I<3H2O

I<3H2O BSN, RN

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  1. How does your hospital recognize, reward, and motivate staff (RN, CNA, etc.)?

    I<3H2O replied to krystin954's topic in General Nursing

    We have Diamond Awards. They are awards that are given to staff, by patients, for exceptional care/service. Occasionally, staff will recognize other staff members but not too frequently. Of course,...

  2. What is a Quick Cathe IV

    I<3H2O replied to cordie72063's topic in General Nursing

    I usually chart Jelco too and IDK what brand we use. LOL ETA: I just looked up Jelco IV catheters and we do actually use a Jelco product. whew!

  3. Texting staff to cover call off's

    I<3H2O replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    We text each other regarding staffing all the time. I don't know that it bothers anyone. Of course, I have unlimited texting therefore I often forget that others dont.

  4. Shift differential question

    I<3H2O replied to deenurse10's topic in General Nursing

    We have evening, night, weekend day, weekend evening, weekend night

  5. Best way to lift a sagging breast for apical pulse

    I<3H2O replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I always just say, "I'm gonna listen under your boob/breast." Which word I use depends on the person. LOL I just kind of shove my stethoscope under there.

  6. Love for med surg

    I<3H2O replied to Tua15395's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Most all specialties want Med Surg

  7. First time as a preceptor

    I<3H2O replied to newnurse012's topic in Medical-Surgical

    First of all, a RN who has 1 year of experience I don't feel is qualified to precept anyone. On to the question at hand, There is no way that you this new nurse is getting an adequate training if she...

  8. What is the lowest HGB you have seen?

    I<3H2O replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, what was causing this? Do you

  9. Littmann Cardiology III OR Master Cardiology Stethoscope for a student?

    I<3H2O replied to Dewailer's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had the Cardio III and then thought I was "upgrading" to the Master Cardiology as the sound rating on the III is "9/10" and the Master is "10/10" but honestly, the Cardio III is MUCH clearer than...

  10. Giving pts. medications to take home at discharge

    I<3H2O replied to TorsadesDePointesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow, I know on our floor we send all respiratory meds home with the pt. at the end of their stay. I have even seen RTs send home meds that weren't going to be prescribed for them at

  11. Reading Telemetry

    I<3H2O replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    In the meanwhile, learn what the MAJOR "life or death" kind of rhythms are VFib, Vtach, Asystole, etc. That will give you a bit on confidence. Then, you could maybe print some strips (tearing off...

  12. JCAHO & legible signatures w/ noting orders

    I<3H2O replied to StayLost's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospitalists have stamps they are supposed to use but we haven't been told about

  13. Pcts telling you to get it yourself

    I<3H2O replied to TonyaM73's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm not the most PC at times however, I possibly would have went over to that computer and hit the power button. Charting is the LAST thing to get done. Get off your behind and take care of the

  14. New grad needs some honest advice

    I<3H2O replied to Ilovethe80s's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think you can never go wrong with med surg. You will learn skills there that you can take with you for the rest of your career. Think about in 3 years when you want to go work in a different area....

  15. "Good for nothing student"

    I<3H2O replied to Sarah010101's topic in General Nursing

    I say, don't be sorry about all of those things. If I were you, I would call that nurse out on their BS. When they have a snide remark, a sigh, etc ask them what is wrong. Don't put up with passive...

  16. code on a baby

    I<3H2O replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    adpiRN, I am a med surg nurse and I can understand how freaking hard this is. I was called to a code in the ER on a tiny baby. That was the hardest thing to see and be a part of. Be thankful that...

  17. Night/Hospital gowns with side slits ???

    I<3H2O replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I've not heard of anything special but perhaps you could find someone that sews and they could alter your current gowns to suit your

  18. Standing orders (Please explain)

    I<3H2O replied to ScreamBoxDolly's topic in General Nursing

    At our facility we have a notebook with all of the doctor's standing orders in it. However, we are not allowed to use it until we get an order from the doctor to implement standing orders. It is...

  19. How would you interpret this order for pain medication?

    I<3H2O posted a topic in General Nursing

    Morphine 4mg IV q4h PRN pain Lortab 7.5/500mg 1-2 tabs q4h PRN pain Your patient calls out at 0800 with pain 8/10. You give Morphine 4mg IV as ordered which helps with their pain. Two hours later...

  20. Stealing stethescopes

    I<3H2O replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a Littmann Cardiology III when I started nursing school. I had my first name, middle initial, and last name laser engraved on the bell. When I went to start my first day of work, my scope...

  21. Med surg certification

    I<3H2O replied to booziemgm2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think you have to have so many hours working as an RN in the specific field before you can

  22. Silly question about white scrub pants

    I<3H2O replied to rainbowbrite85's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am a Diva Cup wearer! That is the best product ever invented for period control!! When I used to wear tampons, I would leak no matter what I did. Now, that I wear the Diva Cup I don't even have...

  23. Need some advice please

    I<3H2O replied to RainRN1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Two totally different realms of nursing. This is going to be a personal choice. I could never do HH, let alone the ADON position. Not my cup of

  24. Post op Admissions During Shift Change?

    I<3H2O replied to All4Seasons's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a rural 35 bed med-surg unit. NOBODY holds patients for us during shift change. The only way we can get them to hold the pt. is by not picking up the phone for report. Even then, the ED...

  25. When IV's aren't in use

    I<3H2O replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    people who loop it and connect it to a port on the tubing make me crazy!! when i walk into a room and see 1. an iv tubing set without a date on it 2. an iv tubing set looped around and connected to...