RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

Med Surg, Ortho

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  1. Flu shot 2010-2011

    RedhairedNurse replied to alibliss's topic in General Nursing

    You say that you're trying to educate yourself on meds, vaccines, etc.....Did you not educate yourself on the flu vaccine before going to your flu shot? It's also your responsibility to be...

  2. What can get you fired??

    RedhairedNurse replied to kelsie*bear's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Two that I know of personally -time/attendance -giving med without an

  3. IV start question.

    RedhairedNurse replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    When I'm attempting an IV start, if I see a good flashback after I insert the needle into the vein, I will then advance my catheter. After I pull the needle out, I'll attach my 10cc syringe to...

  4. new member to site

    RedhairedNurse replied to sammi57's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome. I've learned many things on this site. I say do what works for you stud wise, sounds like you're doing great. I don't think it's possible to write or study too much. Good

  5. inappropriate work attire

    RedhairedNurse replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Once again disagree, he's not the one bordering on harassment. I find it very hard to believe that if some one walks up to you with their breasts hanging out, you're not going to notice? That's...

  6. inappropriate work attire

    RedhairedNurse replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Karma, Why do you have to be so sarcastic and rude? The question by the op was legitimate and he doesn't need to be treated in such a rude

  7. inappropriate work attire

    RedhairedNurse replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    The OP shouldn't have to make any effort whatsoever by trying to ignore her provocative dress. That is the reason we have dress codes. The Affair may be none of his business, but telling him not...

  8. APN role in Pressure Ulcer improvement

    RedhairedNurse replied to umichnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nutrition and albumin levels is an important factor in preventing and treating pressure ulcers. Our wound care nurse recently had an inservice about this issue and nutrition was really stressed upon...

  9. Student Looking for Answers!

    RedhairedNurse replied to jballa34's topic in General Nursing

    ?????

  10. Freaking out over wound vac

    RedhairedNurse replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this is a really old thread. I was reading all the posts thinking it was current until I saw the date of the OP. Good info

  11. What makes a good nurse?

    RedhairedNurse replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    What has made me a good nurse is having been on the other side of nursing for so many years while caring for a loved one. All the times we've been in and out of hospitals made me see the good and...

  12. My feet hurt!

    RedhairedNurse replied to mo54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    New Balance work for me, the expensive ones. I think mine are the 846, they also come in 928 which are even better shoes. Plus I buy the arch supports at the New Balance store. All in all, it's...

  13. med errors?

    RedhairedNurse replied to cecilsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've made very minor errors, like giving a med a little too late, or maybe a med that fell off the mar that didn't get given, or even a med that was DCd. It happens to every body I'm sure, but it's...

  14. Having trouble starting IVs on the hand

    RedhairedNurse replied to CaliLVN3583's topic in General Nursing

    It's also good to ask the patient where they prefer. My mom is close to 80 and when she went to day surgery, the nurse had a hard time finding a vein. My mom then pointed to a vein on her anterior...

  15. Is this fair to ask of a new RN?

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

    Wow! This makes me realize what a great job I have. I work as a floor nurse on an extremely busy medsurg unit, we get 5-6 pts on average but never more than 6. Our charge nurse does our...

  16. Would you cut your hair for your career?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Claritee's topic in General Nursing

    A womans hair is her glory! There's bible verse to back it up for those who care, but please don't flame me cause I brought scripture into it. It's my opinion, my belief. I love my hair and...

  17. Filter needles...are they necessary?

    RedhairedNurse replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    I always use filtered needles, but there are other's on my floor that do not use them. Our manager recently sent out a safety notice and encouraged all nurses to use them for the safety of the...

  18. IV Phenergan

    RedhairedNurse replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    It's banned in our hospital except for IM or

  19. Nicely Organized Report Sheet

    RedhairedNurse replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a thread where I posted my report sheet

  20. Need Help With Blank Report Sheet!

    RedhairedNurse replied to MD1542's topic in General Nursing

    Check out this thread where I posted my sheet Shift report - Nursing for

  21. Alphabet soup

    RedhairedNurse replied to badphish's topic in General Nursing

    I'm one who doesn't really care what you think about "alphabet soup." In fact, I think your statement is disrespectful and degrades the accomplishments of so many. I also think this is a very...

  22. very badly behaved ped client

    RedhairedNurse replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for asking this question and starting this thread. It has been very interesting reading the responses. Also, I was reading articles on the internet pertaining to illness in children and...

  23. Advice

    RedhairedNurse replied to felineRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd stick it out for the 6 months if I were in your position, unless your license is really on the line, then you need to leave ASAP. Otherwise, you should have no problem transferring in your...

  24. Experienced nurses: What do student nurses do that drives you nuts?

    RedhairedNurse replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    It drives me nuts when students sit at the nurse's station working on their care plans. That can be done at home, they're at the hospital for a reason and that is to work and learn. I've had very...

  25. Nursing Diagnosis

    RedhairedNurse replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    Well sad to say, but get use to it because on the unit it's the same bickering, backstabbing, nurses eating their young, arrogant, big ego nurses that get their trip by making others