GrumpyRN63

GrumpyRN63 ADN, RN

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

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  1. Need some advice on possible job change

    GrumpyRN63 replied to scnrs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree w/everyone posting, nites takes a huge toll on your mental and physical well-being. When you switch to a normal schedule you'll feel great,and will be much more available to your...

  2. Question about PICCs and syringe size

    GrumpyRN63 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Exactly ,or there is no way to get the 0.1 cc of med or however small

  3. Question about PICCs and syringe size

    GrumpyRN63 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I concurr, never use smaller than a 10cc syringe, PSI too great w/potential for catheter rupture, check your P and P manual or competency based practice

  4. To-Keep-open Infusion rates

    GrumpyRN63 replied to DJ-Adia's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    25 ml/hr- adult inpt

  5. overtime

    GrumpyRN63 replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    That all depends on the unit, and it's shortage at the time. Sometimes for whatever staffing reasons the unit is very short staffed and it's needs would be great, or the census is running high,,...

  6. Accused of abandonement

    GrumpyRN63 replied to bell83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think we reached an impasse

  7. All White Uniform Dress Code?!!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to keludtke's topic in General Nursing

    ME TOO!!! Beside the fact that I just don't like white, don't look good in it,didn't even wear it on my wedding day,and everyone knew who the bride

  8. I experience physical symptoms when I think about my job!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I think we can thank their acute care, customer service based ,disneyland, marriott extended stay treatment in the hospital the managers demand ,thereby creating unrealistic demanding pts and...

  9. New nurse made a mistake!

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

    Thanks for the reply, our policy does allow blood draws from midlines,guess I should feel lucky! Makes life for me and the pt a lot

  10. New nurse made a mistake!

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

    A midline can be used for drawing blood we do it routinely, not for tpn/vesicants. Back to the OP, you did the right thing, mistakes happen, pt's also pull their lines out and yes, the PICC's use...

  11. i feel like a horrible nurse

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

    There are 2 ( and sometimes 3!) sides to every story. The nurse, the pt,and the doctor in this case. I think you presented your side honestly and clearly. I think you know you could have done things...

  12. Accused of abandonement

    GrumpyRN63 replied to bell83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Bell, Just curious if you were formally written up ? It just doesn't make sense that the manager you were with was the same that wrote you up . Have you looked up your facility or states definition...

  13. Anyone call way after their shift to tell just one more thing? :)

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

    What's worse is when I remember something like 2 DAYS after I left, by then it's like," oh well I guess they figured it out by

  14. things you wish you could tell the doctor

    GrumpyRN63 replied to celery's topic in General Nursing

    ebear, I agree with you, student more likely

  15. How To Handle?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  16. Need Resume Help

    GrumpyRN63 replied to txstunurse's topic in Nursing Career

    txstunurse, I think you would benefit from paring it down. My advice under work history would be just 3 bullets for each job that highlights your accomplishments, rather than just describe the duties,...

  17. Should new grad be able to start IV at work?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    We never started IV's in nsg school,a LOT of theory ,but little practicum. I think we took a class in orientation ( it's been a long time!) I do remember the nursing educator had to observe us start...

  18. How To Handle?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    I believe how she approached you was completely unprofessional, not to mention inappropriate. I think you have a great opportunity at your review. Attendance will be a factor, you have every right to...

  19. Meds from LPN's purse

    GrumpyRN63 replied to davidndenise2001's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe because if he titled the thread 'meds from nurses' purse' it would sound stupid, I guess it's a choice. RN's purse,LPN's purse whatever, I sense your defensiveness. Personally, I know a lot of...

  20. Pulling Meds for Multiple Patients

    GrumpyRN63 replied to trustsupplyguy's topic in General Nursing

    I pull multiple meds if I'm already at the pyxis and have one or two meds per pt I'll do 2 pts at that time. It just makes sense and I've never had a problem, nor do I carry more than one pts meds at...

  21. bachelor's degree question

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Cinnamongirl's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the nurses I work with do have their bachelor's in non-nursing fields and then get a master's in a nurse practitioner program, My advice is finish the psych, you will still have your RN and a...

  22. new orders at end of shift

    GrumpyRN63 replied to august07's topic in General Nursing

    Only if it's important,stat lab, stat lasix or narcotic .Routine orders go to next shift. Settle an admission, quick once over vs, settle w/pain issues etc,quicknote. Anything mod important I'll...

  23. things you wish you could tell the doctor

    GrumpyRN63 replied to celery's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a lg teaching hospital,so we work very closely with the residents, most of them are pretty cool ,some go above and beyond. When they do something really nice (either for a nurse or a pt) I...

  24. Run them at the same time?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to rnrae's topic in General Nursing

    The only atbx's I ever mixed together were Gent and Clinda back in the day when we used buretrol's they were put in together, other than that, never mixed

  25. How much patient information to give family members?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to RachelRN25's topic in General Nursing

    I will update the pt on what the POC is, they can update the family themselves,I will NOT open a chart to the pt or family members, that is up to the doc's to do. If it is a very involved case,a...