ParrotHeadRN

ParrotHeadRN has 7 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg; Critical Care/ ED.

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1. Spiritual side of Hospice

   ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement and suggestions. As a newbie to hospice, some of the threads I've been reading have such depth that I was totally out of my league and had to...

2. Spiritual side of Hospice

   ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I've been trying to catch up on the thread about a good death and have to say I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. I can do symptom management out the wazoo, no problem, and I love to ameliorate pain and...

3. Continuous Sub Q Morphine

   ParrotHeadRN replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   My mouth actually fell open when I read that! It is so true and I never even thought of it. Having only been in the acute care setting through my nursing career, I can't tell you how much I've...

4. Stevens-Johnson syndrome

   ParrotHeadRN replied to brissygal's topic in General Nursing

   I took care (briefly) of a pt several years ago that had it after several doses of an ATB I can't recall. It was AWFUL. We shipped her to a burn unit VERY quickly. Her skin was just SLOUGHING off,...

5. New to Hospice starting Monday

   ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Really only one field week, even with no hospice experience?? Whoa. I've been looking at other threads and there is SO much I don't know. I hope there's someone around I can call!

6. Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses

   ParrotHeadRN replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Diane, thank you SO much for sharing that. It gave me chills.

7. New to Hospice starting Monday

   ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Gosh it's been SO long since I posted to allnurses, although I visit all the time. I'm starting a new job Monday, as a Case Manager for the local non-profit hospice. I am SO excited. Hospice was my...

8. Classic Patient Statements

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

   One of my faves is when pts come into the ER asking for "diLAHda." That happened pretty frequently. I've also had a request for diladid. I think a couple of times I actually let out a little

9. Is this a "no-no"?

   ParrotHeadRN replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

   Beachbum, Speaking as a recent ED nurse and as a mother of a child that had chronic ear infections, I just want to reassure you that you did the right thing for your child. When my son was two, he...

10. Your personal delivery experience- what happened

    ParrotHeadRN replied to DEB52's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What an awesome story momster, thanks for

11. Your personal delivery experience- what happened

    ParrotHeadRN replied to DEB52's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Awesome thread! My baby will be 16 in a month, but of course, it's still as fresh as if it were yesterday. I was 21, living with my parents; my (now ex) husband was a drunk and staying at the local VA...

12. Never Thought I'd Say This - Switching to DAYS!

    ParrotHeadRN replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, am going to days THIS WEEK after YEARS of nights. I'm also switching to a new unit as well, so I've got lots of changes coming up. PLUS I've been doing ED for a year and this is a stepdown...

13. how to manage the waiting room?

    ParrotHeadRN replied to gonzo1's topic in Emergency

    I work in a small 13 bed ED and at night we have 2 nurses. When we are busy, we are unable to have an appointed triage nurse, much less spare someone to do triage rounds. Whoever is not busiest at...

14. forgot to flush iv

    ParrotHeadRN replied to big apple's topic in General Nursing

    :welcome: We all forget things from time to time. I've certainly had times when I've not flushed a line before giving something. No, we are not perfect although it is important to strive to do our...

15. How pushy is too pushy?

    ParrotHeadRN replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I always follow up after an interview, especially if I'm really interested. I also will send an email immediately after the interview thanking the interviewer for his/her time and reinforcing that I...