cherrybreeze

cherrybreeze ADN, RN

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  1. The Whistle Blower!

    cherrybreeze replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering what you mean by this....get what information in the computer first? Obviously you can't chart something you didn't do yet, so I think that's where my confusion

  2. What was that?

    cherrybreeze replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the job, OP! Things have a way of working out, it seems. I'm sorry about the first interview experience. Even when you KNOW there was either a candidate that was a better fit, or they...

  3. Discharged and left to die ????

    cherrybreeze replied to Gabby820's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for what your grandmother and your family are going through. If her physicians did not explain to you their rationale for not performing the tests, then ask. But please do know that,...

  4. permitting a patient to urinate in bed versus holding it in

    cherrybreeze replied to dseltzer's topic in General Nursing

    I think you've got the best grasp of the situation. It's not a matter of having them urinate in the bed because it's "easier" or they can't be bothered to help them find another means (I've read...

  5. Hoping for a job offer....

    cherrybreeze posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I know there are SO many people here in the same position I'm in as far as looking for a job, but I'd appreciate any good vibes sent my way! I was terminated from my job in April due to what...

  6. Foley insertion on a male patient

    cherrybreeze replied to divaRN*'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Have never felt a cath coil in the testicles. Bunch up in the urethra,

  7. Hoping for a job offer....

    cherrybreeze replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the support, I appreciate it! I went back and forth in my head a LOT over how to handle the subject of my termination, and just couldn't think of a good way to avoid it that didn't sound...

  8. why the lack of baths

    cherrybreeze replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Being woken up for VS, etc, is par for the course when you're in the hospital. So many people have this same complaint, but really.....if you didn't need to be monitored around the clock, you...

  9. Community College? You must be stupid.

    cherrybreeze replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    No, they don't bash the colleges, they just bash the degree at the end of it. Seriously, though.....by no means do I have the intent of bashing any BSN program while applauding CC programs. I don't...

  10. First RN job & it's pay

    cherrybreeze replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll ask YOU a question, since you seem very obviously disappointed by the responses you're getting: How much did you EXPECT to make, starting off as a new grad with no experience? (I also have to...

  11. IV infusion volume rate on Pump

    cherrybreeze replied to LStar's topic in General Nursing

    We have Alaris pumps, too, so nope......no way to get air back out of the tubing, once it's in there. I agree, too, if there is enough left in the bag I'll reset it to infuse as much as I can "without...

  12. IV infusion volume rate on Pump

    cherrybreeze replied to LStar's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy was to set the pump for 950. True, the pump won't deliver air to the patient, but with the pumps we have, once air gets in to the top of the tubing, you have to reprime the whole set (the...

  13. Advice Needed: Helping Nurses Recognize a Dangerous but Obscure Condition

    cherrybreeze replied to thehipcrip's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to say something similar to this, I have known since nursing school with AD is, and how it can present. I was surprised to read in your OP that "most doctors and nurses" have never heard...

  14. Community College? You must be stupid.

    cherrybreeze replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    I received a similar spiel from my guidance counselor in high school, when she asked about my plans after graduation and I told them I was going to _____ _____ Technical College to get my ADN. "But...

  15. Emergency Medical Techician Basic - Help!!!!

    cherrybreeze replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say this, but being an EMT or an ER tech would also be weekend jobs (meaning, include weekend shifts as part of a normal schedule). I can't imagine there would be a position for either of...

  16. "Thumping" out the door....?

    cherrybreeze replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I see my point was missed. I expected that, so I won't continue to argue

  17. Blood transfusions??? just say no...

    cherrybreeze replied to macgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to say this same thing....I wouldn't have suggested dialysis as a potential area where transfusions wouldn't be a concern. I didn't work IN dialysis, but I've sent plenty of patients TO...

  18. What are you best work tips?

    cherrybreeze replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes to this! I am particularly anal; if I am in a room with a doc and he says something (like, we'll take out the drain/NG, start on xx med, etc), I'll wait until they have written the order to...

  19. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    cherrybreeze replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To expand on the OP, what do you guys think of this? http://1061evansville.com/the-robs-video-blog-62711/ I'm not familiar with this radio station or their DJ's, and "The Rob's" tone doesn't *quite*...

  20. "Thumping" out the door....?

    cherrybreeze replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    I have no doubt that EMS is very advanced, but it sounds like you are saying that a patient is BETTER OFF either on a scene or in the back of an ambulance than within hospital walls. No matter how...

  21. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    cherrybreeze replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Completely agree on all of your points. O/T from the OP, but: I had a conversation with someone just the other day regarding empathy, and it mirrored some of the things you said above (re:...

  22. Help with JP drain set up please!

    cherrybreeze replied to Bec717's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have control over the suction (meaning, if it's compressed) while it is hooked to wall suction. The wall suction will compress the bulb, but it's not something YOU can physically do or not....

  23. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    cherrybreeze replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why thank

  24. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    cherrybreeze replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ah. :heartbeat My knight in shining........red, swollen skin. Now I know what I've been holding out

  25. I got my dream job...! :)

    cherrybreeze replied to KayRN910's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! It is so refreshing to hear posts like this, as I am currently job hunting. I had an interview yesterday for a job I really want, so this gives me hope! Good luck, and keep us posted...