GrumpyRN63

GrumpyRN63 ADN, RN

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

Member

  • Content

    833

  • Visitors

    10,258

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    18

All Content by GrumpyRN63

  1. Should I Apply for this Job?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, go for it, it sounds like you are quite qualified for the position , much more than a typical BSN in fact,many employers are flexible w/ regard to qualifications,and you seem to be an...

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

    GrumpyRN63 replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I guess if it's me in the other peron's shoes, I will pray for a moral, ethical and unwise person to help me... and if they tried to resuscitate me with a sledge hammer, I would

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

    GrumpyRN63 replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    regarding the issue of responding,there is a good samaritan law which protects medical personnel as well as laymen. you will not be sued for 'negligence' or 'gross negligence' i recently responded to...

  4. advice needed ..

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

    i think 4 weeks is still early,how long is your orientation scheduled to last? i would still stick it out longer -it may take 3 months to feel somewhat grounded. i still suggest you have a chat with...

  5. Hey you..with the trashy blonde hair

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's insane, glad your getting

  6. advice needed ..

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

    How long have you been orienting? Do you notice this as your preceptor's personality ? You may want to discuss it with your manager if it continues to be a problem. She definitely should be your...

  7. Dry, Chapped, Cracked, Burning Hands

    GrumpyRN63 replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

    i went per diem and that worked great!!! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: i also use udder cream ( yep, for cow udders) find in any convenience or discount store, works great,doesn't

  8. HTN urgency with IV Beta Blockers

    GrumpyRN63 replied to AndyB's topic in General Nursing

    Our pts are routinely put on IV beta blockers post op. We are not a monitored unit. The hospital policy has changed, now We monitor first dose response w/ lifepack (satellite monitor) and then...

  9. Picc Line- Tpn

    GrumpyRN63 replied to epappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not in my place of employment, never w/ adults, I have no idea in

  10. Picc Line- Tpn

    GrumpyRN63 replied to epappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your technique sounds just fine, so I would hypothesis something else is causing such H/H discrepancies, If he didn't get transfused at his MD's, my other thought would be he was dehydrated on...

  11. Picc Line- Tpn

    GrumpyRN63 replied to epappyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always wait 2 minutes after shutting running lines off and always waste a full 10

  12. priming IV tubing tips?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to futurecnm's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, you can also hang a BRAND NEW IV bag on the pole/hook and rip off the rubber stopper on the bottom BEFORE spiking it, it will not leak as the seal hasn't been broken yet-- this can be useful as...

  13. Just need to vent.

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

    Sounds like you handled everything quite well. There will be many more where that came from... .... take it in stride ,keep your sense of

  14. how did I get here?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to ctpicu82's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm really sorry that happened to you, what a s****y thing, and right during the holidays.. it does sound like a lot of 'office politics' at work there... Is there not another unit for Peds in...

  15. how did I get here?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to ctpicu82's topic in Nursing Career

    I would definitely move on, it sounds like a very negative situation all around. If you love Peds, then try for another unit , it's hard to know whether it's a unit problem or an organizational...

  16. priming IV tubing tips?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to futurecnm's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely, You beat me to

  17. OMG.Do Nursing students really practice on eachother??

    GrumpyRN63 replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    We did bed baths-- under the sheets and you were very aware of keeping your partner well covered !! e also did sc and IM's, no IV starts or phlebotomy until you were a GN, I let the new girls practice...

  18. priming IV tubing tips?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to futurecnm's topic in General Nursing

    Hold the port upside down as it fills, then let it go so you will prime all the air out,-- it does make a difference b/c most pumps will beep occlusion if there is air left in the chamber- the chamber...

  19. Need Advice!!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to WhiteRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ask yourself why you left the hospital to work in the clinic in the first place? Better hours?, less stress?? Do you really want to return to weekends ,holidays,inconsistent scheduling ?Will this...

  20. Font size help?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    IT looks pretty big to me!! Just kidding!!! Most of the time,I find I have to click on "quote Message" and then get the whole kit-n-kaboodle to choose from, my default size is like-2-so I have a hard...

  21. The Doctor said WHAT?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    i think their 'private conversation' in front of the nurses station was probably meant to be overheard, or it wouldn't have been public! i'm sure your response took them by surprise. i don't think...

  22. My embarassing moment re: doc and TO

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

    I wouldn't get that worked up over it, so he tells the DON. If she asks you, simple explain that you could not understand exactly what he was saying and you asked for clarification.. Your first...

  23. Need Help with Blood Administration

    GrumpyRN63 replied to peds4now's topic in General Nursing

    I use Y tubing, prime the tubing up past the filter w/NS, clamp off NS, spike blood, run the blood, when the blood/ blood products are complete, open the NS and chase the blood to ensure they get it...

  24. Absolute No-No's

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    Never let your colleague drown if you can help her.Never ignore a patient just because she's not 'yours'.Never ask someone to start an IV/Access a port and then leave the room, you'll never learn to...

  25. Aspirate Always?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, Waste it all, start all