lakepapa

lakepapa

ER, STICU, Neuro ICU, PACU, Burn ICU

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  1. Sometimes, it just Stinks

    lakepapa replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    For me it's pus.. I can take anything else but that smell just makes me want to

  2. DNR/DNI: What Age Would You Choose to No Longer Be Full Code?

    lakepapa replied to LollaPaupRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure. But I know it when I see

  3. Geriatric Nurse show "Getting On"....have you watched?

    lakepapa replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Love the show. Just got HBO and binge watched the first season. Should be requried viewing for anyone getting into

  4. Cleaning up lines

    lakepapa replied to nursingjudgment's topic in Critical Care

    Trace your lines one at a time and lable them (I lable the pumps also). Get rid of the ones you don't need (cound on anesthesia adding a couple you don't need). Check compatablity. ALWAYS have...

  5. Best Shoes?

    lakepapa replied to Katelyn38841's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Started with running shoes but my feet felt like they were on fire at the end of the day. Tried Crocks..OK but VERY slippery on wet floors. Got some Danskos and wore them for 4+ years. Got a new pair,...

  6. What to Do When the Doctor Throws the Nurse Under the Bus by Lying

    lakepapa replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Incident/patient safety report immediately. Statements from witnesses if you can get them. I document the who, what, and when on each and every page BTW. I've run across a few of these "nobody paged...

  7. GPA advice

    lakepapa replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Agree 100%. If hospitals only hired only 4.0 grads, there'd be a >90% nursing vacancy rate. Seriously, you're good to go with your

  8. Did You Go Into Nursing For One Specialty?

    lakepapa replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    Adult Critical Care for me and I've had a number of great jobs over the years. That's the beauty of nursing..always new challenges. Can't say I've ever had my "Dream" job though. I'm not sure what...

  9. Help! Tricky situation

    lakepapa replied to jnf7882's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So...how did it

  10. Help! Tricky situation

    lakepapa replied to jnf7882's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Jnf, you're applying under a different name because your name has, in fact, changed. Get this out of the way at the introduction. "Great to see you again. I've had quite a busy year. Worked at X...

  11. Help! Tricky situation

    lakepapa replied to jnf7882's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If that's the job you want then go for it. The reason you declined their offer the last time was because it was a night position and it wasn't a good fit for you. This one sounds like it is. Tell the...

  12. What's in your nurse bag?

    lakepapa replied to nynursey_'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm with ya' on the food deal. Gotta' have a snack stashed in my bag. As for what I carry on me: Ears, pen, trauma scissors,

  13. Nurse brutally beaten in a Brooklyn Hospital

    lakepapa replied to HGTVrn33's topic in Nursing News

    I worked in very large ER when I first started and we frequently had some very violent patients. Our hospital had it's own police force. They were armed and had the power to arrest. Panic buttons...

  14. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

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

    50, I'll turn 61 in April. 4 years level one trauma ICU, 4 years burn ICU, 2 years MICU. You're never too

  15. what do you talk about at work?

    lakepapa replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, we talk about everything. We're a very open bunch...no limits. I like it that

  16. MD's orders

    lakepapa replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing andI think you did a great job handling the situation. BTW, did the doc need your pt to get up and do jumping jacks as part of his assessment? Not sure why he couldn't do his...

  17. Why do docs do this?

    lakepapa replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    I say no problemo. Yesterday one of our staff docs bought us all pizza just "because". Plus, they're right there when I need orders. I guess it depends on where you work. If the docs are a bunch of...

  18. Cna's view of nursing

    lakepapa replied to evolvingrn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked ICU in level 1 trauma centers for a long time. If someone came on the unit and said nurses are the same as CNAs it would cause an immediate staffing shortage because half of us would die...

  19. should i have given it to patient as scheduled?

    lakepapa replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    The dose is q6. Reschedule it and give the next dose six hours after the last dose was given and document why you did it. Pass it on in

  20. which stethoscope would fit me best in your opinion?

    lakepapa replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Buy an inexpensive one! Anything that let's you hear breath sounds, bowel sounds and a heartbeat. Anything more than that is a waste of money

  21. New nurse in training...having a hard time dealing with my trainer!

    lakepapa replied to LPnicki4990's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Been there also. My First perceptor was an absolute sociopath. Talk to the nurse manager. Time for different

  22. initial burn care in the ER

    lakepapa replied to gonzo1's topic in Burn

    First doc was right. Dry, clean dressings and get her to a burn center. She's going straight to the shower when she gets there anyway. (Assuming she's stable

  23. Thinking about transferring. Just looking for some input.

    lakepapa replied to BluegrassRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Bluegrass, here's how I feel about new hires. I really don't care how much experience you have as long as you are willing/eager to learn, motivated, and not afraid of hard work. Bring those attributes...

  24. Optimal rm temp for burn pts

    lakepapa replied to lilwbprincess's topic in Critical Care

    Kinda' tough to give one optimum temp because it really depends on the pt. What is their temp? How "open" are they? Are they spiking a fever? We start at around 85 and go up to around 100 depending...

  25. So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

    lakepapa replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow, what a nightmare! Have you demanded a conference with Faculty? Patient Advocacy/Affairs? I too work at a very large teaching hospital. Don't waste you time with residents, get the Department Head...