StrwbryblndRN

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  1. Pain meds IV push

    StrwbryblndRN replied to krista312's topic in General Nursing

    We push it. We dilute it w/10cc ns and push, or push it through iv fluids, or both. If unsure how the pt may react, push it slowly. It avoids the rush. I can see where hanging a 50cc bag may...

  2. "Knock, Knock!"

    StrwbryblndRN replied to sophiee's topic in General Nursing

    I do it. Not obnoxiously though. Either my patients are HOH or drugged due to surgery. If neither fit the bill they are happy to see us. We are a lively group of nurses and are patients are great...

  3. Uniform color by discipline

    StrwbryblndRN replied to annetter's topic in General Nursing

    I do not mind the color coded idea. Nurses wear white or blue (no mixing), pct and lab wear olive green and resp wears dark teal. In low light they all look the same though. The only thing I...

  4. Have any of you ever lost a patient?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Nurse Mami's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this has happened to me. I had an elderly dementia pt who had the agility of a 30 year old. I was in front of her room too. I turned to get a chart and did not notice she walked out the room....

  5. Employment drug screen to include nicotine

    StrwbryblndRN replied to originalred's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, Yes it is getting out of hand, it is not just

  6. shared governance

    StrwbryblndRN replied to princessp's topic in General Nursing

    When it was first started, my manager sent out invites in the mail, made personal calls to invite all the nurses to boost initial attendance. I have only attended one meeting and suggested a change....

  7. shared governance

    StrwbryblndRN replied to princessp's topic in General Nursing

    We have started this same thing a few months ago. I am in support of it but have not seen changes. There have been a few snags that have encouraged nurses not to be involved. Nurses do not want to...

  8. Flu Vac, should it be mandatory

    StrwbryblndRN replied to hagler2011's topic in General Nursing

    Many posts keeps on saying how getting the vaccine will prevent the spread. The vaccine does not cover all flu strains. Many nurses still got a nasty bout of flu even with the vaccine. They were...

  9. Thoughts on closing doors

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Soflo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I offer to close the door and ask the pt's preference We have a mix of reasons why the pt does not want the door closed. I ask so pt's feel they have a choice. I never assume preference. Now my...

  10. Ever since the economic nose dive spiral...

    StrwbryblndRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I would so no to every answer but the last. The hospital has admitted that patient perception is key . Hence customer service oriented. Make the patient feel like they are getting care even if...

  11. Hypothyroidism & Nursing School?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Students

    I completely understand how you feel. Before I was diagnosed I displayed all symptoms and it took awhile to find. But I am under control for the most part except for my occasional roller coaster...

  12. In honor of 9/11.... what was it like as a nurse?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to A&OxNone's topic in General Nursing

    I slept through it all. I just found out I was pregnant and was an emotional wreck when I found out. MY hubby (boyfriend at the time) was at his friends house after working the previous night and I...

  13. Preceptor gift

    StrwbryblndRN replied to stumaxtan's topic in General Nursing

    See if you can get some incite about what your preceptor likes. Like MInurse did. It would mean more to me to get a favorite drink then to recieve something that everyone gets as a thank you. That...

  14. First day off orientation tomorrow....tips?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to katielam616's topic in General Nursing

    When in doubt always ask. And you will be doing alot of that. It is expected. The most seasoned nurses still ask when they have a brain crap. For the first month I had someone follow up behind me...

  15. What are your favorite types of patients??

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Besides the elderly which is my fav. I love most patients. I am not a fan of post surgical though. Not because they are bad patients just not my style. The spunkier the better though. I have...

  16. Money or Life

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    Stargazer, if I could give you 100 Kudos I would. , Gotta love life. I walk to work, hubby not working (partly economy, partly choice) money is tight and life is good. My kids always have family...

  17. Leave first job because of rotating?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Rotating is horrible. My hubby worked days at one time, nights at other times. But never had a hard time till he started rotating. (he did other jobs, not nursing. I know working nights may be hard...

  18. Night Shift Nursing

    StrwbryblndRN replied to mooremds's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am the same as joanna73. I am a night owl, always have been. I have been working nights for 4 years as a nurse but worked nights at others jobs as well. I have no problems sleeping. Up before...

  19. Ever see "FULL LET" for code status?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to shygoofyone's topic in General Nursing

    I am from southern louisiana and we always used coke to refer to any sodas. "Can I get a coke?".."sure, what kind?"..."a sprite". Weird I know. I learned recently that electricity to your house...

  20. What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    A coworker tapes meds that need to be wasted to her lapel as a big reminder to to waste them. She works overnight so no one really notices her "pieces of

  21. How do you deal with an ignorant co-worker? Humble me with your advice, nurses!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Horseshoe. That was well

  22. Hospital frequent flyers??? Whatever happened to it being an acute care facility!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    I try and assign the lazy pt's who are capable to the nurses who will kick their butts into gear (or at least best possible outcome). Generally works. We have a few nurses who have been known to...

  23. Why do Doctors think they are................God!!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    Md's and nurses are two different species. They each have their

  24. What are your favorite types of patients??

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Love! love! love the elderly, slightly confused or totally with it. Happy go lucky. I met a couple who are married 66 years. As I was helping the hubby back from the BR he paused to flirt with his...

  25. Alert & Oriented & I want to go home

    StrwbryblndRN replied to HannahLeah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do not work LTC but my med-surg floor does get alot of medical pt's who are elderly. And they are my absolute favorite. Unfortunately I do not get to be with them long and they are sick when they...