Cheyenne RN,BSHS

Med Surg, ICU, Infection, Home Health, and LTC

Member

  • Content

    285

  • Visitors

    9,022

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    21

All Content by Cheyenne RN,BSHS

  1. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Worried about being shy and nonassertive...

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to SmetRN2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i am by nature shy when it comes to talking about my own needs/wants/feelings, but when it is something that i really need for a patient .... and i know that i am right ... and speaking in the...
  2. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    How Would You Handle Pt Anger r/t Wait?

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    i am not sure if administration likes it or not, as long as i don't give out any private information, i just flat out tell them the truth. "i'm sorry ms so-n-so, i had a patient that went bad and...
  3. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Job Hopping- need advice

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to Ophelia78's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like you might want to try working for an agency until you find the place and the area that you might really like while at the same time holding a more steady position as an agency nurse. it's...
  4. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    My son needs help. The system isn't working!

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to Dixiecup's topic in General Nursing

    can you say "been there, did that?" only for me it was my daughter. one of the things that i have learned is that you cannot live their life for them nor make the choices for them. the only one you...
  5. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    New grad with 1 other nurse and 79 patients

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to kstec's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    nursing homes are the shortest staffed facilities of all. and it is sad how the elderly are seemingly pushed aside and forgotten. if you choose to work in a long term care facility it has to be...
  6. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Can staffing affect infection control?

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    boy you are sure right kitty. i am so busy just trying to learn the new terminolgy and play catch up on the things not done since the last ic person left, a "personal agenda" is the last thing on my...
  7. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Can staffing affect infection control?

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS posted a topic in General Nursing

    i have recently obtained a position at a local hospital as the infection control nurse. it is a part time job and one i will have to recieve training for, as i have very limited experience in this...
  8. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Can staffing affect infection control?

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    maybe i should clarify what i mean by higher patient ratio's affecting technique by citing several examples that i have witnessed, some by physicians in a rush and some by nurses. i have seen nurses...
  9. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    This poll is directed to the Med/Surg staff nurse.

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    i just wanted to say thank you to everone who had input into this poll. i appreciate your time and your consideration.
  10. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    these answers usually bring a smile for me and help relax an anxious patient. whenever i am getting a patient up ambulating them and they are unsteady and telling me "i think i'm going to fall." i...
  11. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    nurses 50+ leaving the profession

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to ww2's topic in General Nursing

    "totally burnt out on hospital work. i did it for 30 years. my body just can't do the 12 hour/no break shifts anymore." "i'll be 58 soon, and i'm just tired. tired of fighting with uncaring money...
  12. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    State Investigation on me please help!

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to real1143's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    a neglect claim may have been made, but the complaint and the state's investigation of a patient's complaint, are not necessarily the same thing. it is the responsibility of the facilty to provide...
  13. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Shake Down at HCA

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    it is my understanding that hca is being sold to a private industry and already the buget aka staffing cuts have begun. nurse's will, of course be expected to do the extra lab draws that the no longer...
  14. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Shake Down at HCA

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i agree there is nothing new about doing ekg's and lab draws, and i have done them.... when i worked in smaller facilities. but once you are in 200 plus hospital area with inpatients everywhere and...
  15. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Please be careful when helping people

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    futurenurse35 wrote::: you thought you were helping someone, when infact you hurt yourself in the process. make sure when you help someone next time, you do not hurt yourself in the process and also...
  16. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Ever Get Insomnia B-4 Work?

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    this may sound absolutely crazy, but even after 20 plus years i cannot sleep the nights before i go in the next day. i have been that way regardless of where i worked or the shift. i have accepted...
  17. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    HX of the Cap, Pin and Lamp......

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to atina's topic in General Nursing

    here a few sites on the history of fn. hope they help. http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdnight.htm
  18. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Rules for the ER (long)

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    4.) if you feel like your going to vomit, please vomit in the trash can or the emesis basin that was given to you. not on the floor. and not on me and my
  19. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Pt Threats and Name Badges (again)

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    i know and understand that i have a chosen a field and this type of thing is kind of the nature of the beast, so i guess i can't complain. actually you can complain and doing so in writing through...
  20. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Why are emergency nurses not considered critical care nurses?

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    in my experience and in the places that i have worked, the er nurse and the icu nurse are considered "critical care" nurses and each area is considered a specialty unit. there is also a differential...
  21. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Opportunity to be director of unit--need help!

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to southeastRN's topic in Nurse Management

    i think that everyone who wants to improve the quality of nursing care needs to try a leadership/manager position at least once. there are many pro's and con's...the least of which is the reality of...
  22. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    sexually harassment by Doctor, help!!

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to pywon8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i encourage you to first stand up for yourself with this doctor or any male who's behavior is inappropriate.intervene on your own behalf as you would advocate for your patients. tell him clearly and...
  23. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Old, made mistakes, looking for a miracle

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to twallum's topic in General Nursing

    stick with it and do not give up. believe in yourself. you have had a lot of stresses in your life and sometimes a licensed professional counselor can help you learn relaxation techniques and provide...
  24. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Infant Botulism

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to photorn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    when my son was an infant there was a baby in egleston in atlanta that had infant botulism and the thing i remember is that she was a breast fed baby and the doctor's said how rare that was. i wasn't...
  25. Cheyenne RN,BSHS

    Lantus insulin question

    Cheyenne RN,BSHS replied to evans_c1's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    just a thought to clarify here on holding the lantus insulin. holding it does not mean that it will not be given. the doctor may well order for the insulin to be administered or administered in a...