RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

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  1. Changing needles for injections...

    RedhairedNurse replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Don't quite understand this post. Dull needle = more pain. I always change out my needles after drawing up meds,

  2. Who plans to take the H1N1 vaccine, & your children?

    RedhairedNurse posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hi, If there is a post of this nature already, I'm sorry, I didn't see it. I want to know who all plan to get vaccinated for the swine flu, and your children, do you plan to vaccinate your children...

  3. what is your biggest pet peeve while at work?

    RedhairedNurse replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse who thinks she all high and mighty; thinks she's the best nurse on the floor. When I fail to do something before shift change, I get griped out, but when she fails to do something, oh, its...

  4. TCC Spring 2010

    RedhairedNurse replied to smvtx23's topic in Texas Nursing

    She is the secretary, she can answer your questions. When I got my teas results I was worried the score was too low, so I went straight to her and she said it shouldn't be a problem, she is

  5. Report Sheet

    RedhairedNurse replied to knx0224's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is one I like. It will hold info on up to 6 pts. I draw columns on the back and place pt labels, And write in the columns prns given during my Shift, tweak it as you like....

  6. Report Sheet

    RedhairedNurse replied to knx0224's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is one, will hold info on up to 6 patients, you can tweek it as you like, I draw columns on the back side and place pt labels and write down all PRNs throughout the shift. SEE NEXT...

  7. Nursing Documentation-if you didn't document it, you didn't do it!

    RedhairedNurse replied to ChiSmile6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are those standard orders or did the physican personally write to notify him of that BS? That does sound a little odd to me. Maybe the patient has some serious issues with this sort of thing, you...

  8. Nursing Documentation-if you didn't document it, you didn't do it!

    RedhairedNurse replied to ChiSmile6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's really not as hard as you all are making it. Just chart what you do, it's really not that hard. Always document any teaching that has been done. Some examples---- 1) Notified Dr Smith of...

  9. TCC Spring 2010

    RedhairedNurse replied to smvtx23's topic in Texas Nursing

    Go talk to ****** and see what she

  10. Scared of the Pyxis

    RedhairedNurse replied to mzjennx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You'll look back on this email in the very near future and probably get a kick out of it. You shouldn't be scared of the pyxis. If you miscount the machine will give you two attempts, if you create a...

  11. VS parameters and antihypertensive meds

    RedhairedNurse replied to beachbutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    I will definitely hold a blood pressure med for a systolic of less than 100, and then call our hospitalist to get an order to cover me. It is our hospital policy that meds can be held at the nurses...

  12. Fake Nails

    RedhairedNurse replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    No fake nails here either. My own nails grow like crazy and I have to check them and clip them often. Saddens me, because it makes me look as though I bite my nails, but I don't want germs living...

  13. VS parameters and antihypertensive meds

    RedhairedNurse replied to beachbutterfly's topic in General Nursing

    What?? I'm sorry, I don't understand your question. I administer blood pressure meds whenever they're ordered, not just if there blood pressure is high, or whatever you're trying to say about it...

  14. Im Having a hard Time Deciding if I want to be a RN.PLEASE HELP I NEED ADVICE!!!

    RedhairedNurse replied to Angela.Tris24's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should go to nursing school, get your RN. I was in the same shoes as you in my younger days and just didn't know if that's what I wanted or not. Well, I didn't go. When I turned...

  15. help with charting

    RedhairedNurse replied to tolerantgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was instructed to never chart that pt is asleep. Need to say, pt resting with eyes

  16. "If you sit down and chart for more than 15 minutes, that's considered a break"

    RedhairedNurse replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    These so called managers need to walk a mile in our shoes, or at least 1/2 the shift. OOH....burns me up that they make these rules but get to sit on their *** butts all

  17. Question...NG tube to suction for SBO

    RedhairedNurse replied to tcpmom's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've heard the air bolus thing is not correct in identifying placement, as a bolus of air could also be heard if it were in the lungs. That is what an instructor told our class at one

  18. Question...NG tube to suction for SBO

    RedhairedNurse replied to tcpmom's topic in General Nursing

    You're saying NGT was hooked to "low wall suction." I'm hoping just for typo purposes that you have left out Intermittent. So was it on ILWS ? If it were me, without question......I would have...

  19. The reality of educating patients about their meds

    RedhairedNurse replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    I can print info off lexi comp. Info on how to better control diabetes, for example. I see a lot of diabetics. Foot care for instance, that is a big deal with diabetics. It's an awful disease, so much...

  20. The reality of educating patients about their meds

    RedhairedNurse replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

    Of course we teach. That is part of nursing, and a very important part of our job as well. I teach patients about their meds and not just the first time I give them either. Every single time I...

  21. What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

    RedhairedNurse replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds as though they are judging and condeming you momofqc. Just my opinion though! You will see this type of nurses in person when you start working, however, you can't just say as you feel...

  22. What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

    RedhairedNurse replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

    You just described customer service. You are there to protect them, you are providing your patients, sometimes refered to as clients, SAFE & PROTECTED......you are providing them with a service...

  23. Need Some Wisdom

    RedhairedNurse replied to tishirajan's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Get some advice from a shoe store person. That's what I did. I went to the New Balance store, not just Sears. You know, someone that had experience with tennis shoes. Good

  24. What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

    RedhairedNurse replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

    NOT! Take a look at the Board of Nursing website to see how many nurses are losing their license Each Month because they are ignoring their patients and/or letting them die. Texas BON is a good one to...

  25. What's the reason for a RN to be snippy to a new post op pt. ?

    RedhairedNurse replied to momofqc's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for over a year now and still agree with the OP. I don't understand how you think she was wrong and her nurse was not in the wrong. Sounds like another burn out to me. It's hard to...