jnrsmommy

jnrsmommy

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  1. Why do patients..??

    jnrsmommy replied to holly123's topic in General Nursing

    My favorites are the ones that have either slept all night and tell the doc the next day "I couldn't sleep at all last night" or the ones that you've been in the room upteen million times and tell the...

  2. What is the longest long day anyone works???

    jnrsmommy replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Hurricane Rita. Clocked in 1700 Fri evening (already in OT at this point), and did not clock out again until 9 days later when I got to "officially" leave the hospital and return home. They paid us OT...

  3. "Cancel Remove" function on PYXIS Machine

    jnrsmommy replied to Flying ICU RN's topic in General Nursing

    While one usually thinks of diverting drugs pertains to narcs only, diverting is diverting. If it's not on the pt profile/order, and you're pulling meds to give to a pt, you're practicing...

  4. Do you think we are over regulated?

    jnrsmommy replied to StNeotser's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't mind the paperwork if I had the staffing that went along with properly taking care of my

  5. Any night shifters split the difference?

    jnrsmommy replied to I see you RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work 10p-6a, 4 on 2 off. After i work my last night, I stay awake all day, become a zombie around 6pm, then go to bed when my kids do at 830pm. I sleep well all night and get up on a normal person...

  6. I never want to hear those words from you again

    jnrsmommy replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't believe truer words have ever been

  7. Common LTC no-no's (part vent, part question)

    jnrsmommy replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You guys can still have a narc e-box? Ours was taken away earlier this year "d/t the new FDA

  8. Common LTC no-no's (part vent, part question)

    jnrsmommy replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While a little off topic, I've seen "previous shift not reordering med in time" posted a few times. What ever happens to the pharmacy when you've ordered it, got the confirmation faxes and talked to...

  9. Poll: Do you donate blood?

    jnrsmommy replied to pna2388's topic in General Nursing

    I too can't donate d/t living in Germany when I was a kid. However, I did call the national organ registry b/c I was curious about being an organ donor. I was told it did not bar one from donating,...

  10. crossing out MD orders??

    jnrsmommy replied to RNinSoCal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess I'm a little confused, are you saying the cross out the actual order, or just on the recap sheet? I know that when I do the recap orders, if the order has been discontinued, I normally...

  11. How to Document

    jnrsmommy replied to foreverhopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure to check facility policy regarding use of heat. I've worked in places that we have to have an order for any kind of heat

  12. what do you think of this pain med schedule?

    jnrsmommy replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Not knowing this pt's history, I would say that this order could be ok. That being said, I've learned, if your gut is questioning it, follow-up/clarify

  13. Quirky Habits?

    jnrsmommy replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

    I am such a procrastinator in my personal life. Will have to tell more about that

  14. LTC- resident in clear distress

    jnrsmommy replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I had a situation similar to this one night. Long story short, pt fell and sustained a compound fx. We called the ambulance first, then called the NP on call. Pt had been gone for over an hour when...

  15. Painful intercourse.

    jnrsmommy replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    Per the Terms of Service, that is asking for medical advice, and we can't give you any answers. I do hope that you do find a doctor that can help you. Good luck to

  16. Keeping Glucometers Clean

    jnrsmommy replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility just started using the wipes btwn each pt as well (if I remember correctly, it's from the same company as the machines). Anyhoo, it's to be used btwn pts w/ waiting 2min after wiping...

  17. How do you wear your hair for work?

    jnrsmommy replied to ChasingRain's topic in General Nursing

    My hair is just past my knees, thick and curly, I wear it in a bun while at work. Used to wear a ponytail, but bending over a very involved chest wound doing 45min wound care and pony tail falling in...

  18. New to LTC and charge?

    jnrsmommy replied to eesmith3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a night shift rehab charge nurse. I can have up to 34 pts at a time. It can be overwhelming, especially the paperwork (I just love medicare charting). My pt population can include: CVA, hips,...

  19. Things you've seen in the O.R that made your teeth crinch?

    jnrsmommy replied to RNman09's topic in Operating Room

    Ow Ow Ow Ow

  20. I'm so not a teacher!

    jnrsmommy replied to Steffers's topic in General Nursing

    Also, make a list of all the duties that you perform during your shift, no matter how small the task. I was very bad about just doing some of the smaller tasks w/o really explaining what I'm doing. I...

  21. My patient made my night

    jnrsmommy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't having the best of nights last night. The work and pt load itself was fine, but had found out at the beginning of the shift that one of my co-workers was placed in the SICU yesterday and...

  22. question about narcotic dispensing

    jnrsmommy replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What pharmacy do you guys use? Most of the ones I'm familiar with, you can send the narcotic back, but you have to notify them that you have a narcotic pick-up and there is a form that needs to be...

  23. Have you seen one of these?

    jnrsmommy replied to TwilightRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Also check the uniform stores. Several where I live carry

  24. Night shifters - are you noctural all the time?

    jnrsmommy replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working night shift for the last 10 years, first couple on 12hrs, rest 8hr. On my days off, where I worked the night before, I will either stay up all day and pass out about 8-9pm, or I take...

  25. balloon testing prior to insertion of foley

    jnrsmommy replied to URO-RN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Had a urologist that I used to work with, he was very adamant about not pre-testing the balloons. Said that they don't fully collapse back, further increasing the risk for injury/trauma when...