pezzy68

pezzy68

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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

  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,...

  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

  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...

  7. is this illegal at work regarding pay

    pezzy68 replied to babybumblebee's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    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...

  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,...

  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...

  10. Nurse calls in because of herpes outbreak

    pezzy68 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

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

  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...

  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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. JCAHO requirement? hourly rounds and written report at change of shift?

    pezzy68 replied to blackberry's topic in General Nursing

    We a few years back, stopped taping report and used paper report.The majority of us HATED IT.It was very hard to not right a novel when alot of things were going on w/ each pt.It seemed to me a very...

  16. These docs are gonna fight!

    pezzy68 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's crazy.I would tell my manager, give her the scoop and call it a day.That is where your responsibility ends.Unless the pt is confused or a 72 hour detention, there is no way you can refuse...

  17. Orienting a new nurse...need advice

    pezzy68 replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhhh, precepting, the best time in the world :).I feel a more hands on approach, is always best.The fact that she shadowed for a few days was great.Now she needs to step it up.Alot of nurses don't...

  18. did you go to excelsior? where do you work?

    pezzy68 replied to g19marsha's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from Regents College(which is now Excelsior),in 1990.I finished my last half yr thru the program.What alot of people fail to realize is, one has to be be very dedicated and focused to...

  19. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    pezzy68 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol, i love it.I always like to say to my co workers, well you know this is the Hanoi Hilton.Some of the things people ask for& want is crazzzy.It feels sometimes that people think we are...

  20. Discharging a patient...to the streets

    pezzy68 replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a touchy subject to say the least.Where i work, we too get pt's who are homeless( we do not have a high homeless rate in our area tho).It seems the majority of the pt's or families expect the...

  21. inappropriate comment made by RN in front of patient

    pezzy68 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I know many times when you get more patients and feel bogged down , it gets to you.But, you should NEVER make the pt feel that way.The pt should Never know you are so busy and feel you don't have...

  22. Its pointless to call the doc. Do you have faith in the docs where you work?

    pezzy68 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    If you are getting nowhere with the docs and the pt is truly in need, esp a crisis, then you have to go over his head.Always notify the Nursing Supervisor.Once , i called a doc a couple times, he...

  23. day of nursing

    pezzy68 replied to golfergirl17's topic in General Nursing

    The pt load varies depending on the shift.On days we can have from 5-8, 3-11 about the same,midnights usually 6-8.Our hospital uses a staffing grid, NOT based on pt

  24. "I don't have AIDS"

    pezzy68 replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Quite a few years back, when the idea of gloves and protective equipment was new, i frequently got that question.What do you think i have something??Now, it is common practise and pt's EXPECT you to...

  25. CDiff Smell?

    pezzy68 replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    So true, you can tell alot about the patient by smells, even before you read anything about