Penelope_Pitstop

Penelope_Pitstop BSN, RN

Medsurg/ICU, Mental Health, Home Health

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  1. What's with the drug shortages?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Emergency

    Diamorphine is heroin. Oddly enough there is no shortage of that particular substance in my neck of the

  2. Ever Refuse a MD order?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I for one don't think "refuse" is too strong of a word! I cut my teeth in Perioperative Services (tech), and did my first nursing job on a Post-Op floor. I was taught to use nursing judgement...

  3. What's with the drug shortages?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Scooty Puff Jr's topic in Emergency

    They've done it...they've finally gone and done it...the patients have actually used all of the

  4. Patients who stay on the phone when you come...

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to anewday's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me I'm not the only person who laughed out loud at the title of the post... Oh, look...past my bed

  5. Is Dakins still used?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    We use it on occasion. I don't remember the species of the bugs growing in the wounds, but I do recall them being rather deep. We don't stock it on the floor, a large jug is sent from pharmacy and...

  6. Would you apply regular barrier cream to a resident with a fungal infection?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to CoffeemateCNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can you see if there is a way to change the order to Nystatin cream rather than Nystatin powder? (And change it to BID and

  7. How do you relax after a hectic shift?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    Weird. That's exactly how I unwind after a long shift - several glasses of wine and Klone's husband performing lewd sexual acts on me! Kidding. :) I actually go to bed with a different man, one I've...

  8. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Sounds like a birth defect related to

  9. Should I just lie?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Do NOT lie. The school will have to verify your graduation

  10. First day of class- check! But I wanted to laugh @ the videos!!!!

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to lilbearzmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a tech for a year, I've been a nurse for four and I STILL laugh at those stupid videos. I find myself cracking up at the CPR recert videos because they're dumb to me. But I've never laughed in...

  11. breaking my heart

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I am very sorry to hear that this has happened. I hope that you have a good support system in place, because you cannot go through any of this on your own! I know, as nurses, it is...

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

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    We get that in Delaware,

  13. Confused with RN Level I II III...

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to acezone's topic in General Nursing

    The leveling of RN is up to a healthcare system, not up to State Boards or sort of certification exam results. My facility only has two levels, whereas some places have

  14. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    Well, there is a difference between past medical history and history of present

  15. "And what would you like me to do about it?"

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious! But yeah, I would have been written up, too. "Bat, sir? No, there's no bat outside. Are you certain you see a bat? Because there is no bat there." I know what you mean, though,...

  16. Have to work 2 more weeks after resignation -- need advice

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is the norm. People usually do work during their two weeks. As for coworkers, don't worry about them. Worst case scenario, it's just six shifts. You'll get through it! Chances are...

  17. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have a very interesting grammar pet peeve. I hate it when a person uses the word "they" (or any form of it) in place of a SINGULAR PRONOUN. Example: If one of your patients has their blood sugar...

  18. To Fall or Not To Fall?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    We would call that a "staff-assisted fall." I really hate that name. Sounds like we pushed the patient out of bed or

  19. Time to call a duck a duck?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Erik, I usually agree with your posts 100%. I think you're a very intelligent, well-spoken, well-rounded person. I respect you and your opinions a great deal. But this time...no, I disagree. I...

  20. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why, you little --- Whoops, sorry, just got to the part that Carol asks us to not "start on" her. And I had a series of clever comebacks for her...c'est

  21. How do I obtain a PA nursing license?

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to NurseStuckinOhio's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_board_of_nursing/12515/licensure_information/572048

  22. And if we catch you smoking you'll be charge $25

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Tobacco companies supporting politicians is one reason. Another is the jobs dependent on the growing and selling of tobacco. Plus, if it were illegal, there wouldn't be tobacco companies, and then...

  23. Have you colleted specimen from a patient before

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to afromom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Basically, the patient hocks a loogie into the specimen cup. If the patient is unable to do that on his or her own, it warrants interventions that, in my opinion, are not to be

  24. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The OP specifically stated career goals. The goal is to obtain BSN, not to be a career CNA. Otherwise I might agree with

  25. Have you colleted specimen from a patient before

    Penelope_Pitstop replied to afromom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would check with your facility's policy. If that doesn't give you clear cut answers, read up on your state's scope of practice for RNs and LPNs. The language is usually thick, but often times...