FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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    Nursing Student annoyed me

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is on PO pain meds and the nurse isn't sure exactly when the wound team will show up, then it would be very difficult to time the pain meds to kick in at the right time. What's good in...
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    Nursing Student annoyed me

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ha ha, "the look of judgement" :chuckle That's exactly what it was like. I was complaining in the med room about my student to my co-workers. One of them later in the day told me "I saw your student...
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    Nursing Student annoyed me

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    She told me she was in her third quarter of her ADN program, which would be the same a second semester, so still pretty early in her
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    Nursing Student annoyed me

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just wondering, what is our responsiblity with these students? The instructor was not asking us for feedback, they are thrust upon us, we don't know anything about the student, the instructor...
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    Nursing Student annoyed me

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The instructor appeared to be merely a resource person who showed up now and then. I don't know how many students she had, but perhaps they were on several units. She didn't interact with us nurses at...
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    Nursing Student annoyed me

    FireStarterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just needed to vent. It was an extremely busy day. I know it's hard to be a student. I didn't like the way this student acted judgmental and pushy with me, however. She was an older student, btw,...
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    How to make the nurse's day.

    FireStarterRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Heh heh...
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    Vented Patient Should A Minimal Experienced Nurse Be Caring For A Vented Patient?

    FireStarterRN replied to SOMA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Exactly. don't let the vent intimidate you. If they are already intubated, that's one less thing to worry
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    Need Advice, please help! (HIPAA)

    FireStarterRN replied to StarNurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it sounds like she's using HIPPA as a weapon to punish and scare you, inappropriately. How is saying that there must have been a snafu about lab results a violation of HIPPA? You may have...
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    NM and respect issues - need advice!

    FireStarterRN replied to NellieP73's topic in General Nursing

    You are overeating, yes. You definitely sound burnt out on your current job, I can totally relate. At my last job, every little thing was irritating me. I didn't realize how totally sick of that place...
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    Venting about classmates with families...

    FireStarterRN replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    The OP stated rather emphatically that she found the complaints of her fellow students who had children one sided and almost sickening. Naturally, people with children might have a different POV and...
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    What is the most serious problem facing the bedside nurse today?

    FireStarterRN replied to leosasha's topic in General Nursing

    This reminds me of when my last job went to the Omnicell medication dispensing machine for PRNs and controlled drugs. What used to be a simple task turned into a 10 step operation to get one...
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    Honestly...Did I over-react?

    FireStarterRN replied to oliveralways's topic in General Nursing

    Is it your facility policy to go to ER for any and all work related injuries? If not, then I think an ER visit was
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    Venting about classmates with families...

    FireStarterRN replied to moncj66's topic in General Students

    i agree, i don't remember this issue ever coming up or even crossing my mind. i think the majority of my nursing class consisted of women with children. i don't remember hearing anyone complain one...
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    Incident Report-yes/no?

    FireStarterRN replied to ~'JesusRocks'~'s topic in General Nursing

    I think managers get back-logged with these, that's why you are being asked for feedback on it one month later. I've noticed that has happened. They end up with a pile of them on their desk that they...
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    How do you feel about wearing the nursing caps for pinning?

    FireStarterRN replied to MnemonicFanatic's topic in General Students

    Amen! My nursing class had major melodrama over photos and caps, divided into two warring factions. (I was in the pro-cap for pinning group, and pro-outdoor group photo ) In retrospect, I can't...
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    This is kinda embarassing and gross: have you ever removed an impaction from yoursel

    FireStarterRN replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Good
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    Do Newbies "Eat" Their Elders?

    FireStarterRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Basically you have bad apples in every bunch. Some newbies are disrespectful know it alls with disdain for seasoned nurses, considering them outdated dinosaurs. Some oldies like to pick apart newbies...
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    What is the most serious problem facing the bedside nurse today?

    FireStarterRN replied to leosasha's topic in General Nursing

    wow, this post crystalizes the problem that I see. Well stated
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    What is the most serious problem facing the bedside nurse today?

    FireStarterRN replied to leosasha's topic in General Nursing

    Two main problems I see are: 1) Out of touch regulatory oversight that trys to create systems and charting to accomplish their patient safety goals. These systems often just increase the workload by...
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    Failed a validation today

    FireStarterRN replied to Dream2BANurse's topic in General Students

    If that was his pulse at rest I think he needs to get in to see a doctor ASAP. That is significant tachycardia and should be
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    Shut up when I am giving you report...

    FireStarterRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    We truly encounter every single solitary type of human being as nurses... Thank God I got called off today, I was afraid if I requested not to have the pt with the accusatory, demanding daughter,...
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    Shut up when I am giving you report...

    FireStarterRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    But true,
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    Psych history, decreasing drugs, who to tell?

    FireStarterRN replied to Pat_Pat RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, take up a hobby that involves others, join a club, a church, something... it'll be good for you and your general
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    Shut up when I am giving you report...

    FireStarterRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, one of my coworkers (who was well acquainted with my difficult day, having helped me answer that call light) good humoredly complained to me, although she understood. I don't blame her. But, at...