Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. Diagnosing versus identifying symtpoms

    Caffeine_IV replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Nursing

    I document symptoms and when I speak to the provider I relay the symptoms. If based on that I think I know what the patient has I may ask for certain things but I don't mention a diagnosis. I talk...

  2. Doctors not talking to nurses

    Caffeine_IV replied to AlphaPig's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All residents I've worked around have been polite and try to talk to the nurse in charge of their patients. As a night shift nurse, we do miss out on being a familiar face and voice to them but very...

  3. When someone asks you what you do for a living, do you say "nurse" or "RN" or "LVN"?

    Caffeine_IV replied to HHN2472's topic in General Nursing

    I say hospice nurse now. When I worked in the hospital, I would say

  4. Calling in sick on 4th shift

    Caffeine_IV replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I want/need to call in, I do it very early so they can find coverage if

  5. Not sure if I should switch....

    Caffeine_IV replied to HereInTX's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That sounds killer because on call can be heavy with making viists, doing late admissions, attending deaths etc. I would not take it. I know several hospice nurses that tired just doing weekend on...

  6. Phasing out noc shift differential in acute care?

    Caffeine_IV replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would still work nights because it works for my family better but I think taking a paycut for doing the same work really

  7. What's the nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Niki_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nights 5-7:1 Inpatient hospice (hospice

  8. Does Anyone Else NEVER get downstaffed?

    Caffeine_IV replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    At my old job I was downstaffed once in the last 2 years of working there. Current job, it has been 4

  9. I am scared to do CPR

    Caffeine_IV replied to Luna1326's topic in General Nursing

    It is natural to be scared. I find I was less fearful if I jumped in on compressions when it wasn't my assigned patient. I have also been kicked away in a non rude manner when my compressions weren't...

  10. First Nursing Jobs for Shy and anxious

    Caffeine_IV replied to snowyeyes2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Bedside jobs that have a smaller ratio do not mean less stress/anxiety. There are always deadlines and multi tasking even away from direct care. Good luck and I hope you can find a way to manage your...

  11. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    Caffeine_IV replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if I replied SC 5years as RN $23.92/hr No union $8hr for weekend $3for

  12. If you could have one nursing superpower, what would it be?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Blue Roses's topic in General Nursing

    Just one? Id like to be able to freeze time so I never get behind or teleport people and things. Or a magic touch to make patients and family calm and agreeable

  13. Need Advice... Nurse stealing non-narcotic medication

    Caffeine_IV replied to JSSCELI's topic in General Nursing

    I would just make sure I'm logged out when done and don't leave meds out. I don't think that just because someone would take a mucinex or zofran that they would divert narcs but still be cautious. I...

  14. Is nursing as bad as some say???

    Caffeine_IV replied to #scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on where you live and where you work. I would say explore other careers before you dive into nursing school. Yes it is as bad as some say and there will be days you go home from a bad shift...

  15. Staying home with children for several years...?

    Caffeine_IV replied to 42346_nurse_'s topic in Nursing Career

    You can't count on anything being available when you want to get back in full scale. If you don't NEED to work, I wouldn't worry about it. Good luck with your

  16. RN License plate

    Caffeine_IV replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    The plates are nice but I will pass. When I'm off the clock, I don't want to be ID as a

  17. How much is too much morphine?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't dilute morphine/roxanol. Our patients have orders to receive 5-10mg every 20 mins PRN and some need it at times. I would never use a reversal agent on a hospice patient...cruel

  18. Vanderbilt Medical Center to have nurses cleaning up

    Caffeine_IV replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. At my current job, we empty trash and strip rooms clean but we have the downtime to do it generally. I can't imagine doing such on a busy acute care floor. Not wanting to do a task doesn't mean...

  19. Do your Charge RNs take patients?

    Caffeine_IV replied to RNMomma22's topic in General Nursing

    On my former unit, at night they had a full load. During the day from 7-3'they did not but would pick up some patients from 3-7. I think the charge nurse should take a lesser assignment because it is...

  20. What is the general view of a home health nurse

    Caffeine_IV replied to HHN2472's topic in Home Health

    Can only speak for myself. The only thing I think is those nurses do a lot of driving and are brave/confident. There are some complex patients in the home so your skills have to be on

  21. Does your SO understand job stress?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

    No he doesn't get it but he does listen to me vent and doesn't make dumb remarks. He has never dared to suggest I work

  22. Which fields of nursing have the most stable clients

    Caffeine_IV replied to JPN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would say the doctors office and LTC (not the rehab wings). Med surg patients are supposed to be stable as unstable should mean they are in ICU or stepdown at least. They are giving all areas...

  23. HELP!!!question about prn med

    Caffeine_IV replied to smithb10935's topic in Patient Medications

    As a hospice nurse, I would ask for a better med order. We have roxanol ordered as often as Every 15 minutes PRN. As to the current order, I would not hold the scheduled dose if the patient is having...

  24. Big pay cut at Orlando Health, please help your fellow Nurses

    Caffeine_IV replied to skyflight's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That happened at my previous employer on a smaller scale. It will happen more and more. I think I better return to school before they cut tuition assistance out. Employee morale has got to be very...

  25. Nursing Character Names

    Caffeine_IV replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Bed alarm Ben Fall Risk Fran Call Light Connie Penny Pain manager Med cart Martin I'm sleepy so these are corny