Aurora77

Aurora77

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  1. Coursera - The Science of Safety in Healthcare

    Aurora77 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds fascinating. Browsing the site, I've found so many interesting courses. Have you taken other classes? Were they

  2. When the doctor doesn't respond to their page...

    Aurora77 replied to kate4rn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Does your facility have a rapid response team? We can RR anyone--not just those being cared for by hospitalists. If you don't think things are bad enough to warrant that, get the house supervisor...

  3. Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Graduation Gift

    Aurora77 replied to AmandaM2013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My husband bought me a kindle and my parents got me an amazon gift card when I became an RN. Now that I'm about to complete my BSN, I'm treating myself to a few knitting patterns I've been wanting....

  4. Awful Doctors

    Aurora77 replied to JKimRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This whole situation also shows a flaw within the system. My facility has protocol orders for electrolytes. We can give potassium PO or IV. By simply having that order set, this all could have been...

  5. Head Over Heals In LOVE!

    Aurora77 replied to babsy28's topic in General Students

    I'm happy for you. I don't know why people are so down on med surg. I've been a med-surg nurse for two years now. The variety of patients and the knowledge you'll gain is invaluable. I think the...

  6. Why are some nurses so miserable?

    Aurora77 replied to tangel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  7. Vent: Downgrading patient from ICU status

    Aurora77 replied to ukjenn231's topic in General Nursing

    Not only is it unfair to the nurse (who will be blamed for any harm that may come to the patient due to improper placement), it's not fair to the patient. It's just asking for patients to be hurt or...

  8. Home med lists make me crazy.

    Aurora77 replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like the onus should be on the ER doc to get the med list correct. Surely they were taught how to write orders correctly? Since nurses can't prescribe, why should it be your...

  9. So the boss says "When a call light goes off, consider that an error"

    Aurora77 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This sounds like the set up of a bad joke. I'm all about being proactive--it simply makes my shift easier. To assume that we've failed if a patient call light goes off is silly. All a statement...

  10. Has this ever happened to you?

    Aurora77 replied to jchilds's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  11. Dear patients, families, MDs and fellow RNs

    Aurora77 replied to BeinganRN9's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So venting isn't allowed? Nurses are only human and can have a bad day. No, most patients aren't in the hospital by choice. Doesn't mean they can't work your last

  12. What do you do?

    Aurora77 replied to texasmum's topic in General Nursing

    Revel in the glory of the peace and quiet because it's fleeting. I'm not ashamed to admit I'll bust out a book and enjoy the quiet. Usually an oddly quiet night means for a a hectic one the next...

  13. How often do you have codes on your unit?

    Aurora77 replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    I work med-surg ortho as well. We rarely have codes on our floor, maybe once or twice a year. In fact, I've been there a year and a half and just experienced my first last month. I was grateful for...

  14. Core Measure Responsibility

    Aurora77 replied to singwithme123's topic in General Nursing

    Why is it my job to make sure the doctor is doing his or her job? Aren't they professionals? Aren't they (presumably) adults capable of doing their own work? I want what's best for my patient, but...

  15. Pt Load & New Grad Burnout

    Aurora77 replied to naptimeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    9-11 patients is insane. Whoever is dictating those ratios is just asking for patient complications and deaths. It's just not humanly possible to adequately care for that many patients. I'd be...

  16. Hourly Rounding

    Aurora77 replied to arbldj1234's topic in General Nursing

    That is just creepy. If they have so little faith in their nurses, maybe the NMs and HR should do a better job of

  17. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    Aurora77 replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    With rights come responsibility. If the patient and family refuse to do what is necessary to keep the patient safe, the family should take responsibility for all costs incurred with the fall. They...

  18. Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

    Aurora77 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Brilliant commentary, Commuter. I do believe patient satisfaction should be considered by medical staff, since customer service is important, especially in terms of adherence to treatment regimens....

  19. have anyone enrolled in an RN-to-BSN program right after ADN school?

    Aurora77 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I got my job while I was in the process of enrolling. I got my job based on the fact that I did clinicals and my final preceptorship on the floor I was applying for. I knew I needed to go back for...

  20. Is pain still the "5th Vital Sign"?

    Aurora77 replied to SuzieF's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Ashley, that is crazy. I would have to question a nurse that thinks that amount of dilaudid is going to hurt your healthy husband. On the same note, why in earth would any doc think dilaudid...

  21. Co-signature for Insulin administration

    Aurora77 replied to MissRN7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Interesting, I was taught that it's unnecessary to wipe away that first drop. I also find the double check odd. I understand the need for caution, but I can push narcs all night long without anyone...

  22. DDD/numbness/pain

    Aurora77 replied to nursegumby's topic in Emergency

    The doc is an idiot. DDD can be horribly painful. That being said, Altra's right, what is the ED going to do for the patient? Pain meds and then the patient needs to call his/her orthopedist in the...

  23. Am I Only one who is irritated by doctors and medical shows?

    Aurora77 replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My favorite--on a Sy Fy channel movie I learned that the cure for hypoglycemia is

  24. Steps for IVPB to an intermittent PIV -Using new tubing set

    Aurora77 replied to weluv3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you're using some pumps, you don't need to hang the primary bag lower. The pump does the work. My facility doesn't even get the secondary tubing with the hanger anymore. If your school was like...

  25. Runny nose during shift

    Aurora77 replied to ilovemicrobiology's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the same way. I can be fine while I'm charting, but go to start an IV or something and my nose gets runny. I think it's just the dry hospital air along with the heat. I just carry Kleenex and...