Up2nogood RN

Up2nogood RN RN

pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc

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  1. Scared Of Bullying

    Up2nogood RN replied to prospect's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I just wanted to add that there are several people in my hospital, including a physician who are trans gender,( please accept my apology if I'm reading this wrong), but they are treated with the same...

  2. Where do ALL these family members spring from?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't take the time to ask myself why people do what they do. Wastes too much energy and I truly don't try to judge as I have not walked in their shoes. I give the utmost respect to grieving...

  3. Do pregnant nurses tend to go into labor earlier than most?

    Up2nogood RN replied to juliettesanchez's topic in General Nursing

    My first was born at 37 weeks so I thought my 2nd would be a breeze and be early too. I went on leave at 37 weeks since I was already dilated to 3cm. Delivered her at 42 weeks. The most longest 5...

  4. When drawing push meds, do you draw the med first?

    Up2nogood RN replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    We do this also, we don't even have multidose vials available

  5. Do you LIKE every patient that walks through your door?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Who says there's anything wrong with

  6. What's your mindset,...?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    When I go to work I have the mindset of treating the pt as if they were my family. Doesn't mean I have to like them but I treat them with respect and benefit of the doubt. I could care less what my...

  7. What's your mindset,...?

    Up2nogood RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    So is this really just a vent about lazy coworkers

  8. first med error

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

    It doesn't matter if the packaging OR pills look alike, if you take the time to read the name and dose you'll never go wrong. I've made my share of minor errors as a med aide and it feels bad but I've...

  9. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

    Up2nogood RN replied to lovesunsets's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We also had nursing dx/care plans drilled into our heads in my LPN program, and were expected to write a full careplan each week in clinical for our

  10. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

    Up2nogood RN replied to lovesunsets's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had only worked 2 cases with psa and both were good families so guess I was lucky there. I'm with the other major health system in Portland and was there as a CNA for 10 years and got my RN before...

  11. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

    Up2nogood RN replied to lovesunsets's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In WA state you must have an extra 200? Extra hours of clinicals before you can sit for the boards. And I believe finding those clinical hours are all up to the student so if you're not employed...

  12. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

    Up2nogood RN replied to lovesunsets's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can any of your RN credits transfer? Try Clark in Vancouver, they have programs starting 3x year and they do LPN-RN bridge. There aren't really any LPN opportunities here in Oregon (Portland metro)...

  13. Mobbing support - threats, hostile work environment

    Up2nogood RN replied to NurseBrittney's topic in General Nursing

    Toomuchrock, I'm confused with the pulse ox incident. Were you in with the patient every time there was an erroneous alarm? What were the alarms set at, were her sats/heartrate dropping when she...

  14. I work with a DUMB nurse!

    Up2nogood RN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I think the advice you received was all good. You need to follow the chain of command and keep reporting. I've no other advice as I'm to busy to watch other nurses, but every once in awhile I will...

  15. Importance of Nursing School Clinicals?

    Up2nogood RN replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    That is scary! I did not have any hospital clinical since I was an LPN first (they are not hired in acute care here), and then I did Excelsior so I had no acute care experience besides being a tech...

  16. Importance of Nursing School Clinicals?

    Up2nogood RN replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP if you do take the time to look things up in school it really will help the pieces come together and easier to connect the dots. And in a way that's like studying for an exam. I found it's...

  17. I work with a DUMB nurse!

    Up2nogood RN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    I can't lie, I do read them. BUT I'm trying to better myself (and grow up) as I am far from perfect so I try to refrain from saying something on a forum that I wouldn't say in person. The culture of...

  18. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    Up2nogood RN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    The psychotic princesses (haha I love that!) won't be able to hang for long if they can't make it all about

  19. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    Up2nogood RN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    True, but I just think there's less crap in some types of nursing but there's always the exception. That's one good thing about hospice AND home health, you won't see your crazy co-workers too much...

  20. I work with a DUMB nurse!

    Up2nogood RN replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Seems to me that the nurses crying about the eating of young are the most defensive and argumentative here lately. And I'm sorry in advance but geez some posters really get there knickers in a twist...

  21. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    Up2nogood RN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've seen hospice and oncology units have less cattiness, more compassion, and seem to be more supportive to each other. There's only one nurse on our unit who is a bully (to put it...

  22. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    Up2nogood RN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure which side of the coin you're referring to but i've just picked the right places to work (when there was such a thing) where I've not seen the dark side of nursing. I just know about it...

  23. Did anyone ever feel at home when they first went to the hospital?

    Up2nogood RN replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I go in to my docs office for a check up or what not my bp and heartrate are always at their lowest. I don't have whitecoat syndrome but just the opposite because I'm so relaxed. I have been...

  24. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    Up2nogood RN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    I've been around in healthcare for 20 years and I've heard about it on this forum way more than I've actually seen. Just because a subject is popular does not necessarily make it true. 'Beauty is in...

  25. What the Heck to You Do on Night Shifts?

    Up2nogood RN replied to RedRubCatheter's topic in Nursing Humor

    yes between that and looking for their mothers we're beat by the end of the