mustlovepoodles

mustlovepoodles RN

OB/GYN, Peds, School Nurse, DD

Member

  • Content

    1,041

  • Visitors

    11,397

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    15

All Content by mustlovepoodles

  1. How do you respond to a resident who gets attention by pretending to be in pain?

    mustlovepoodles replied to HoneyDinkley's topic in General Nursing

    Um, you need to go back and re-read the OP. This was a hypothetical interview question. She is an inexperienced CNA and simply wanted to know how she should answer the

  2. What were your job interview red flags?

    mustlovepoodles replied to Destiny12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, the interview for my last job should have given me pause. I was interviewing for a school nurse position with the principal and the consulting nurse who would be my backup. I could tell the...

  3. How do you respond to a resident who gets attention by pretending to be in pain?

    mustlovepoodles replied to HoneyDinkley's topic in General Nursing

    And if she's in the hospital for a fractured hip, shes NOT faking pain to get attention. She legitimately needs narcotics. As other posters have said, pain is whatever a patient says it is. The first...

  4. Dog on the floor, what do you think?

    mustlovepoodles replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    It really doesn't much matter what we think. According to federal law, a business owner(including hospitals) are allowed to ask about the pet but cannot ask the owner for any papers to prove the dog...

  5. Panel interview

    mustlovepoodles replied to SoilderofLove's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a panel interview when I interviewed for my current job. Be sure you make eye contact with every panel member. When you answer questions be sure you first address the questioner, but also look...

  6. First time to work-which place to go,hospital or veterans nursing home?

    mustlovepoodles replied to charr-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I"d apply at both places. Just because they're asking for 4-12 months experience doesn't mean they won't take less. Of course, in this unfriendly economy it's hard for grad nurses to find a job. You...

  7. Universal precautions not really universal, are they?

    mustlovepoodles replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Not only do I see lay people doing this, I recently saw it in an ER. We were in a terrible wreck about a month ago and the whole family ended up in the ER(none of us hurt too badly.) My DD17 had a...

  8. Help with Diabetic Non-compliant Student

    mustlovepoodles replied to Allie911's topic in School

    I quoted you with the intention of snipping some of it before I reply, but your advice is just too good to shorten. I think I had this same student about 2 years ago in middle school. He just would...

  9. Pt fainted on me while standing up

    mustlovepoodles replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did a great job. Way to think on your feet! What did your instructor expect you to do, stand aside and let her crash to the floor? I can just imagine the Press-Ganey on that one. I have...

  10. Night shift my only choice as a new hire?

    mustlovepoodles replied to swayman2202's topic in General Nursing

    I would concur with others. Dictating what shift you will and will not work is not going to go in your favor. Having little or no nursing experience is not going to help your case either. I have...

  11. quit nursing after med errors?

    mustlovepoodles replied to ris_03tdgz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gotta love a student

  12. RN to BSN doesn't feel right.

    mustlovepoodles replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    I'll believe it when I see it. Hospitals (and nursing organizations) have been saying it for at least 34 years that I know about. They also said that LPNs and CNAs would be phased out in favor of all...

  13. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    mustlovepoodles replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oy~ "Behave"? "Reward"? "Attention"? ""Ice cream"? Please tell me you're not

  14. pre-delivery "grooming" issue?

    mustlovepoodles replied to brillohead's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Me too. I'm showing my age, but I never even considered waxing "down there." I'm not into unnecessary pain. I shave my legs and underarms, and I've been known to trim things up but I would never ever...

  15. where to start out?...anyone switched from adult?

    mustlovepoodles replied to Shanlee79's topic in Pediatric

    I"ve been in peds for the last 25 years(out of 34!) and I have to say it has not limited my practice whatsoever. Peds is a whole nother planet, nothing like adults. It is truly a specialty. I started...

  16. New RN hating night shift

    mustlovepoodles replied to lindseyjaneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always put a dark quilt over a curtain rod, so i could take it down easily when I wanted more sunlight. The quilt also helps insulate the room so you can keep it cooler. I kept a fan going, got the...

  17. RN to BSN doesn't feel right.

    mustlovepoodles replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you feel pressured to get a BSN? Last I heard, ASNs took the same NCLEX and have the same responsibilities as a BSN. Sure, not having the BSN will probably limit you from supervisory positions...

  18. Do you enjoy being a school nurse?

    mustlovepoodles replied to walkingonsunshine's topic in School

    I don't miss the action AT ALL. I've been a nurse for 34 years and I actually like the predictability of my day. Plus, no weekends or holidays, I get off at 2:30. Most days are very routine. Once in...

  19. Diabetic students

    mustlovepoodles replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have a 3rd grader with a pump who is doing very well and a kindergartner whose sugars are all over the place. Recently found out her mother is giving her Lantus on a sliding scale. With Humilin,...

  20. Have you ever noticed ??

    mustlovepoodles replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    My biggest pet peeve is teachers who "coach" their kids. You know what I mean: "Oh, you don't look like yourself. You look sorta pale. Come over here--oh, your forehead feels hot? Do you feel okay?...

  21. Have you ever seen a seizure for hypoglycemia?

    mustlovepoodles replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    I have a student in my school who is very brittle. She's only in kindergarten, so she's not very knowledgeable just yet. To complicate matters, she's only been speaking English for about 9 months....

  22. Meds that you give most often

    mustlovepoodles replied to abc456's topic in School

    Albuteral and ADHD

  23. You can only take so much screaming, impatience, and disdain

    mustlovepoodles replied to shiccy's topic in General Nursing

    You are

  24. Kennestone recruiter interview

    mustlovepoodles replied to sweetER's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any advice about your interview but I wanted to say good luck. Kennestone is actually in Marietta, a large suburb of Atlanta. I live about 4 miles from the hospital and although I have...

  25. Ahh, yes, Field Day...

    mustlovepoodles posted a topic in School

    I swear, it's a conspiracy. I knew I shoulda picked up a roll of tin-foil when I left home this morning. Today was Beach Day at my school and for those who can't imagine, its a day when the kids do...