bellehill

bellehill RN

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  1. A quick vent

    bellehill posted a topic in Pain Management

    I need to vent about my shift last night. I am still upset after 10 hours. I had a patient who had posterior neck surgery, an older woman who was in a lot of pain. When I came on she was...

  2. Filter needle when drawing from vials or not?

    bellehill replied to sharann's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Always use filter needles for ampules, never thought of using them for solu-medrol draws. A very good

  3. ER last night made me mad!

    bellehill replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I love to watch ER, I know it is just entertainment and that is all I expect. I do see a lot of people who base their medical decision on what they saw on TV, but I also have a lot of...

  4. God Bless Each and Every One

    bellehill replied to orrnlori's topic in General Nursing

    That gave me chills and made me thankful I chose nursing.

  5. problem with management(jnette-please read)

    bellehill replied to ktwlpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You have already gotten some good advice, talk to your managers one-on-one instead of being out numbered. Tell them you feel harrassed, ask them how you can change. If nothing improves consider a...

  6. What are your methods for keeping your cool at work?

    bellehill replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    Leave the situation. Take a smoke break even if you don't smoke just to get off the floor. Grab a cup of coffee or soda and sit down for 10 minutes. It really does

  7. Federalize Nursing Licenses! Who's with me?

    bellehill replied to mobileLPN's topic in General Nursing

    The compact state idea is great but keep in mind that you must live in one of the states in order to use the compact. For example: I hold a NC license from when I lived in NC, when I started...

  8. What do you bring home with you?

    bellehill replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    Alcohol swabs, tape, touniquets, hemostats, bandage scissors. I washed a heparin vial in the

  9. What is the ER really like?

    bellehill posted a topic in Emergency

    After 3 years of floor nursing in almost every specialty I am trying to find a new direction. I need some info on what working in the ER is really like, is it all people who lack common sense or do...

  10. Member Recommended Reading for Neurosurgical/Neurological Nursing

    bellehill replied to gwenith's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hickey was going to be my choice so I guess we can give it a second

  11. Demerol is passe?? Can anyone fill me in?

    bellehill replied to steel magnolia's topic in Pain Management

    I haven't used Demerol in about 2 years, but when I got out of school that was all I gave. I heard they don't use because it isn't metabolized as well, thus has a high incidence of accumulation....

  12. Federalize Nursing Licenses! Who's with me?

    bellehill replied to mobileLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds good to me, I don't even want to think about all the money I have sent to various BON for licensing and verification. All the forms and the hassle, for that much money it should be an easy...

  13. Dedicated Stroke Units

    bellehill replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a neurology/neurosurgery floor which has a dedicated stroke unit. We just passed certification by JCAHO to be able to say we are a "Certified Stroke Unit". The patients are not critical...

  14. Survival Tips for First Year Nurses

    bellehill replied to rosemadder's topic in General Nursing

    Relax...it is hard to kill a patient unintentionally. I love the be on time tip, if report starts at 7am, be there with papers in hand and coffee at 7am-not just walking in the door. When new nurses...

  15. Survival Tips for First Year Nurses

    bellehill replied to rosemadder's topic in General Nursing

    Relax...it is hard to kill a patient unintentionally. I love the be on time tip, if report starts at 7am, be there with papers in hand and coffee at 7am-not just walking in the door. When new nurses...

  16. You know you're a neuro nurse if.....

    bellehill replied to Elenaster's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    When you judge craniotomy scars on their "coolness" You applaude your patients who puke and miss their Miami J collar Your patient says, "Haven't you figured out the date yet, I have been telling you...

  17. Rude Cna To Nurses

    bellehill replied to inna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of my biggest pet peeves in nursing is a tech/aide with a bad attitude. Our day shift has one that openly is rude to nurses and talks bad about all of them. I thank God I work night shift with...

  18. Feeling guilty

    bellehill replied to rmprn's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you aren't working there already so what is the harm in giving a notice? You already have another job lined up so if you decide to just leave it wouldn't hurt your chances of getting a...

  19. Charge Nurse with patient assignment.

    bellehill replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    I have refused charge 3 times now since I am a traveler, but I would have a 7 patient assignment just like everyone else. The charge nurses here do get extra per hour but I am not sure how

  20. DEA Attempting to Reclassify Hydrocodone

    bellehill replied to PA-C in Texas's topic in Emergency

    I love how the government thinks, everyday I am more amazed. People who want to abuse these necessary drugs will do so no matter how the drugs are

  21. Charting Question

    bellehill replied to nancyok's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is on the unit I start with "assessment completed,...." that works best for me. If the patient is trasferred from ICU I state "received pt from ICU via bed/cart...". You could always...

  22. Topic: Venting in Private?

    bellehill replied to Nursie30's topic in General Nursing

    Nursie30...sorry this has happened to you. It is a public forum but I know the main issue is that you were betrayed by a friend. It is so easy to feel safe on this board, I'm sorry that was taken...

  23. Change of Shift Admissions

    bellehill replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    We have a problem with PACU sending patients during report or calling to give report while we are changing shifts. It aggrevates me to no end, should I listen to the nurse leaving or stop report to...

  24. How do you deal with families?

    bellehill replied to Karen_tn_37211's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Agnus, very good ideas. Always try to put yourself in their situation and go from there. Being scared and out of control of the situation are two of the hardest things to deal with. If...

  25. The spouse and I

    bellehill replied to Mantibob's topic in General Nursing

    Scholarships are very common and usually require a 2 year committment once you are out of school. Some pay all and some pay a little. Here in Columbus, OH they pay all and will send you for your BSN...