perfectbluebuildings BSN, RN

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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 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Warning: This is a very long post. Avoid if you cannot handle this time of the morning haha) :-) So I am NOT being "bullied". But I need help in concrete ways of "growing a backbone" when it comes...
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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...
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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

    Wow. If that's how you can write when you're tired, you need to get a side job in writing outside of nursing!!! I really appreciate your perspective. Look at her as a co-worker, not someone who has...
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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

    Thank you; you make me feel much better :-) I felt a little silly complaining about it bc she's been there longer than me, but it's just not ok and I deserve more consideration/respect. Thank you...
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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

    Wow, you totally nailed me... this is me!!!! and yes DaveyDo and NurseCard... I do hate confrontation. But I'm going to have to stand up for myself, and maybe think about it first of all as standing...
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    What is your Nursing Super Power?

    perfectbluebuildings replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest I guess is that I'm known as a "baby/toddler whisperer"; I get down on their level (not hard since I'm only 4'11"!!) and just apparently have a touch and a face to make them feel...
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    Gero-Psych... good resources and essentials

    perfectbluebuildings posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi... I have the possibility of soon starting work on a geriatric psych unit... it is connected to a larger hospital and takes patients mostly 55 and over who have medical problems that would not be...
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    Make It STOP!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    "I made one med error/a patient fell/I said a curse word at work/that patient complained about me/that nurse looked at me funny. Am I going to 'loose' my license?!?!? PLEASE HELP
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    Make It STOP!

    perfectbluebuildings replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    "there's bad weather coming TONIGHT that I've known about for a week!!! Obviously I can't get to work!!! How can my manager/job punish me for this???" (I understand there are extenuating...
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    Gero-Psych... good resources and essentials

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you!!! I'm going to pay close attention and try to be very objective tomorrow in seeing if this unit seems understaffed or anything like that. I will be shadowing a nurse for four hours. If...
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    Gero-Psych... good resources and essentials

    perfectbluebuildings replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you for your thoughts/advice!!! I'm going to try to pay strong attention and ask lots of questions during my nurse shadowing experience, and try to see if the acuity is "doable" or not. Thanks...