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opossum

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  1. PNA, elevated temp and potential for D/C

    opossum replied to opossum's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the replies :) Esme12 - You're absolutely right - this particular pt's 0400 vitals should not have been the sacrificial lamb. DixieRedHead - I see your point...one of my biggest problems...

  2. "Hidden" cameras on the floor--do you have them??

    opossum replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't thought about hidden cameras on our units. Wedgies were my first concern...also, how many times have I gone into the med room or food storage room to

  3. How honest are you?

    opossum replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like something is not quite WNL upstairs...or maybe she is a true narcissist?? I think people are misguided as to what the ED is for and how it works; hospitals that boast short wait times are...

  4. Patient's drug of choice-all of them?

    opossum replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    The most common OD I've seen thus far is from acetaminophen and

  5. PICU without wearing a gown?

    opossum replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    i work in an icu and did not know that "wearing a gown is a must". we don't at my hospital, unless the patient is on contact precautions. what does your hospital's policy

  6. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    opossum replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lately, I've had more issues with family members than pts...and here's what I'd love to say: 1. Stop pushing our docs around, bullying them into withholding necessary meds/treatments or ordering...

  7. How to handle particularly pushy/picky/questioning family members

    opossum replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sounds like you handled it very well; I'm always looking for tips/suggestions on how to deal with family members like this. I think they are just stressed out and trying to make sure we're not making...

  8. was i unprofessional? (quick story)

    opossum replied to raindrop's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Whether or not you acted in a professional manner is a moot point here. An 11:1 ratio? Jeez, I'd be a blithering, disorganized, crying mess for 12 hrs, forget about having the presence of mind to be...

  9. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    opossum replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't give her any ideas!! It's awful when the urge to educate is eclipsed by the patient's

  10. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    opossum replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's not an allergy!! Feeling nauseous after taking Vicodin, having "bad dreams" with morphine, etc...those are simply side effects (or adverse effects, if you want to be technical here). But...

  11. Struggling on a Med-Surge Floor

    opossum replied to Jewl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too am having a difficult time adjusting to the workload. I've been working as a new nurse for 6 months now and while I do see a difference in my time management from say, day 1...I still feel...

  12. Stool formation re: gastroenteritis

    opossum posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a pt w/ gastroenteritis related to eating bitter squash (fascinating topic for another thread) and we started talking about her stools, which have been loose and a dark orange-y,...

  13. Stool formation re: gastroenteritis

    opossum replied to opossum's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your

  14. Will dismissed charges prevent employment?

    opossum replied to jive turkey's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    True, unless you're applying for a state job (Public Health RN, etc.). Aside from nursing school, the state positions are the only ones that seem to ask about arrest/charge history as well as...

  15. Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    opossum replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    So, then the order was written wrong if both the Rocephin + lidocaine =

  16. Med error? help im going to loose ky mind thinking about this!!!!!!

    opossum replied to avenellpn82's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds really strange... I'm looking at my Davis drug guide now and it says IM lidocaine is generally supplied as 300mg/3ml. Was the order "2 grams with 5 ml lido" written exactly like that? Why...

  17. Jobless in Portland

    opossum replied to NewGradBSN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a good idea, but sadly it's not really feasible here; Portland's so saturated with new grads and prospective students (both nursing and medical) that there are very few opportunities for...

  18. Jobless in Portland

    opossum replied to NewGradBSN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in Portland as well; I graduated in 2010 w/BSN and it took me about 9 months to find my job an hour away in McMinnville. It's always been tough to find a job here, and nursing is definitely no...

  19. Verbal abuse at work

    opossum replied to mimi1jb's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Creep.

  20. Giving blood without an ID bracelet or Consent

    opossum replied to nurseryRN14's topic in General Nursing

    In our hospital, the lab prints out a special band that has their own serial numbers on it, which we place on the blood order with their ID sticker. Seems like overkill, but I think there's a reason...

  21. Filter needles for glass vials?

    opossum replied to jrsmrs's topic in Patient Medications

    I've twice used the alcohol wrapper to open an ampule and have still managed to cut the same finger both times, on either side! The first one required a pressure

  22. Um... Really?

    opossum replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa. Protect your license by NOT taking this

  23. New and needing some encouragement

    opossum replied to coopman712's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The patients "deserve better" in the sense that more reasonable policies should be in place that keep them safe, not having an unrealistic nurse/pt ratio with a 2 hr window med pass. I've come to the...

  24. New and needing some encouragement

    opossum replied to coopman712's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel the same way at times - just very incompetent. I'm 5 months into my first RN job and I can say it gets a *little* bit easier each week. Not to say that I don't dread going to work or that I...

  25. What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    opossum replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing