perfectbluebuildings BSN, RN

perfectbluebuildings is a BSN, RN and specializes in Pediatrics.

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   Nurse Sick and FIRED: Exploring Nursing Absenteeism

   perfectbluebuildings replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   In my facility (not a hospital), nurses are only one part of the entire diverse staff; it's not primarily a healthcare setting, so the nursing department is tiny. However, it is required that there...
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   Any report tips out there?

   perfectbluebuildings replied to Alexx_xox's topic in First Year After Licensure

   One thing you didn't mention, that you probably already do anyway bc it's so basic, is any medications the patient received and about what time they received them. It's so helpful to know e.g. if...
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   Just got the passive aggressive CC email. Advice please!

   perfectbluebuildings replied to SNAMATT's topic in General Nursing

   This reminded me of this scene in the office, with Jim imitating Stanley... Not making fun of your problem at all I hope it doesn't come across that way!! But all this "cc" talk made me think of my...
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   Oxygen order changes

   perfectbluebuildings replied to Danztam's topic in General Nursing

   That sounds absolutely ridiculous. Will it be the RT having to call the doctor all night about O2 changes, since that department came up with the policy? I am guessing not... I am guessing, somehow,...
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   Did you contract anything from a patient?

   perfectbluebuildings replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Nursing

   My first RSV season as a nurse... YES, definitely!!!! Having a kid's snot fly into your face (more specifically nose, mouth, even eyes) will do that :) Then after about a year, I developed the...
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   Pysch nurses, how often do you do these things?

   perfectbluebuildings replied to outsidegirl's topic in Psychiatric

   I do a lot of physical and mental health assessment, and as the only nurse in the facility on my shift, there is a lot of autonomy in the job as far as monitoring physical symptoms and providing...
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   My Body Is Not My Resume: Exploring Nursing Dress Codes

   perfectbluebuildings replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I do not understand the idea that a ponytail or bun is "unprofessional". I have thick curly hair and that is the best way to keep it "tamed" while at my job. Even then, because it is so curly,...
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   Why are they called, "Chucks?"

   perfectbluebuildings replied to NPbyDay's topic in General Nursing

   I opened the thread thinking the same
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   Bizarre Co-Worker Rant!

   perfectbluebuildings replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes my workplace (not a hospital) is with kids. In front of the kids, we address each other or talk about each other as Mr. or Ms. [first-name]. With each other (no kids around) we address each...
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    Double diapering alert patients who ask? I think it's neglectful. However...

    perfectbluebuildings replied to Surfin USA's topic in General Nursing

    This was a common thing for some patients/families in a pediatric situation where I used to work, most specifically with older teenage boys who had severe delays and resultant incontinence... some of...
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!!! This is the best "nurse hack" I've read
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    Slushies for patients who don't want to drink (esp good with kids): Microwave two-three popsicles (unwrapped of course) in a styrofoam cup for about 45 seconds (or depending on your microwave- till...
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    Time management; time management, time management!!! Learning to prioritize and delegate and multitask- that is a huge part of nursing that you DON'T learn in clinicals, but it's invaluable- actually,...
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    Is spending $80,000 on a private ABSN school a waste

    perfectbluebuildings replied to Big_Mike's topic in General Students

    YIKES, no, please save your money!!! There are so many wonderful programs out there that cost literally a fraction of that price and are just as good if not better!!! In the end, your first employer...
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    Not bullying!! But need help to grow a backbone around a certain co-worker.

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know I quoted/replied to several of you already, but I really, just wanted to thank you all for the new perspectives and the support; you have given me reason for introspection and ideas about how...