GrumpyRN63

GrumpyRN63 ADN, RN

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

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  1. Just got called for a depostition for a pt from 5 yrs ago!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was 'deposed" from a case that was five years old as well,this was 16 yrs ago. I was freaking out, the lawyers were great and did a good job in helping us out. The deposition lasted a couple of...

  2. C section info needed - NOT MEDICAL ADVISE

    GrumpyRN63 replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    If she has other kids, it would be wonderful if you took care/out/watched her younger child(ren) so she could spend time just with the baby...nap, relax, its a great

  3. Anyone ever have to do CPR outside of their job?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    resuscitated my daughter from a near drowning, didn't need to do chest compressions, I think I went into instinct mode, didn't even stop to think, I had post traumatic stress for months thinking what...

  4. Who made the mistake (if anyone) and what should be done?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to -MNC_RN-'s topic in General Nursing

    If anyone deserves an apology--it's the roomate , from the preceptor (primarily) and your wife ( only if she passed the info if it had been given confidentially), Both blabbed this info forward....

  5. 3 medication errors in 7 months!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to NYCRN05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :yeahthat:

  6. Ready to Puke

    GrumpyRN63 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug:

  7. Acuity-Based Staffing?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Ayrman's topic in General Nursing

    Our lg teaching hospital uses pt/nurse ratio for staffing, acuity means nothing. Deviate from the the staffing grid and you'll get h--- for it. Charge nurse takes full pt load, it's all

  8. Are 15 Minute Visits Possible?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to athomemom56's topic in Home Health

    My visits are 45'' to one hour on'' avg '' Occasionally, I have a 30'' visit, many are also 75''. I don't have 'simple' visits as all of my pts are hospice/ oncology/ palliative/terminal prognosis...

  9. Crap, I should've paged the MD.

    GrumpyRN63 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    [quote=vito andolini;3010489 and don't expect a night nurse, or really any other nurse, to do your job. a night nurse, especially, is not going to call a doctor unless there is a total emergency. in...

  10. Where do you give your heparin?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Most of our pts have had big abd surgeries, we always give them lovenox or heparin in the arm, med pt's get the belly, I agree, SLOW, much less

  11. Do Nurses Live in Fear of Being Fired???

    GrumpyRN63 replied to WVStarFish's topic in General Nursing

    I have never feared being fired. The only nurses I have ever seen "fired "are those caught stealing/diverting narcs, and even then I have seen them continue to be employed within the same facility in...

  12. Doctor title, Nurse title

    GrumpyRN63 replied to pegbord's topic in General Nursing

    WHere I work all nurses and MD's are on a first name basis. I always refer to the MD as Doctor_______ in front of the patient. I usually address the attendings as Dr____, unless i worked with them...

  13. Need Interview advise after terminated!!!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to sissib's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't think you had to disclose previous employers termination, as the only thing your prospective employee can do is to verify the dates you were employed by them. That's how it is in my state...

  14. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear

  15. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    It irks the crap out of me when people order "white milk" (is there any other kind, it's milk or chocolate milk...) oh , and someone who needs an "ink pen" , what else could it be for G-d's sake. And...

  16. What brings non-nurses to allnurses?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to ruralnurs's topic in General Nursing

    Defend PA's PA's are AWESOME

  17. Job Switch??

    GrumpyRN63 replied to 4tnerzwife's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a slam-dunk, don't ever feel guilty about disappointing others, you need to do what is best for you, sounds like this is an opportunity that suites you perfectly, go for

  18. Scope of Practice

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Auntiegrade_Amnesia's topic in General Nursing

    Why was 'your' CNA inserting the cath for the other nurse?? What was SHE thinking? I don't think you are liable, I'm just unsure why the other nurse was having her do the procedure while she was...

  19. Problems already:(

    GrumpyRN63 replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just posted on your other thread, it takes as long as it takes to do the work you need to do if you do it the right way and completely. maybe she was having her own issues, I wouldn't take it...

  20. How long should it take??????

    GrumpyRN63 replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, according to my calculations, if 7 of your pt's are bg and vs and take about 10min per pt, and the other 7 are just vs and take 5 min each, that ='s 105 min ( 1hr 45 ") which doesn't even...

  21. Is this overtime at your facility?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to frankiebaby's topic in General Nursing

    Not OT in my facility,just as working eve's and double backing to a day shift the next am isn't OT, actually very little qualifies as OT these days,even if you're scheduled for an 8 hr shift and stay...

  22. Anyone else call 'em johnnies?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    New Englander here, we still call 'em johnnies and blue pads

  23. I Quit!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Super Nurse JoshuA's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you!!, that staffing should be reported to the state. You do should not feel one ounce of regret or guilt for refusing to work under those conditions. The truth is, the shift went on without...

  24. Who is in Nursing for the money?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing because it was " a calling" for me, corny but true. My life circumstances brought me into a hospital, where (as a bystander) I knew at that moment where I should be, what I...

  25. So stressed that I feel like quitting!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to allthingsbright's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You need at least a year to feel moderately comfortable/competent, ask for an extension of your orientation, ours is 16 weeks(for exp rn's) to 6 months for new grads ,Best of