IloveSnoopy

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  1. IV in AC

    IloveSnoopy replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's just a blessing to have patients come from ER with a line already in!!! Thank you!!! Many times I'll get a patient from ER that needs an IV, foley,etc. .....it's very,very hard to get...

  2. Do doctor's REALLY care?

    IloveSnoopy replied to rica75's topic in General Nursing

    I am very fortunate to work with a pretty good bunch of docs!!! There are a few that I'd like to punch from time to time...but for the most part...they are great. It's kind of nice working with the...

  3. 5 best things a patient can do ...

    IloveSnoopy replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a patient in our facility...I filled out my own data base, increased my own IV rate (because my doc didn't know how to work the pump) and even hooked up my own protonix because the nurse...

  4. PID Causes?

    IloveSnoopy replied to Energizer Bunny's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Like someone else had mentioned..... I would investigate all possible causes for your pain before jumping to conclusions. I was diagnosed with PID too...and it ended up being a severe case of...

  5. I was a patient on my own unit today....yikes.....

    IloveSnoopy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, Well....it has finally happened....I was a patient on my own med/surg unit this am....eek. I went to work lastnight....while I was driving...I started getting these sharp, sharp RLQ...

  6. I was a patient on my own unit today....yikes.....

    IloveSnoopy replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, me again... It has been brought to my attention (via pm) that the word "udderly" used in my original post is actually spelled "utterly"...LOL...LOL... I told them it was a combination of high...

  7. I was a patient on my own unit today....yikes.....

    IloveSnoopy replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Z's playa, I don't really know why they kept me to tell you the truth. Believe me, I tried to avoid it...big time!!!!!! I think the ER doctor was just concerned because I was soooooo painful when he...

  8. Fertility nursing????

    IloveSnoopy replied to Trixie01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow Trixie.... That does sound like a very interesting job!!!! I wouldn't mind trying something like that some day! Even though my hubby and I haven't tried for kids just yet....I'm already scared...

  9. Can you believe this?

    IloveSnoopy replied to LolaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Amazingly...I had something similar happen to me a few month ago. I was getting ready for work one night and the phone rang....I picked it up and it was one of the pm shift NA's calling me to ask if...

  10. Ingrown toenail......ouch!

    IloveSnoopy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey folks, Anyone on here deal with the repeat offender known as Mr. Ingrown Toenail? I have one right now and it is bothering me like crazy! Stupid me....I attempted to cut the side of the nail and...

  11. Total knee and drain question......

    IloveSnoopy posted a topic in Orthopedic

    Hi everyone, I work on a med/surg floor where we frequently have total hips and total knees. The other night, I had a patient that had a right total knee done. He came back to the floor sometime...

  12. Ingrown toenail......ouch!

    IloveSnoopy replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks folks..I guess I will go have it checked out :stone Oh by the way.....thanks jnette..LOL...LMAO.... :rotfl: I'm starting to wonder myself.... :rotfl: Luv,

  13. Stop these little voices in my head!!!

    IloveSnoopy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey folks, Well...I guess since a lot of other peeps are talking about nursing burnout....I'll talk about mine for awhile :rotfl: . For some reason.....I feel very compelled (hence the little voices)...

  14. What do you do when...

    IloveSnoopy replied to memphispanda's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what you are talking about. I went thru the same thing all weekend with a patient. Clinically, she was stable, yet I just had this feeling that something wasn't right. Well...my...

  15. Bad weekend...need to vent....:o

    IloveSnoopy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi folks, Sorry i haven't been around much lately..I've been desperately trying to catch up on sleep. I worked the weekend...and it sucked..to say the least. Friday night, I got to work and all of a...

  16. Prozac or Metformin for Weight Loss

    IloveSnoopy replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

    Well said Gompers!!!! Bravo!!!!!!! :balloons: Luv,

  17. Schedule Change for Hydrocodone

    IloveSnoopy replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Pain Management

    Thanks Dave....for the reply.... I have used percocet in the past...usually after surgery...and it does work well for me...as does the Vicodin...heck...even T#3's work...I just need something to at...

  18. Schedule Change for Hydrocodone

    IloveSnoopy replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Pain Management

    Wow Dave, That really sucks!!!! I have trouble getting Vicodin right now as it is. I can tell with all honesty and faith that I am not addicted to it! I have severe endometriosis and have menstural...

  19. Anyone work with a nurse like this......?

    IloveSnoopy posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi folks, Time for another venting morning..lol. I have this co-worker....granted, I love her to death...BUT....she is soooo flippin slow and often annoying. She keeps her patients awake alllllll...

  20. Anyone work with a nurse like this......?

    IloveSnoopy replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    IamRN, I guess I should clarify......there were three nurses on and only two were needed....she had volunteered to go home on call.....she was supposed to leave when the night shift started at...

  21. Anyone work with a nurse like this......?

    IloveSnoopy replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Oh..I forgot...she also will go into patient rooms in the middle of the night and ask them if they have to "urinate". They will look in amazement and proceed to say "no"...she then says...."I think we...

  22. Anyone work with a nurse like this......?

    IloveSnoopy replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Geesh, Apparently I'm not the only one that works with a little gem like mine..LOL. Trauma Queen..you have it soooo right about the pillows. This nurse is on the "skin care" committee and she is...

  23. Things could be a lot worse......

    IloveSnoopy posted a topic in General Nursing

    undefinedok guys, i just had a revelation (sp?) of sorts.... i'm sitting here...surfing the web...looking for other jobs, careers, etc (like i always do) and it came to me......what in the heck am i...

  24. Nursing Improving Patient Outcomes

    IloveSnoopy replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety.... You absolutely, 100%, ROCK!!!!!!!! Sometimes..these doc's just have to be put in their place!!! That was a wonderful thing for you to say to them!!! I think sometimes doc's get soooo...

  25. Things could be a lot worse......

    IloveSnoopy replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Jnette.... It's just like your little quote: "Change your thoughts=Change your life" Ain't it the truth!!!!!!!