Southern Fried RN

Southern Fried RN

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  1. HYPOGLYCEMIA:Seizure...code

    Southern Fried RN replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is NO way I would have waited on the lab to confirm a critical low on a bedside meter. I would have probably used a second meter but going through the process of having lab draw the blood,...

  2. OR vs CTICU vs ED

    Southern Fried RN replied to LVAD RN's topic in General Nursing

    I went to the ED one year out of nursing school and loved it. I saw a variety of things and became very proficient at skills (IV, foleys, NGs, etc). Working in the ED developed that "sixth sense"...

  3. more layoffs

    Southern Fried RN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital just laid off about 100 people. No bedside nurses were laid off, however some nurse aides from dialysis and the RN in the bronch lab had their positions "eliminated." The carpentry and...

  4. Help, I'm getting worried to be oriented at ortho floor

    Southern Fried RN replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent advice Roy!!! Ortho is one of my least favorite areas, I still feel a little iffy on it, but you summarized the main points very well! One thing I have noticed about dealing with ortho...

  5. Are you happy with your job?

    Southern Fried RN replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's unusual that ICU experience was not listed. I don't think I've seen a job posting for PACU that did not list ICU or OR experience. But psych can help dealing with those drug seekers in PACU....

  6. Magnet/Primary Nursing Vent

    Southern Fried RN replied to Nurs0706's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with unit councils is when they turn into a popularity contest or a clique. If you are an "outsider" or a new person, your opinions are blown off. It gets worse when the unit council...

  7. FIVE family members in a crowded ICU rm all night long!

    Southern Fried RN replied to APRN.'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wouldn't that be funny? I can just imagine how much the NM would accomplish explaining the basics of running a nursing unit to a group of visitors then the Director breathing down her neck wanting to...

  8. Weekend Nurse?

    Southern Fried RN replied to All4Seasons's topic in PACU

    Every 6th weekend or so, we take a weekend call. There is a list that rotates so you know your weekends in advance. Fulltime takes 1st call, part-time takes 2nd call. The 1st call only brings in...

  9. FIVE family members in a crowded ICU rm all night long!

    Southern Fried RN replied to APRN.'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I remember those good old days where people were only allowed 30-60 minutes like 4x day.....ahhh....back when you could concentrate and get some work done. You know instead of make small talk, get...

  10. How about a liasion nurse ?

    Southern Fried RN replied to anr33's topic in PACU

    We have an ancillary person who does this 8-5 and it's great. We also have a board that updates family members (uses a code not to violate HIPAA). She pokes her head in to find out bed assignments,...

  11. Weekend Nurse?

    Southern Fried RN replied to All4Seasons's topic in PACU

    We used to have a nurse who did 7a-7p on the weekends, then call for the nights. They got rid of that position and now we rotate call just like the OR. I guess they figure it's cheaper to pay call 4...

  12. Are you happy with your job?

    Southern Fried RN replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job, it's the management and JCAHO frenzy that makes it

  13. Low K level - possibly getting written up...

    Southern Fried RN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has a "critical lab value" form which the specific name of the ARNP/PA/MD was notified and at what time. Yes, it's another piece of paper to keep up with BUT it will save your butt when...

  14. Do you raid the patient fridge?

    Southern Fried RN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Milk Graham crackers and peanut butter. I don't feel bad about it because I don't make a habit out of it. Usually because there was have been countless times I've had no lunch and not filled out a...

  15. newborn staying with readmitted mom

    Southern Fried RN replied to Babytalk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was admitted for post-partum hemorrhage and the hospital allowed me to keep my newborn son in the room. They wheeled over a bassinet and a few diapers. However, I had to have another adult in the...

  16. Does anyone have a 2nd job?

    Southern Fried RN replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to get a 2nd job for the holidays, why not try a place like Macy's or Target? A large store with lots of different sections that you can maximize the employee

  17. Are you feeling effects of the economy on nursing?

    Southern Fried RN replied to kjp1962's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital's census has been lower than normal for this time of year. The surgery schedule has also been lighter than usual. Less elective cases like knee replacements. The staffing coordinator told...

  18. Low Census and on call

    Southern Fried RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital cancels people in 4hr increments, instead of labelling it "on-call." That way they don't have to pay the $2.25/hr that typical call departments pay (OR, PACU, Cath Lab). They've done this...

  19. Im being blackballed!..experienced nurses please reply

    Southern Fried RN replied to 1styearsucks's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Isn't that the truth!!!! And that's not just in the hospital where managers talk. You never know Jane worked with Susie 15 yrs ago in ICU, so-and-so's sister works in the department you want a...

  20. Anyone working two jobs?

    Southern Fried RN replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked 2 jobs (at several different hospitals) in my career. I didn't do it out of boredom per se but to broaden my experience. Most of the time, when I got over 40 hours is was NOT overtime...

  21. Need Advice from those seasoned nurses out there

    Southern Fried RN replied to Spunky Tech's topic in General Nursing

    If you work anywhere long enough, you will end up in charge. Whether you are officially given a job title of "charge" or not eventually it will fall on you. If you have the been in a unit long enough,...

  22. Sad and angry about what I overheard BUT NOT SUPRISED.

    Southern Fried RN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    A not-for-profit, faith based hospital I work at laid off 70 people last year, and 100 people this month. No bedside positions were *technically* cut, however OT is very limited due to the budget....

  23. Really sick of backstabbing co-workers!!

    Southern Fried RN replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that your "friend" is acting like that. There is always someone in a job that acts that way. I actually prefer someone to be nasty to my face, that way I know where I stand! People that...

  24. Nurse abuse: managment just doesn't get it!!

    Southern Fried RN replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

    I was assaulted by a patient at work and found my management unsupportive. The patient was 1 hr post CEA and decided she was wanted to pull her art line, foley, IV, etc and walk out of the RR naked....