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  1. Got accepted to Nursing school...but I want a tattoo :(

    shiccy replied to RedXIII_'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm just going to put this out there really quick .... If it's been said already, I apologize... So what you're wanting to get is something that says, "Devil" on your forearm. ........ I love tattoos...

  2. saline flushes over infusion pump versus manual flush in peds

    shiccy replied to choarn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was confused at first, but ... What you're saying is that you want to INT / Hep lock an IV post infusion of an antibiotic or something? I will typically flush with an IVF line of anywhere from 40 -...

  3. Accepting this gift from a patient

    shiccy replied to nursingpower's topic in General Nursing

    Monetary gifts are unethical to accept (learned that one in college! ) I'd definitely not cash it. Receiving gifts in my hospital is automatic termination if it's monetary or gifts of large value....

  4. Concussion tx

    shiccy replied to amanda1229's topic in Emergency

    This is not going to help you with your assignment. It might help you get an "A", but using my and everybody else's posts aren't going to help you get what they're trying to teach. That being said,...

  5. Our new boss writing everyone up!

    shiccy replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the OP. I arrive ON TIME, at times 3 minutes before and 1-2 after from time to time. There's NO reason (other than being ridiculous) to arrive 30 minutes early. If you're not on...

  6. Silly question:do most patients receive an antiulcer meds while hospitalized?

    shiccy replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    :igtsyt: Mm not really.... it's something that is easily prevented (unless contraindicated), totally reimbursable, and the patients are better in the long run for the administration of these meds....

  7. Silly question:do most patients receive an antiulcer meds while hospitalized?

    shiccy replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Almost every patient that are hospitalized >1 week receive PPI or H2's. Stress ulcers are serious complications of hospitalizations... I've had more than one that has been hospitalized w/out and...

  8. I think I made A Med Error

    shiccy replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Especially with this type of medication, if it is something that your facility would send in IVPB form, your pharmacy will send it as it's suppose to be sent. Depakote is important, yes, but it is not...

  9. Stopping a code w/o MD

    shiccy replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

    To be the devil's advocate, I'm sure this isn't the case in EVERY state, as each state is

  10. One of THOSE nurses.

    shiccy replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto... I actually had something similar to something like this on our floor. Our floor was w/out a floor manager for approx 6 months b/c the former manager stopped caring b/c she was transferring...

  11. Seeing loved ones before death?

    shiccy replied to Keila's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes docs are those "dumb smart people" ... When I call about patients and I want something specific, I ask for it outright... If I were dealing with something along these lines where she's...

  12. Code Status of a Conserved Patient

    shiccy replied to bluejeanjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    Don't really understand what "conserved" is (in relation to pt status). I will say that I've had people "DNR-CC" (Comfort Care only) or DNR-CCA (Comfort Care, but do everything except...

  13. Seeing loved ones before death?

    shiccy replied to Keila's topic in General Nursing

    FWIW w/ the OP - You need to tell your grandmother that your great grandmother is there to sit with her, but to not get sad/angry that she's not talking to her. You said she 'talks' to her on...

  14. Seeing loved ones before death?

    shiccy replied to Keila's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of cultures that believe that sometimes people from 'the other side' will come to help the dying 'cross over'. I'm a believer of spirit/paranormal (Every time I read that I feel like a...

  15. It has been a year-still no job

    shiccy replied to spalata's topic in General Nursing

    I know nothing other than what news has said about NY (and their subsequent loss of 2,700 jobs recently or soon). OH isn't as well paying, but cost of living is less... And we're still hiring as far...

  16. can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

    shiccy replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Two things. PLEASE tell me you're not finding another job b/c of this guy... There are MILLIONS of them ALL over. You will never EVER avoid them. As far as those that we're having trouble with, we...

  17. Why hospitals continue use incentive spirometry

    shiccy replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    The problem, from my perspective, isn't the technology, it's the end user. If they don't use it, of course it's not going to work... If you remind them constantly and re re re re re reeducate them,...

  18. bloody sputum

    shiccy replied to alsuv1's topic in General Nursing

    If it was myself I would have made a ring to the MD. Noted s/s like that (bloody, froathy, increased in a mount, etc) should definitely be called to the MD... ESPECIALLY if it's a change in patient...

  19. quit nursing after med errors?

    shiccy replied to ris_03tdgz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not going to sugar coat it - You need to be a heck of a lot more careful of the meds you're giving. EVERYBODY makes mistakes, but that shouldn't be something that makes you feel better about this...

  20. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    shiccy replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to sound like a complete jerk, but I used to work at Cedar Point and they sent us all through a particular training, so I thought I'd pass this training along to you... When you page...

  21. manly scrub top protocol...

    shiccy replied to AVMadd's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wear scrubs from the guys section that have: A left breast pocket (for pens) Left ABD pocket for a pocket protector with: 1-Pen light (they have really nice LED ones at Walmart for like $3 and they...

  22. New MALE nurse asking for fashion advice! Help please...?

    shiccy replied to _quarks_RN_'s topic in Men in Nursing

    I wore a tie, nice (and well fitting) button up long sleeve shirt, khaki pants, dress shoes, AND BLACK SOCKS (don't go wearing those white ones!). I wore white undershirt b/c I knew I was going to...

  23. Facial Hair

    shiccy replied to red2003xlt's topic in Men in Nursing

    I vote for shave. In my world, it commands respect. Obviously you're not going with a ratty 4" long goat on your chin, but if you really wanna wear it make sure it's trimmed nicely. Also shaving, for...

  24. Male + Nurse = Murse

    shiccy replied to awilhelm's topic in Men in Nursing

    I personally find it hysterical for the most part, though I've never heard anybody (yet) use it in a demeaning way... There's always the distinction between being jovial and being a jerk. It's the...

  25. Boss that treats everyone like they are 4!!

    shiccy replied to studenttill12's topic in General Nursing

    There's a little thing called filing a grievance with HR... Alternatively in many states you can file suit for a hostile work environment if you document it enough ... Just make sure you write it all...