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  1. Transfering DNR pts to MSICU

    BlearnRN replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    I can see how that could be frustrating. We have pts that are full codes and basically should be dnr/dni on my floor. We have had to transport them to the ICU because of this. It is really sad to see...

  2. Oh, this Pt should be on a stepdown unit, but....

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on a med/surg floor and one of the residents said this to me today. The whole "but" about it, is that we do not have a stepdown unit and this pt was not unstable enough to go to the icu. But i...

  3. Oh, this Pt should be on a stepdown unit, but....

    BlearnRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Update on pt - The pt ended up going to ICU 3 days later. The pt wounds had been surgically debrided and the pt started to bleed out and still a full code. Service was not able to give blood related...

  4. When Keeping up is Impossible.....

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just don't know how to feel but lousy after getting scolded by the next shift nurse. I was sooo overwhelmed by this pt, and I could barely keep up. the pt was off the floor from about 10 am to about...

  5. When Keeping up is Impossible.....

    BlearnRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    2nd RAnT Usually, I would just shrug this nurse off but lately I have been noticing my efficiency is sloooowing down. This really bothers me, but I am 6mo pregnant and emotional. Not that I am...

  6. Oh, this Pt should be on a stepdown unit, but....

    BlearnRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got in report that this pt was having pressure issues, diminished breath sounds, foley, had some stage 4 wounds, albumin low, A&o x1, not able to turn self, dx reccurrent brain tumor. To me,...

  7. I am the RN here, you are not! -long

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I walk into a pt room and the dad and the pt home "nurse" is there. The first thing I hear is the nurse complaining about how dirty the room is and why hasn't it been cleaned yet..blah blah blah. I...

  8. I'm annoyed.

    BlearnRN replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    We have the same sort of thing going on where I am. Not as bad though. I have even asked the director about what is going on. She said hiring more people is not in the budget. So, there are days that...

  9. Verbal abuse from a Nursing Aide

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I really like my unit but now I am thinking of leaving. Today I was verbally abused by a nursing aide in front of a patient - The story - i came into a pt room and the aide said - why didn't you help...

  10. Verbal abuse from a Nursing Aide

    BlearnRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I know it was. Like I said before - it should not have

  11. Does anyone know how to communicate?

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So we all make mistakes, right? Where did all the civility go? Why is it that to convey they one has make a mistake it seems to be in a burst of angry energy? What happened to pulling people aside...

  12. Verbal abuse from a Nursing Aide

    BlearnRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting news. I was told that the nursing aide went up to another nurse and talked about how bad she felt for acting like that the other day. Supposedly the NA said she was going to look in to...

  13. Verbal abuse from a Nursing Aide

    BlearnRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This aide sure does know how to push buttons and I think did it because she knows I am pregnant and irritable. She is kinda known as the pot stirrer of the floor...everybody gets their turn with her...

  14. Verbal abuse from a Nursing Aide

    BlearnRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, I actually did bring that up to the supervisor. I did not like having that happen in front of the patient. But, I reached a point where I could not let it go. She has talked down to me...

  15. Forgetting to do little things.

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, so I am getting worried. I feel more forgetful than ever. I am 4 months pregnant and am having more and more - duh, I forgot moments. A good thing is, is that they aren't major things like...

  16. Am I in trouble?

    BlearnRN replied to nursetutor's topic in General Nursing

    Just call. I think all nurses have forgotten to do something and some time. If the nurse gives you an attitude, then so be it. One time I forgot to get a patients own medication verified before I left...

  17. IM going to FLipOUt on my coworkers!!!

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I try so hard to do my job and then when it is time to give report I get told what I did wrong or get looks from nurses I give report to if I have to pass something off to them. Whether it be I didnt...

  18. How to be a good Charge Nurse?

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some help. I need someone to breakdown what is needed in order to be a charge nurse. At my hospital we have rotating charge. I am actually suppose to be going to a charge nurse class. Does...

  19. Policy on Peds Patients

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is the policy on pediactric pt at your hospital? Example: do the parents or legal guardian have to be there at all times or is there an age or circumstance they do not have to be

  20. I'm tired of being assualted at work!!!

    BlearnRN replied to Candy303's topic in General Nursing

    That is horrible! I really hope the hospital and not you has to pay for the ER visit. I think you might want to talk to risk managment or someone who can prevent this from happening

  21. Baby Brain?

    BlearnRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is there such a thing as "baby brain"? I have heard women use this as a reason for forgetfulness. Is there a reason for it? I know I feel a bit more forgetful since becoming

  22. Unusual Occurance

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    A pt strolls up to the floor from admitting and falls before she gets to the room. The nurse taking the pt had to do a unusual occurance, but should he do a note in the chart also - he did not witness...

  23. Unusual Occurance

    BlearnRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea why this pt was not in a chair coming up to our floor. I did say something to the director about pt coming up to the floor without a

  24. I feel isolated and left out

    BlearnRN replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    Part of this job is communication and when you are not a part of it, it is a problem. For me it would bring up safety concerns in regards to the work environment and of the patients. If I don't know...

  25. Walking off in the middle of report?

    BlearnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am soo annoyed! This is the second time this one nurse has done this. If I tell her I don't know something off the top of my head, (like what meds the pt is on) she will get up in the middle of...