PinkNBlue BSN, RN

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  1. PinkNBlue

    Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    PinkNBlue replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Exactly.
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    DEMEROL ... does Your unit use it?

    PinkNBlue replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is bizarre about no verbal orders. We input verbal/telephone/written orders all of the time at our hospital via computer charting. Anyway, we do use Demerol for shivering. We also use Duramorph...
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    Thank you to postpartum preceptors!!

    PinkNBlue replied to busymommy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Awesome, good for you!! Best of luck on NCLEX and your future in nursing
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    The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    PinkNBlue replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oh my gosh my sentiments exactly!! The flipper comment has me cracking up. So
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    The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    PinkNBlue replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had a lady who wrote on her birth plan that when she gets anxious (and she will), her husband and ONLY her husband, should pour cold water on her. We had a patient last week take home her placenta...
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    Bedside report

    PinkNBlue replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    We do it and it annoys me when people don't want to go and meet the patient. I will still go if i'm coming on shift and the outgoing nurse doesn't want to go into the patient's room. I'll go and...
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    Can i be a mother/baby nurse if I have never had kids?

    PinkNBlue replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I too work on Mother Baby as it's always been a passion of mine and people ask me a lot if I have kids of my own... I do not so I say no and they're surprised, then say I'm going to be a great mom...
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    Post Partum nurse Pt ratio

    PinkNBlue replied to nursecaresalot's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We usually have 4 couplets, depending on acuity and the
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    How much time do you take to push opioids?

    PinkNBlue replied to KaeliF's topic in Patient Medications

    Love the idea of injecting it into a higher port. I had this same issue last night but it was with one patient who had Dilaudid and Morphine IVP and I felt like I lived in that room. She did have IVF...
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    IVPB antibiotics and saline locks....

    PinkNBlue posted a topic in Patient Medications

    If your patient is getting IV antibiotics but does not need to get IV fluids in between receiving antibiotics, do you get new tubing each time you hang the antibiotic (let's say it's supposed to...
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    IVPB antibiotics and saline locks....

    PinkNBlue replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Patient Medications

    Ok thanks. I've been doing it correctly but heard some things so I was just curious what some of you guys do. :) Thanks for the
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    OB "Goodie" Bags for Moms

    PinkNBlue replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Vera Bradley diaper bags???? Where is this hospital?!?!?
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    OB "Goodie" Bags for Moms

    PinkNBlue replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, we don't do anything anymore. We used to do a lot but with the economy, it's scarce. We do have volunteers that knit hats for the babies in addition to the pink and blue striped hats they come up...
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    Doesn't it feel great when...

    PinkNBlue replied to Bortaz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's truly amazing when you get good feedback. Makes you feel like it's all worth it, even on the days you just don't think it is. :) And yet it's something so
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    Never placed an IV!!!!!

    PinkNBlue replied to LoriZ342's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and just be honest with your preceptor. I'm sure she'll then keep an eye out on the rest of the patients to see if there are any opportunities on the floor for you as well as the patients you...
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    Work situation, upset, opinions needed

    PinkNBlue replied to beeble's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the only thing that could have been handled differently on your part was to stop his bickering when in the room (the back and forth banter) by saying "X, I understand but right now, my patient...
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

    PinkNBlue replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I honestly don't see the big deal. I don't expect people to eat off of my scrub top when I'm out. There's a big chance that the grocery cart handle we all touch has more microbes and germs residing on...
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    When will this stop?

    PinkNBlue posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new nurse at the end of my orientation, on a unit I've been on (as a tech) for about 6 years. Often, I find myself coming home and overthinking everything I did for my shift... did I forget to...
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    Newly employed ADN nurses please read!

    PinkNBlue replied to AlexFutureMD's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have an ASN and was employed 2 months after graduating with my dream job. I also was a tech (CNA) all throughout school and before so laying the groundwork? Super
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    Dumb things new nurses do....

    PinkNBlue replied to OhioCCRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Omg this thread rocks. I was cracking up with you all. I've done a lot of these including pulling back on the syringe too hard causing the med I'm pulling up to dump all over the place. Thanks so much...
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    The War On Fat

    PinkNBlue replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    This. Exactly my thoughts but didn't know how to word it.
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    How many Hours per Week do you work

    PinkNBlue replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    8 hour shifts 40 hours/wk on orientation then will move to 36 hours/wk after orientation.
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    Should I get my ADN and work for a few months then go back to school for my BSN?

    PinkNBlue replied to lrosen95's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My advice to all pre- nursing students is to become a CNA and get a job in a hospital. This way you get experience working in a patient care setting to see if you truly like the job. You can do your...
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    The War On Fat

    PinkNBlue replied to Crazed's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's ridiculous and there's no reason for comments to be made regarding someone's weight. As a professional addressing a patient, teaching them the risks associated with being overweight, yes...
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    When will this stop?

    PinkNBlue replied to PinkNBlue's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks