bellehill

bellehill RN

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  1. Let's create the Perfect Hospital!

    bellehill replied to ScarlettRN's topic in General Nursing

    How about necessary equipment in EVERY patient room, if it is a semi-private room then there are two of everything. That would be a dream come true. How about a satelite pharmacy on every unit that...

  2. Consents

    bellehill replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto thirdshiftguy and sagarcia210. Wouldn't it be great if they just took the stupid form in with them while explaining the procedure? I have even clipped one to the front of the chart completely...

  3. Nurse patient ratio

    bellehill replied to gaulkari's topic in General Nursing

    The other night I had 9 patients on a medical-oncology floor. I was miserable. I didn't have time to read charts and when I gave report I felt like I didn't know the patients at all. In my...

  4. Serious Question

    bellehill replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I'll bite. I have been following this case a little since I am in NJ and he worked at the hospital I am currently at. The main topic I keep having a problem with is...who said it was okay for...

  5. Male nurse kills 40 patients...what do you think?

    bellehill replied to jdm33351's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, but there would have to be very specific guidelines. I think patients should be allowed to choose how their life ends, and they can by signing a DNR. For now, I will keep my patients...

  6. Dnr

    bellehill replied to momrn50's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After having a terminal pt on the floor whose family wanted "everything done" I understand your feelings. The wife actually admitted that she hoped the RN would just find him "gone". We educated her...

  7. Evil Estrogen Empire - The Silent Menace

    bellehill replied to hbscott's topic in General Nursing

    hbscott, After reading the website links you posted I had to reply to your thread. I found the last link (aboutmytalk.com) to be especially interesting since the thread mainly focused on how many...

  8. Surgical floor getting inappropriate patients "dumped" here on weekend

    bellehill replied to nursenatalie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    nursenatalie, I know this won't help but all surgical units I have worked in have this problem when census drops. The admitting department sees the empty beds and freaks out by sending whatever they...

  9. Irrigating foley catheter

    bellehill replied to nursenatalie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I've always used normal saline for hand irrigating a foley. Never thought about warming solution for CBI or hand irrigation...interesting

  10. Need info please!!!

    bellehill replied to sueb's topic in Travel

    I agree with travelboy and will only add that yes you can take your husband. My husband has been traveling with me for over a year. He takes care of the house/bills/shopping or gets a temp job...

  11. A unit clerk tells all!

    bellehill replied to FRN24's topic in General Nursing

    The unit I am currently on just hired a secretary/tech for the 11p-7a shift....yeah! It is wonderful having her there to help with pt care and secretary work. Before she came, we were all capable of...

  12. texas hopistals: best pay

    bellehill replied to carolinaangel's topic in Travel

    Thanks! Guess I'll do FL

  13. Nursing issues that need change

    bellehill replied to efy2178's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing that came to mind when I read this thread....not having to fight to give my patients good care. Having x-rays done in a timely matter (that includes being read and the report faxed...

  14. Wrote Dr. Phil yesterday....

    bellehill replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    You go Cheerfuldoer! Try Oprah, she has more social issues than Dr. Phil. I agree that you better have a solution ready for the problems that have contributed to the nursing shortage. Keep at it,...

  15. Depro users:question

    bellehill replied to jenac's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that if you take the shot every 13 weeks you will not get a period. I started on the shot in October and last week I was started on Estrogen supplements because Depo lowered my...

  16. texas hopistals: best pay

    bellehill replied to carolinaangel's topic in Travel

    In September I submitted to Houston and Amarillo. The pay rates were about $28.00/hr. Don't really know if they are close to San Antonio. I want an assignment in Charlotte but they are...

  17. Antibiotics

    bellehill replied to grapejuice01's topic in General Nursing

    Our Infectious Disease MDs are in love with Zyvox. Until 2 weeks ago no one on the floor had ever heard of it. Try that one! Also try the CDC website (CDC.gov). They have a huge section on...

  18. Are you stuck inside while it is snowing outside???

    bellehill replied to rncopper's topic in General Nursing

    Well for me I will be sleeping a little more in preparation for my shift tonight and Sunday. At about 3pm my husband and I are heading out to shovel out/off the car so I can make it to work. Should...

  19. Travel vs Agency nursing

    bellehill replied to tukoo's topic in Travel

    I have always felt like I was welcomed to each different facility. Never have I felt like I was being dumped on, some places actually try hard to make sure I am happy (hoping I will stay?) If I...

  20. Snow...snow and more snow!

    bellehill replied to funnygirl_rn's topic in General Nursing

    We are looking for 10-14 inches here, luckily I don't work until Saturday night. Hope the plows are

  21. Nice docs but sometimes frustrated

    bellehill replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care how much experience you have, the doctors should always give you a response when you present a problem. If they don't, keep calling and if you have to go above them. This is a huge pet...

  22. I finally finished my letter....

    bellehill replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    cheerfuldoer, I admire what you are doing. You had a bad situation at work and instead of feeling sorry for yourself you removed yourself from the situation and are trying to do something about it....

  23. Morphine PCA Shortage

    bellehill replied to rntg's topic in General Nursing

    Our pharmacy and our pyxis was out of PO Dilaudid the other night. Never did figure out if it was poor ordering or a national thing. Running out of PCA syringes would not be a good thing. I would...

  24. Clostridium Difficile

    bellehill replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    The floor I am on just got done with a round of C.DIff positive patients. They were all put on isolation and treated with Flagyl IV/PO depending on the pt. One of the nastiest smells I have ever...

  25. Keystone Cops Student Nurses

    bellehill replied to suzy253's topic in General Nursing

    Of course as a student you will have "off" days, as a RN I still have "off" days. They come and go just to remind you not to get too comfy with what is going on. Keep your chin up, tomorrow is...