Penelope_Pitstop

Penelope_Pitstop BSN, RN

Medsurg/ICU, Mental Health, Home Health

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  1. "They found something behind his heart!"

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    I am not being purposefully vague; I am merely trying to figure out what on Earth my mother is talking about...I understand the anatomy and physiology of the heart, I was just wondering if anyone...

  2. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    There *are* bloodless hospitals. Where are you located? Several regions have hospitals with at least a designated "bloodless medicine" program. Check out Bloodless Healthcare International...a google...

  3. im selfish? hmmm

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed this. I have a friend with seven children. All singletons, ranging in age from 17 to 3. They all have responsibilities and each is encouraged to express himself or herself...

  4. im selfish? hmmm

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would be more selfish if I had a child right now. I wait until the last possible minute to clean out the catbox...don't want to think about what I would do with diapers! I also disliked OB...

  5. HawthoRNe

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to nalaa83's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was out of the country when it premiered, so I taped the first episode and was very excited to watch it when I came home. I never did finish that first episode, because I couldn't get past the scene...

  6. Is GI lab nursing for new graduates?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to kyonguyen22's topic in Gastroenterology

    I don't know how long exactly, I had a lot of stuff going on in my life. I wasn't a new grad, though - I think all new grads have these sorts of feelings, no matter what the type of nursing. But...

  7. Morphine dose in vial?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Chaya's topic in General Nursing

    We have 2mg, 4mg and 10 mg available for Morphine. For Dilaudid, we have 1 mg and 4 mg. And, the one that annoys me, Ativan is ONLY in 2

  8. Code Blue Experiences

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Nurse0621's topic in General Nursing

    I've participated in codes in which the patient "made it," at least through that code; however, none of those patients left the hospital alive. They were various ages, with various diagnoses, and...

  9. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hey, did you know that Chuck Norris has counted to

  10. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I know these people aren't doctors or nurses, but I think y'all will enjoy this nonetheless... [YOUTUBE]

  11. Awake, alert, oriented & non ventilated...on ECMO??

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to umcRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I snooped around the mother's (I assume it to be the mother's) YouTube channel and discovered that she had NSIP. I wish I knew more about her history, and I'm curious regarding her outcome. If you...

  12. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Now, that is a very serious condition. Didn't anyone see the South Park episode about what happens if it goes untreated? People spontaneously

  13. how did they pass theyre boards??

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to reginachanana2660's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the adage about paving the road to

  14. Ever seen a pt live after 5 chest tubes?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Darkfield's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've seen a patient with four chest tubes live. In fact, he didn't need to be moved to ICU or even stepdown...stayed on a regular floor the entire time. I can't for the life of me remember what...

  15. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in college I was a waitress. Talk about a HORRIBLE job. Seriously. I'd rather be a floor nurse than do any sort of retail or restaurant work. Because even on my worst day, I just...

  16. Is GI lab nursing for new graduates?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to kyonguyen22's topic in Gastroenterology

    I was an OR nurse, but for a very short time. It didn't go very well with my personality. It all depends on what kind of OR you work in, as to your exposure to things. You might have to start quite...

  17. Foley Catheters

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to EssaQ502's topic in General Students

    What bothers you about them? If we know why you don't like them, we can probably better help

  18. Why do doctors do this to me?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to qqu9569's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have no sympathy for the physicians in this situation. Most doctors, when writing admission orders, write for PRNs for things like nausea, pain, fever, and sleep medicines even if the patient may...

  19. Is GI lab nursing for new graduates?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to kyonguyen22's topic in Gastroenterology

    Have you considered the OR? A lot of hospitals have OR programs specifically designed for new grads. Based on what you're saying, I think you might like it. As for GI lab requirements, it depends on...

  20. Ding Dong the Witch is dead

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, my manager is a chick. The weird thing...I am currently away from home, and my friend who's traveling with me is named Theresa! (She doesn't work with me, though,

  21. Ding Dong the Witch is dead

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    And here I thought you were going to tell me that my manager had done us all a favor and

  22. What's the most dangerous thing that's happened to you while working?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you are saying; however, ensuring the physical safety of everyone involved is more important to me. Also, if there has been a crime committed, evidence needs to be gathered

  23. Nurse's aides are running the the floor.

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to sprout2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And I know plenty of lazy people who, instead of working, chat in English as

  24. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Dilaudid, although I hear tell it used to be

  25. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Well, if I had bits of pooh in my butt, I'd want them out,