  12. What do you pack for breakfast & lunch?

    squirtle replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7a-7p- I usually eat a small amount of cereal (grape-nuts, or oatmeal) w/ fruit before work- I have to force myself because I hate eating when I first wake up. Then at about 10am I eat...

  13. ICU Nurse working on floor- trouble with organization

    squirtle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone... I have been having a little trouble with something lately and I thought I might be able to run it by you guys for some ideas. I have been a nurse for about 18 months. I began working...

  14. I can't be the only one who has done this

    squirtle posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys! So the nursing world (at least mine) has been very trying lately. Have you ever gone back to find something that reminds you of the time you were accepted in to nursing school to help remind...

  15. ICU politics for a workplace newbie

    squirtle replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    good thought, but just to clarify, i wasn't speaking of confidence in the aspect of thinking you know everything. i meant confident enough to not feel stupid for asking questions or, as in my example,...

  16. Gum Chewing

    squirtle replied to NinetyNine's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me kind of self conscious now. I chew gum often, but don't smack or make popping sounds. Could I really work with someone who might see me put the piece in my mouth and think I am...

  17. ICU politics for a workplace newbie

    squirtle replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hmmmm... not sure that I agree that this is the best way to ask a question. I started as a new grad in the ICU and my coworkers are more than happy to answer my questions. That is the biggest piece of...

  18. cardiac arrest

    squirtle replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure that I understand... are you going to leave the pt to check the chart while waiting for the code team? Sounds like it can be scary to work in LTC. I can't imagine not knowing my pt's code...

  19. Learning to set boundaries

    squirtle replied to TemperStripe's topic in General Nursing

    This can be trouble... My biggest pet peeve with family members is when they come searching for me instead of using the call bell. Do NOT let me turn around and see you walking up behind me in another...

  20. Clients Satisfaction

    squirtle replied to alexiel's topic in General Nursing

    because in nursing everything is spelled out for you? I think not... though my job would be much easier if it were. I just don't understand the complication of the assignment. Ovbiously everyone has...

  21. Clients Satisfaction

    squirtle replied to alexiel's topic in General Nursing

    It reminded me of ideas or statements my English professor would put on the chalk board and we had to write about what came to mind. This is why it made sense to me. It shouldn't be so suprising your...

  22. Clients Satisfaction

    squirtle replied to alexiel's topic in General Nursing

    You forgot to nit pick on the little dancing smiley as well... I am sure she wouldn't use "ur" on her

  23. Clients Satisfaction

    squirtle replied to alexiel's topic in General Nursing

    If that is the only explanation of the assignment, I think she is requesting your thoughts on client satisfaction. I am thinking, and there isn't much info to go on, that you could discuss how...

  24. tears and more tears

    squirtle replied to student200977's topic in General Nursing

    you didn't tell us about the pt's you admitted or cared for that got better and went

  25. Pre-pulling Medicatons

    squirtle replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity, I have only worked in the hospital setting, can someone give me a quick run down of how med pass is performed in LTC? I keep seeing posts with regard to the nurse: patient...