Tait MSN, RN

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    Can you prick a diabetic too hard?

    Tait replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Thumbs can be handy on people who get stuck a lot as well, as they are often ignored.
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    IM injections!

    Tait replied to smiler2010's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you hit a nerve the patient wouldn't have simply said "ouch I think you hit a nerve", pretty sure they would have flown off the
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    Can you prick a diabetic too hard?

    Tait replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    The first time I passed meds was in a nursing home lunchroom. I sent some med flying across the room trying to push it through the backing. I learned after that to be very careful opening meds! :) As...
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    Taking good body mechanics too far?

    Tait replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have helped her up, got her to the BSC, and then reminded her next time it was her turn. I generally (even pregnant) would offer a patient my hand in a specific way that allowed me to brace my...
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    magnet status: does it really mean a better place to practice?

    Tait replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    I work at one of the oldest Magnet status hospitals in the south, 12 years and running strong. I believe it is worth it...if your facility actually uses it the way it was intended, and not as a...
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    If only!

    Tait replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    42 rooms on 5th Ave...wow
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    Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

    Tait replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is inspired by this poster of Grace Kelly for Taittinger champagne. I actually made a gaming character out of it (World of Warcraft) back in 2006, and everyone always called me "Tait" in the...
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    antibiotic question...

    Tait replied to maiohmai's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the antibiotic. Usually it is printed somewhere on the vial or bag for
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    Nurse eating their young?

    Tait replied to Ms. Amy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Politely ask her to let you give report. I am glad we do phone recorded report now and I don't have to deal with that passive aggressive crap anymore. Seriously, if the mood struck me, I might just...
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    Would this be too much for me to handle?

    Tait replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I had a fantastic clinical experience and had never put down an NG, placed a foley or started an IV, so I wouldn't necessarily second guess your clinicals. I guess you could give it a shot and see how...
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    Improving nursing practice as a new nurse

    Tait replied to Ms. Amy's topic in General Nursing

    Confidence comes with time. I am glad our hospital has a comment care program. I keep all of them from my patients in the back of my binder. Not only does it help with my reviews, it also reminds me...
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    Would this be too much for me to handle?

    Tait replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I wouldn't risk my license because they don't "have time". Just my honest opinion. Best of
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    dumping meds into our water supply

    Tait replied to NursePatty24's topic in General Nursing

    yeah basically mashing them/dissolving them and putting them into cat litter is really the only way to keep someone from getting at
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    I Feel Like The Most Incompetent Nurse Ever!

    Tait replied to tonet0908's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is a tough spot to be in. It looks like a very long line of mistakes were made before this ended with you. While it would have been great to have caught this, it is what it is. The patient...
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    Improving nursing practice as a new nurse

    Tait replied to Ms. Amy's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. So they want you to sort of journal about your experience? I guess, if I am understanding this, I would not limit the journal to "outstanding" things, because you are right, at this point...
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    Small hospital vs. Bigger hospital

    Tait replied to lv203198's topic in General Nursing

    I went from a 30 bed country hospital to a 400 bed urban hospital. Honestly I prefer the larger setting. I feel like I get a lot of experience, I have better networking potential (working on moving...
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    dumping meds into our water supply

    Tait replied to NursePatty24's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't mean we don't have the responsibility to prevent as much of it going in as we can. :) To the OP: I still waste in the sharps, not sure if we have a policy at all to be honest. I doubt
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    PICC Lines With Heparin

    Tait replied to mangua's topic in General Nursing

    We no longer use heparin on our PICCs. Prior to that we would flush with NS, instill meds, flush with NS and then follow with 1ml heparinized saline. Sounds like a policy check with your educator or...
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    Short nurse bio for social media (facebook..)

    Tait replied to elenaperod's topic in General Nursing

    I love Facebook...as a connection to friends and family very far away. I agree with PackersFan (I am from Wisconsin!) that LinkedIn might be a better professional resource than
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    'Nurses Heal' commercials

    Tait replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    It may not be exact, but I think it gives Hospice a more positive portrayal perhaps? When my Grandmother was suffering after a major heart attack (She passed in February after many ICU months) anytime...
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    'Nurses Heal' commercials

    Tait replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    The first one made me cry because my baby due July 4th is named Emma. Aside from that I really like those. Thanks for
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    Med Surg experience a must?

    Tait replied to SaraStrong's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe it matters what department you start in as long as you see the opportunities for learning where ever you
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    Does anyone like night shift?

    Tait replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for about four years. I loved it when I worked it, but now that I have switched to days I have to say I will take crazy family and busy docs over weird sleeping schedules, not seeing...
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    A true life horror story

    Tait replied to nurse2it's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient with decreased 02 sats from a rehab. She was on a bi-pap when I first got there, however RT had swapped her to a venti. I was in her room when she started throwing up into the venti...
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    TOO OLD

    Tait replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Since the OP seems to have abandoned the discussion here, I guess I am comfortable now following this tangent. I am sorry where ever you work makes you this frustrated. I am sorry this forum is the...