Miller86

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  1. relationship vs work? when to say yes/no...

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in Nursing Career

    I see what you mean. He said to me a little while back while I talked about going to volunteer in a developing country, "why do you need to go there when there's plenty of opportunities to volunteer...

  2. relationship vs work? when to say yes/no...

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in Nursing Career

    I do have to make choices for myself rather than others. He enjoys staying where he is and is not much into going away to places. I really liked the ending of your reply "not the place you feel you...

  3. relationship vs work? when to say yes/no...

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in Nursing Career

    I actually chuckled a little at your reply. I think the issue is him, I won't deny that much. I do want to travel and seek new experiences elsewhere. I enjoy my job for the most part and love those I...

  4. relationship vs work? when to say yes/no...

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in Nursing Career

    It just seems harder than I thought. He hates traveling anywhere period...it took me weeks to convince him to a short vacation in Cuba (4 days!). I definitely do not want to resent him and it feels as...

  5. relationship vs work? when to say yes/no...

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in Nursing Career

  6. relationship vs work? when to say yes/no...

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in Nursing Career

  7. I need to switch preceptors

    Miller86 replied to katygw's topic in General Nursing

    Then you definitely need to speak with your manager. Are you scheduled shifts this week too? Speak to who ever is covering for her rather than waiting until August 2nd! I hope everything works out for...

  8. My heart is grateful today...

    Miller86 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    This made me smile.

  9. feeling dumb

    Miller86 replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Mistakes are a good wake up call. It will surely remind you for the next time. No one got hurt and it was caught in advance so don't sweat it. Best of luck in your

  10. Why would an employer ask for 2nd background check?

    Miller86 replied to Harrychandler's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the organization and their policy. Some do yearly background checks in the case you committed a crime outside nursing within your year of employment. They just want to ensure you're...

  11. I need to switch preceptors

    Miller86 replied to katygw's topic in General Nursing

    I would attempt to talk with your preceptor first. Let her know all the concerns you're having and that you need time to adjust and learn. She may not know exactly what you are or not comfortable...

  12. What states allow RN's to pronounce death?

    Miller86 replied to daisey_may's topic in General Nursing

    I know it says States but just felt like answering! In Ontario, one nurse to pronounce death in the case that it is expected (ex. DNR, palliative) but it has to be with a doctors order and depends on...

  13. While you're at it...can you clean my poop too?

    Miller86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I had a middle aged patient (neurologically intact), who rang the bell and said "Can I have my nurse in here?". I replied "What is it that you need?" (Because sometimes you walk in...

  14. While you're at it...can you clean my poop too?

    Miller86 replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing the stories. I had quite a good laugh! I'll use some of the lines "Who does it at home for you?". Gives me a different way of approaching a situation if it happens again. I can't...

  15. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    Miller86 replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Appalling in all types of ways. He watched far too much TV shows while sipping soda and chewing some fried chicken. What a

  16. I just feel that I would feel in much better hands if I had nurses that were sexy

    Miller86 replied to themoreyouknow's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow.

  17. Trying not to be Discouraged:(

    Miller86 replied to Freedomsong's topic in General Nursing

    People like that are just insecure and need to bully someone to feel good about themselves. Ask questions and practice what you have not done before regardless of her remarks. You need to learn and...

  18. Question about blood transfusion...

    Miller86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I just had a question regarding blood transfusions. I had a patient couple of days ago with a hemoglobin of 76 g/L, the doctor ended up ordering 3 units of RBCs. Initially the...

  19. Looking for opinions...

    Miller86 replied to Vaxene's topic in General Nursing

    I would commute for my dream job! You could always come back closer to home if you find another job that suits you. If gas is not an issue and you're working day shift, go for it. Just remember you...

  20. My hospital is breaking the law...

    Miller86 replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree with you, especially the administration of medications and the limitations that are placed on certain routes. A PO/IM medication can be as easily lethal as an IV medication. If a...

  21. I'm pretty sure my preceptor thinks i'm done

    Miller86 replied to Deetermined's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I started working October 2010 as a new grad and I can honestly tell you I have my good days with IV's and days where I can't get any in for a little while! Everyone will go through that, it does...

  22. My hospital is breaking the law...

    Miller86 replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Nursing

    How does hanging an IV medication sum up to an LPN/LVN not doing bedside care? It all matters on the scope of practice outlined for RN's and LPN's determined by the nursing body. OP: It's a team...

  23. Held Coreg w/ BP of 100/55

    Miller86 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I've given coreg with a BP close to that, but I did talk with couple of other nurses before proceeding. Later during physician rounds, I asked the doctor to put in parameters for that patient. He...

  24. Any suggestions?

    Miller86 replied to NepRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know you want hospital experience but the school job might be more practical for your personal life (being with your children). Try to see if they will allow a casual position for the med/surg job....

  25. what is the most beautiful thing in being a nurse?

    Miller86 replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    When my patient's ask "Will you be here tomorrow?" And when I reply "Yes I will" and they have this amazing smile on their face. It reminds me of all the good in nursing. I realize that "I have done...