Scrabbler

Scrabbler

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  1. Sterotypes of Nurses Continues and Is Getting Worse

    Scrabbler replied to nursinginga's topic in General Nursing

    And one of those jerk-off's used to be an MD? I can only imagine (not that I want to)... what a bunch of

  2. cause of diaphoresis

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

    Yes it's the doc's job to make a medical diagnosis, but it's our job to think critically about what's going on with the patient and possible diagnoses so we can better anticipate treatment and plan...

  3. Question re: CVA

    Scrabbler replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Is that because "accidents can be

  4. Temorary career change for sanity's sake?

    Scrabbler posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Bear with me, this could be a long one...I'll give you a bit of background first. I work in a part-time position and have a very high sick time use (eg, my rate of sick time used in the last year...

  5. when your patient is a nurse

    Scrabbler replied to aeauooo's topic in General Nursing

    If she's there as a patient, she's a patient, and should be treated the same as any other. If she were a teacher, would it make a difference? Hopefully this is a wake-up call for that woman to get...

  6. Hypoglycemia and Asystole

    Scrabbler replied to Ni_Ni's topic in General Nursing

    [color=#003399]refer to your acls books on the h's and t's (causes of arrest) [color=#003399]hypoglcemia or [color=#003399]hyperglycemia- low blood glucose from overdose of [color=#003399]oral...

  7. blood sugar monitoring w/o doctor's orders..

    Scrabbler replied to kels764's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Agreed. Trust your gut and commit to an outcome. Having numbers is one thing, but what are you going to DO with them that will benefit your patient (ie: follow protocol). If you're uncomfortable,...

  8. What a night! sorry long

    Scrabbler replied to Nicky30's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it matters what area you work in, you can never get away from weird...nurses are magnets for it. One time on my LDR clinical I had a lady come in at 6cm, and stoned out of her mind....

  9. Fear of the unknown

    Scrabbler replied to unique7's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be afraid to ask for extra orientation if you feel you need it; there's no harm in asking, and only you know how comfortable you feel. You'll never learn all you need to know in your...

  10. Just realized, I think I hate ICU, prefer floors

    Scrabbler replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    MommyandRN, it must feel so good to make that realization! I have to agree with snowfreeze, ICU seems too task oriented for me. Though I do miss vents and knowing my patients inside out and...

  11. Was seeing if anyone could help me with an interview

    Scrabbler replied to Nique12's topic in General Nursing

    Try posting in the specialties forum. If no luck finding a candidate, why not visit your local peds unit? That might showcase your motivation; when we did interviews in training they had to be...

  12. Outrageous ER Stories

    Scrabbler replied to suitebliss's topic in General Nursing

    "...silverfish under pendulous breasts..." That is one of the grossest things I've ever read. (shakes limbs to rid herself of

  13. Nursing assistant identified as low stress career

    Scrabbler replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Management hires many uncertified workers ("off the street" is something we hear a lot) with hopes that they can entice them to take their CNA course; this guy had no training, certification or...

  14. My Med cart is a magnet, how about yours?

    Scrabbler replied to JeanineLPN1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I, too, have a regular flock of "iron filings" at my cart...I used to think I was trapped in some weird parallel universe like a combo of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Shaun of the...

  15. Outrageous ER Stories

    Scrabbler replied to suitebliss's topic in General Nursing

    We had an underpriveliged woman in LDR for her 9th (that's right) delivery, stated she "hardly gained any weight this time". Low and behold when she pushed babe's head out she defecated (not...

  16. Nursing assistant identified as low stress career

    Scrabbler replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you!! I have several scars from aggressive residents...I learned to wear long-sleeved t's under my uniforms!! On this topic, we just hired a young lad who quit the same day. He was told by...

  17. Temorary career change for sanity's sake?

    Scrabbler replied to Scrabbler's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks to all for your supportive words. As it stands now, I am to meet with my far-less-than-supportive manager (who views my sick time use a "problem dumped in [his] lap") to discuss my options. I...

  18. Commonplace to starve someone to death?

    Scrabbler replied to HM7380's topic in General Nursing

    Please check out this link: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/542262 A good article (and CE, if I'm not mistaken) on the last hours of living, general principles of palliative care, changes in...

  19. Have you ever said something so dumb...

    Scrabbler replied to 1jazzynurse's topic in General Nursing

    One time on a busy night shift one of our post-ops was declining. I had just returned from my break and had been speaking with my husband on the phone. On my return to the floor, I phoned the...

  20. What Should I do?

    Scrabbler replied to Bugaloo's topic in General Nursing

    Don't take this too flakily (is that a word? I guess it is now!)...but do you think you called facility #1 "#1" for a reason? Sounds like they're both great options, but go with your

  21. Major Academic Problems Of Nursing Students

    Scrabbler replied to akalingwanku's topic in General Nursing

    In keeping with Shenanigan's post, don't forget that your spell-checker will not pick up incorrect use of a word, even when spelled correctly (eg, their/there, etc.). Grammar and spelling (and...

  22. Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    Scrabbler replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    As a nursing student I worked in a nursing home. I was sitting in report one morning after being called in for a shift. Drinking my coffee, still waking up I realized something wasn't right--I had...

  23. Do anyone in healthcare in the US wear these?

    Scrabbler replied to newlpn08's topic in General Nursing

    I've been wearing the same one, a gift from my Mom when I entered nursing school, my entire young career. Works great and I don't have to worry about my watchband scratching a pt when I turn them,...

  24. IV insertion techniques!!

    Scrabbler replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    My first IV was on a 19 year-old football player with mono...hardly needed a tourniquet, could see those veins from the doorway in the dark! We were not allowed to start IV's until training was...

  25. Time symbols

    Scrabbler replied to robinnibor's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto.