GrumpyRN63

GrumpyRN63 ADN, RN

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

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  1. How do you waste medications?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to WondeRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    We put most narcs down the sink,have special containers for D-listed drugs that get wasted that aren't narcs,(coumadin, nicotine patches., lots on the list) fentanyl patches are supposed to be...

  2. will I have a problem getting work?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    No if you have an Rx, your'e fine, LOTS of nurses are on antidepressants, anxiolitics and pain meds, nurses are people ( and pts)

  3. Better pay if Bilingual?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Little Doe's topic in General Nursing

    I can see it open more doors in an outpt setting/clinic where there is a lg spanish speaking pop, I am seriously considering learning now that I'm in HH, we also have translators but I think it will...

  4. She is sleeping with a patient.............

    GrumpyRN63 replied to fournee's topic in General Nursing

    Yep , Just because I'm listening doesn't mean I

  5. She is sleeping with a patient.............

    GrumpyRN63 replied to fournee's topic in General Nursing

    This is so disturbing on so many levels. The nurse referred her significant other for medical care, the ethical issue is the OP'S ACTIONS. Who knows why she was fired in the past, her " doctor"...

  6. Beer on a patient's dinner tray?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen it, and years ago certain urologists use to prescribe it post op for male uro procedures, always made them

  7. I'm guilty!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

  8. Ever lie about what you do to your MD?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to strugglingnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm always upfront with any docs/dentists etc, I find it evens the playing field, you are given respect and good communication/information, I also find I don't get shortchanged, my md explains...

  9. ready to quit

    GrumpyRN63 replied to mark3274's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mark, What interested you in nursing?, where did you see yourself as a nurse, what are your goals? I'm trying to understand if you didn't want hospital or LTF where do your interests lie?? dept or...

  10. I'm guilty!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always tell them take 2 ,one to wash while one is being used. I'm looking at 5-10 w/ at least 5 suspended,hell, disposable get at least 8 from me

  11. Morning Shift

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Happyloser, We have three pairs of eyes, one for each shift, when you change shifts they are all wide open. It's amazing what you will see from a different shifts perspective, each shift complains...

  12. Confusing Order

    GrumpyRN63 replied to chiari_mom's topic in General Nursing

    ladytiger, here's where us old "nurses past their prime" will come in handy:chuckle ,( oh yeah, that's another thread) yeah, you're going to see obvious orders, and then questionable orders that your...

  13. ready to quit

    GrumpyRN63 replied to mark3274's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dont despair, get out of med/surg, hell holes in my opinion, never worked them in my life and wouldn't. You can work anywhere, with potential for growth and change, don't believe a year of med/surg is...

  14. Nursing diagnosis please

    GrumpyRN63 replied to mesixfuture's topic in General Nursing

    my question is did the passing out proceed the

  15. Confusing Order

    GrumpyRN63 replied to chiari_mom's topic in General Nursing

    i'm talking about new residents, that are clueless, not nurses, guess your too new to know what is ahead,new nurses know more about pt care than new residents who never touched a pt.... you'll see......

  16. Caught stealing drugs

    GrumpyRN63 replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    Thru the years I've worked with about 8-10 nurses (all on the same unit)who were quietly escorted off the unit at the end of the shift, never to be heard from again... it was always very hush hush...

  17. They taped the what to the WHAT!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    better than taping it to his pubic

  18. Depo

    GrumpyRN63 replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    I use to work in an out pt woman's clinic, depo is so erratic, I never recommend it to women who may want to try to get preg and are getting on in years (late 30's)ha ha, but the truth is it is so...

  19. Confusing Order

    GrumpyRN63 replied to chiari_mom's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto, 3 mg max in 24 hrs, also ditto, never have seen it for n/v?? I would question the doc.What is the rationale for TID,ATC agitation/delirium ? Why sq,if po or IV not possible there is always conc...

  20. Need help choosing 1st job....

    GrumpyRN63 replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've seen, GI lab or Hospice requires previous experience, ICU, any or NICU or Neuro would be a good choice, as their acuity is so high, you usually have 1 or 2 pts and a very extensive...

  21. Guys need your expert advice

    GrumpyRN63 replied to fllnangl's topic in General Nursing

    Try posting your question under the Philippino nurses forum,I'm sure they will have your answers, go to region, international, phillipino nurses, good

  22. IV med

    GrumpyRN63 replied to rehabhereIcome's topic in Home Health

    I always use a 10cc on a central or midline/PICC, full 10cc before and after, if you really want to use the change in standard , you could theoretically get the before and after flush and use 1...

  23. Use alcohol to clean ear piercing?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to cowboy_carl's topic in General Nursing

    I like bacitracin, oint, keeps things smooth so the piercing wont get sticky or scabby, great for ears, navals, nipples (I would imagine), probably not so good for the tongue

  24. Morphine gtts- end of life

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Thank God he was a DNR at the end, but it seems if Hospice services and philosophy were explained properly to him and his family, a lot of needless pain and suffering could have been avoided , and a...

  25. Morphine gtts- end of life

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    What a tough spot, the thought of having to resuscitate someone at that stage is horrible, thanks for clearing it up , BTW, what was the f/u, did he die, did he get