shoegalRN

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  1. asking for meds?

    shoegalRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, we don't have nurse team leaders (weekends alt program), nor do we have techs or CNA's. Alot of times we are fully staffed 4 nurses for 12 pts, but sometimes we are short staffed. What...

  2. asking for meds?

    shoegalRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    I seriously hope you were joking with this comment. As as student, you simply don't know what you don't know! I surely hope you use your CRITICAL THINKING skills in the real world once you become an...

  3. asking for meds?

    shoegalRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    or better yet, have two sickle cell pts in addition to a dka pt and then come back and tell us how you gave the sickle cell pts their dilaudid around the clock. this in addition to titrating fluids...

  4. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    shoegalRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is what I ACTUALLY said to a pt in the ER: Pt: Don't think y'all are plan on keeping me and you are not gonna be poking on me either. Me: Then why did you come to the hospital? Pt: WOW! You are a...

  5. Which nursing specialty is most competitive and which one is the least competitive

    shoegalRN replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, meaning CODE BLUE. Codes do happen in psych as

  6. Which nursing specialty is most competitive and which one is the least competitive

    shoegalRN replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    That is a very good move! Work Tele (or PCU/Stepdown) if you can. Really develop your assessment skills, really know your rhythms, especially your blocks (First Degree, Second Degree Type I and Type...

  7. How to become a SANE??

    shoegalRN replied to jewelsg627's topic in Forensic

    I am an ER nurse who just became a SANE and just finished all of my required training. I am taking my first on call shift on Christmas! Wish me luck! I am extremely passionate about this field of...

  8. What would you do about this...

    shoegalRN replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    That's just it, sometimes you WONT be able to get everything done all the time. You never know what to expect when you come into a shift, and it's unrealistic to think you are gonna walk into a shift...

  9. What would you do about this...

    shoegalRN replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    This is simple. Because Nurse B is a passive aggressive. She would rather complain about it to others, have a whine and cheese party, and never get anything accomplished or resolved. It would be...

  10. Facebook

    shoegalRN replied to LadyTiger44's topic in General Nursing

    I know someone who got fired for talking negatively about a situation that happened between them and another co-worker. This was brought to management's attention by a friend of the co-worker this...

  11. On the Verge of Failure, Need Advice

    shoegalRN replied to tennistar687's topic in General Nursing

    What school is this if you don't mind me

  12. Lonely and stressed

    shoegalRN replied to Stella197's topic in General Nursing

    I know what's it like to not fit in. Is it possible you can develop friendships outside of your job? Maybe reconnect from someone from nursing school? Secondly, it's a good thing you don't gossip...

  13. What Do You Expect of A Preceptor?

    shoegalRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    It's one thing to be very aware and keep a watchful eye out on the orientee and the pt. However, it's another thing to LITERALLY be standing in the doorway, with arms folded, LITERALLY watching the...

  14. What Do You Expect of A Preceptor?

    shoegalRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Looking back to when I was a new grad, I expected the following: -RESPECT (meaning do NOT talk to me like I'm stupid infront of pts, co-workers, and family members) -do not gossip or discuss my...

  15. What type of lifestyle can a nurse afford?

    shoegalRN replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Since becoming a nurse, I have been able to afford some veneers. I got a good discount because I used a dentist in the same hospital group that I

  16. CNA in Nsg school attracted to ER

    shoegalRN replied to CNA2day's topic in Emergency

    In order to work in an ER, you must have good assessment skills. You need to think quick on your feet, know your drips, protocols, and know how to prioritize your care. You can learn good assessment...

  17. Am I being too sensitive?

    shoegalRN replied to NurseLily22's topic in General Nursing

    Awww (((((HUGS))))) I know how it feels to be talked about badly by the person who precepted you. On top of it, you are still trying to build your confidence in your skills. I know it hurts to hear...

  18. The Golden Rule

    shoegalRN replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I am a shoot straight for the hip type of woman. I like professionalism and I want to hear it directly from the horse's mouth. If someone has a problem with me, I rather them approach me FIRST and do...

  19. Followed MD Order--Now Do I Look Incompetent?

    shoegalRN replied to LaurenBoog's topic in General Nursing

    I work Stepdown from time to time and our hospital will admit all ETOH w/d to the Stepdown unit. They are never admitted to our ICU. And they come up from the ER with restraints and ETOH w/d protocol....

  20. Stealing stethescopes

    shoegalRN replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Littman that is navy blue that I got in nursing school. I have it engraved with my name and it stays around my neck when not in use. I NEVER leave it unattended because it can grow legs and...

  21. Question for new nurses

    shoegalRN replied to long26's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would say MORE clinical time, less classroom time. And for the love of God, please stop the practice of going up to the hospital to get your pt info a day BEFORE clinical. This does not help in the...

  22. Curious about sedation

    shoegalRN replied to AnewerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the GI Lab PRN and I usually recover pts from EGD's/colonoscopies/ERCP's/EUS's, etc. For sedation, our docs normally use about 1-6 mg of Versed depending on the pt and about 25-100 mcgs of...

  23. Rode up on first accident outside of hospital....

    shoegalRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    After sleeping on this issue, I am ok with my issue to stop and make sure all parties were ok. Also, I will be checking my BLS book sometime today to go over safety issues when arriving on the scene....

  24. Rode up on first accident outside of hospital....

    shoegalRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    This was just MY impression. I don't have any personalized plates on either one of my cars, so nobody would know I'm a RN unless they work with me. One of my nursing instructors told us this during...

  25. Rode up on first accident outside of hospital....

    shoegalRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to thank everyone for their opinions. Most of the replies gave me a different prospective. I have decided if there is another scene where EMS is not there, I will call 911 from the car...