maelstrom143

maelstrom143

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  1. Number of patients you care for?

    maelstrom143 replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In GA, I worked at an awesome hospital, used to be 1:5 in PCU, 1:6 in M/S, w/float to the ER 1:5 (I really loved that ER!). Now in FL, I cover PCU 1:5 (1:4 if acuity is higher and patients on drips),...

  2. Does your facility allow the floor/unit nurses write up other nurses?

    maelstrom143 replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in Emergency

    You have a valid point for not treating the FSBS of 212. It was not a critical high and could easily be corrected once on the floor. Furthermore, the K+ levels could have been adversely affected by...

  3. I should have become a teacher!!!!

    maelstrom143 replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Get a professional resume, dress professionally, and go in person to the hospitals, talk to the charge nurses, directors, find out which hospitals have internships (some hospitals have internships for...

  4. bad feeling

    maelstrom143 replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started as a new nurse in a hospital, I hung an IV abt and forgot to open the secondary IV tubing. The patient got the abt over an hour after it was due. I felt absolutely horrible....

  5. I GOT THE JOB!!!

    maelstrom143 replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and best of luck in your new

  6. Doc have right to get upset with me?

    maelstrom143 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I would have called toward the end of the shift, as the patient was getting discharged and the temp could signal a serious problem. at our facility we get blood cultures for temps =/> 100.5F, so...

  7. Doc have right to get upset with me?

    maelstrom143 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I have learned a lot of important information regarding quads from this post. I will probably be eyeing them more closely from now on when getting low grades, as I was not aware a small spike...

  8. What are your favorite types of patients??

    maelstrom143 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    60+, cardiac

  9. lantus dosages

    maelstrom143 posted a topic in General Nursing

    We had a pt recently that was receiving 135 units of Lantus qHS. Is there a maximum amount of Lantus that anyone knows of? The pt was obese (@ 300lb), was still running high BGs (200's) and stated...

  10. Being Questioned by Paramedics? Why?

    maelstrom143 replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you did what was best for the patient, as evidenced by the fact that he is still in the hospital. I hope he will be ok. Keep trusting your gut and good luck! BTW, hope whoever that person...

  11. Bloodwork question

    maelstrom143 replied to JennyMac's topic in General Nursing

    In our facility it varies: in the ER, Nurse Techs & nurses can draw blood from venipunctures; only nurses draw from PICCs, portacaths, etc. In M/S, PCU, ICU, lab

  12. Being Questioned by Paramedics? Why?

    maelstrom143 replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

    It is terrible you had to deal with this issue. Paramedics may be knowledgeable, but their opinion does not supercede the physician's; if you received orders to send the patient to the ER then that is...

  13. New grad frustrated, but trapped...in a "profession" i HATE.

    maelstrom143 replied to Sparx28's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear you are having such a miserable time. Please remember that all things are hard at the beginning, but nursing will be much more so related to the fact that we are often expected to be...

  14. Did I handle this the right way with my coworker?

    maelstrom143 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I think you handled it very professionally and respectfully. Having an iv site is crucial, as you never know when you may need one. Having a clean comfortable patient is important; however, not having...

  15. I just cannot take care of her.

    maelstrom143 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My heart breaks for you. It is heartbreaking when you encounter those patients who get under your skin. I like all my patients, but there are those that are just that extra touch special, you know?...

  16. Between a rock and a hard place.

    maelstrom143 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am having a very difficult time right now. I am looking at a decision I really do not want to make. Currently, I love my job. I love my colleagues. They are always there to support and assist me....

  17. RNs can't be CNAs?

    maelstrom143 replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital in GA we have had nurses sometimes cover CNA shifts due to insufficient staffing and it works ok. However, when a nurse acting in CNA capacity comes across abnormal VS, he/she does not...

  18. Between a rock and a hard place.

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the belated reply and thanks to all of you who have taken the time to give me your input and support. I have been really ill for the last 3 weeks or so and am now getting better. I have...

  19. Hostile and demanding patients. How do you handle them?

    maelstrom143 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Outstanding. I am so happy for you. Thanks for the

  20. Hostile and demanding patients. How do you handle them?

    maelstrom143 replied to Virgo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes; I once had to take the mars to the pt to show them the veracity of my claims...lol. I thought she was the cutest little old lady, though, so I just had to laugh. I also make sure I let them know...

  21. Between a rock and a hard place: being taken advantage of

    maelstrom143 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, thanks! lol. talk about lost. i did not even look at the date! I am glad all worked out, though. It is so horrible when work is hard to deal with. Have a wonderful

  22. Between a rock and a hard place: being taken advantage of

    maelstrom143 replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I may be way off on this, but have you thought of possible addiction problems? May not be what is going on, but the trips to the bathroom, short outings off the floor...she is endangering patients and...

  23. Between a rock and a hard place.

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    we were living w/hubby, but when we came home this summer we discovered [his] momma's advancing condition and we (w/me being the primary) decided the children and i needed to stay here. this way, the...

  24. Between a rock and a hard place.

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    We were living w/hubby, but when we came home this summer we discovered [his] Momma's advancing condition and we (w/me being the primary) decided the children and I needed to stay here. This way, the...

  25. Between a rock and a hard place.

    maelstrom143 replied to maelstrom143's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Commuter. Yes, I am truly blessed. Hi, Katnip, I agree with you and have discussed this with my supervisor. I am currently considering doing prn one day per pay period at my current place of...