Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    Caffeine_IV replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The public has many misconceptions about nursing. Most nurses make a decent wage. But as with any job and salary..it's not what you make; it's what you have to do with the

  2. Who plays the "I'm a Nurse Card"?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Doc Lori, R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    I don't mention it unless absolutely necessary. Usually family says something..oh she is an RN too and blah blah blah. I'm not there to critique staff or make anyone feel uncomfortable. Yes if...

  3. Alert patients who refuse meds.

    Caffeine_IV posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you handle your A&Ox3 patients who don't want to take their meds? Ex. HIV+ patients on antiretrovirals refusing d/t nausea even after zofran/phenergan ; pt with some type of infection...

  4. 88 Hours, tired, what was your highest week? how did you recover?

    Caffeine_IV replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    I can't beat that..probably 48-50 is the highest I've done in a week. I very rarely pick up the extra

  5. Alert patients who refuse meds.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses. I never try to force meds on a patient= or disrespect them at all. I just don't want to seem uncaring or lazy when I don't stay in the room 15+ minutes coaxing or something....

  6. Alert patients who refuse meds.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response. I forgot to note that I always chart that they refused and that they were strongly encouraged (or something similar) in the nurse's

  7. Meds to avoid handling while pregnant.

    Caffeine_IV replied to FlashGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Good list skydancer. The only ones I knew offhand were methotrexate and thalidomide and those come labeled that you should not handle. As another poster stated, I wear gloves to handle all pills...

  8. Needle Stick Injury on HIV+ pt

    Caffeine_IV replied to holdencaufield's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you and keep us

  9. If you graduated between 2008 and 2009,how long did it take to find a job ?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated early/mid Aug 2008 and was doing hospital orientation by September on my floor. I'm in

  10. night shift

    Caffeine_IV replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    I started as an LPN working nights in LTC and as an RN continue to works nights. You can do it. Hopefully you will have some downtime to really read up on policy/procedure and anything else you are...

  11. What's your personality like?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really not a people person or a big talker. I'm polite and respectful always. Pretty dull lol. I enjoy my one on one interaction with the patients. Making small talk and whatnot with 3+...

  12. Most satisfying Nursing Specialties?

    Caffeine_IV replied to ZDriver96's topic in General Nursing

    All the specialties have their high and low points. Maybe you would like the

  13. ACLS certification

    Caffeine_IV replied to jwconn1104's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you got your ACLS..that's great! Many would not even think of trying for it as a student so you have a lot of drive. I think you are a little over confident to say you could run a code. I'm...

  14. Potassium tablets!

    Caffeine_IV replied to Acarter2618's topic in General Nursing

    Liquid form or 10meQ capsules that you can open and mix up the

  15. ACLS to make me look more appealing to recruiters?

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

    It may not help greatly but it certainly won't HURT your resume. I say go for it and good

  16. Handling New Admits in a Fair Way

    Caffeine_IV replied to monicanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work charge and I rotate admissions and usually take the first one myself. If all of the empty rooms are in a certain section then we just have to walk. Simple as

  17. What color do you wear?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Lorien_LPN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    White. Hate

  18. Do you admister oxygen on your floor to a pt complaing of chest pain?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yep..2L of 02 and if they have any IV pain med (Dilaudid or Morphine) I give that before I call the

  19. which field of nursing is the most flexible?

    Caffeine_IV replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I would say ER. You see variety of patients..you have multiple patients. So you will learn good time management, how to prioritize, and to speak up! You get to hone alot of skills..IV/NG/foleys and...

  20. How often do you work extra?

    Caffeine_IV posted a topic in General Nursing

    I came home this morning from my errands to a message asking me to work extra and I do feel bad for not going in since they only need me 4 hours. At the same time, I'm going back in for my 2 scheduled...

  21. Why aren't we assessing patients?

    Caffeine_IV replied to bluebelle0604's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I don't worry about why others don't do theirs. I just do mine and chart accordingly. However when I do have a high patient load, I do not go around assessing everyone first..I seriously check to make...

  22. Med/ Surg Patient to Nurse Ratio

    Caffeine_IV replied to pilpusher's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work nights on a general medical floor and I'm 80% of the time the charge nurse. 32 beds. We usually have 5-6:1 for licensed nurses and usually 2 techs on the floor. I take patients of course. The...

  23. How often do you work extra?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    LOL..I didn't think of it that way. But I have done 4 hours before and taxes ate the money right up so it was of no real benefit to

  24. What's your relationship with the other nurses on your floor?

    Caffeine_IV replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    I get along with them all as far as I can tell. On occasion some of us eat breakfast together after we get off

  25. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    NG tube