Gigglesforall

Gigglesforall BSN, RN

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  1. Anyone think Kaplan harder than NCLEX?

    Gigglesforall posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all~ I take NCLEX on Tuesday the 21st and have been pacing myself in taking the tests on the CD and I have two left. I've only been getting 61-67 percent so far and each test I take my score gets...

  2. Baths

    Gigglesforall replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    This also bothers me when I see people completely uncovering their patients. I always leave at least half of the patient covered when I'm not washing that half. I'd say the majority of nurses that...

  3. Death work and talking to the dead

    Gigglesforall replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY! Especially in regard to the head. Gets me every

  4. Death work and talking to the dead

    Gigglesforall replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    The one thing I can't get over is that heavy "thunk" as the body goes into the cadaver transporter. EXACTLY! Mostly in regard to the head. Gets me every

  5. What nursing skills do you use the most?

    Gigglesforall posted a topic in Emergency

    I currently work in ICU but am interviewing for an ED position in a level I trauma center. Just wondering what skills you use the most on a daily basis and what I should start practicing! (I hope I...

  6. Death work and talking to the dead

    Gigglesforall replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    I talk to the dying, not the dead. After they've died, I say a a little prayer (inside my head) wishing their spirit well and free from suffering. During post-mortem care though, I move them just as...

  7. What nursing skills do you use the most?

    Gigglesforall replied to Gigglesforall's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for all the replies so far. I have 3 years ICU experience, so I have a pretty firm grasp on my assessment skills. I wish I was more confident in my IV skills...but most of my patients either...

  8. Annoyed with families rant!

    Gigglesforall replied to Gigglesforall's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for everyone's replies. I know the problems have been addressed at various hospital trainings that eventually turned into an ICU pt. visiting rant in iteself. That was not the appropriate...

  9. Annoyed with families rant!

    Gigglesforall posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I work pm/nights in ICU and am getting so fed up with pt.'s families. (Not all, of course.) I am talking about those who have 20-30 family members lurking around or lying on the floors and more just...

  10. Heparin Protocol

    Gigglesforall replied to Butternut's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Anyone using heparin anti-Xa labs now instead of PTT? Our heparin protocol still uses PTT, but some orders say "pharmacy to manage" and whatever their protocol goes by uses the anti-Xa

  11. Are you relocating after you graduate??

    Gigglesforall replied to TopazLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I moved to Chicago 3 days after I took the NCLEX in my hometown in MN. That was 2 1/2 years ago. It was the best thing I've EVER done! It's been amazing to pick up and move to a city where I didn't...

  12. St. Joseph Hospital Chicago

    Gigglesforall replied to Kate4339's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi~ St. Joseph is part of the Resurrection Health Care system, one of about 10? hospitals now. It's the largest Catholic hospital system in Chicago. My first job two years ago was with another Res...

  13. Can I take SANE training w/no experience?

    Gigglesforall posted a topic in Forensic

    Hi everyone~ Just looking for some input from experienced SANEs. I've been an ICU RN for two years and will hopefully be transferring to the ER by the end of this year. I worked for law enforcement...

  14. What meds require a filter?

    Gigglesforall replied to Sarah, RNBScN's topic in Patient Medications

    How often do you change the filter for say, mannitol or

  15. Any recommended forensic reading material?

    Gigglesforall posted a topic in Forensic

    Hi everyone~ I have been an RN for 2 years now, currently working in ICU, but plan on transferring to ER within the year and then on to grad school for Forensic Nursing. I worked for a police...

  16. Faxed Reports- Does it decrease length of stays in the ED

    Gigglesforall replied to MDRRAJ's topic in Emergency

    Our ED does not fax report, gladly. At another hospital I was working at I got a chicken scratch of a "report" that I could not discern anything and could not even fine out what the patient's...

  17. IPODs

    Gigglesforall replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    A few people on nights in ICU would wear them when it was slow and they were just charting or during a.m. care with a sedated/vented patient, but they were "outlawed" when someone told the manager....

  18. Insuling gtt protocol

    Gigglesforall posted a topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Hi all~ I work in ICU and often times am running Regular insulin drips on DKA or post-surgical pt.'s. Our hospital doesnot have an insulin drip protocol, it is up to the ICU nurse's discretion on...

  19. Any recommended forensic reading material?

    Gigglesforall replied to Gigglesforall's topic in Forensic

    (So I guess this is turning into my own thread!) I just wanted to update in case anyone is interested. I purchased "Forensic Nursing" by Virginia Lynch and I am sooo glad I did. It is such a great...

  20. Any recommended forensic reading material?

    Gigglesforall replied to Gigglesforall's topic in Forensic

    Thanks 4n608, I will be checking those out. I just want to get a good background of knowledge now before I start school because I am so excited about this specialty and want to start as soon as I...

  21. I Never Remember....

    Gigglesforall replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    This list is hilarious, I forget all these things! My pt.'s name (last name) in the pyxis is frequent, my 4 passwords for each program (they're changed q 90 days!) all the supplies...red dots,...

  22. Step-Down Nursing Unit (SDU) Overview, Differences to ICU

    Gigglesforall replied to Nurse Beth's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have to agree that there isn't a single definition for a "step-down unit" because I work in a hospital where there is one 14-bed ICU and next door is a 16-unit "Intermediate Care Unit" where the...

  23. EKG training and ACLS

    Gigglesforall replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in MICU, SICU

    I completely understand the frustration, as I'm in the same boat! I started as a new grad in an SICU last July and am STILL not ACLS certified. I did EKG about 90 days into orientation and they...

  24. Heart Healthy Recipes?

    Gigglesforall posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! My dad is age 61, had an MI this past July. He has no other medical conditions and his physician told him his only dietary restrictions should be to cut saturated fat and calories, but...

  25. All You Lefty's Out there....

    Gigglesforall replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a lefty too! I do a couple things right-handed though...batting and bowling. Sometimes it's just easier to use my right hand when things aren't lefty-friendly, like scissors and