ParrotHeadRN

ParrotHeadRN

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  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. 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...

  5. 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,...

  6. 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!

  7. 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.

  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. Question about asking for a raise

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I started in a neuro ICU last October, have worked for the same organization since June of 2001. We recently hired 2 new nurses, 1 inhouse and 1 from outside, both of whom I LOVE. The...

  14. Heading to the ED from ICU

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello All, I am starting in the ED in about 2 weeks. Currently I'm working about an hour and 15 minutes away from home and on my way home after my last shift, I ran off the road. Terrified me and...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. Admits after 6:00 pm? Does your hospital do this?

    ParrotHeadRN replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Nursing

    This topic has been discussed ad nauseum here. I've worked both M/S and ED and I see both sides of the coin. Basically, it's going to be anywhere you go and if you are having to stay until 9pm...

  19. I LOVE triaging.....

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in Emergency

    ...eejits who are not as sick as I am! A cough/cold they just can't stand anymore. Listen, Sonny, you are almost 20 years younger than me, healthier than I am right now and I am at work listening to...

  20. I LOVE triaging.....

    ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Emergency

    OMG I SO want to say that sometimes, but I usually say something like "so you've had this rash for a year. what happened different tonight that made you decide to come to the ED?" I say that in the...

  21. I LOVE triaging.....

    ParrotHeadRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Emergency

    I actually like to triage as well. And my ED is small enough that it's not usually just one of us stuck out there the entire shift, plus sometimes we have downtime. But I had just had it with them...

  22. Anyone else with higher than normal volumes?

    ParrotHeadRN posted a topic in Emergency

    The post by erdiane brought up something I've been thinking about. We have had an outrageous number of pt's the last 3-4 weeks, it's been BRUTAL. Now, I know I work in a small hospital, our ED has...

  23. What is wrong with me?

    ParrotHeadRN replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    About 3 -4 years ago, I was experiencing anxiety like I never had before, and it was all centered around work. I worked float pool and I learned I am a person that needs a "home" so to speak, have...

  24. Nurses with MS or similar disorders

    ParrotHeadRN replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    My partner has MS and worked for 10 years after her diagnosis. If you'd like to PM me, we can talk. I'm sending good wishes your

  25. Hey ER, what takes so long???

    ParrotHeadRN replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in Emergency

    I've been a floor nurse and now I am in the ED, so I feel I can look at this with both perspectives. I work 7p-7a. Our docs will sit on an admission until about 5 am before they call the attending...