GrumpyRN63

GrumpyRN63 ADN, RN

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

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  1. Things that make me grumpy

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Flare's topic in School

    And yet another itchy eye visit after sweating in gym ! Teacher sent kid down because he was tired.. okaaay. Kid hops into office on one foot from gym after tripping over book bag, states he...

  2. Things that make me grumpy

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Flare's topic in School

    Itchy eye, after sweating in gym.. Ya think?? 4 itchy eye visits in the last 2 weeks... Puleaze. My kids know, you go to the nurse if you have a bone sticking out, aren't breathing, or are bleeding...

  3. Things that make me grumpy

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Flare's topic in School

    The whole

  4. Feeling inadequate, what about you??

    GrumpyRN63 replied to SN34's topic in School

    I'm new and feel the same way. I think I made a huge mistake. Not liking it at all, to put it

  5. Unpaid RN orientation

    GrumpyRN63 replied to mpathg747's topic in Home Health

    I got full pay for orientation. I would not touch a pt, documentation, or computer without full compensation. You are not shadowing, you are on orientation. I shadowed a nurse once prior to accepting...

  6. IV Skills for Hospice?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to 4boysmama's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Never blood draws or peripheral IV's. Accessing POC's, PICC's and SQ's for pain

  7. New job-SOC nurse-NEED INFO

    GrumpyRN63 replied to rdl2881's topic in Home Health

    At my agency 3 SOC is a 12 hr position. Generally they are working additional hrs charting, and burn out fairly

  8. Why can't we have 12 hour shifts and 8 hours shifts?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to ziplag's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh the good ole days. 2 years out I use to do 2 eves, 2 PMs. Got eve, noc and WE diff, plus a 2k contract bonus. That's when there was a nsg 'shortage' we would have 4 nurses on eves and 3 RNs mind...

  9. Home Health Rapes

    GrumpyRN63 replied to RubicsCube's topic in Home Health

    I have never had a problem , or even felt remotely unsafe even in the worst neighborhoods. I always find the nurses are respected, people are very friendly and helpful. That being said we do have an...

  10. Transferring a patient

    GrumpyRN63 replied to holistic1028's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Wow, no words really. Many thing troubling about this post, but you are continuing to see this Pt ,along with the HHA after discharged? I would be very concerned about liability and risk to your...

  11. What would you have done?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to chicago_RN's topic in Home Health

    Definitely would've called 911. No hesitation, and I don't jump the gun, but really unsafe to have someone drive

  12. On call?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That's not how we do it. If on call is off or sick and no one takes the shift , sometimes it's shared/split 4p to 12 and 12 to 8a. Makes it easier to cover. Push comes to shove and there no one...

  13. HIV needle stick at work while pregnant

    GrumpyRN63 replied to emco1977's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I had a needle stick from a central line blood draw, stuck my hands in chemo that leaked on the bed, brachy radiation exposure, and the best was the pt that ruptured her membranes into my eyes and...

  14. Turning a hospice patient in severe pain?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am A Hospice nurse, and yes you did the right thing. Comfort is the goal. We would all like to practice the standard for turning and repositioning but sometimes it isn't worth the discomfort for the...

  15. Have you ever witnessed this situation?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to RNewbie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. I am shocked by two things. First the Pharmacist, I agree, unprofessional and violation of HIPAA, I would def report and/or speak to him directly. PT CONFIDENTIALITY!!! Especially in a small...

  16. A Comforting Analogy

    GrumpyRN63 replied to GinaDecorRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    and BTW, I use to feel G-d was in a spiritual place such as a church or temple, but now I don't think so. I believe G-D is everywhere, any time I see something in nature I feel G-d's presence,...

  17. A Comforting Analogy

    GrumpyRN63 replied to GinaDecorRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't force or express my faith on anyone either, I can tell you I've questioned it, I'm sure as many others have... Working in Hospice for the last 4 yrs has really proven to me there is SOMETHING...

  18. Please Help - I have no where else to turn

    GrumpyRN63 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hear ya. I had a similar breaking point after 23 yrs and one night had enough. At that point I was per diem and had another Home Hospice job. A traveler I was working with actually went in and told...

  19. Denied employment at agency due to ordered prescriptions

    GrumpyRN63 replied to RNwithHonors's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good for you and good luck!!

  20. Did you have to brush your classmates teeth?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Students

    Wow, wearing a Colostomy bag, that's pretty extreme, but quite a learning experience I imagine! sounds like you had an excellent instructor

  21. Did you have to brush your classmates teeth?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Students

    We did not have to brush each other's teeth, but we did have to give each other bed baths. It was awkward, but you REALLY strived to maintain privacy and dignity!! We also gave each other an...

  22. Has anyone coded a co-worker? Dealing with the grief...

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Zookeeper3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have coded a fellow coworker. The outcome was less favorable than yours. She died on the unit. She coded as she came on to the change of shift ( 11 PM). It was horrendous and chaotic. I don't think...

  23. RN moms - I need help!

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    I have been thru all types of schedules, nites when the first one was little allowed me to be there after school, dinner, bedtime routine etc. The second one came and things got more complicated. My...

  24. LTC Nursing...Who likes it, who doesn't?

    GrumpyRN63 replied to Julz034's topic in General Nursing

    Little old

  25. Patient with pacer/AED is DNR

    GrumpyRN63 replied to oldnewnurse's topic in Cardiac

    Our hospice pt's have their devices deactivated as well by the cardiologist once the pt is placed on hospice, usually done in the office visit. BTW, my father in law (14 yrs ago) was put on hospice...