Penelope_Pitstop

Penelope_Pitstop BSN, RN

Medsurg/ICU, Mental Health, Home Health

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  1. Haldol, Pneumonia, PD

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

    Does Geodon have any demonstrated effectiveness in delirium though? I've been out of MICU for over a year now but our choices for ICU psychosis/delirium were Haldol, Seroquel and Zyprexa....

  2. Has anyone gone through nursing school with depression?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to trapstudent's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I just want to say that you are already taking the first step in conquering this monster. You've come here looking for support! I've been anxious since the day I was born and have battled depression...

  3. ever seen this? false accusations about your mental health?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to lady constance's topic in PACU

    OP - can you explain to us a little about what happened? You increased your hours because of need for benefits...yadda yadda...you're manic per your manager? What's in the yadda

  4. Haldol, Pneumonia, PD

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Rnfortuna's topic in General Nursing

    Take my opinion with a grain of salt...but Seroquel is probably a better choice for delirium in this population; however, Seroquel can't be given IV or IM. It's fine if you have an OG, NG or PEG, but...

  5. Am I ready to retake NCLEX?

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

    It's been almost ten years since I took the NCLEX, but I am pretty sure the following still applies.. - Use Kaplan for testing strategies - Use Saunders for test question

  6. It seems that some students are not a good fit for nursing.

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Banana nut's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is there a need to be competitive in your program? Are there only so many spots or something? Or is it like some sort of nursey hunger

  7. Lack of Professionalism in PACU

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to MamaJean, RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I worked in PACU, and it's a very unique place because the patients aren't in "rooms," it's always (in my experience) ward-style. Therefore, the nurses don't have a true "nurses' station" like in...

  8. Central line insertion

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to pet2012's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When I did MICU, I was always present in the room during a central line or A-line insertion. We had an electronic checklist to complete (it was a CLABSI prevention initiative) and were also there to...

  9. Why do you wear a white coat? (if you indeed do)

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I do wear a white coat. Only a white

  10. Do you go to work with parabens on you?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm...it's Portuguese for "Congratulations." I often go to work with congratulatory words on myself, like self esteem

  11. Bad situation

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to NativeNurseBre's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I like this facility very much. The nurse manager has been a nurse for SIX MONTHS? Your orientation was FOUR HOURS ONLY? And there's a new administrator coming? Why can't this place keep...

  12. Detecting drug use in students

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to jesserpie's topic in School

  13. Nurses Performing Ultrasound

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to xtymae's topic in Philippines

    Bladder scanners and vein-finding technology are both using ultrasoundography, correct? Other than that...no...ultrasound techs do it. And in OB, only the docs did

  14. FNP work critical care?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to miamiheatrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    True that if you were gero-acute care, you'd have some difficulty switching to primary care; however, if ED/urgent care is your desire then I'd say you'd be better prepared with the gero-acute care...

  15. My patient committed suicide last night

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Update... his family isn't having a service at all. They're raising money to cremate him, and that's it. I know he was a jerk, but dannnng. I guess it could be worse - he could end up in the potter's...

  16. FNP work critical care?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to miamiheatrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well...what is your

  17. FNP work critical care?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to miamiheatrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my neck of the woods, ICUs and ERs don't really like NPs - they much prefer residents and PAs. Every other department utilizes them for the most part. But that could just be my

  18. Nursing is my passion but I feel like I am too dumb.

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Katlin1315's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me. That was rude. Never, in any of my nursing courses (or college courses in general) did I have an opportunity to score above 100 on ANY exam. I think you should be thankful that extra credit...

  19. 2/27 What I learned this week: crying on the job feels so much better when they're happy t

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Uhh, didn't you hear? You ARE banned. We voted. You're

  20. New grad RN, hate nursing?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to alwayslearning55's topic in General Nursing

    I will say this...six weeks is not long enough for a new grad orientation...also, you have too many patients for days on a med surg/tele unit. That being said, you've signed a contract. We're going...

  21. Are You Nurse Jackie or Nurse Zoey?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    She went back to nursing when she couldn't afford medical school anymore because Richard stopped paying it; however, she finishes medical school and becomes an MD!

  22. med error!!!

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to alwayslearning55's topic in General Nursing

    1) You are changing that username NOW. 2) This isn't a med error. 3) The reason why blood is supposed to be run in in less than four hours is because of potential bacterial contamination (and...

  23. Planned Parenthood nurse

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to annetlins's topic in General Nursing

    When was this

  24. Entitlement/ superiority attitude of some nurses?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Infofreak411's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I glanced at your post history, and to be honest it sounds like you have an ax to grind here. Please don't take it out on an entire

  25. Seattle U or Mass Gen IHP (Boston)

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Oregonian89's topic in School, College Programs

    Hmm... Are you more Frasier on Cheers or Fraiser on Frasier???