GrumpyRN63

GrumpyRN63 ADN, RN

Gyn Onc, OB, L&D, HH/Hospice/Palliative

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  1. Do you draw blood of peripheral IVs?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    We only draw off peripheral IV's w/ the start, not indwelling heplocks or saline locks. I usually just use a 10 cc syringe and screw it directly on to the jelco to draw before hooking up extention...

  2. Some people don't test well, and some people don't interview well.

    GrumpyRN63 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    It is possible they haven't made a final decision yet and have enough applicants. Sometimes these things take a little while to hear back. You can always follow up with a phone call, thank them for...

  3. New RN resigning present hospital to work as new grad in another hospital

    GrumpyRN63 replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle

  4. IM Injection sites

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Hilinenursegrl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand if you have the right landmarks how you could be near the flank. You are pretty high with the VG site anyway and there isn't a lot of flesh there, mostly muscle. Try to lower your...

  5. do you know of?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to eve104's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see any ethical dilemma here. The nurse is allowed to date or see whomever h/she chooses on his/her own time. If the relationship started after the pt was discharged, the pt is "a civilian" at...

  6. Need serious help dealing w/manipulative patients

    GrumpyRN63 replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Do you feel it's more of the pt or the family member or the combo platter.? If the pt is an adult and competent then they are the only ones that can refuse meds/treatments. Set limits. Refocus back to...

  7. Serious Sleep Deprivation?!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to medsurgrnco's topic in General Nursing

    Employers do not care how shift work affects your ability to function. You are just a number on a grid, a hole to fill.They pay no attention to how many shifts in a row ,switching from nocs to days...

  8. New RN resigning present hospital to work as new grad in another hospital

    GrumpyRN63 replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't resign until you have interviewed, given the offer- verbal and in writing, and have an actual start date. If and when that all comes together, which take a few weeks sometimes, then you...

  9. Honestly...Did I over-react?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to oliveralways's topic in General Nursing

    I think the incident report was enough, you could have followed up with employee health within the next day or two, I think the ED went overboard. I've had needle sticks and other esposures in my...

  10. Nursing preceptor says no to certain abbreviations

    GrumpyRN63 replied to cozzy66's topic in General Nursing

    Positive CVA tenderness when assessing back vs. flank pain -usually indicative of

  11. Uniform Guidlines where you work

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    No t-shirts with 'sayings', other than that anything goes, including all black (which I really dislike), actually when I started all black, or any black was not allowed, I will wear black scrub pants,...

  12. What I Hate About Nursing Is...

    GrumpyRN63 replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    Too many chiefs, not enough indians too much customer service bullcrap these days a new form a week to take us further away from patient

  13. Is one year of med/surg necessary?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Lpn1997's topic in General Nursing

    NO !! You are not making a mistake. I started out in OB/postpartum, with the goal of L & D, back then, they wanted that experience first. I moved over to GYN/benign when my nurse manager opened an...

  14. Help me with a portacath question

    GrumpyRN63 replied to nsgnva's topic in General Nursing

    After working in oncology for nearly 20 years I must disagree w/your manager. We always aspirate for a blood return for ports they can clot off or become occluded for other reasons, you wouldn't...

  15. I am so scared please help

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I was supenoed and called to give a deposition, and then go to court for 2 days to testify. I was a PCT (pt care tech) at the time, but everyone on the shift, directly or indirectly involved with care...

  16. Patient demands fall precaution sign be taken down

    GrumpyRN63 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who wanted her Contact precautions sign removed- it violated her HIPPA rights--- what say you

  17. A name for Computer on Wheels

    GrumpyRN63 replied to butterfly9's topic in General Nursing

    Another example of this insane political correctness, we call 'em COWS, at least this week

  18. Does "variable shift" mean lots of night shift?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think variable shift means off shift or nite shift or rotating shift/s; when I hear variable shift, to me and from what I've read it means the shift is for example days, but the hours are...

  19. Moving to Norwalk CT

    GrumpyRN63 replied to NOTROCK1's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are planning to live w/roomates I'm afraid Stamford and Norwalk may be way too expensive... I vote no on Bridgeport but you should definitely keep an open mind regarding New Haven, it has...

  20. What would be reasons why someone didn't like L&D?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Sarah LnDHopes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had worked postpartum which I loved and didn't really like L and D so much. The facility I work in has a lg high-risk population, and I'm not an adrenaline junky, I like predictability ( as a rule,...

  21. Anyone work PRN?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Sandwitch883RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work PRN for my unit only, not float pool. Min requirements are 24 hrs per time schedule (month basically),pay is the same for me, whereas the float pool earn $3/hr more. No benies, need to have a...

  22. Moving to Norwalk CT

    GrumpyRN63 replied to NOTROCK1's topic in General Nursing

    Stamford probably best pick,for onco, good pay, nice metro city. Norwalk 2nd, Bridgeport- more innercity, excellent burn unit. Stamford would be quite expensive to live in, Norwalk a little pricey as...

  23. Some good news!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Mazel

  24. Oh no she didn't!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    :rckn: Good for you!!!! Can't wait to hear any follow up!, keep your head high, you did great

  25. What is the best thing to put on diaper rash?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Balmex, hands down the best