Sugarcoma

Sugarcoma RN

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  1. Cardiac Handbook

    Sugarcoma replied to NeuroRN123's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This is an excellent resource! Thank you so very much for posting this

  2. What type of stethoscope should I purchase for school?

    Sugarcoma replied to JS88's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I couldn't afford top of the line while in nursing school because I had such a tight budget. I had to go with cheap everything, which was unfortunate as I also have poor hearing. For myself the...

  3. What if the Boston bomber was your pt

    Sugarcoma replied to imintrouble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have cared for murderers, rapists, drunks who took out families of innocent bystanders who did nothing other than share the road with them, etc. It is very challenging professionally and...

  4. Has anyone made a medication error and *not* get fired for it?

    Sugarcoma replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Medication errors never happen in a vacuum. There are usually multiple "system" issues which are a contributing cause to the error. Even in the case of giving the wrong medications to the wrong...

  5. You are not my only patient

    Sugarcoma replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a truly excellent

  6. You are not my only patient

    Sugarcoma replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If my check were a few days late because there was an earthquake, flood, etc. I absolutely would not be upset. Please explain to me how to honor a patient's request for water, blanket, pillow fluff,...

  7. You are not my only patient

    Sugarcoma replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes it is entirely appropriate to tell a patient or their families that they are not the only patient's you have to care for. In fact I have taken it a step further, explaining to both patient's and...

  8. No rapid response for a DNR?

    Sugarcoma replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    Love this

  9. No rapid response for a DNR?

    Sugarcoma replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    The doc was wrong. We just had a similar incident with a doc on our unit and per risk management at my hospital DNR simply refers to what measures to take should the patient arrest. A-fib with RVR...

  10. Terrible Medication Error

    Sugarcoma replied to rekea526's topic in Patient Medications

    Recovering from a medication error will take some time. It is a shocking experience that causes a lot of self-doubts. The feelings you are experiencing right now are perfectly normal. The key is to...

  11. Gift ideas for a CRNA student

    Sugarcoma posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello to all. I have a coworker who is leaving soon for CRNA school and this person has been a wonderful support to me. He is always helpful, super knowledgeable, and well just an all around great...

  12. Gift ideas for a CRNA student

    Sugarcoma replied to Sugarcoma's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Lots of great ideas. Thanks

  13. Gift ideas for a CRNA student

    Sugarcoma replied to Sugarcoma's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I love this

  14. Is this what nursing has turned in to?

    Sugarcoma replied to vegnurse21's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This has been my experience at both jobs I have held as an RN. It is one reason why I abandoned my attempt at a BSN with only one semester left so I could figure out something else to do. In my very...

  15. Shift change and visitation in ICU/stepdown

    Sugarcoma replied to opossum's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have no visitor restrictions during shift report and it is very challenging. We are a combined ICU/Step-down and we report off in the pods outside of our assigned rooms. There is no privacy....

  16. Need to vent...

    Sugarcoma replied to strings85's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have cared for many patient's with extreme personalities. The way I handle them is to simply pretend like I don't realize they are being rude. I never feed into that! I am polite and respectful...

  17. What makes a "good patient"?

    Sugarcoma replied to moriahcat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP I think it is sweet that you were concerned with making more work for your nurses. Low sats and trouble breathing sounds pretty darn sick to me and I would have expected you to be extremely...

  18. What makes a "good patient"?

    Sugarcoma replied to moriahcat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What is a good patient? Vented, sedated, orphaned! lol, just kidding. For me a good patient is one who is polite and actively participates in their plan of care and really seems to want to get...

  19. Bill would require nurse-to-patient ratios in Michigan hospitals

    Sugarcoma replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I would love to see this happen. Michigan sorely needs it. The ratios at some area hospitals are absolutely outrageous for the acuity. There was a similar bill proposed not too long ago, not sure...

  20. New to CVSICU...cardiac gtts

    Sugarcoma replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Absolutely! Identify nurses you can use as resources on your unit. They are your best friend! It is a shame we value educational attainment and certifications over experience. Nothing beats...

  21. Critical Care Course

    Sugarcoma replied to jrsRN07's topic in Critical Care

    Usually the Critical care course referred to in job postings is unit specific and only available to new hires of that unit. You enroll in the course as part of your unit orientation. I have never...

  22. Job Satisfaction: Can it be real in this field?

    Sugarcoma replied to thelittledoe's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The only time I have ever gotten regular breaks was the one year I spent on day shift. Every night shift job I have had.....eat at your station, but don't let management find out! Want to leave the...

  23. Job Satisfaction: Can it be real in this field?

    Sugarcoma replied to thelittledoe's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This is wonderful!!! The things you have mentioned are all I would need to make me a happy nurse. Yes crappy patients and families are a pain, but it would be so much easier to deal with that in...

  24. Job Satisfaction: Can it be real in this field?

    Sugarcoma replied to thelittledoe's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You also don't get to pee or eat without interuption, just like a mom

  25. New nurse with job that is causing anxiety and depression

    Sugarcoma replied to nurseGi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was a fill in preceptor on my old unit so I know a thing or two about how new grads get thrown to the wolves on many units. I have also seen unsafe new grads. If you were here telling us you had...