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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 a daily basis and how they act on the body but I s...

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 greet" in our SICU. We are to introduce the next shift ...

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 been trying to cut costs down. I would assume she has...

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 picture and use the "benefit outweighs risk" frame of ...

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 with her period- and there are people with heavy flo...

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 by security for screaming at me non stop and flingi...

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 control. I'm also suprised at all of the people wh...

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 would it be ok for her to leave that pt alone to t...

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 during the bath at night for various reasons... inconti...

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 question when I was in clinicals and the answer had to...

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 pockets and I have never seen anyone using it in su...

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 something like yogurt (greek yogurt has more protein) or a...

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 in the SICU- went through an awesome 6 month orient...

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 you of how excited you were? I just searched back...

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, the confidence to walk in and help out with a cod...

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 unprofessional based on what they see? Scary! On a side note...

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 advice I would pass on, ask questions. A new nurs...

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 status- truly one of my nightmares, it is one of the ...

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 pt's room. I feel that is entirely inappropriate....

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 different opinions and I am sure this lecture will ...

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 professor is trying to get you to think... after a...

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

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 important you think client (and in nursing the patient is...

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

For the most part, I don't have to deal with the pt's making awful comments (in SICU), but a couple of weeks ago I had a family member who truly upset me. My pt pulled her A line out- radial, she bled a bit. I was in the room and was able to handle t...