Okami_CCRN BSN, RN

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    Anatomy & Physiology

    Okami_CCRN replied to Nurse2BB's topic in General Nursing

    Well as far as i know Ulatrviolet rays/light help destroy viruses by messing up the protein they synthesize to duplicate within cells. SO if our skin blocked out all UV light from reaching blood...
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    Hippa - Wwyd?

    Okami_CCRN replied to ilstu99's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it but I would keep my mouth shut. I do not agree or condone what this woman is saying or doing but no matter how much protection you get from the law people will find out it was you and...
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    I'm so confused.

    Okami_CCRN replied to Aimee03's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry things worked out against your favor but I would advise you to research your job offerings more in depth next time. Try talking to staff nurses before hand and ask for a tour of the unit. I...
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    The Careless Nurse...

    Okami_CCRN replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    sorry to hear that but all I can say is as long as YOU know you did everything you could for YOUR patients then do not stress. Karma is a good
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    Co-workers who think out loud at the nursing station

    Okami_CCRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Im sorry SoundofMusic but I agree you do need to lighten up. Everyone talks about professionalism and yes that is important but we work in a place where we are in constant communication between...
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    The Careless Nurse...

    Okami_CCRN replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think its the careless attitude but rather the copious amounts of paperwork and charting, etc. Think of it like this, you come in and autmatically get report and have to get your meds ready,...
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    Moving From Puerto Rico to Florida

    Okami_CCRN replied to morrissey's topic in General Nursing

    I used to visit my grandfather in the hospital in PR all the time and the nurses never have 15+ patients and did not get paid that low. However because PR has a lower standard of living I could...
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    Co-workers who think out loud at the nursing station

    Okami_CCRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Tiger of course it does not. I think that in order to be a nurse you have to be just a little crazy yourself, and if talking to yourself helps keep you sane then by all means do it. If you want a...
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    You Know the patient is going bad when...

    Okami_CCRN replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    well it was not the nurses fault, the patient never informed us or the doctor of any allergies to medications. I even asked her in spanish during the admission and she said no, then all of the sudden...
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    You Know the patient is going bad when...

    Okami_CCRN replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    *Actually Happened* Nurse: I have your solumedrol for you. Patient: Okay. Nurse: Almost Done. Patient: Is that that steroid im allergic to? Nurse: WHAT!!!! Patient: I Can't breath!!! Patient desatted...
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    Frustrated at work

    Okami_CCRN replied to AprilRNhere's topic in General Nursing

    ooo wow thats no good... so what do you guys do in case of a code... We have 24 hour RT so they do the intubation and respiratory stuff during the
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    Frustrated at work

    Okami_CCRN replied to AprilRNhere's topic in General Nursing

    Im glad you feel so strongly about where you work. But seriously you seem really driven to be a smarter and more skilled nurse so talk with her and maybe butter her up. Tell her how you want to have...
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    Frustrated at work

    Okami_CCRN replied to AprilRNhere's topic in General Nursing

    Oh... I recommend moving to a different hospital. If you say your ICU is equivalant to a step down unit then you need the real ICU experience. I mean the Hardcore stuff. lol. I work in an urban...
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    Frustrated at work

    Okami_CCRN replied to AprilRNhere's topic in General Nursing

    Then I would consider discussing the situation with the nurse manager. In our hospital the previous shift's coordinator/chard RN makes up the assignment so the shift coming on cannot change it. I...
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    Frustrated at work

    Okami_CCRN replied to AprilRNhere's topic in General Nursing

    If I were in your position I would talk to her about challenging you a bit more... and when she asks in which way tell her you want a more diverse patient assignment. If things do not shape up in the...
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    What's YOUR nursing obsession?

    Okami_CCRN replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    My obsessions go far and wide... 1. ALL Blood Draw Kits need to have 2x2's, 6 tubes of every color, alcohol wipes, a tourniquet, butterflies and tape. 2. The IV start kit is not a blood draw kit.....
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    If they're paying 50k+ out of pocket maybe they *should* expect to be waited on...?

    Okami_CCRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Here are my two cents... As nurses/aides we do not see the kind of financial information that a social worker or case manager sees thus we do not care if you have insurance or not. If you do great...
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    If they're paying 50k+ out of pocket maybe they *should* expect to be waited on...?

    Okami_CCRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Motorcycle Mama, We as nurses, aides, and techs have a job to do and that includes documentation, patient care, blood testing, glucose testing, phone calls to make, etc. If a family member is at the...
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    Clear Mucous like poop

    Okami_CCRN replied to worldqueenie's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who had the same BM we took a sample and sent it to lab and it turned out to be C. Diff. That was our case
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    If they're paying 50k+ out of pocket maybe they *should* expect to be waited on...?

    Okami_CCRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you Angie, I would love to do everything for each and everyone of my patients but truthfully speaking I cannot. It is nearly impossible to stretch myself for 15 to 17 patients in...
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    When the boss makes an error

    Okami_CCRN replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    A doctor once wrote an order for clonidine instead of something else and this patient had NO history of hypertension... his BP dropped to 70/30 and needless to say he was transferred to ICU. A nurse...
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    HIPAA violations

    Okami_CCRN replied to Boolah's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would say no the first scenario is not a HIPPA violation because you are in the position to know lab values and understand them. If there was something wrong and his/her nurse did not pick it up...
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    Problems with CNAs and Jeopardizing Nursing License

    Okami_CCRN replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    I became a CNA when I was 15 years old and even though many people will say I was way too young my instructors taught me valuable lessons. They were RN's who had spent years in the ICU and Tele...
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    Something Weird...

    Okami_CCRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay so lately our patient census has been at an all time high, usually 29 to 31. Well so im bracing myself for today saying "crap, i'll probably have half the unit." So i get to the floor look up at...
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    Today I was "That" Aide

    Okami_CCRN replied to VenaKavaRN's topic in General Nursing

    PepperAnneCNA one thing that I have learned from working as a Nurse's Assistant is that when you have a critically ill patient like that always ask the RN to come with you to do care. The RN should...