perfectbluebuildings BSN, RN

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    Franemtnurse: Poet Laurette of allnurses

    perfectbluebuildings replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    YAY FRAN!!!! You are the best. You've always made me laugh. You are certainly an example to me- the definition of hope and joyful living made into a person, no matter what happens. It was so...
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    RN's vs LAB

    perfectbluebuildings replied to chaosRN's topic in General Nursing

    OK one more thing... Why can't pharmacists deal directly with doctors regarding medication orders that they want clarified, e.g. what strength or some random thing about a med... I mean they have...
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    RN's vs LAB

    perfectbluebuildings replied to chaosRN's topic in General Nursing

    We most often seem to have the issues with the pharmacy- most are really nice but then some nights they just get, well, hateful- "Well we're SHOWING that we sent that drug up already and you should...
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    Floor vs. ICU nursing

    perfectbluebuildings posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I have a question... it's something that would be wayyy in the future for me personally, probably... but did any of you PICU nurses start as pediatric floor nurses and later transition to the unit?...
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    Hello THere...

    perfectbluebuildings replied to JamesRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi!! I'm in Knoxville, started at $17.25/hr. I work nights so I also get some shift differential to make it about $21/hr. Good
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    Family members as patients on your unit

    perfectbluebuildings replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    We get staff members' kids every once in a while- hmmm I wonder why with all the infectious stuff on our floor?? I don't think it's really been any kind of issue. They do often ask who's working and...
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    DH dying-need prayers

    perfectbluebuildings replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm glad to hear from you... it's good to know you're making it!! Good for you on all those interviews... they make me so nervous... never mind 5 of them!!! Let us know when you get a job! Take...
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    ABC bird flu made-for-TV movie

    perfectbluebuildings replied to mtnmom's topic in General Nursing

    I was glad that earlier this week, the local paper did a big section about comparing what this movie is like to what the likely scenarios would be, talking to local health officials and answering a...
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    If you could change on aspect of nursing.

    perfectbluebuildings replied to AMBERRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Yes- better staffing. I would love to have the time to do more teaching, have the time to spend with patients or families who are scared and need some reassurance or just human contact. There's so...
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    How tired is unsafe for work?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    oh gosh... me too!!! i know what you mean!!! I'm sorry you had such a rough time today... it sounds like you shouldn't have been there i agree. i hope you feel better soon, and find something you...
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    Broselow tapes in the nursery?????

    perfectbluebuildings replied to babynurse1961's topic in Ob/Gyn

    yes it is... very nice to have that security... i have never had to use one to give any meds thus far though, knock on
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    time to fly

    perfectbluebuildings replied to jonear2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always remember, just because people are BUILDING huge homes, doesn't mean those homes are paid for- they may be in debt up to their eyeballs as the saying goes. And they are a lot more visible...
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    Broselow tapes in the nursery?????

    perfectbluebuildings replied to babynurse1961's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At our hospital we have emergency drug sheets that print out for each pt, calculated on their height and weight and BSA. It is supposed to be changed if a pt is in the hospital a while and/or has a...
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    Significance of CO2 in BMP/CMP

    perfectbluebuildings replied to JEEMA's topic in General Nursing

    in my (limited) peds floor experience, CO2 has usually been an indicator for the MDs of dehydration, when it is low- metabolic
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    One bad night vs. overall "bad" at the job

    perfectbluebuildings posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok... I know I am always complaining here and asking for advice. I'm going to do it again. Last night was not a good night at work. I made a med error, then a patient with borderline B/P who had...
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    Favorite Wrist Watch?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to tanner523's topic in General Students

    Timex for me,
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    After nursing school???

    perfectbluebuildings replied to Renee73's topic in General Nursing

    I went straight into peds from graduation, and know people who went straight to NICU, PICU, ER, hem/onc, etc. It's definitely doable. Good luck in whatever you
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    Pronunciation

    perfectbluebuildings replied to tinyscrafts's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Weetziebat you reminded me of another one, "loose" when someone means "lose". I don't know WHY that bugs me so much, I should just get over
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    Spring '05 grads-1 year in-how many new nurses you started w/ are still there?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think there were 10 or 11 new grads that started on my unit last year, I can't remember... and only one of them has left, pretty early in orientation- already had a social work degree and decided...
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    What did you learn today as a nurse?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to minnib's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that RTs in my hospital can't intubate!! Even though an RT was the person who taught us how to intubate during orientation! I don't get that... I also learned that severe dehydration can...
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    Preceptor Prob.

    perfectbluebuildings replied to barray's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she is shy or nervous about being a preceptor, and may not realize the "vibes" she is giving off. I say this because some people have in the past, thought I am snobby or something but I'm...
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    Where do you keep your nurses notes?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    On the computer, which is where a majority of our charting goes including assessments, etc.- but then, they are printed out each day and added to the chart, but not charted on the chart if that makes...
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    One bad night vs. overall "bad" at the job

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

    Thanks. I appreciate the feedback very much!!! I would ask how would those things prioritize, in your minds? Would the dressing be something to call about? I have a LOT of trouble figuring out...
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    Standards of Practice Regarding Croup Tents

    perfectbluebuildings replied to Guppy1's topic in Pediatric

    I'd like to know too- I had a grandma very perturbed this winter that we weren't using an oxygen tent, "it would be easier than holding this over his face all night", and I couldn't think of exactly...
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    Ok, lets flip this coin!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to twinmommy+2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good idea!!! Good things at work: -There is always someone I can turn to with questions who will not belittle me or tell me I "should" know it (even if that is what they think.) -There is always...