JustaGypsy

JustaGypsy

ER, SANE, Home Health, Forensic

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  1. help nurses! Need I & R for "altered urinary elimination"

    JustaGypsy replied to Rachael243's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    All I can think is "Thank GOD I am not still in

  2. IV infusion volume rate on Pump

    JustaGypsy replied to LStar's topic in General Nursing

    All IV tubing has a "drop set" number, and also should say on the package the volume required to prime. I too give myself a 50 ml

  3. I have my first RN job- should I leave CNA jobs on my resume?

    JustaGypsy replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I placed my CNA experience on my resume, and still do. I think it is good to have any positive reference you can. Some employers/directors like to see someone who has "come up thru the ranks" so to...

  4. need more responses to my survey: Staffing adequacy

    JustaGypsy replied to Studentsally's topic in General Nursing

    I too completed

  5. Need your thoughts, experienced nurses....

    JustaGypsy replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    I had a doc tell me the other day "that can't POSSIBLY be the patients blood pressure." I explained the bp was checked manually twice. He then says well, it's wrong. Learn to do a proper blood...

  6. Wanting to totally bail out on nursing

    JustaGypsy replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My first impression was also you are need of some R&R. Heal thyself

  7. Whats your specialty?What are the Pros and Cons

    JustaGypsy replied to Juwon's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Emergency Department. Cons: You never know what you are going to get. Sometimes you get to see almost immediate results. After someone leaves your care it is rare to know how they turned...

  8. An ER "First" for Me...

    JustaGypsy replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    What stretches me to the brink are people with their extensive list of

  9. Burnout is creeping up on me...advice needed please

    JustaGypsy replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like it's time for a vacation... Someplace beautiful, tropical, and on the

  10. What was the lowest diastolic bp you have seen?

    JustaGypsy replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I was 61/23 one time... Saw that just before I passed out. I had told my coworker in triage I am hot, I need to lie down and I think I'm going to puke as the BP monitor went off. Next thing I knew I...

  11. TMI

    JustaGypsy replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I think running to HR is a little rash. If you felt that strongly about the conversation you should have voiced your concerns then and there

  12. Digital/computerized charting...

    JustaGypsy replied to manchmal's topic in General Nursing

    You should be able to say "no" and be more specific in your assessment when

  13. Do you use a pocket manual?

    JustaGypsy replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I guess I am an iPhone nerd... I have: Epocrates, Davis' drug guide, Medscape (free), Micromedex (also free), ACLS & PALS advisor, and Pedisafe. I use them all for various reasons... Some...

  14. What does it mean??!!

    JustaGypsy replied to dienne's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, please give us an update!

  15. How do you induce passing gas post-op?

    JustaGypsy replied to bjaeram's topic in General Nursing

    Ask it nicely? (just couldn't help

  16. How do you prioritize and manage your time?

    JustaGypsy replied to Jewl's topic in General Nursing

    Truly depends on where you work. I am in the ER so any plan is subject to

  17. waiting.......

    JustaGypsy replied to newgrad9's topic in Emergency

    Coul be a couple things; could be another applicant was deemed a better personality-fit for the unit, the position already has been "unofficially" filled (as they are required by law in my state to...

  18. Weirdest nursing thing you've done in "real life"?

    JustaGypsy replied to mama_d's topic in Nursing Humor

    I once had an officer show up with his canine partner that had a nose lac after a pretty intense chase thru the woods. Cleaned, dressed and closed with dermabond; now have a permanent "pass" with this...

  19. Soft scrubs for a tall skinny male=don't exist

    JustaGypsy replied to phosophorus's topic in Men in Nursing

    I too recommend smartscrubs.com... Best part is they give a POSTAGE PAID return envelope if you are not satisfied. The poly-cotton blend is

  20. Do you interrupt report to give pain meds?

    JustaGypsy replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Multiple studies have been completed regarding nurse interruptions and mistakes being made because of it. Evidence-based practice dictates certain times that a nurse should not be interrupted and...

  21. Personal qualities for OR/ICU/ED/ER/critical care nursing

    JustaGypsy replied to purplesteth's topic in General Nursing

    I always say, albeit a little tongue-in-cheek, every good ER nurse has a little bit of ADD. plowboy911 beat me to

  22. What is your WORST ER story?

    JustaGypsy replied to NurseMaybeBaby's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry your first experience was a troubling one. I have always looked at it like this; I may not be able to pay your bills, make your roof not leak, or keep your family from being "dynamic," but I...

  23. April Fools Day

    JustaGypsy replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

    Recently one of our coworkers posted a message that one of my coworkers got engaged. Posted it at the beginning of his 3 days off. Watching his face as multiple people congratulated him until he...

  24. CBI

    JustaGypsy replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in Emergency

    That's a very time consuming patient in the ER! You can adjust your flow rate on the CBI, as long as you have a steady stream coming out of the foley you should be fine. Unfortunately there is no...

  25. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    JustaGypsy replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    well said