chenoaspirit

chenoaspirit ASN, RN

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  1. Its pointless to call the doc. Do you have faith in the docs where you work?

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Great idea! The sad thing is I was so behind, I didnt do a very good job of charting. We do have hospitalists, but they are only on during the nightshift. When I worked nights, they were awesome...

  2. IV Vita K

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    A while back, a nurse admin Vita K IV and within minutes the patient was sent to ICU. I cant remember what happened to her, but it was serious. Since then, I wont give it IV, but request an order...

  3. Placement Care of Dobhoff

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient with dobhoff, receiving tube feeds. Her lungs were progressively filling up with fluid. Her sats were gradually dropping. So I turned off the dobhoff and IV fluids, called the doc. She...

  4. Placement Care of Dobhoff

    chenoaspirit replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies! The entire conversation with the doc made me question myself. I thought I was right, but still

  5. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    chenoaspirit replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    One night, I needed help pulling a patient up in bed. I asked a coworker (nurse) to help me because no aide was in sight. She had her cellphone glued to her ear, took it with her into the room and...

  6. Child care for the single parent nurse

    chenoaspirit replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school can be damaging to a marriage, cant it. My husband and I amost got divorced while I was in school too. Also, some hospitals offer daycare within their facility. Its rare, but some...

  7. Child care for the single parent nurse

    chenoaspirit replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have friends who would be willing to watch your kids, then in return you can watch theirs? Maybe a fellow student? That would be cheaper than paying childcare. It is very expensive. Or,...

  8. Jury Duty vs Duty to Hospital

    chenoaspirit replied to transkat's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked 7p-7a, I was late appearing for my jury duty and explained that I am a nurse working night shift 12 hours. I was excused that day and signed a paper relieving me of any future summons....

  9. Random rant

    chenoaspirit replied to anggelRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is horrible! The residents here are better than the docs. They have even started IVs! Im shocked because imagine how their ego and attitude will be once they ARE docs! Yes, I agree...their...

  10. I am THAT CNA

    chenoaspirit replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you. I wish we had CNAs at our hospital like you! Its always best for nurses and CNAs to work side by side for the best benefit of the patients. It allows for a better work environment....

  11. SP CVP Insertion?

    chenoaspirit replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe s = status post? Maybe this patient previously had a CVP insertion? sp - supra pubic? But that wouldnt make sense. Hmm, curious to know what that

  12. from RN to Pharmacy tech

    chenoaspirit replied to neatnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine who I graduated nursing school with used to be a pharmacy tech. She loved it. She constantly says "I wish they would pay me RN pay to be a pharmacy tech" They do make MUCH less...

  13. newer grad feeling inept at rounds

    chenoaspirit replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    Im sure the charge nurse was only trying to help out by easing your frustration/tension and also help the doc get the info he/she needed. The next time he/she does it, afterward ask questions so you...

  14. Witnessed an RN stealing medication

    chenoaspirit replied to OzBound's topic in General Nursing

    It wont do any good NOW to catch THAT particular incident, but it will put them on the "lookout" for any future

  15. Help,...a passive-aggressive bully at work,...

    chenoaspirit replied to momthenRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ive learned, thru experience, that if you dont stand up to them, they will continue their aggressive behavior toward you. Im battling the same thing at work with a nurse on my floor. I am an...

  16. Witnessed an RN stealing medication

    chenoaspirit replied to OzBound's topic in General Nursing

    Well, my advice to you is to report it. That is stealing drugs and it is wrong. If they would steal Flexeril, who is to say they wont steal narcotics if given the chance. I know you dont want to...

  17. Friends little daughter passed away tonight

    chenoaspirit replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    My friend's daughter died of the same thing. Her name was Madison and was my daughter's friend. Its a sad thing when a little one dies. Im so sorry. Hugs to you and your friend.

  18. Beer on a patient's dinner tray?

    chenoaspirit replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen that on my floor. Our patients get Ativan or Phenobarb to deal with the DT's. Sometimes I wish they would give them a beer! DT's are horrible for the patient AND the staff caring...

  19. After a few years of nursing, you don't care anymore?

    chenoaspirit replied to jenthehen828's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I can honestly say that death doesnt affect me like it did before nursing. I dont mean to sound cruel, but its part of the job. I used to cry, cry hard, when one of my patients died. Now I am...