SunnyAndrsn

SunnyAndrsn

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  1. Pain is NOT subjective

    SunnyAndrsn posted a topic in Pain Management

    Today I got called into my DON's office, where our executive director--who is not a nurse--yelled at my for charting "Pt. states pain is an "8/10". I listed my interventions, what her response was,...

  2. obturator placed in trach stoma?

    SunnyAndrsn posted a topic in General Nursing

    One of my co-workers told me she was told not to replace a trach if a pt. de-cannulates herself. Instead, we are to call 911, and in the meantime, she said, "we are supposed to place "this" (she...

  3. Former co-worker reported to BON

    SunnyAndrsn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got a call from a former co-worker who is asking me for a character reference. We were both new-ish nurses when we started working together, and she had numerous problems at the facility. She...

  4. Palliative Patients Who Are Full Codes

    SunnyAndrsn replied to sabrina_RPN's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand the confusion, it seems to be contradictory to be on palliative care and be a full code. Do the patients actually understand the gravity of their illness? Do they understand the...

  5. Former co-worker reported to BON

    SunnyAndrsn replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    I know, that is what I am struggling with. I really do want to help her, but if I can help her anonymously I would rather do that, if that makes

  6. Former co-worker reported to BON

    SunnyAndrsn replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    I do not doubt that the letter is genuine. I did not see it, but she said it was from the BoN, had the address, etc. She was shocked since it has been well over a year since she was fired. It...

  7. Former co-worker reported to BON

    SunnyAndrsn replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in General Nursing

    I have not shared any identifiying details. I posted here to see if anyone could give any insight about if I could or could not help her, seeing that I still work for the company that fired her....

  8. First batch submission for 3.0

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Ruas61's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    as of this Friday, I've been able to submit but the Casper report still says

  9. mds 3.0 - what WERE they thinking??

    SunnyAndrsn replied to glm777's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I thought we only had to restart the med a schedule if the person was actually admitted to the hospital? If they are kept as an observation pt. and then return the next day, I was told by my...

  10. vitamin D

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting, what was the response of the MD? So there was no improvement in the lab

  11. IV Questions from a New Nurse

    SunnyAndrsn replied to BowHunterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Phenergan is a big one, as everyone else has said. The vials that we get have a reminder to dilute further, with at least 10ml of saline. I push phenergan very, very, very slowly...much to the...

  12. vitamin D

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    What do you expect it to be doing, and why do you think it's not doing anything for

  13. Mds obra scheduling tool

    SunnyAndrsn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    we got our rates today

  14. Who is your software vendor for 3.0?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Ruas61's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We also use pointclickcare. I'm not liking the format changes from 2.0 to 3.0. It's a lot to take in at once to have the 2.0 to 3.0 changes, and then to have the look of the software change is a...

  15. mds 3.0

    SunnyAndrsn replied to luvwine's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I admit, I'm jealous. We've been approved for as much back up as it's going to take. I have 17 *extra* assessments, and unfortunately, my regulatory schedule is ugly during the first two weeks in...

  16. Does anyone else find this offensive?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to megan3485's topic in General Nursing

    What is frustrating is the pay difference. In my facility, any RN on the floor is automatically the charge nurse. Thus, an additional dollar an hour differential. A starting RN makes approximately...

  17. Does subacute nursing home experience counts as acute hospital experience?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    I was able to obtain a part time position in a hospital, with one year of experience in a subacute setting. Honestly, I think many of my subacute pts. have been sicker than my med/surg pts! I...

  18. The positive side of nursing...PLEASE!!!

    SunnyAndrsn replied to sarahsmile44's topic in General Nursing

    A few things that I shared a while ago, but am happy to share again. I've worked primarily in long term care in my short career (2 1/2 years), but also in rehab/TCU, and med/surg in a small town...

  19. Patient made me feel like low life

    SunnyAndrsn replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally have never liked tattoos, I just don't think they are attractive. JMHO...but it was rude of the pt. Despite my dislike of tattoos, I like henna tattoos and the traditional designs....

  20. What is the point of a buretrol,

    SunnyAndrsn replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    The small hospital I work at uses them with peds pts, up to around age 12. It forces the nurses to check the IV site hourly

  21. Contents of a resignation letter-help!

    SunnyAndrsn replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    The last job I left (in October/November) I said the following: Thank you for the opportunities during my time here, I regret that I will be leaving due to an offer given to me at another facility....

  22. Home health nurses and documentation problems - please help me understand.

    SunnyAndrsn replied to nursetobeoneday's topic in Home Health

    I worked as a home care nurse for a medically fragile child for about a year. This child had RN care--no aides--for approximately 12 hours a day. There was a brand new nurse, straight out of school,...

  23. NTC Wausau Nursing Program?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to hoofs2118's topic in General Students

    I don't know if they can do this, just based on location. I would press this issue. If you look at "their district" on the map: http://www.wtcsystem.edu/colleges.htm Medford/Rib Lake looks like...

  24. NTC Wausau Nursing Program?

    SunnyAndrsn replied to hoofs2118's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, yes. Right now all of the WI tech schools have waits of close to 2 years. I did not have to wait that long, but several did. In the mean time, you can take some of the pre-reqs. In...

  25. Alert patients who refuse meds.

    SunnyAndrsn replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Agree 10000%!!! I've seen pts. angry and upset because they've had the same conversation with several different nurses. When given a good report, I'll already know the pt. does not want x,y,z. Then...