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  1. And The Reason Nurses Don't Get Fired

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I wondered the same thing, frequently and aloud. She continued to work at that facility like nothing happened. I'm still appalled by it and it's been over 10 years

  2. And The Reason Nurses Don't Get Fired

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse changed a PEG tube, charted "Unable to verify placement x 2 nurses...", bolused meds and resumed feeding anyway. This was around MN. Pt was dead before

  3. Vancomycin Trough

    bluegeegoo2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, we had an offsite lab come draw as well. They would draw, we would hang and await results then either call or fax them to pharmacy (also offsite) to dose and order the next

  4. Vancomycin Trough

    bluegeegoo2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This. That's exactly how we did it in the LTC I worked

  5. Looking for advice: I don't like my salary

    bluegeegoo2 replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    In my former venue of LTC, your experience netted you a whopping $0.1 per year. So, at 10 years experience I made a whole dollar more than a brand new nurse. That is standard for this area. Really...

  6. Nurses Are So Bossy...

    bluegeegoo2 replied to gehrig592's topic in General Nursing

    Feel better

  7. Help. Input. Agree. Disagree. Thoughts.

    bluegeegoo2 replied to NRNPH's topic in General Nursing

    I personally will not give/admin any consumables that are open but not dated. If the bag was already spiked and not dated I would not admin without confirmation that it was good, but I would likely...

  8. Student with ADHD

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Scottish _23's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    No where in my response did I suggest that anyone not need meds. I provided an account of my personal experience with ADHD and nursing school. Being an older soul, I had developed a fairly solid...

  9. Weird Interview!?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Daisy4RN's topic in General Nursing

    My interpretation is that she prefers informal, "Let's get to know each other" type of interviews and is attempting to present herself in a friendly manner. That being said, I would be taken aback in...

  10. Feeling Trapped!

    bluegeegoo2 replied to RNfindingherway's topic in General Nursing

    My husband used to work for a large grocery chain and they held people for at least 4-6 wks before releasing them as

  11. Give 'Em Enough Rope

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I had a coworker who was less than useful or effective in her role as a nurse. To top it off, she was incredibly rude to the CNA's, ancillary staff, etc. She was the type of person that, when I saw...

  12. "ASKholes"

    bluegeegoo2 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing Humor

    Everyone knows it's supposed to hang on the outside, don't they?

  13. Case Study: Does Childhood Abuse Prevent Weight Loss? Pt. 2

    bluegeegoo2 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    My ACE score is an 8. That explains a lot, though I am acutely aware of the long-term adverse effects of such a childhood. I am, and will always be a work in progress. Here's to hope.

  14. DNR care questions

    bluegeegoo2 replied to guest825264's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My personal policy is "You might die, but you're not gonna die here." (Never, ever, EVER said out loud, for the record, and of course does not apply to hospice patients.) Unless a DNR also has a DNH...

  15. Being setup?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to RedHeadedBrat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Umm, I don't know what to say other than you could benefit from professional help. Good

  16. Student with ADHD

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Scottish _23's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I apparently didn't cope very well as I ended up on an ADHD med for the 2nd semester. I was diagnosed with ADD a MILLION years ago as a child, then again as an adult. I plod along without meds, and...

  17. I’m burnt out

    bluegeegoo2 replied to EDNURSE20's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with evastone, you must take care of yourself. Your employer doesn't give a rat's *** if you're hungry, tired, stressed, etc. It's your job to tend to take care your own needs. TAKE your...

  18. Severely burnt out. Nursing home vs. tele unit?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to jessymae1989's topic in Nursing Career

    There is no shortage of mean-spirited, overbearing and demanding patients and families in LTC. Unfortunately, they are usually there for the long haul so you will have to deal with them 40 hrs a week,...

  19. Eccentric Doc

    bluegeegoo2 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I once knew a doctor who had a broken down Volvo in his yard that he poured large bags of cat food into to feed his 30-40+ cats. He also wore the same 1970's mustard yellow suit day after day. He...

  20. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    As the title states, how do you know when it's time to throw in the towel? Especially if you are nowhere near retirement age? A little history: I am currently being treated for an autoimmune process...

  21. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much for your kindness. It is hard to quantify in words how much the support that I have received here has helped me mentally. I feel a sense of peace creeping in, which is most welcome....

  22. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    I am looking into CBD oil as well. Hell, at this point I would seriously consider Eye of Newt if there were sufficient data to support it's efficacy. I'm sorry the Plaquenil didn't work for you! I...

  23. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you! It IS difficult looking "ok", but not being ok. When I'm having a "good" moment, I tend to question myself. Then a flare hits (like a truck) and quickly reminds me that, yeah, I am not ok....

  24. How much orientation?

    bluegeegoo2 replied to loriangel14's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As a brand new nurse I got 3 shifts. The most days of orientation that I ever had was 10 shifts and the fewest was 0.5 shifts. LTC is all over the place with orientation. Most places just really want...

  25. How Do You Know When to Call It? (Career)

    bluegeegoo2 replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you so much for you kind thoughts. Support goes a long way toward peace of