StrwbryblndRN

StrwbryblndRN

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  1. AM daily weights - Standing scale vs. Bedscale

    StrwbryblndRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    If I can get them standing, then I use a standing scale. But there is always going to be a pt that is unable to get up. If a bed scale is available I try and make use out of it if possible....

  2. Administering pain meds to a sleeping pt

    StrwbryblndRN replied to opossum's topic in General Nursing

    I am big with education. My surgical patients are usually observation and would be dc'd the next day. I make sure they are aware that I will not wake them but if they want pain med to ask since they...

  3. ? For those that work only weekends

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked weekends (fri,sat, sun nightshift) for three years and loved it. I am now not on weekends now and do not like it as much. I beg for 3 days in a row when making my schedule. I started when...

  4. remember the flight attendent who quit creatively?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Good question. I am not sure what I would do. I do not like to be dramatic. I will try to come up with something and get back with

  5. singing?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    I hum alot and sing under my breath. Most times it is because I have a song stuck in my head that I can't get rid

  6. Overnight concern on pt condition.

    StrwbryblndRN replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen this before. A 92 year old dementia pt who was still continent, walkie talkie but confused. One day she decided to fall asleep and not wake up with stimuli. Md's orderd full neuro work...

  7. Associates RN vs BSN

    StrwbryblndRN replied to derekfitness's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Right now no new grad is looking good at getting a job. Otherwise, where I am at, ADN lands a job the same as BSN with little difference in pay. Just like Mamaxmaria said it may not take you long to...

  8. How do you like to be acknowledged at work for a good job done

    StrwbryblndRN replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I do not need anything really. I take that back. I find that an exceptional job does warrant a kudos but only then. Also more feedback should be given for just the opposite. Because I work nights...

  9. Parents - was nursing school worth it?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to anc876's topic in General Nursing

    My kids were 1.5 and 3.5 when nursing program began but I went to school part time before that. I got my ADN and glad I did. A couple of years later my hubbie's manufacturing plant shut down....

  10. How Far Do You Travel For Work?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    Metfan, You got me beat. I go one block. Walking takes 8 min from time clock to my front

  11. What was your first "paying" job???

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a waitress at a plantation home for weddings on the weekends during high school. Good southern food too. But I got paid under the table. First taxable job was at a grocery store...

  12. Sitting down to calm an upset patient is unprofessional?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to kristandrews's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We were told recently to sit. Because perception of care was what the hospital wanted. I think it even had something to do with

  13. med-surg..the "trailer trash" area of nursing??

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Medical-Surgical

    All nurses of all forms have something to contribute to pt's. Pt's need them all, and we need each other. We have fantastic ICU, ER, and med-surg nurses. And we have just the opposite. We need...

  14. Ghost presence during shift

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Mgrn123's topic in General Nursing

    There is a 200 page thread on this very subject on AN. Took some a couple of months to read. It is a great read. Just search nursing ghost

  15. Help! Pre-employment nicotine test!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to noviceRN22's topic in General Nursing

    Sad what it is coming to. I am happy an employer has the resources to give to their employees help with HTN, smoking, weightloss. But to be required to stay employed or get a job is just wrong. I...

  16. Can they do this?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely with previous post. They are doing what is within their policy. It is systematic due to no benefits. The decision to terminate you is based on policy not you. Reapply when you...

  17. HATING MED/SURG

    StrwbryblndRN replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am one of those nurses who love med-surg. I used to feel beat up,let down, sad, frustrated but I eventually "got it". I work nights though and that can be very different from day shift med-surg....

  18. skin & joint complaints commonly seen & heard

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Torley's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse it is hard to come up with better solutions because not one thing works for everyone. Besides I would be contradicting what the md would prescribe. I am not a fan of medication for every...

  19. Block out the light!!!!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    I like the paint idea too. Simple to the

  20. Block out the light!!!!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    If you really want to get fancy. I noticed online there is a remote control black out shade you can install. If that is too much just a regular black out shade could be

  21. Block out the light!!!!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ksc0723's topic in General Nursing

    Good idea to use rods for top and bottom. Side to side may cause a sag on the fabric. Top to bottom will have the help of gravity to keep it looking taught. I have not done this but sounds like it...

  22. sometimes this job breaks my heart.

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with you Cowgirl. I try not to pass judgement on families. Everyone deals in their own way based upon their relationship with the resident/pt, and their personal coping skills. I like to...

  23. What!?!?!?!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to tmartin83's topic in General Nursing

    We keep getting things added on that are ridiculous and time consuming. Next thing we know we are going to have to document with 2 nurses iv fluid

  24. Treating the whole patient?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    When I treat a patient as a "whole" I look beyond the dx. I know most nurses do but do they actually implement. I look at their baseline before surgery/dx and what they are currently. I try hard...

  25. Dreaming about work?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the standard dreams like many others. But the one that stands out is not about patients. I show up at work as usual and was told i was being floated. (Census was down at the time and...