Up2nogood RN

Up2nogood RN RN

pulm/cardiology pcu, surgical onc

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  1. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Up2nogood RN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of foleys, when I worked as a CNA in LTC we had a overweight female resident with VERY stiff, contracted legs that you could not pull apart for the life of you. It was time for the monthly...

  2. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Up2nogood RN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    No, it was a suprapubic cath and she tried to replace it in the urethra....ummm doesn't work that

  3. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    Up2nogood RN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't there to witness these 2 occurrences at a LTC where I worked per diem when I was an LPN- 1. CNA found a FULL code resident in resp. arrest, gets agency nurse who calls 911, NO ONE initiated...

  4. IV question-air and tubing

    Up2nogood RN replied to ChiSmile6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you're running the primary bag totally dry, thus getting air in the line and it's kicking over to the secondary? Hard to say though b/c brands of pumps work differently. I'm sure there...

  5. Getting restless. Feel like rushing.

    Up2nogood RN replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I finished the exams in just under 3 months and there were 2 times that I scheduled 2 tests in the same day. I had a GPA of 3.8 , started excelsior in January and had my RN license in November. I was...

  6. HIring freeze?

    Up2nogood RN replied to lilmomaluvinlife's topic in Oregon Nursing

    It is a wonderful place to work, the new tower is beautiful! There ARE other nursing units there too. Besides surgical and medical oncology on one floor there is neuro and ortho that have units on...

  7. I do not care anymore

    Up2nogood RN replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    I know there was a lot less pressure being a CNA. I love my pts but the politics are crazy and I just have no drive or passion to do this anymore. I think it would be in my best interest to get out...

  8. I do not care anymore

    Up2nogood RN replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    You're not the only one to feel this way. I too feel like this and have been seriously considering my career choice. I was a CNA for 15 yrs and it felt natural and a no brainer to pursue a nursing...

  9. Is nursing like this everywhere?

    Up2nogood RN replied to LEM1234's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds pretty crazy for a surgical floor! My unit can be busy but we have a lot of frequent flyers and pts who have been with us for months at a time (whipples). I'm glad I can do 12hr shifts so I'm...

  10. Is nursing like this everywhere?

    Up2nogood RN replied to LEM1234's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's the way it goes on medical floors? At least they were all breathing at the end of your shift? I hear some real horror stories here and it makes me grateful for where I'm at. I've been...

  11. silly nursing question, hope u can answer it...

    Up2nogood RN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    We did have the oppurtunity to place an NGT down a fellow student as long as we were willing to have the same done. I did choose to do it b/c I wanted to know how it felt. Yes, it was dreadful but I...

  12. First job where? and Length of orientation?

    Up2nogood RN replied to debblynn13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Surgical oncology with some medical overflow. 2. 4 weeks orientation. 3. Work 12 hrs nocs and start usually with 4 pts @ 1900 and pick up another pt sometimes @

  13. What the heck is going on in Portland right now?

    Up2nogood RN replied to sonnyluv's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm at PPMC and I don't think we'll have any new grads on our unit this year either. Luckily I got my license before the end of last year before the hiring

  14. Anyone here work a second nursing job?

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

  15. Anyone here work a second nursing job?

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

    My primary job is 12 hr noc's in the hospital for 35$/hr and my 2nd job is private duty for 30/hr. I could pick up extra shifts at the hospital but it's just too crazy. It's nice to go to a nice quiet...

  16. Am I the only new nurse who doesn't hate my job?

    Up2nogood RN replied to kmarie724's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that's a great

  17. Am I the only new nurse who doesn't hate my job?

    Up2nogood RN replied to kmarie724's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I love my job too! I don't check the site out much anymore b/c it can be so negative and depressing

  18. CPNE MPAC Questions

    Up2nogood RN replied to MsB/P7's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I really don't think that NPAC and SPAC have different rules, they both go by the same guidelines. I tested in Utica, NY and everyone I tested with were more than courteous, profressional and...

  19. Should I Take This Job?

    Up2nogood RN replied to itsmyturn's topic in General Nursing

    I would not take a job as a CNA after you worked so hard to get your LPN license and I think it's crazy and demeaning that they would ask you to do that. Why can't they hire you on as per diem and...

  20. Recession = No raise for 3 years

    Up2nogood RN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    So far I've been lucky. The union just wrapped up negotiations with the hospital and we'll receive 4% each year but our health insurance deductible is going up $250 (to the same that the ancilliary...

  21. need help ltc ileostomy

    Up2nogood RN replied to Big Smurf2007's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Rinsing the bag will help contribute to leaking. The size of the hole you cut sounds like it may be too big if the skin surrounding the stoma is raw? It's coming in contact w/ stool? Do you have a...

  22. what made you choose GI?

    Up2nogood RN replied to NewStudentGirly's topic in Gastroenterology

    Same here. THe highs- very rewarding to work with such sweet (mostly) pt's and their families -it's a very life altering time for them. The lows- LOTS of drains and tubes and pouches oh

  23. Help with IV Potassium administration

    Up2nogood RN replied to sediaz's topic in Patient Medications

    I just gave it the other noc. Instructions from pharmacy to run over 4 hrs thru a central line and was already diluted in 100 ml of something. Luckily most of our pts have RIJ's or PICCs so it makes...

  24. How's the Economy for RN's?

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

    Luckily I got hired before the end of the year as now the hospital system has a hiring freeze. Another hospital system in Portland who is the largest employer is laying off 1,000 staff this year. And...

  25. Dilaudid question - Personal Opinion

    Up2nogood RN replied to MayLady's topic in Patient Medications

    The surgical floor I work on we use dilaudid way more than anything else. I don't think it has any more side effects and dangers than any other IV