Audreyfay

Audreyfay

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  1. California Bound

    Audreyfay replied to edomingo3's topic in California Nursing

    Why not consider somewhere in the Midwest? Jobs pay pretty well and the cost of living is much lower. It is possible to make it without killing yourself with two jobs. You can color me as been...

  2. 3 months of nursing and feeling burned out

    Audreyfay replied to djsrn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I no longer work on the floor, but when I did, I tried to check out kardexes and MARS before report. That would help me organize better. I'd also get questions answered. Of course, it required me...

  3. Hawaii

    Audreyfay replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as an RN on Oahu. I'm guessing that is where you'll be. The pay is about equivalent to the high cost of living. But, if you live on the base, you'll make out quite well. Overall, I did not...

  4. A reminder to ALWAYS listen to your patients.

    Audreyfay replied to VizslaMom's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who started saying "I'm going, I'm going" as a coworker and I were inserting a feeding tube. Yup. He died. He was a no code. I had a guy in his 70's who asked me after I took his...

  5. Itching - Liver disease or allergy?

    Audreyfay replied to Jay-Jay's topic in Gastroenterology

    From my experience, liver disease can cause itching. However, if he had some possible problems with the codeine before, why not ask for a different pain medication? Especially if he is needing more...

  6. What happens if you hit bone in an inj?

    Audreyfay replied to weeble's topic in General Nursing

    I hit bone once on a very thin patient, using the vastus lateralis site. The patient realized nothing. I just had that yucky feeling like scraping my fingernails on a board! I just pulled the...

  7. Church Bake Sale

    Audreyfay replied to jnette's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle Thanks! I needed that

  8. Shared Governance Manual- NEED IT!

    Audreyfay replied to JMP's topic in General Nursing

    Try checking this out. Maybe you could get some suggestions from the local hospital that uses shared governance.

  9. Has CPR Changed Again?????????

    Audreyfay replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the update Zambezi. Can't wait to hear what comes up. Some of those thoughts haven't trickled down to us yet. CAB...........and here I thought that was a coronary artery bypass....

  10. Have you ever given the 'Nurse Dose'???

    Audreyfay replied to Dinith88's topic in General Nursing

    I would never and have never. If I question the MDs recommendations, I ask right away, or call. If the dose doesn't work, then I call. They're the expert and they have the license. I don't ever...

  11. My dental hyginenist was surprised that I was an RN.

    Audreyfay replied to Jo Anne -OLD's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a lot of misunderstandings. Wanted to share this one....about people who stuck their foot in their mouth. I have worked many years as an agency nurse. I also had a part time job. One...

  12. Has CPR Changed Again?????????

    Audreyfay replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup....15:2. I am a CPR Instructor also. There have been some changes, but that is not one of them. The doc must have been

  13. Positive Mantoux

    Audreyfay replied to ohlpn's topic in General Nursing

    AYE KARUMBA! Sure sounds like you found the source. Some people just don't want to listen, do they? Regarding the technique that the nurse gave the TB test, I also worked with a nurse who used to...

  14. What have your Docs prescribed in exchange for the vioxx recall?

    Audreyfay replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Most of our docs are recommending Celebrex. HOWEVER, according to my crummy cheap prescription insurance, I need preauthorization in order to get it!

  15. Doesn't anyone want free labor anymore?

    Audreyfay replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    Our "free" clinic is ALWAYS looking for volunteers. Look in your yellow pages to see if there are any clinics like that. Also, check with some of the local churches. Many have nursing clinics that...

  16. Can I whine a little?

    Audreyfay replied to apaisRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'd be sick tomorrow. Just

  17. ARE THERE ANY NURSES OUT THERE THAT ACTUALLY "ENJOY" or HAPPY WITH THEIR JOB.

    Audreyfay replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy my job. The day I don't, I will move on. I've been an RN for almost 29 years now. I can't imagine NOT being a nurse. You get out of it what you put in. If a person goes in looking for...

  18. Please tell me about the Mediport

    Audreyfay replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    It's been awhile since I worked with a mediport, but I thought it was very specific that a Huber needle needed to be used so that the septum is not damaged? Please check with your hospital policy....

  19. Practical jokes at work

    Audreyfay replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the laughs! My work partner is in deep trouble now. KY on her office door knob. Can't wait. And checking for ketones in a cup of apple juice. Can't wait!

  20. Old abbreviations now passe?

    Audreyfay replied to stevierae's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It bugs me that now we have to spend even MORE time documenting. Yes, if one error can be avoided, it's worth it. Being a diabetes educator and adjusting insulin, you can guess how many times I have...

  21. Translation, please....

    Audreyfay replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in International Nursing

    And here I thought it was a

  22. Agency Nursing?

    Audreyfay replied to MurrR's topic in General Nursing

    Work in a nursing home, doctor's office, health department, department for the aging, immunization clinics, occupational health nurse, telephone triage, health educator, school nurse, prison...

  23. RN and massage

    Audreyfay replied to "Alex"RN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I know several RNs who decided to specialize in massage. All of them went to a special program to become

  24. Birthing classes

    Audreyfay replied to burger914's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Learn relaxation exercises and breathing. Practice the breathing patterns. I know there are several videos and books about prepared childbirth. As long as you prepare yourself, you'll do fine. The...

  25. Bipolar and Depression

    Audreyfay replied to strawberryice's topic in General Nursing

    Why not? As long as the condition is being supervised/controlled by the physician. I think it would be shocking to find out how many nurses are in those shoes, or similar