unknown99

unknown99 BSN, RN

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  1. dumb questions

    unknown99 replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    #1. There are NEVER dumb questions!! The questions are how you learn. #2. No, no need to call the doctor at that hour, unless you have a deathwish!! Already on ATB's... can wait until the doc does...

  2. Is it 5 or 7?

    unknown99 replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    just new in the past 3 years, #6 is the right to know (effects, etc...) and #7 is the right to

  3. Puuuuuuulese!!

    unknown99 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    "I left my Oxycontin on the table at the restaurant and the manager flushed them down the toilet." This was 1/2 hour after getting the script filled, and the manager said the lady came through the...

  4. You might be a nurse if.......

    unknown99 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    You have your nurses cap from graduation on your car's dashboard---2 years later!! You have your stethescope hanging over your rearview mirror. You look at strangers veins in the checkout lane...

  5. Blow out at the desk, who was at fault? both share blame I think?

    unknown99 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not mean to sound harsh, but as charge nurse, you also have the obligation to oversee that patient's care. There is truley no excuse for the blood not to have been started within 20 minutes of...

  6. taking students, precepting

    unknown99 replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it is stressful and at times hard to deal with students. However, what we nurses have to consider is that we were students

  7. Is a community college education a bad one?

    unknown99 replied to Kay28's topic in General Nursing

    Community colleges generally offer a 2 year degree... which I have found to have more clinical time but less theory time than a 4 year program. Many, many nurses are from a community college, and many...

  8. what shoes do you wear...

    unknown99 replied to blee1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Sketchers. My podiatrist and my ortho doc both recommend them for nurses. They are the most comfortable shoes and since I started wearing them, my feet and legs do not hurt after an 8 hour...

  9. Is there a good method to decide who works what holiday?

    unknown99 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We work every other holiday, with the rotation changing at labor day. That way it is fair. If someone is scheduled to work a holiday, if they call off, then they lose their right to holiday pay. If a...

  10. Controversial HealthcareTopics...

    unknown99 replied to OUBobcat94's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Eugenics is a hot topic. PSA and euthanasia are always a good topic. Informed consent is a good topic. It is not suppose to be controversial, but often is due to the fine line between consent versus...

  11. Advice - Relocating to Cincinnati OH

    unknown99 replied to katesmom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Mount Carmel is nice also. It is out, yet close to everything. Mason is good also. The closer you get to the city of Cincinnati, the higher the crime rate. Indian Hill is beautiful, but pretty...

  12. VERY weird code today

    unknown99 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    That was an "OH MY GOSH" moment!! Several years ago , I had a guy vagal when we stood him up to transfer him to the chair. He went down, his heart stopped , and his respers stopped. We laid him back...

  13. ER Pet Peeves

    unknown99 replied to ERERER's topic in Emergency

    The drug seekers and all their

  14. Pet Peeves

    unknown99 replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot stand someone who uses racial

  15. Incident or not?

    unknown99 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is an incident, and could be considered a med error also. Oxygen is considered a medication in some places because it has to be ordered and it is essential to the patient's well-being. Because...

  16. I saw something new and scary

    unknown99 replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    All I can say is: EWWWW!!!!!!!! :barf01: :barf01:

  17. Do you give up your seat for a doctor?

    unknown99 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    No, I usually do not give my seat to a doctor, unless it is one doc in particular. She has a disease that is sort of like muscular dystrophy, but not as bad. Plus, she is an awesome doc. The others...

  18. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    unknown99 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My last work day...... @#$%^&, *&^%$, ^$&%&.PURE H*LL!!!! But, I LOVE my

  19. Itching after TX???

    unknown99 replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We use Gold Bond lotion for our dialysis patients. While this will not treat the cause, because the cause is usually chronic, it really alleviates the symptoms very

  20. Narcotic Theft

    unknown99 replied to smartass_nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You need to protect your nursing license and get out of there now!! No place is worth losing your

  21. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    unknown99 replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it was funny myself, and I have been an LPN for 20 years and an RN for one year

  22. Admits/ Re admits

    unknown99 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a RN at a hospital. I cannot speak for all hospital nurses, but I do give ALL that info, plus more AND before hanging up I ask the nurse at the ECF if they have any questions they would like to...

  23. Sorry To Upset You, But....

    unknown99 replied to lisa41rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been out of LTC for 6 years now, and into the hospital. I have to say I will never go back to LTC for many, many of the reasons in these posts. I take my hat off to nurses who do it, because...

  24. Acidosis and Alkalosis?

    unknown99 replied to newflgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have another one... as the ph goes, so goes your patient. If the ph rises, then it is alkalosis, and most s/s on your patient will be iincreased. If the ph is low, it is acidosis, and your patient...

  25. What is a PCT?

    unknown99 replied to chass1244's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital where I work, PCTs are called patient care