FieryPsychRN

FieryPsychRN BSN

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  1. What field are you in??

    FieryPsychRN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in General Nursing

    Commuter...I laughed at this, even though it probably wasn't meant to be funny! I do not like waking up to report to any type of job either, but I do love nursing!! I understand about not wanting...

  2. Therapeutic fibbing..?

    FieryPsychRN replied to PierceTheVeil's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it depends on the severity of their situation, and the individual. They probably have these episodes several times a day, or that may be their

  3. Therapeutic fibbing..?

    FieryPsychRN replied to PierceTheVeil's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The resident more than likely had dementia, and with that comes memory loss. As you work more with the geriatric population you will see this more and more. She probably will forget the episode,...

  4. What field are you in??

    FieryPsychRN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your post, Commuter! I can see how being a Rehab nurse can be rewarding! My question to you is, if you don't love the field you're in, why not make a

  5. Would love to hear your stories of rewards of long term care nursing.

    FieryPsychRN replied to Wokini1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wokini1, good luck to you, you'll feel it in your heart if it's the right place for

  6. Would love to hear your stories of rewards of long term care nursing.

    FieryPsychRN replied to Wokini1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked as ADON and DON for 1.5 years so far. Honestly I had reservations at first because I started out in med-surg. It didn't take me long to realize that I had reached my destination! I...

  7. Need ideas arranging staff

    FieryPsychRN posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am a fairly new DON and I need guidance from all of you wise ones out there regarding staffing. How do you move nurses around, or change their schedule without dropping the morale and them end up...

  8. Need ideas arranging staff

    FieryPsychRN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Basically I have a nurse in a position that I don't feel is a good fit for her and I want to hire someone to fill her spot and that would mean I would need to move her. It's a sticky situation but I...

  9. I'm back!!

    FieryPsychRN replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    What is a

  10. moving to case management, advice?

    FieryPsychRN replied to furysmom's topic in Case Management

    I became a Case Manager 7 months ago and had no experience whatsoever in UR/CM. At first I was a little overwhelmed with the terminology and my lack of knowledge, but now I am glad I made the change....

  11. Spinning name badge

    FieryPsychRN replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    You can get a name badge clip that doesn't spin. Most badge reels do spin though. I hate that

  12. Narcotic Descrepency!!!

    FieryPsychRN replied to APatriganiRN's topic in General Nursing

    You should have reported it to your charge nurse immediately. It's all about covering yourself in nursing. I would have even had someone witness with you that there was a discrepancy. With you...

  13. Interview tips for Ortho/trauma RN

    FieryPsychRN replied to shubh's topic in Orthopedic

    You're welcome! How did it

  14. nurse to patient ratio orthopaedic floor?

    FieryPsychRN replied to nurseortho's topic in Orthopedic

    I work medsurg ortho and we have 1 RN, 1 LPN, 1 aide, 1 secretary for up to 12-13 patients. This is the 7a to 7p shift. Crazy, I know!! I'm sure it is breaking all kinds of laws. Same situation,...

  15. Interview tips for Ortho/trauma RN

    FieryPsychRN replied to shubh's topic in Orthopedic

    Not sure if you've already had your interview or not, but they might ask: 1. What qualifications do you have for this position? 2. Why do you want to change specialties? 3. How will you adjust to a...

  16. CPM Placement

    FieryPsychRN replied to pawnotesRN's topic in Orthopedic

    Grab a partner to help you! One to hold the leg, and the other to place the CPM. My patients are usually on the CPM for 2 hours at a time. Like Alliecat said, make sure the heel is in the base,...

  17. Many Thanks!

    FieryPsychRN replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in Orthopedic

    great to hear that you had a positive experience! so many times it is not so! i have taken care of many patients who have had an acd, as i work on a medsurg ortho/neuro unit. many of my patients...

  18. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    FieryPsychRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We are not allowed to wear the cartoon type scrubs on our unit, it is an adult medsurg/ortho floor. The only ones in our hospital that are allowed to wear the cartoon scrubs are peds nurses. I...

  19. Do the first year blues go away?

    FieryPsychRN replied to mellowish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i have been an rn for almost 8 months now. i definitely have had my share of the "first year blues." i can say it has gotten better. i have learned to take it one day at a time. i have learned so much...

  20. Med/ Surg Patient to Nurse Ratio

    FieryPsychRN replied to pilpusher's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am an RN on a busy med/surg floor. We have 10 private rooms and 14 semi-private rooms on our floor. We have anywhere from 9 to 12 or more patients per RN, depending on how many RNs are scheduled...

  21. Get well notes for patients

    FieryPsychRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    do any of you leave get well cards for your patients? i had a thought one day while i was taking care of a patient that seemed to have no family or visitors. i would like to start leaving a card for...

  22. Get well notes for patients

    FieryPsychRN replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies! I feel like that is something that I can do for all of my patients. I haven't asked my supervisor about it yet, but I'm not sure why it would be an issue. We have the...

  23. Can't even spike a bag!!

    FieryPsychRN replied to ibambamama's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I make sure I hold the bag tight, turn it upside down and just poke the spike in, twisting is definitely the key....take each experience as a learning tool, and be patient with

  24. what is your biggest pet peeve while at work?

    FieryPsychRN replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    1. Nurses that come in and complain about EVERYTHING...can you be any more NEGATIVE?? 2. How some people I work with have time for 4 smoke breaks plus breakfast, lunch and dinner break...I'm lucky if...

  25. My first day officially as an RN!!!!!!!!

    FieryPsychRN replied to bunnie004's topic in General Nursing

    Never be afraid to ask for help! Make notes of things that you have to do. Get plenty of rest the night before. Remember that each day is a learning experience. Stay calm and you will do fine!!...