Penelope_Pitstop

Penelope_Pitstop BSN, RN

Medsurg/ICU, Mental Health, Home Health

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  1. Any nurses with mental illness?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to CaliSarah's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It depends on the nurse and the type of mental health nursing. I have really enjoyed working with the schizophrenic population - and yes, I think I was well-equipped for that because of my knowledge...

  2. My coworker was high and got away with it

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you shouldn't be friends with any of these partiers on social

  3. Are Nurses Considered "First Responders?"

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think we qualify for a discount on tickets on "First Responders' Night" at Citizens Bank Park but hey we have a "Nurses' Night," too. I mean, I was never ED or on an RRT despite working in the...

  4. Negotiating Night Differential

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to notanumber's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    My shift differential in the hospital was always a percentage vs. a dollar value. It worked much better that way, I

  5. Tips for delirium behavior management

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to CCU BSN RN's topic in General Nursing

    I suggested googling "BEERS Criteria 2017" and printing out the pocket guide. There are things on there you would never think of that could cause delirium. I know it's intended for older patients but...

  6. Not today Satan, not today!

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't touch most of these, but I'll try... Double occupancy room, only one bed occupied at this time. The occupant was a woman who, in spite of being able to answer any and all questions as someone...

  7. My coworker was high and got away with it

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    That's a bit much, don't ya

  8. Seriously?!?! You gotta be kidding me!

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    Back when the ED did paper charting, we on the floor did have the chance to read the chief complaint in addition to the admission diagnosis. Typically they went together, even the more colorful ones....

  9. Medical Tourism

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    And here I thought this was going to be about some sort of nursing job that pays you to travel and stuff. Oh

  10. My coworker was high and got away with it

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if this was a joke on his part (the Snapchat/text stuff). I have some inside jokes with my close friends that, if taken out of context, render me someone who should not be allowed in public...

  11. My inner snowflake

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I know plenty of blue collar folks who speak proper English, do not engage in exchanges of crass humor and don't spend time in bars, but plenty of white collar people who do the opposite. Sorry, but...

  12. Rate my professor?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Anaya96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I haven't looked at that website since freshman year of college, so I don't remember off-hand if I ever learned anything newsworthy. What I do remember is my chem professor's response to reading his...

  13. Disciplined nurses work as an MA

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Brady29's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Won't that trickle down, though? Medical Assistants are certified, right? So won't the medical board catch wind of the BON stuff? Just

  14. Clinic on wheels RN

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to ColdHandsWarmHeart's topic in General Nursing

    I think it sounds really interesting, as long as everything is kosher. We have (or had, at least) one that specialized in AIDS tests. It would be providing a wonderful service I

  15. Best MD note

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to beckster_01's topic in Nursing Humor

    "As a side note, patient resembles the rocker Alice Cooper. When I asked him if he had ever been told this, he smiled and said if he had a dollar for every time someone told him that, he would be a...

  16. regarding ratios: 5:1 days, 6:1 nights

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to nursewall-e's topic in General Nursing

    Good point! I never worked MedSurg that did primary but floors at my institution that did were usually 3 or 4 patients per

  17. Extreme brady with strange rhythm

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to kataraang's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm rusty on my dysrhythmia zebras (if ya don't use it you'll lose it with that one!) as I've been out of acute care for 2 1/2 years. It has a flutter look to me but this is just my guess without...

  18. Aspirate back the Vasopressor?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Im2nice345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What were the other lumens used for in this case? Typically the CVP/abx line was used for pushes & lab draws vs. the pressor lumen or the sedation

  19. Used CPR on my neighbors toddler today... it wasn't enough... warning, graphic..

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to NursingInChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I have been following since the first post, certain that I'd come home and check the board to find the worst news. Although he's got a long road ahead of him, this is the best news possible! I am...

  20. Which job should I take?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Emmers4's topic in General Nursing

    You wouldn't start for two months? You're fine to reneg on the original job offer - just do it as soon as you can. PS - Cardiac patients have DTs and that sort of thing, too - you are going to have...

  21. Submit a School Review and Qualify to Win $100!

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    University of

  22. regarding ratios: 5:1 days, 6:1 nights

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to nursewall-e's topic in General Nursing

    Those are good ratios for a MedSurg

  23. Nursing school questions about having a "disability"

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to AlexandraTurner10111's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Not NICU babies...well, almost always...but to guarantee that's where you will work as a new grad is a

  24. Are side jobs manageable?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Brianna25610's topic in General Nursing

    I think Brianna is asking about side jobs while working as a nurse. I would strongly advise that if you are working nights, you do not work at your side job when you work that upcoming night. I could...

  25. AHA BLS Provider vs. AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to NurseOfTheLittlePeople's topic in General Nursing

    I just went to the AHA website and reviewed the courses myself - I do recall the course having "Healthcare Provider" in its title; however, it appears that BLS is now the one for healthcare...