maelstrom143

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  1. interviewing after assaulted by patient

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

    You have gotten some excellent advice that I could not improve upon, imho. I just want to wish you good luck and best wishes in your job hunt

  2. Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    maelstrom143 replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    :) I took a position in a clinic associated w/the hospital I wanted because there were no openings in the hospital at the time. I HATED the clinic setting, but the people were lovely and the patients...

  3. New and not so new nurses..

    maelstrom143 replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    :eek: Not cool OR professional at all. I am so sorry this happened to you. Shifts (am or pm) can get very crazy and we are not perfect. When errors are committed, it is our policy to address it in a...

  4. Resume for transition from LVN to RN

    maelstrom143 replied to shasta07's topic in General Nursing

    After I finished RN school, I used http://www.careerperfect.com to review my old resume and change it to reflect the new knowledge/skill set I had acquired in school. They did an awesome job and I got...

  5. Nurse charting stuff she did not do.

    maelstrom143 replied to Peetz's topic in General Nursing

    Documenting care that has not been given is considered fraud, much like a doctor writing a progress note and stating he saw a patient during rounds when he did not. I really appreciate and respect the...

  6. Frustrated and need to vent

    maelstrom143 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing may be a 24h job, but orders still need to be executed in a timely manner for patient safety. There is a reason there are protocols in place. Passing things in report is logical, as long as it...

  7. Nope, you're not going to die tonight...... says the hospice nurse

    maelstrom143 replied to Old.Timer's topic in General Nursing

    Liked the story about the window, but not the commercial. I voted it a one star. I think Hospice is a wonderful service and one that is much misunderstood. This commercial does nothing really to...

  8. How do you get thicker skin?

    maelstrom143 replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

    OP, I am so sorry for the nastiness that individual spewed at you However, keep in mind that you don't take them home with you and be grateful! If they address you in such a manner, can you imagine...

  9. Speaking foreign languages

    maelstrom143 replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    Ah...No.

  10. Speaking foreign languages

    maelstrom143 replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, LOL. No. Hubby tried to teach me, but I told him to leave me alone

  11. "You are a new graduate that's why you hurt your back..."

    maelstrom143 replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    Back injuries occur on the job due to insufficient lift equipment, poor body mechanics, overweight patients, insufficient staff. It is not a "new grad vs old nurse" kind of deal. Your boss needs to be...

  12. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    maelstrom143 replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Don't care what others do, not my problem. However, it will upset me if they leave the board lit up like a Christmas tree and no lights answered because everyone is busy eating breakfast. I do...

  13. Speaking foreign languages

    maelstrom143 replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is rude to speak in a different language if you are on the floor, as family members and patients are able to overhear conversations and some of them may feel as if they are being spoken...

  14. "No Complaints Voiced"??

    maelstrom143 replied to Hooch's topic in General Nursing

    "No Complaints Voiced" means just that. As to how much credence I give it, that depends. I usually do a head to toe at beginning of my shift and chart accordingly and this is what I base my shift on,...

  15. syringe to collect specimen from foley?

    maelstrom143 replied to nursing81student's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like good practice if fc in place for extended periods, so fc changed out to new fc and then urine is collected. That is what is done in our ER, where anyone coming in w/fc has it removed,...

  16. what would you have done

    maelstrom143 replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    4h shift? Wow...that is barely enough time to catch your breath:eek: Sorry. I did not understand the finite time you had to work with. Definitely makes it harder to deal w/some stuff. Even 5min check...

  17. Shift assessment... really?

    maelstrom143 replied to Macbs4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My head to toe usually takes about 5 min. The walkie/talkies are the easiest as they can answer questions while moving extremities, repositioning, etc. The total cares may take a bit more time (if too...

  18. Frustrated and need to vent

    maelstrom143 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The floor w/the "meanie" nurses sounds like a very toxic and dangerous work environment. Avoid it like the plague:eek: It is good that you got to witness both sides of the coin as far as the two...

  19. Frustrated and need to vent

    maelstrom143 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There should be a protocol in place regarding "STAT, ASAP, Now, Routine" orders and a time limit within which it is acceptable to carry them out. We have a 30 min window w/STAT orders (it may take an...

  20. Heartbroken. Ball was dropped BIG TIME. Advice?

    maelstrom143 replied to cmcervantes63's topic in General Nursing

    cmcervantes63: I am really glad you met w/the DON and that they will be putting proper protocols in effect in order to avoid such an experience for future residents in that facility. It is wonderful...

  21. Is there anything good that being a nurse has taught you???

    maelstrom143 replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    I have learned that, just because you have never seen it/heard of it before, does not mean that it cannot

  22. Frustrated and need to vent

    maelstrom143 replied to QuenymamiRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow. Some things will be passed to the next shift as sometimes we cannot get everything done on days. However, Kayexelate for high K+ levels is considered a STAT order and must be administered STAT,...

  23. what would you have done

    maelstrom143 replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you not find this area on the patient at the beginning of the shift during your primary assessment? Whenever a wound is found, it needs to be assessed, cleaned, and dressed. Proper...

  24. Is this normal?

    maelstrom143 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree it might just be scar tissue, but I document the finding and let the PCP know during rounds. Sometimes they will say "dc home and follow up w/primary doctor for site assessment/follow-up" and...

  25. popping and squeezing boils

    maelstrom143 replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt you will lose your license, but better not to go around popping things as that can cause you more problems if they come back w/worse infection later on. We usually use warm compresses to allow...