GrumpyRN63

GrumpyRN63 ADN, RN

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

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  1. Counting the Pyxis bid

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We have never counted the pyxis (about 12 years at

  2. How to IV push

    GrumpyRN63 replied to jordangregory's topic in General Nursing

    You an just add it to a 50cc bag of NS or D5W and run it on the secondary line at say 200cc/hr--illthen run over 15 minutes, but now wer'eno longer talking about IV push..... but if you don't want to...

  3. How to IV push

    GrumpyRN63 replied to jordangregory's topic in General Nursing

    Generally, I dilute almost everything with NS into a 10cc syringe and push 1cc slowly q15 seconds until in,( will run over 2.5 minutes, but that's just extra prudent in mybook) there are exceptions...

  4. UGGGGG!!!!!!!(rant)

    GrumpyRN63 replied to gagezoie's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like their problem, not yours. Who was the other nurse that went off on you? Does she have a position of authority? If not, I wouldn't give it a second thought they're not paying you to...

  5. Advice Please? Moving To New London, CT - hospitals? cost of living? &c?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to jetson's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I never worked up that way, I know from rep that L&M isn't that great, I'd also avoid Backus Hospital, recently 'downgraded' their status. I have no idea about New London Hospital. I work w/...

  6. Suggestions for NCLEX-PN Review

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Etana85's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I used saunders 20 yrs ago !! It was excellent, I was well

  7. Do you live in New Haven?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Kensington's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Your welcome, Good Luck, BTW head to college and crown streets for the bars and restaurants,, hospital is the other direction, but

  8. Poll: What size angiocath do you usually use to start an IV?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what it's needed for and size of available veins...usually like to use 20g on larger veins especially dorsum of hand, (like to generally avoid hands unless nothing suitable)...

  9. RN vs. Phlebotomist

    GrumpyRN63 replied to sweet sue's topic in General Nursing

    If the PCA is unavailable, if the pt has no assigned PCA, We used to do all our own Blood cultures(,there is a PCA on call if Cx's are ordered ) ,but if she's tied up, we still do them

  10. IV Heparin/saline lock

    GrumpyRN63 replied to sweet sue's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital policy has changed to Q96

  11. Glen Beck's hospital experience

    GrumpyRN63 replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    Just an absolute wuss !!!

  12. Gastric Bypass: trading one set of problems for another?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen a number of friends, coworkers, family and patients undergo this procedure. There are very few who do well, the majority have chronic complications and malabsorption syndrome. Basically,...

  13. punishment advice.....please......

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Seamless LVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ALL of my patients have RR of 18, whether in actuality 9-40, I don't even pay attention anymore.... this issue has been brought up at work ad naseum.. I just do my

  14. Do you live in New Haven?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Kensington's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Yes,it is still close,as in even walking distance to the hospital. Just bear in mind, it is not a luxury hotel as is the Omni, you'll want to head toward College and Crown St...

  15. Stamford Conneticut

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Bella RN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Stamford Hospital-- very reputable, close to NY so pay is pretty good, I guess that's not a factor for you, and I hope housing isn't either, pretty pricey, otherwise, it's a pretty upscale small metro...

  16. Do you live in New Haven?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Kensington's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Just an afterthought... I don't know how pricey the Omni is,but if you stay there,you won't need a car or cab as there is a lot around the few blocks right out your door, cafe's,...

  17. RN Salaries in CT

    GrumpyRN63 replied to NurseFairy's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    A colleague I use to work with took a job several months ago at Stamford Hospital $31/hr base, that's w/ only 1 yr

  18. Do you live in New Haven?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Kensington's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    You should think about a car rental, you can take a cab ,there's really no mass transport around. I do think it's a good idea re" Marriott Courtyard, there are some good restaurants very close, the...

  19. Terminated During Probation...

    GrumpyRN63 replied to RNJay2B's topic in Nursing Career

    You can choose to include your last job or not, it's completely up to you. Since you still want to persue the ED , you may want to include your last position, but need to sugarcoat the reasons during...

  20. When do you think it will end?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to xxgreenfirexx's topic in General Nursing

    Not in my

  21. DVT prophylaxis orders

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Good Grief, another form ! I'm sure the next time I work, it'll be the newest thing...... it never

  22. Calling out sick...?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Dempather's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get sick often, but it's usually a doozy when it happens. I do go to work sick ,( if no fever), I will wear a mask to protect my patients and

  23. Administering flu/pneumonia vaccines

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Dempather's topic in General Nursing

    We give each other our flu shots on the unit, my colleague came over to give me mine, she had a 1.5" 21g needle on it !! I said whoa (not really) your'e not sticking THAT THING in me!!!!!!!!! Well,...

  24. On flight to Europe... "we need a nurse"!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    ...and how does one get sued for not helping? Does the 'victim' in question summon the occupations of all passengers and whoever could have rendered aid but didn't get summoned? Hmmmm,sounds a bit far...

  25. Career Advice...quit again??

    GrumpyRN63 replied to piscesrn's topic in Nursing Career

    What is it about your current job that you don't like ? The patient care? paperwork? travel? Possibly changing to a different agency may help... I think you probably need a few solid...