StrwbryblndRN

StrwbryblndRN

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  1. If I Said on Here What I Wanted to Say.

    StrwbryblndRN replied to DixieRedHead's topic in General Nursing

    I do the same thing Nascar Nurse. I till take 10 minutes to type, edit, erase and type again. To only find I erase it all together and keep reading. I do not want to stick anything of my anatomy...

  2. How honest are you?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I am upfront. EX: I hear a bed check alarm go off, as I am about to run off I will say to the pt I am dealing with that I have a confused lady who forgot she can't walk. Most times I get a very...

  3. Going green makes me red in the face

    StrwbryblndRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    My husband found a mercury thermometer at a local thrift store while we were shopping together. I was so excited. (he was proud) ....Did I just write that I was excited about a mercury thermometer?...

  4. Multi-shift problem discovered during hand-off.

    StrwbryblndRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I had something similar recently. Pt had an order to restart home meds after NG tube out. Days passed and the pt mentioned her home meds after the tube came out. I sat down and went through many...

  5. How do you decompress/debrief?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Emergency

    I do not exercise. Nor do I find I think about work at home. I do not know how I do it though. I think it is because life if really not that dramatic. You do what you know and the best you can...

  6. Happier at work than at home?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. I have kids, friends etc though. They do not stress me but because money is tight we do not have the ability to just do "stuff". Working helps me know that I am making money and...

  7. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love to take care of the elderly. They are my favorite type of patients. Even so I am one of those family members who do not see my grandmother and grandfather (opposite sides of the family)...

  8. "If they really cared about their mom, they wouldn't of put her in a nursing home"

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that you never know what transpired within the family previously. I also like to note that some families are not mentally able to care for families. My grandmother is a healthy, happy go...

  9. Narcotic diversion, but not to self

    StrwbryblndRN replied to LowPaidNurse21's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry. Borrowing seemed like right thing to do at the time. "Nursing is more paper than people"...Exactly. Sad though it

  10. How have you helped save your unit money?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to jojoroo's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses I work with have a habit of charging a ton of stuff for every admit. I try to wait for the pt to come up to see exactly what they need. A pitcher should not be charged for a NPO pt for...

  11. What have your co-workers done to make a shift go more smoothly?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I know I am going to have a good night when I work with the nurses who can remain calm. They know how to prioritize and can find time to help even when they have a lot on their plates. They can...

  12. Personality Typing...

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Purple93's topic in Nursing Career

    I am INTJ also. Obviously so, from my point of view. Nursing has been the one of few careers I wanted. (vet or md was the others). I hate crowds and do not like disorganization. Best fit for me...

  13. stoopid stoopid stoppid!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to LevitateMe's topic in General Nursing

    On top of what everyone else is saying. Laugh. Things

  14. Question about strep throat

    StrwbryblndRN replied to KaringOne's topic in General Nursing

    Strep for my family is mild sore throat and white patches. The stinky breath is not always present. I personally do not recognize it easily. I have heard it to be distinct

  15. Antibiotic Tubing

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    We do alot of the same med combos. And some are compatible. No one in management is concerned (that I know of) if we choose to back flush or use multiple piggy back lines. I think I am going to...

  16. Antibiotic Tubing

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    I use different tubing with each med. I am not opposed to using same tubing for compatible meds. But when I am rushed or have alot on my plate, I do not want to make a mistake, so I stay consistent...

  17. Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I just recently had blood work done. The nurse asked if my veins were little or rolled. I told I did not know. But have been told that my veins are not agreeable to needles. Did not help that I...

  18. written up

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

    I hope all the previous posts help. I am a little concerned that you got written up. Without hearing for themselves your report it is hard to fathom that the manager wrote you up because of...

  19. Facilities switching to 8 hour shifts

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are a mix with mostly 3/12's. Not too many older nurses though. Most nurses do not want to go to 8's. Some have increased their total hours to 40 due to spouses out of a job. They work 2/8's...

  20. lets hear from Nurses who started with No nursing experience at all!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same for me. I was a SAHM first before nursing school. I knew nothing but I was ok with it. I could not bring anyting to the table and my preceptor never had to worry about me saying "where I...

  21. Patients' "home remedies"? What have you seen

    StrwbryblndRN replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    Tea tree oil can smell like kerosene. I know someone who uses it for their

  22. Staff Assignment

    StrwbryblndRN replied to brandi smith's topic in General Nursing

    I work noc and will make the assignments for the day shift. My first priority is to assign previous days nurses to the same pts. I will even go back 2 days. Some times they get a different pt just...

  23. An Interesting Thread: Productivity

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Just too much to do just to keep up with hospital policies, trying to maintain productivity and keep pt safe it not an easy

  24. how much orientation did you receive as a new grad?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to tokmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    12 weeks for me. For some who got 12 weeks, they were PCT's or unit secretaries prior to new grad training. I had none of that prior to starting. But I had wonderful

  25. Unjust Cruelty: Parents moved apart after 61 yrs.

    StrwbryblndRN replied to NurseCharliRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Wow!, Sorry this has happened. I would have him make his own decisions if possible. Is there a reason why he is taking so long to recover at a LTC after a