NursingAgainstdaOdds

NursingAgainstdaOdds

Med-Surg/Tele, ER

Member

  • Content

    450

  • Visitors

    6,697

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    3

All Content by NursingAgainstdaOdds

  1. 75 mcg Fentanyl patch a day early on lethargic patient?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I gotta say, my first thought was "I would have done what I thought was best for the patient and just moved on with my day". As in, relax. Then I saw your screen name and decided it was...

  2. well it finally happened

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    That is really

  3. what do you think

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to niklynn's topic in General Nursing

    Found an article : http://www.usatoday.com/money/workplace/2007-08-22-nosmoke_N.htm And an extensive thread here on AN on the topic :...

  4. what do you think

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to niklynn's topic in General Nursing

    I am familiar with institutions who have for real instituted non-smoking policies. Were you informed of a non-smoking policy when you were

  5. freaking out

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to pinkrose01's topic in General Nursing

    If I was your Charge, that would barely register on my radar. Chalk it up to a learning experience and move on, soon. Concern is good, but too much can be crippling for a new nurse. I'm sure...

  6. what would you do (re: being in charge)?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to clementine99's topic in General Nursing

    This, unfortunately, is not uncommon at all. Most of the CNs on our unit were "oriented" this way. They just walk in and TADA! you're charge. I warned multiple CNs and the unit manager that I...

  7. I saved my brother's life last night....

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to jbjints's topic in General Nursing

    WOW - performing CPR on your own brother. That had to be tough. Excellent job in the most high-pressure situation a nurse can experience. I hope your brother and your family heal

  8. Cultural Diversity

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to texasmedicrnj's topic in General Nursing

    Cultural consideration was highly emphasized in my ADN

  9. Scary baby near-code

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to Erin 321's topic in General Nursing

    Hope you follow-up on this. The NICU nurse's behavior was unprofessional at the least, and dangerous at worst. Scratch that, it was both. Great job with a difficult

  10. Nursing Supervisor escorted two druggie nurses off hospital grounds last month

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but that is hilarious!

  11. Is this overtime at your facility?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to frankiebaby's topic in General Nursing

    For me to get OT, I have to work more than 80 hours in a 2-week pay period. It does not matter what hours achieves that in the meantime, if I want OT, it has to be more than 80 over 2 weeks. ETA : I...

  12. Advice re: nightshift

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    There are a range of experiences with regards to working nights. I miss it terribly - as a previous poster mentioned, I just got along so well with the night crew! I have to say, for the most part,...

  13. My wife is dreading going back to school

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to acaringhusband's topic in General Nursing

    Holy. Sweetness. Batman. You really are "acaringhusband". :) FWIW, I dreaded the return to school after every break as well. It was difficult! I really think the key thing is to just "keep...

  14. Can I refuse being in charge?????

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to Shell5's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can refuse to be in charge. It is, however, likely that you would face repercussions. I balked at being CN on days (without any CN training, 8 months after I graduated from nursing school)...

  15. Good Body Mechanics

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to admorn03's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are taking things kind of personally without cause. (I.E. your frustration w/ people doing things incorrectly and putting your back at risk.) Don't start the lift unless it's...

  16. Floating to other units...

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to owensmommy's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have designated float nurses. Charge Nurses compare staff to patient ratios at bed meeting and offer-up staff if it's available. Except our ICU, which has a habit of calling people at home...

  17. Freak accident

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in General Nursing

    Aw, I hope you heal well! I've been really lucky, I've never broken a bone. I do know well the sensation of falling, and not knowing you fell, until you hit the ground. Happened just the other...

  18. I'm starting to get concerned about salary...

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    With the current state of affairs, hospitals will always pay as little as possible. As a GN, I started at $20.49/hr, went up to $21.49/hour when I passed my NCLEX. I would kill to only spend $1000...

  19. I think I just need to talk about this...

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to fireflies_for_me's topic in General Nursing

    Good call on feeling the need to talk. I've seen a lot of traumatic things that at the time made me want to quit/cry/kick the dirt, and after some time and reflection it wasn't as difficult to...

  20. Cell Phones: Help or Hindrance?

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

    I hate cell phones. I'm sure my patients hate it, too - how would you feel if your nurse is in the middle of something with you and takes a call on a phone? I frequently won't answer the stupid...

  21. Do you feel you have safe staffing ratios at your facility?

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

    On days I'm assigned medical, I have 7 acutely ill patients. I know this is not the worst ratio, I've certainly heard worse, but I can say with certainty that it is not safe. When I'm telemetry...

  22. Nurses: Is your hairstyle a luxury or a necessity?

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

    LOL! Well, if you can call a pony tail a hairstyle ... At 27, I do now have a number of grey hairs distributed on the top of my head. I will be getting it colored soon. That will also be

  23. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We didn't have caps, but at graduation had the option of getting a pin. I didn't have the money for it at the time, but my Mama bought the school pin for me - a lovely white gold pin for me with my...

  24. Night shift nurses -need advice please! Kinda long...

    NursingAgainstdaOdds replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm having trouble understanding what you are describing in terms of your plans for sleep. What shift will you be working exactly? I worked 7p-7a for about 6 months, and ended-up switching because...

  25. Experienced Preceptors - Dump Advice Here!

    NursingAgainstdaOdds posted a topic in General Nursing

    After much resistance on my part, my boss went ahead and assigned a new GN to me to precept. All that nonsense aside, I really need some advice. I find myself feeling incredibly inpatient with the...