Up2nogood RN

Up2nogood RN RN

pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc

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  1. As a nurse, how do you tell your PCP you want anti-anxiety meds?

    Up2nogood RN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have developed a wonderful relationship with my FNP since she has worked the floor and is very understanding. While I have not felt like I needed a medication lately there's been times in the past...

  2. Bipolar Job Disorder...really!

    Up2nogood RN replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes I feel the same way. I frequently submit transfer requests after a bad week then cancel them the next day. I've worked at enough places though to realize the grass is not greener on the other...

  3. Perfect 3/4-sleeve shirts for under scrub tops!

    Up2nogood RN replied to PeachPie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    FYI, LL Bean has awesome 3/4 sleeves too but they're a little sturdier/warmer and $5 more than

  4. Ever write up an attending for yelling?

    Up2nogood RN replied to mskate's topic in General Nursing

    Our nurse manager would not allow this behavior from an

  5. How do you care for yourself??

    Up2nogood RN replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Eat small frequent snacks, drink plenty of water, walk the dog/pilates/elliptical, sleep 7-8 hrs, and keep work/home separate. I enjoy my co-workers at work but do not socialize with them off the...

  6. is a BSN going to soon be required?

    Up2nogood RN replied to JeniRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my magnet facility that is true for the critical care/surgical

  7. is a BSN going to soon be required?

    Up2nogood RN replied to JeniRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is stating in job postings that a BSN will be required in 2018 for all new hires and all departments. I do not know how this will affect us current employees. Currently they do not pay...

  8. Night Shift Rounding...Will your pt code in the meantime?!

    Up2nogood RN replied to RockinNurse's topic in General Nursing

    A few yrs back another nurses pt had cont pulse ox on for what reasons I can't remember. Well it kept going off for no reason. At that time we didn't have machines that showed trends so the nurse took...

  9. Is this unusual?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    The 3 P's. We are to specifically ask if they have to use the restroom, positioning, and if they need pain meds or if they think their pain is being managed to their liking. That can open up a big ol...

  10. Is this unusual?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    We haven't been buggered about scripting for about 4 yrs. We had all types of hoops (scripting, bedside report, customer satisfaction, hourly rounding with intent) to jump thru when applying for...

  11. Car Tags with Nursing Abbreviations

    Up2nogood RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    My neighbor's plates read: toe tag..... Hmm coroner or mortician comes to

  12. My feet hurt!

    Up2nogood RN replied to mo54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Support hose and bring an extra pair of shoes to switch halfway thru. It works! ETA: I find Keens are comfy for me but I have a flat foot. Alegrias are super soft too. I can't wear them everyday but...

  13. Arriving early and not clocking in

    Up2nogood RN replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    Well we do have many time clocks scattered throughout the hospital and there is one very close to a parking garage and it justs frosts my cake when I see a fellow co-worker clock in knowing they won't...

  14. Arriving early and not clocking in

    Up2nogood RN replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't mind if people come in early but most of my co-workers who do just get in the way and waste time. We had one nurse who would come in an hour early and cruise the internet until we got a...

  15. Arriving early and not clocking in

    Up2nogood RN replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    If it was I would not participate. If my employer would like to pay me then I'd happily come in and sit around. I hate when nurses come in early. Inevitably they start asking questions, trying to...

  16. Electronic Charting Question

    Up2nogood RN replied to mikeworksRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes, our computers went down Saturday at 0500 and came back up a little before 0700 but still very slow and glitchy. Supposedly there is a master computer that will print ALL active pt orders since...

  17. Electronic Charting Question

    Up2nogood RN replied to mikeworksRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have had CPOE for the past year and were really excited but it seems that's there's always a reason why the docs can't do it. Very frustrating because they've made the docs electronic order sets as...

  18. Dumb ? from a new nurse. What does "floating pool" mean?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Irock's topic in First Year After Licensure

    They were hiring new nurses into our float pool as these were the only open positions. We've had three new nurses hired onto our unit on my shift-nocs since they liked our unit so much. And in the...

  19. Food emptying in biliary drainage bag?????

    Up2nogood RN replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen it happen when there is a fistula present. Not specifically GI contents emptying into a bili drain but other drains having drainage originating from places not intended to has usually been a...

  20. Flu shot issue

    Up2nogood RN replied to coolpeach's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I received the combo flu/H1N1 5 days ago. It didn't hurt at all when injected and I've had no soreness at all in my

  21. PCA discrepancy (too much med?)

    Up2nogood RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    For whatever reason it sounds like the manufacturer set the pump up for the syringes to be set for VTBI at 50.2ml. I would check with your pharmacy. I believe the pumps are set up with your facility...

  22. How often do you take a vacation?

    Up2nogood RN replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I get close to 5 weeks a year and took off 2 weeks in August and either request or use PTO so I get a 10 day stretch off every 4-6 weeks. I'd go nuts any other

  23. self employed lpn

    Up2nogood RN replied to jive shaman's topic in General Nursing

    I was self employed and it was a major PITA. Remember you'll have to save and pay quarterly for taxes, plus more likely extra taxes-consult a tax professional in your state (I had to pay an extra 7.5%...

  24. Anyone ride a motorcycle (or scooter) to work?

    Up2nogood RN replied to bhanson's topic in General Nursing

    Well safety aside, I've always seen co-workers wear street clothes in to work when they ride and change into scrubs once they're at

  25. Anyone ride a motorcycle (or scooter) to work?

    Up2nogood RN replied to bhanson's topic in General Nursing

    ....or