al7139

al7139 ASN, RN

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  1. breakin down

    al7139 replied to deetrain's topic in General Students

    I think it happens to alot of students. I cried after my second clinical. I had a lol with contractures in all 4 extremities, we had to assess and clean her up after an incontinence episode. It was...

  2. Drug Seekers

    al7139 posted a topic in Addictions

    Hi all, I am just curious how you deal with drug seeking behavior as a nurse. I have a hard time with these people, because while I know they need help (like a rehab or psych hospital), their orders...

  3. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

    al7139 replied to Moogie's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am unable to convince my SO that you can't get the flu from a flu shot. Last year he got a severe pain in his toe. I knew it was probably gout, but when I told him he needed to see a Doctor, he...

  4. Fluid restrictions vs Patient rights

    al7139 replied to HamsterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Heres my two cents: I work on a tele unit where we see lots of patients with CHF and abnormal labs that would benefit from fluid restriction to correct the problem. If the patient is A&O, I...

  5. New Onset AFIB..Is it an emergency?

    al7139 replied to JerseyGirl73's topic in Cardiac

    Heres my 2 cents: I work on a tele unit and we get lots of new onset A-Fib. They are usually admitted 2 ways; either they went to their PCP who found it on a routine exam and want it worked up (the...

  6. SL Nitro Error...How is this possible?

    al7139 replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    Hi all, FYI: The patient never had a problem. He was discharged the next day after a negative stress test. I think I am still in shock over this one... Can you imagine if we had never found out and...

  7. SL Nitro Error...How is this possible?

    al7139 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi all, No, it was not my error, but I got the patient at start of shift. Ok, here is the situation: There was a new admit to the unit who came in for CP. Per my charge, he had active 10/10 pain on...

  8. What is the best unit to start on in Cardiac Nursing ???

    al7139 replied to Suzenna's topic in Cardiac

    Hi and welcome! I can only speak for myself, but I started on a tele unit right after graduation. I actually did 2 clinicals and my preceptorship there and applied for and got the job before I got out...

  9. I am an American.

    al7139 replied to UnionRN2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My 2 cents: Where I work, we have lots of staff (not just MD's) from other countries, cultures, religions, etc. America is the Melting Pot...right? We (all staff) are required to take a cultural...

  10. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    al7139 replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a LOL who was admitted s/p fall with ankle fx (not sure why she was on a tele unit instead of ortho) who was a really bad sundowner. One night we admitted another pt into the room next to hers....

  11. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    al7139 replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    After unhooking a patient from the IV pump, I will say "You are now free to move about the country." To a frequent flyer who stated "Can't anyone do anything right around here?" I replied "Then you...

  12. New nurse, completely discouraged

    al7139 replied to mama2midwife's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am sorry that you have had such a bad experience where you work. When I graduated, I really wanted to go directly to the ED, since that is my interest. Instead, I took the advice of more...

  13. Nursing Superstitions?

    al7139 replied to JustEnuff2BDangerous's topic in Nursing Humor

    NEVER, EVER say the Q, S, or B word! It will always lead to a bad shift. If you agree to work extra, or change shifts with someone, you are guaranteed to have a terrible shift. If I have to start an...

  14. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    al7139 replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    These are great! It's nice to know I am not the only one who has picked up habits like this. I definitely check out arms for good veins. I look at people in public places and diagnose them. I have...

  15. Question about weight-based drips

    al7139 replied to sonja77's topic in Cardiac

    Where I work, they stay the same according to the admit weight. The pharmacy looks at the patients weights daily, and if there is a significant weight loss, they may adjust it, but they do that not...

  16. I can't let you do that- it's against policy!

    al7139 replied to RhiaRN75's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love you all who have turned a blind eye to pet visits! Being a dog owner I understand how important it is to some people to see their pets. I would want to see my dogs if I were in a hospital for...

  17. I am a complete failure; incompetent, stupid, and outright humiliated!

    al7139 replied to ZanatuBelmont's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Heres from a nurse who has worked on a tele unit since graduating: First you will make mistakes...its' a fact of life just hope you don't kill you patient in the meantime. If I had to be giving...

  18. Really Bad Code...

    al7139 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi, I need to share this, in hopes that another nurse has experienced this. I work on a Tele unit where the patients are mostly stable with MI, CHF, post STEMI, etc. We do not generally have codes...

  19. Nursing Textbooks: Keep or Toss?

    al7139 replied to StudentNurseElle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I graduated 2+ years ago and currently work on a Cardiac unit. I kept ALL my textbooks and my A&P books. I still use them as references for disease process, nursing practice, drug reference,...

  20. Hand sanitizer destorying my hands

    al7139 replied to itsmejuli's topic in General Nursing

    I like the Gold Bond Ultimate. It really heals the cracking palms and in between my fingers. I keep a tube with me at work, and lather it on at night before bed.

  21. Strong personality not good for Nursing?

    al7139 replied to Leesha's topic in General Students

    Leesha, I completely understand where you are coming from! I am a nurse with 2+ years experience. I have had the same job since I graduated. When I was in school my strong personality wasn't really...

  22. Is this ever acceptable?

    al7139 replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital we do reinstill the blood, but only if we use a closed system and sterile procedure. Otherwise we draw a "blank" (either by syringe or vacutainer), draw the labs and waste the blank,...

  23. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

    al7139 replied to Tziganka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree that it depends on your foot, but for me it's Crocs. I used to buy expensive sneakers and then have a friend of mine who is a pedorthist make me a set of orthotics, but with the Crocs I don't...

  24. Interested In Civilian Nurse Jobs at Portsmouth Navy Hospital

    al7139 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi, Can anyone tell me anything about RN positions at the PNH? I have heard the salary is good, and the benefits great. I currently work at a Sentara Hospital, but am looking at other options...

  25. Need an AllNurses Nurse to Interview

    al7139 replied to CyclicalEvents's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here are my answers (2 Cents): I went to school (college) for 4 years. I had a GED. Again 4 years. Of course you have to test for license...so does everyone! I work in Cardiac Care (telemetry unit)....