fiveofpeep

fiveofpeep

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  1. Mandated scrub colors

    fiveofpeep replied to FLOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. We are converting during nurse's week to mandated colors and Im more bitter that they chose overpriced, unpockety, uncomfortable scrubs to purchase from.

  2. sex in the work place...really?

    fiveofpeep replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    and also great places to snag some extra sleep. I have innocently napped in the library

  3. patient dies from combination of drugs that doc prescribed. who is responsible?

    fiveofpeep replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    well lets say the nurse gave nifedipine, metoprolol, morphine, and sildenafil all at once to someone starting out with a low bp or on a nitroglycerin drip and then the patient bottoms out and dies...I...

  4. I have a hunch about a patient and I cannot prove it!

    fiveofpeep replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    Its not your job to decide who is a drug seeker and who isnt. Even drug addicts have pain and their's can sometimes be less controlled due to tolerance. No matter how annoying a patient might be...

  5. Does a Med-Surg preceptorship placement hinder an ICU position after grad?

    fiveofpeep replied to ashfost's topic in MICU, SICU

    thats awesome! good luck to you make sure to practice talking to doctors and giving

  6. younger generation of nurses and blackberries?

    fiveofpeep replied to stephva1008's topic in General Nursing

    Im under 30 and use my iphone frequently at work to convert units, level transducers, look up drugs on micromedix, check lab references, and use the calculator. Im paranoid that people think Im...

  7. Top 10 CT-ICU drugs

    fiveofpeep replied to CABGx4's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Im orienting and I just went over the open heart meds with my preceptor yesterday...here is what we use: nitroglycerin nitroprusside insulin gtt dobutamine dopamine milrinone albumin potassium...

  8. How do I get over this?

    fiveofpeep replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

    Ive gone through some intense things during nursing school and pre reqs too and I got through it by using my homework and studying as a distraction. Haha my grieving process is more of a productive...

  9. Home "butt-enhancing" surgeries gone wrong ...

    fiveofpeep replied to helikias's topic in General Nursing

    first thing that popped into my mind was darwinism. seriously, how can people be so stupid and vain to let this happen to

  10. Patient diaries on ICU

    fiveofpeep replied to Dirk's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I like this idea. Some families do that through websites like caring bridge or by blogging. The family member chronicles the journey and uses the website as a way to get the word out to relatives...

  11. Why do I get yelled at for doing the correct thing??

    fiveofpeep replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Why does it matter what she chooses to bring around with her? It's just a lame thing to criticize someone about. Hey OP! Think about it this way: if thats the only thing your preceptor can complain...

  12. Why do I get yelled at for doing the correct thing??

    fiveofpeep replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Im a new grad too and I always make it a point to assume the style of the nurse I am with as long as it doesnt compromise patient safety. If they are making an effort to teach me, I will be receptive...

  13. Getting my first RN job

    fiveofpeep replied to dlayne_g's topic in General Nursing

    sorry for the late response. Ive been busy with work. congrats on your new job! I dont really have any advice though because Im pretty narrowly focused with SICU . I wish you the very best of luck...

  14. Patient turning in SICU

    fiveofpeep replied to NurseandNursesmom's topic in MICU, SICU

    we have a lift team available by page who also round every couple hours to offer help. they are life savers. I love them so much being 5"3 and a new grad still learning body mechanics. It also really...

  15. New Grad looking for work in LA area

    fiveofpeep replied to jimpas1's topic in California Nursing

    try to go to the hospitals you did clinicals at since you already have a pass. Ive gotten through to the unit without a

  16. Soon to be New Grad: Resume Critique Request

    fiveofpeep replied to MarillaMojo's topic in MICU, SICU

    thank you :) and feel free to PM me your email or resume (take off the identifying info tho) and I will try to review it when I have time. I may not be an experienced nurse but I am experienced with...

  17. How Do You Feel About Hospital Volunteers?

    fiveofpeep replied to Justanotherday's topic in General Nursing

    dont just stare at your phone the whole time and not ask to help or talk to anyone. we had one guy like this and I was just thinking, "wow, he gets to put this all on his app for med school when...

  18. Soon to be New Grad: Resume Critique Request

    fiveofpeep replied to MarillaMojo's topic in MICU, SICU

    Too busy with my new grad program to add much, but Id suggest posting this in the graduate nurse section under students, or first year of nursing forum under general to get more

  19. Tired of being talked to like I am stupid

    fiveofpeep replied to Student2Registered's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is typical on my unit and I have been warned of certain doctors who are purposefully harsh to new nurses. Just know your patients very well. Every time I am right when the doctor second guesses...

  20. Tips from new grads who got job offers

    fiveofpeep replied to namiani's topic in California Nursing

    go straight to the unit with portfolios in hand and try to speak to the manager. this got me interviews at palces where I hadnt previously done scholastic clinicals

  21. California laws

    fiveofpeep replied to Cek4k4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CNA yes, LPN not unless you have that license

  22. Nurses Who Can't Add Cost Lives.

    fiveofpeep replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    which is why it seems like a pointless thread, because it is so obvious and common

  23. Nurses Who Can't Add Cost Lives.

    fiveofpeep replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    Well perhaps you might have mentioned so in the original post? The OP as it stands sounds accusatory yet offers no

  24. Nurses Who Can't Add Cost Lives.

    fiveofpeep replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    I can do IV calculations but I suck at math if I dont write things out. Which is why I always double check my I&O and IV rates w/ a calculator. I dont get the point of this thread

  25. Family-Friendly CA Nursing Schools re: Housing, Childcare

    fiveofpeep replied to Johannah's topic in General Nursing

    no I have not. but just keep in mind the economy. the last thing you may want is 100K in student loans and not a job in