amzyRN

amzyRN

ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg

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  1. This week, I learned (7/18).....

    amzyRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that ativan can be used for

  2. Patients wants a back rub

    amzyRN replied to Oceanpacific's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd give a back rub but not every time I go into the room. I had a patient who was from China and he kept asking me to rub his back. I did it once and that was it because I didn't have time to keep...

  3. New grads in specialties without the basics

    amzyRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing students in most cases do slow down the flow of the day and that can be a problem when you're trying to get things done on time. There are also many nursing students that don't try to quicken...

  4. New grads in specialties without the basics

    amzyRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think med/surg or tele is a good first step in a specialty. It is a specialty in it's own, but it builds confidence in a more predictable environment. It also teaches the nurse how to interact with...

  5. Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

    amzyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's over now and the person did the best they could in the moment and can reflect on the situation and learn from the experience. At least the person didn't just shut up and take the public...

  6. Why is it inappropriate to stand up for yourself?

    amzyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurses are too use to abuse by rude MDs who think their time and their precious ego is so much more important than every thing else. Back in the day nurses used to give up their seats to MDs. Maybe...

  7. I need a change

    amzyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've worked floor nursing for about 3 years now and I'm ready for a change. I've done 2 years step down/tele. Now almost 1 year med/surg/tele and I'm really sick of it. I really like the idea of the...

  8. What's your view?

    amzyRN replied to Happynurse12's topic in General Nursing

    I've done floor nursing for the past 3 years and am sick of it. I want to work in the ED, I think. I want to work trauma cases. I want to actually save lives and see the difference I make. I want the...

  9. What nursing task do you loathe???

    amzyRN replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    ostomies and trach care. I'm not too fond of poo and mucus. The blood doesn't bother me as much, but the other things aren't my

  10. It's not my job to pray with you.

    amzyRN replied to kickatthedark's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm not a religious person and would refer the patient to the chaplain as a first gesture. If the person were having a very tough time, I would offer to be silent with them, or say that I would stay...

  11. I'm a nurse and I don't like people.

    amzyRN replied to addylpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel like that sometimes, but it's because I'm often depressed. I think it's great you don't see a problem with this and are content to be less social. Work is the main way I get social interaction,...

  12. Withheld meds

    amzyRN replied to demo24's topic in General Nursing

    Coke is supposed to work really great. I've had a patient with a clogged g-tube before and one of the other nurses used some coke to de clog it. Sometimes a patient will have to go to IR. It's just a...

  13. Is This Behavior Inappropriate?

    amzyRN replied to Arizona#1RN's topic in General Nursing

    There are books on assertiveness that I think could benefit you. There are also assertiveness training seminars too. I really think this would help you. From what you say in your post it seems like...

  14. A Push for the Return of Team Nursing in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry/Step-down Units

    amzyRN replied to Lev's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have a relief nurse most of the time on the unit I work on which is helpful, who can pass meds, do blood sugars, plus cover us on our breaks. I wouldn't like a bigger load of patients, even if it...

  15. I will not defend nurses anymore

    amzyRN replied to lost soul's topic in General Nursing

    What a passive aggressive post! Sorry you had such a bad experience with the hospital your wife received services, but that has nothing to do with me or nurses in general. Maybe you should call the...

  16. RN being bullied by LVN

    amzyRN replied to BDBSNRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I might agree with her to shut her up and keep the notes, but if she belittles you in front of people, I'd let her know not to do that again. I've had to set boundaries and limits with people at work....

  17. Wrongful Termination?

    amzyRN replied to MEANNRS's topic in General Nursing

    If the OP doesn't do anything, they will have a bad reference from an employer. The OP said that is pretty much their whole resume and that they worked there 7 years. They have no choice but to pursue...

  18. Wrongful Termination?

    amzyRN replied to MEANNRS's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to an attorney. It can be very hard to get another job if you are fired. In a way they are tarnishing your reputation. It sounds like wrongful termination to me. If it were me, I wouldn't...

  19. Why don't you just read the chart?

    amzyRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A good clear concise hand off can take 5 minutes or less. Bedside hand off is ideal. In fact, the last facility I worked at made ER nurses transport their patient up to the floors and give report in...

  20. How to make this happen?

    amzyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I finally got a job at a really great hospital in an ideal location and in many ways am so excited! But I'm still not in a specialty that I find completely fulfilling, in fact, I feel like I've...

  21. Don't like to clean pee & poop: Can I still be a nurse?

    amzyRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    There will always be some cleaning poo and pee associated with being a nurse, even if just in nursing school when you do your clinicals. After you become licensed you can do various other things with...

  22. I got reported to HR

    amzyRN replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No don't be worried. Being worried won't affect anything. It sounds like you were curious about her name and asked about it. If your intentions were good, I don't see what the problem is. Save your...

  23. New nurse with severe anxiety

    amzyRN replied to Kbowling's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have mentioned, please seek medical advice. Panic and anxiety are medical problems, they aren't personal weaknesses. There's no shame in that. Like someone with diabetes needing to get...

  24. New Grad - Just got a job at Starbucks. Help.

    amzyRN replied to NightWatch's topic in Nursing Career

    If you have an option to apply in other states, I'd do that. That's what I finally did. I waited too long to just do it though. I came back to CA with a good

  25. Which was more stressful: nursing school or actually working as a RN?

    amzyRN replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    First starting out as a new grad was the most stressful thing ever. I felt like it aged me, school was a cake walk compared to that. But now that that is done and I know what I'm doing, it's not so...