GrumpyRN63

GrumpyRN63 ADN, RN

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

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  1. catetherirization

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

    Usually if there is a question of patency, you can flush with a piston syringe and sterile h2o, I usually flush gently 10-30cc's or so. take it apart at the connection to the drainage bag , the piston...

  2. Er, let's watch what we're doing here, ok? Thanks

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Cindy-san's topic in General Nursing

    I remember those days with the KCL.. bad things use to happen, oh yeh, I almost pushed Gent instead of heparin to flush a central line , same 1cc little vial, same manuf, same color label and type,...

  3. Need some advice

    GrumpyRN63 replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen it happen a few times, the nurses were fine, but the aides did have an attitude like they thought the former PCA(now RN) was too good for them or something, it's weird, one nurse left ( but...

  4. nurses leaving the floor

    GrumpyRN63 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Not over reacting, I'd be ******, and let my NM how I felt, their pts were basically abandoned, how long were they

  5. CNA=Slave???

    GrumpyRN63 replied to j_b_221's topic in General Nursing

    I work with some awesome PCA's, I think if you respect others, they will work really well with you, I've seen some PCA's get really ****** at other nurses b/c of the way they are treated and made to...

  6. Unsafe Nursing

    GrumpyRN63 replied to trimeduRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am only asking b/c I don't know what the usual orientation in a LTF for a new grad would be and/or if you had a orientation commitment in writing, I know for the hospital its 12 plus weeks,...

  7. New To Connecticut -need Help W/ School

    GrumpyRN63 replied to lmekuria's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Sorry, never heard of either of them, try the CT nurses

  8. All critism and no thanks

    GrumpyRN63 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget, according to the powers that be, it's really your 'time management skills' it has nothing to do with acuity and staffing

  9. wound care

    GrumpyRN63 replied to skin nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Can't she get a wound vac by

  10. Need Answer About Postpartum !!!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Jan RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My first job was postpartum, it was fun. The worst thing I have seen was pp hemorrhage, because anyone at all sick went to Maternal Special Care. Lots of teaching, breastfeeding, infant care, we...

  11. My pt. punched her SO...

    GrumpyRN63 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't believe hitting the nurse was part of the scenario, I also didn't think the patient was right, what I did think was that the context of the story IS FUNNY. pp, raging hormones, don't squish my...

  12. Unsafe Nursing

    GrumpyRN63 replied to trimeduRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is this a LTF ? Were you aware of the length of orientation upon

  13. Er, let's watch what we're doing here, ok? Thanks

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Cindy-san's topic in General Nursing

    I once had pharmacy send me a bottle of nitroglycerin in place of multivitamins- they use to be dispensed in the exact same brown bottle with red rubber stopper, could have killed her. Another time...

  14. My pt. punched her SO...

    GrumpyRN63 replied to shortstuff31117's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Talk about pp hormones!!! Imagine how she was in labor :lol2: I'd probably tell all the other nurses :chuckle then refer for MSW consult, I'm sorry I can't help it !!! She did warn

  15. How much clinical time did you get in school?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to jcaste's topic in General Nursing

    20 years ago we had 1 patient only; for each clinical rotation, you can imagine going from that to the real world, anything in comparison is an improvement!!!!! ( that's a bsn program for you--...

  16. Are you paid less than new hires?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to jcaste's topic in General Nursing

    i doubt you'd think that in 10 or 20

  17. Dress code question

    GrumpyRN63 replied to GrumpyRN63's topic in Home Health

    I went with summer style crocs that almost look like ballet slippers, they only have a few tiny holes on the sides, double straps across the top , fit my wide feet ,very comfy and I can germicide...

  18. when do you get use to

    GrumpyRN63 replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, sleeping at anytime is grounds for immediate termination

  19. Are you paid less than new hires?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to jcaste's topic in General Nursing

    Good God not where I am, I make about 14.00/hr more than a new grad, I don't know how well they pay seasoned hew hires

  20. Dress code question

    GrumpyRN63 replied to GrumpyRN63's topic in Home Health

    Thanks, I was asking b/c I'm new to HH and last week a seasoned nurse came in with summer sandals, I did raise my eyebrows (to myself) thought it wasn't kosher, but then got my curiosity as to what...

  21. May accept home health position..

    GrumpyRN63 replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably suggest a minimum of a year or two , if your on a busy floor with all that exposure, that should give you a decent

  22. Dress code question

    GrumpyRN63 replied to GrumpyRN63's topic in Home Health

    I would never in the hospital, I'm asking about Home Health

  23. Celebrate Nurses Week by Calling for Safe Staffing!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Julia RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great post and links,

  24. May accept home health position..

    GrumpyRN63 replied to nl2005's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE home health, I come from onco and chose home hospice/palliative care, the patients are sick, you get to use all of your skills and it's just fantastic the quality of care you can give, actually...

  25. My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    GrumpyRN63 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    a one hour break ??? i am moving to 'the state of confusion" that is unbelievable, good for you, stay until you