LilyBlue

LilyBlue

Member

  • Content

    288

  • Visitors

    5,655

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    2

All Content by LilyBlue

  1. If you breastpumped at work, were your coworkers supportive?

    LilyBlue replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Wanted to add that I'm not excluding men from the conversation - I didn't work with any when I breastpumped, so I am interested to hear their thoughts,

  2. bedside reporting

    LilyBlue replied to hack_ley's topic in General Nursing

    We have semi-private rooms, and I hate bedside reporting. It is a huge violation of

  3. Is nursing right for me?

    LilyBlue replied to lbookie's topic in General Nursing

    I second the shadowing a nurse part. Nursing is definitely interesting, but most of it is not forensic science -type interesting. And for what you do, it's not really that great of money. Most nurses...

  4. Name Badge Credentials

    LilyBlue replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ours doesn't list our education (honestly, because most of our management is ADN- educated, and many are touchy about it). When I first became a nurse and got hired, a coworker put a...

  5. looking for some advice

    LilyBlue replied to camjones's topic in General Nursing

    Surround yourself with like-minded people - goal oriented people who find value in what you are doing and cheer you on. Keep your eye on the prize, no matter

  6. Fellow RN died this morning.

    LilyBlue replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so very

  7. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    LilyBlue replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I definitely agree that there are many wonderful LPNs, but I can't really wrap my head around the part about RNs not wanting to pass pills. Huh? Maybe that's just a LTC facility thing...at my...

  8. Nervous over possible termination

    LilyBlue replied to funsizedliv's topic in General Nursing

    I justed wanted to give you another hug...I know this has been rough, it's made my own heart sink and I don't even know you! But remember that you've passed an important milestone today, too - several...

  9. I feel horrible

    LilyBlue replied to Ms. Smarty Pants RN's topic in General Nursing

    FTR, I definitely would not have "let it go" when you overheard her talking about you. I would have confronted her in a neutral tone: "Was there something you wanted to say?" I honestly believe the...

  10. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    LilyBlue replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNS have been mostly phased out where I work, mostly due to the fact that so many of our meds are IVP. I have worked with some wonderful LPNs in the

  11. worried

    LilyBlue replied to Madchild's topic in General Nursing

    Droplet would have been necessary if it was in his sputum; airborne would not be necessary with MRSA. Regardless, you are going to be exposed to MRSA time and time and time again, including in...

  12. Nervous over possible termination

    LilyBlue replied to funsizedliv's topic in General Nursing

    Run like the wind; this job is not safe and your license is in jeopardy. Also, consider this a lesson regarding "med cards": Check your original orders. Check twice. My first nursing job used "med...

  13. Nervous over possible termination

    LilyBlue replied to funsizedliv's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like the job from hell. The patient suffered no permanent harm and they would be foolish to off a nurse for one medication

  14. Calling In for ANY Reason using PTOs

    LilyBlue replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    I've definitely had cluster headaches that I couldn't have worked through - but luckily for me, I've never had them when I had to work. The best course of action is if you have recurrent problems of...

  15. Unsafe staffing revisted - what is the cause at your hospital?

    LilyBlue replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I am clear across the country on the east coast. Sorry, I wish I could help. If they are willing to move to the mountains, we have

  16. IV Slump

    LilyBlue replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever been talking to someone, a friend or whatever, and you stop mid-sentence because you feel the need to palpate their veins? LOL. I do this all the

  17. Calling In for ANY Reason using PTOs

    LilyBlue replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, you are just going to have to be firm and maybe not give details (so she can't drum up medical advice to "help" you). "Hi, Ann? This is Peter Pumpernickel. I won't be in due to illness for my...

  18. How long before its ok to quit?

    LilyBlue replied to ACRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, unless you signed a contract to work for a certain amount of time, I think proper notice is all you need to give. Since your reasons aren't emergent, I would give 30 days notice. Things...

  19. Unsafe staffing revisted - what is the cause at your hospital?

    LilyBlue replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Actually yes, we have travellers contracted all the time (especially on nights). Most of them are excellent nurses, too. I am always sad when their 13 weeks or whatever are over. Unfortunately,...

  20. "Fired for NO Reason"

    LilyBlue replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I will never forget that when I was a brand new GN, my then-manager told me that they didn't have "time or resources" tp precept me. I was 22, working on a very small, specialized unit, and had no...

  21. Calling In for ANY Reason using PTOs

    LilyBlue replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    I have rarely called in - once when I had a kidney stone and once when I was having a threatened miscarriage. They sounded irritated, but didn't give me any hassle really - just a short "OK". I think...

  22. Do you round on your patients every one hour?

    LilyBlue posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work on a tele floor where it is not uncommon at all to have nine patients. Seven or eight is usually the number I have. We also usually have only two techs on nights, so one tech to fourteen...

  23. Do you round on your patients every one hour?

    LilyBlue replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    With three to five patients, these grand ideas are extremely possible. With nine, not so

  24. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    LilyBlue replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    The only people I usually encounter this from is my patients: "I'm a nurse too" they tell me a lot. I open up their chart to find they are/were a nurse's aide or an orderly. It doesn't bother me,...

  25. Think of your favorite coworker.

    LilyBlue posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have several different favorite coworkers. Interestingly enough, amount of knowledge doesn't seem to be a factor. I mean, yes, I appreciate a wealth of knowledge, but as long as the coworker isn't a...