PiPhi2004

PiPhi2004

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  1. DNR question

    PiPhi2004 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Should it? I personally think not. However, many of our patients (high acuity MICU) are 'DNRs'. No one will take on that liability, plus if you dont have the paperwork, you get recussitated anyway,...

  2. I am stuck in a job i hate!!

    PiPhi2004 replied to cadillac123's topic in General Nursing

    I think what you are describing is pretty normal for the new grad in the ICU. It is a rough world and you have to learn to adapt to it or you wont get very far. I went to work very sick at my...

  3. nursing school and pledging

    PiPhi2004 replied to meyun06's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I pledged during my sophomore year, my first year in the nursing program. I had some of the best times, but it was extremely hard!!! There are good parts too. Pros to pledging: Someone in...

  4. Egos....insecurities

    PiPhi2004 replied to LSRNgrad2008's topic in General Nursing

    I think a LOT of people treated me this way during my first few months off orientation. Now that I have a year in, people tend to trust my judgement (thank God!). However we had one SUPERNURSE but...

  5. RN - CNA working relationship

    PiPhi2004 replied to ehooper80's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While many RNs dont feel they are 'above' CNA duties, you really have to learn how to delegate tasks. There will be times where you dont have the time to spare to do something another person can do....

  6. Thank You Orange Co. EMS and Duke!

    PiPhi2004 replied to DTCC PreRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am very glad you had a great experience with EMS and the Duke system! I think our ER usually does an awesome job and please write a letter to let the nurses know how much you appreciate them...

  7. Does anyone rotate day/night schedule?

    PiPhi2004 replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in General Nursing

    I do rotating days/nights. There are some weeks I do both in the same week! There are good points and bad I think. I think you learn a lot about what goes on during different shifts, you get a break...

  8. i need advice. i'm frustrated with how i'm behaving and my attitude

    PiPhi2004 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I just want you to know I went through something very similar during my last few semesters. It turned out to be major depression. It started during my OB rotation, I found myself forgetting things,...

  9. Worst doctors orders ever received

    PiPhi2004 replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    The worst was from this resident... 500cc NS with 20meq KCL, hold the 20meq KCL. Ummm, a NS

  10. OMG! why does everyone HATE NURSING!

    PiPhi2004 replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Nursing

    My mother was a nurse and when I told her I was going to go into nursing when I started at university she was not exactly pleased. Now that I am an RN I can see exactly what she means. In school you...

  11. This is Too weird...

    PiPhi2004 replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, whats the big deal? Unless he was extremely sick who cares if shes in the bed with him? My DH was admitted with susp diverticulitis and he was feeling just fine and I laid in the bed with...

  12. Overwhelmed at new job! Advice!!!

    PiPhi2004 replied to tsbarbre's topic in General Nursing

    You are a new grad and a float? In a hospital? A med/surg floor, LTC? There is no way I'd think anyone with less than 3yrs exp would be appropriate for a float pool!!! I would be overwhelmed too....

  13. To much focus on care plans for students

    PiPhi2004 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in General Nursing

    Care plans are extremely important in developing an intellectual basis for nursing care and determining the pathophysiology for the reasons you do certain actions. When I was in school I actually...

  14. Random irritations at work.

    PiPhi2004 replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I have had the same thing happen to me at work. We also have an insulin protocol that we all follow by the book. We get transfers from other ICUs that never follow it, and sugars have been in the...

  15. Mountain State University CRNA/SRNAs

    PiPhi2004 replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have talked to other program directors about CRNA school in the immediate area and they describe the MSU program as a joke and refuse to hire anyone who graduated from there. For this reason, I...

  16. Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    PiPhi2004 replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    I have no children, just a husband and 2 cats. Honsestly I'd bring my husband with me AND our cats, put em up in the highest level of the parking garage, and wait it out. I know DH wouldnt leave me...

  17. Question re: Heparin drip vs. SQ

    PiPhi2004 replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always get people like this with questions that I can't answer or answers that arent good enough. I give them the answer I have been given and the answer that seems to be spelled out in charting...

  18. Administering heparin and insulin SQ

    PiPhi2004 replied to melvinsgirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You can also use thighs for insulin

  19. Bluetooth Headsets

    PiPhi2004 replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd like to know who REALLY gets called that much that you have to have some stupid thing attached to your head. If a nurse had one of these on in my unit and I had a particularly bad day I may rip...

  20. How to effectively resign? How to get a new job?

    PiPhi2004 replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I just resigned. I gave them 7 weeks notice. They were extremely thrilled that I gave them that long and seemed to appreciate the time to find an extra replacement. I left for many reasons, one...

  21. How did you know nursing was the career for YOU?

    PiPhi2004 replied to Fast's topic in General Nursing

    Simply, I wanted a job when I got out of college. Thats about it. Glad I did as most of my college buddies still dont have one thats worth anything. Sorry its not more magical than

  22. BSNs Need Not Apply

    PiPhi2004 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for answering my questions, It makes sense that that many people would go to CRNA school with only 2 icus to pick from in the area. I have not seen residency programs listed on here (not that...

  23. Severe Respiratory Acidosis

    PiPhi2004 replied to NHSbaseball32's topic in General Nursing

    I have NEVER seen an abg look THAT bad and someone not suffer neurological deficits. Honestly I have never seen an abg that bad and someone live. I would assume he is in pretty good health otherwise...

  24. Unfriendly Nurses.....

    PiPhi2004 replied to NurseDianne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In our unit, I dont know of anyone who treats travelers like this. I have never seen anyone be unpleasant to them and we really have gotten some great ones who I, being a permanent nurse, ask...

  25. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    PiPhi2004 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    First of all, those who think Drs salaries should decrease and they are getting paid too much should really get off your high horse. They worked very hard to get those salaries and deserve them. No...