StrwbryblndRN

StrwbryblndRN

CMSRN

Member

  • Content

    658

  • Visitors

    9,704

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    155

All Content by StrwbryblndRN

  1. Anyone else seeing a decline in elderly in LTC during quarantine?

    StrwbryblndRN posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Due to Covid 19, many LTCF are placing their residents into social distancing with no visitors allowed. We are a wonderful large gated facility with great staffing and wonderful residents. We...

  2. Anyone else seeing a decline in elderly in LTC during quarantine?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We do video conferencing. Pretty much funding is good and all options are available. I guess since we are not seeing active cases, it is easy to see the nasty side of isolation. It is what it is....

  3. LTC Residents and Workers Face Tragedy

    StrwbryblndRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    There are good facilities out there. We are gated with over 600 resident in independent, assisted and healthcare. We are lucky. No cases within our LTC. A few of our independent residents were +...

  4. Nasal cannulas behind the head

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    No, not from my experience. Not intentionally at

  5. Famous person as patient?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    I have also had the honor of taking care of the "famous" docs/admins. I was always the chosen one. Either the doc or wife were hard to deal with. Otherwise no celebs. However some of the best...

  6. Is the increased love for healthcare workers an irony that will fade away when things get better?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to DesiDani's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Overall I do think the general public appreciates nurses. I have had many thank me over the years. But this was giving quietly, randomly. No hoot and hollering. That will end with whatever media...

  7. Why did you choose your specialty?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MarkMyWords's topic in General Nursing

    Started out med-surg and loved it. Since med-surg gets a large variety of patients, I discovered I love end of life/hospice care. Attempted Critical care but it was not me. So off to Hospice I go....

  8. To mask or not to mask

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RNNPICU's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Agree with Wuzzie. Whether it is tossed in the back seat or not. It keeps the droplet from spewing when worn. I have worn a cloth mask all shift. Unless you are drooling, it does not get...

  9. Considering taking an assignment in NYC to help

    StrwbryblndRN replied to adorkable8605's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If you know your risks, I say go for it. And NO, I do not think you are abandoning your hospital. This is for the people, your hospital should understand. I would go but I have kids and a...

  10. Forced Quarantine

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Chris11's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If I was asked, I would do it. My kids are older and I understand the need. But my personality tends to push back if it is forced. My life is my own. I accept ramifications of my choices. If it...

  11. Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    Cheerleader here! Never could do any type of gymnastics though. I did graduate with honors and have wanted to be a nurse since 16 yo. Looking back at pics, I fit the classic stereotypical look....

  12. Rapid response

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Calm and collected's topic in General Nursing

    100%

  13. Alarm Fatigue Design Feedback

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Cags_'s topic in General Nursing

    THIS!?.

  14. Back to nights

    StrwbryblndRN replied to missourinurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Knowing that your rest time will be more quality will be your key to night shift, since you find the dayshift hectic and stressful already. If you know you will get sleep, the rest is cake. Get a...

  15. Timetravel

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RN_OneDay's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety, I agree. I have regrets but nothing I would do

  16. Help me choose a shift please! Time sensitive..

    StrwbryblndRN replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    I am a night shifter through and through. I never miss a dinner with my kids even though I work nights. But the commute was short <5 minutes when they were younger. They are high schoolers now,...

  17. Big Decision Please HELP!!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Jorge Rivero's topic in General Nursing

    Completely agree with K.Truth. Happens to me all the time. Granted it is when I pose an either/or question to my husband. End up knowing exactly what I want after I ask but before he gives me the...

  18. Switching from hospital to LTC or other area?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to NurseK93's topic in General Nursing

    I made the switch to LTC from acute after almost 10 years. Loved it. But I made sure the facility was a good one. Great pay and residents well taken care of. Staffing is exceptional. Short...

  19. Nursing Smells You Love?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I also love the smell of insulin. Glad I'm not the only one. Also

  20. Job Opportunity or Relationship

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ctruon1's topic in General Nursing

    Only you can answer the question. But I have to disagree with what others. Boyfriends come and go, yes, but is he worth it. If I love a man, I would go for it and move. But I can understand...

  21. RN Recognition & Respect

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Guch's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly kp2016. It's a different ball

  22. Spouse of nurse

    StrwbryblndRN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    My husband makes 1/3 of what I make. We have teenagers now but there was a time that I was a stay at home mom going to nursing school. After I graduated my husband stayed at home for a few years...

  23. Ohio Hospital Fires 23 After Fentanyl Overdose Deaths

    StrwbryblndRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    I'm with TriciaJ. Much simplier situations have come up and I flat out would not do them. My response, "fire me" or "write me up". I have not lost a job yet. But I am willing to do whatever job...

  24. 5 Signs You Have Vitamin D Deficiency | Knowledge Brush-Up

    StrwbryblndRN replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift plus the sun and I do not get along. Spent years hurting and got fed up. MD wanted to put me on a medication. I ended asking to check for deficiencies first. So excited to know that...

  25. "Not sure what unit you will be hired into..."

    StrwbryblndRN replied to TitaniumPlates's topic in General Nursing

    That is the impression I got from the first post. Unknown unit would mean one of multiple ICU's. Still RN ICU position but which unit is