I was entranced one day watching the infomercial... I had to have it... I called and ordered and it was such a hassle - they tried to get me to buy this and that and order this and that. I said no to...
Acuity isnt taken into consideration, only how many patients are on the floor. Its a scary day if they leave us with say a 4:1 or 5:1 because we are either going to get slammed with admissions or...
I love being a nurse.. That said - there are so many problems with healthcare today that it makes trying to be the best nurse you can be impossible. Politics, pay (i think were worth way more than we...
Graduated RN in 05. Very tough program but i felt that i was prepared well and felt comfortable transitioning into the nurse role. i would recomemend the program to anyone.. it was hard but paid off...
JeepgirlRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing
I carry my phone with me at all times (just like everyone else). My husband is in Iraq and Im not gonna miss a call unless im in the middle of an emergency or something. My co-workers, boss etc all...
JeepgirlRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing
I once had a little old lady go to xray.. A few hours later I saw transport bringing her back to her room. I went down to her room and as soon as i walked in the door and saw her i knew she was gone.....
JeepgirlRN replied to TXRN02's topic in Nursing Humor
Im in a patients room to flush the IV. Somehow when i go to draw up the flush i completly miss the bottle and stab my self in palm of my hand. So Im standing there in shock with the syringe dangling...
Hey. My husband is in the guard but going full active when he gets commissioned next week. We got his orders in the other day and were going to be stationed in Fort Drum, NY. This whole thing is...
JeepgirlRN replied to UKRNinUSA's topic in Nursing Humor
pet peeve - those family members that call 27 times an hour to see how maw maw is doing.. even though they have never stepped foot through the hospital doors to actually see the pt if youre so...
JeepgirlRN replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Nursing Humor
oh my lord.. im gagging.. colostomy bags make me want to vomit.. thats the one thing that gets to me and i dont know why.. and the last time i ate tuna (for a dumb diet) i gagged and heaved the whole...
Yea.. I would be careful about this whole friendship deal.. My best friend of 15 years is seriously a pathological liar- i feel sorry for her but Ive basically had to cut her out of my life because...
How about this... A pt has a low blood sugar and a RN goes to get some D50.. Only instead of grabbing D50 she unlocks the narcotics cabinet, gets out an amp of morphine (for PCA), signs out the...