StrwbryblndRN

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  1. Worst doctors orders ever received

    StrwbryblndRN replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    Manager was very aware and I let everyone know. The young pt was very close to the nursing staff and worked healthcare too. He knew and also talked to other docs about it. The doc that corrected...

  2. Career Change Male Nurse Help

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Spartacvs's topic in General Nursing

    From what I read in your post it seems that it would be better to go to school. You want to be challenged and your current job does not do that. It may be hard but it is doable. My hubby lost his...

  3. Would you accept LPN wages as an RN just to have a job?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I would not want to do so but if it meant for my family to have what they need than of course. I am not sure how being licencsed as an RN would affect your resposibilities. PP indicated that could be...

  4. A name for Computer on Wheels

    StrwbryblndRN replied to butterfly9's topic in General Nursing

    We refer to them as medcarts, computers, mar cart. I have even heard some nurses call it the scanner. I have never heard anyone call them cows on our floor. Sometimes we will call it "that darn...

  5. What would be reasons why someone didn't like L&D?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do not work L&D. But I know why I do not want it. There are happy times and there are sad. It would be too much of a roller coaster for me. Working Med-surg it is known that an admission...

  6. WANTED: smokers and smokers that have successfully quit!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to annful24's topic in General Nursing

    1. How long have you been a smoker? For about 13 years. 2. How often and how much to you generally smoke cigarettes? Up until a year ago it was average 3 packs a week. Recently I just smoke one...

  7. How far do you drive?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the nurses I work with drive from 35-60 minutes. It takes longer for me to drive through the parking lot to park than it does to get there. I live a block away.

  8. RN's in hospitals. What is the worst part of your job?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    hands down- CHARTING! with the inability to be perfectly complete unless you stay many hours past your shift and have a perfect

  9. Things that make you go grrrrrrrr

    StrwbryblndRN replied to jnrsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Things that make me go GRRRRRR! When the previous shift neglects to inform you of things that need to get done that unfortunately could not get done due to uncontrolled situations during their shift....

  10. night shift advice...

    StrwbryblndRN replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with Belle. My husband and I have worked night jobs since we met. No problems. But his recent job had a couple of months with swing shifts and it messed him up. All our nurses...

  11. Each job title wears it's own color.

    StrwbryblndRN replied to borzoilady's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I am concerned with is the differentiating between LPN's and RN's. They do the exact same job on the floor I work and some have so much more experience than me. If the job duties were...

  12. Has your health declined since becoming a nurse?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I have had health issues but they were just getting worse even before I started becoming a nurse. I work nights and have issues of extreme fatigue but feel that my thryoid condition is out of wack....

  13. Why do patients abuse nurses?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I love my "crazy" pts. I find them a challenge and try my best to get to the root of the issue. If that does not help I end up blunt and tell them what I need to do and usually ask permission. The...

  14. Nurses and religion

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    What lauren said. I never give my opinon regarding my beliefs unless asked. Since I am so busy usually there is no time to deal with that unless it directly affects care. Like no blood products or...

  15. Worst doctors orders ever received

    StrwbryblndRN replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    An actively vomiting young male pt. Due to his long stay of 2 years we were very aware of this cycle of illness. He had wound care and every couple of months he would get sick and get...

  16. low body temp and fluid question

    StrwbryblndRN replied to jennifers's topic in General Nursing

    What is her medical diagnosis? Was the swelling sudden onset? What meds is she already on? What is her medical hx? IS she A/O? I think these question would need to be considered before hand too. If...

  17. Missing narcs. Being blamed!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ryny143's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to come across as rude. Maybe I should make myself clear. Since it took 3 months to make an arrest maybe there is something found during the 3 months that is not known. Something the OP may...

  18. Missing narcs. Being blamed!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ryny143's topic in General Nursing

    After 3 months of an investigation there may be more to the ordeal than we are

  19. parent confidentiality

    StrwbryblndRN replied to jed67's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous post. If his mind is good and he does not say anything to you even if you ask, try and respect that. Hard to do but that is his wishes. If he is not willing to say...

  20. cholesytectomy during nursing school

    StrwbryblndRN replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in General Nursing

    I work with many nurses who in last year had a lap choli (including myself) I did not get to work for three weeks. But I work med-surg and my doc was not going to let me work any sooner. (He wanted 4...

  21. Does this sound like "a little much" to you??

    StrwbryblndRN replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been told recently that we were to go to hourly rounds. Did not know what that was but looks like I have now found out. I am not looking forward to it. We already have an option in our...

  22. Can an instructor do this???

    StrwbryblndRN replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    I learned from the beginning that changes are made last minute. I always planned anything way off from scheduled exams, classes, and clinicals. I also like to make sure I have a mental rest anyway....

  23. Too Much?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Java Mama's topic in General Nursing

    I have been out of school a little over a year so I think I can still give some feedback. If you are working part time I can't imagine it not being doable. Do you have kids that keep you on your...

  24. If a baby in your normal newborn nursery

    StrwbryblndRN replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would see about possibly repeating the test. Could be an error. If it bad enough to freak the NP that would be the most logical approach. To rule out error. I am not sure how prevalent the...

  25. I don't think I'm ready yet.

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Thoc123's topic in Emergency

    Keep in mind too that if you do not acknowledge a need for more time, then it can make you a scary nurse for others. You should always be upfront with your deficits which includes needing an...