pezzy68

pezzy68 has 18 years experience and specializes in Med/ surg,ortho.onc,supvsn.

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1. Medical This or That

   pezzy68 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

   Feed a pt Ductogram or Bone marrow aspiration?

2. Advice for precepting an experienced nurse

   pezzy68 replied to HRM672's topic in General Nursing

   First you have to think of what type of experience does she have?Is it the same type on your floor?If it is the same type of nursing then it should be just a mechanics of your floor, certain DR info, etc. The way the floor and work flow goes. You may...

3. Medical This or That

   pezzy68 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

   OH,LOL....ok.....Uhm ...breast exam 16 g iv OR ngt insertion:yeah:

4. Medical This or That

   pezzy68 replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

   Diarrahea:confused:

5. Floating to other units...

   pezzy68 replied to owensmommy's topic in General Nursing

   Our new Nurses (new grad or new employee), do not float for 6 months, the cna for 3.Yes we do float, no, we do not get any extra money for it.That is a good idea tho !!!

6. doctors treatment of nurses??

   pezzy68 replied to nursejllrn's topic in General Nursing

   I feel, that as Nursing has evolved and became more skilled and specific in care etc, Doctors have changed in treatment of nursing staff.When i first started in the medical field as an a nurses assistant in 1986, they seemed to be more demeaning,off...

7. is this illegal at work regarding pay

   pezzy68 replied to babybumblebee's topic in Activism

   I would contact the labor board in your state.If you are truly doing necessary work, they have to pay you.If you are just hanging out, then no.Is it a consistent issue that you have to stay after hours?

8. Has anyone considered going all the way?

   pezzy68 replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

   I truly do not understand why some people feel nursing is a pit stop or short cut from being a Doctor.Being a nurse is it's own specialty, it has nothing to do with being or not being a Doctor.True, people may go to nursing school first, i think that...

9. Did You Settle for Nursing?

   pezzy68 replied to sarahrn2be's topic in General Nursing

   From your post, you have absolutely No idea what nursing consists of.It also sounds as if you just want a job that may make you alot of money ,status and prestige.I did not hear you wanted to help people, promote well being, educate or anything relat...

10. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

    pezzy68 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes,,,Lol......Maybe it was a joke????

11. Best jobs while in Nursing School?

    pezzy68 replied to joetex12's topic in General Students

    I worked as Nursing assistant during school.The hospital was very flexible with my hours, it helped ALOT.I was more comfortable with the pt and family members, the flow of the hospital and pt care in general..It also helps you appreciate you assist...

12. After A Year of Nursing...I Still Feel Like I'm Dieing

    pezzy68 replied to actress8503's topic in General Nursing

    First off, congrats for becoming a nurse AND sticking with it, despite the feelings and problems you have had.In my opinion, from what i read in your post, you are EXACTLY what a nurse is.You are educated, caring,assertive, conscientious.I think , m...

13. OK, I'll do it, where are you from

    pezzy68 replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Midwest baby!!I live in a small town in Indiana,about 70 mi east of Chicago Ill:yeah:

14. What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

    pezzy68 replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, when i am trying to assess pt's mental status, i ask them the day date year etc.There are times when i dont even know myself!!!LolThen i reply, wait yea, today is tues the 9th...Luckily they forget, i can never remember that info.....

15. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    pezzy68 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    All i remember about my cap is it was white and a real pain when i had to wear it during clinicals.I would bend over, hit, the siderail,the curtain, even the pt a couple times,lol.I do remember a stripe on the side corner.I also had a pin, round gol...