marmsgirl

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1. "will continue to monitor"

   marmsgirl replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

   I guess i need to clarify when i chart at midnight i chart in eyes closed, even resp, repositioning self, no s/sx discomfort, no needs identified,etc.. so when i chart at 2 am (i try chart every 2...

2. "will continue to monitor"

   marmsgirl replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

   i will admit i use will cont to monitor but not at end of shift rather during noc while pt sleeping. I give brief note about pt condition at midnight when change notes to next day. if patient still...

3. Night Shift...

   marmsgirl replied to AshCNA's topic in General Nursing

   I agree should be forum for night nurses. We are unique bunch. Personally I would not go to days if you paid me triple ~ love

4. nursing alcoholism & codependency

   marmsgirl replied to LoveActually's topic in General Nursing

   I remember being told that something like 85% of healthcare professionals come from dysfunctional families ~ i remember cause one of my friends wondered why i was a nurse (i am one of 15% from...

5. I am a very young nurse. Will my patients be frightened?

   marmsgirl replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing

   He was a character but now looking back I realize he was embarassed and dealing with alot~questionable cancer, possible loss of sexual function, questioning himself as a man, not being able to care...

6. I am a very young nurse. Will my patients be frightened?

   marmsgirl replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing

   Patients frightened no, uncomfortable at times yes. I have had instances where looking younger than my age was disadvantage. Patient was in early 50's had a turp. I had tried several times to clean...

7. Patients on the telephone

   marmsgirl replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

   Many times when i come on shift my patients are on the phone. I usually do quick hi while doing kinda drive by assessment ~ if they are laughing on phone with family they are not dying or groaning...

8. Quiet nurse?

   marmsgirl replied to LauraLiz's topic in General Nursing

   i am one of the big mouths that seems to be in trouble for talking too much and too loud. A very smart nursing instructor told us first day of nursing school .. be who you are because there is a place...

9. Is it just me? (Nurse/patient ratio related)

   marmsgirl replied to devi's topic in General Nursing

   BradleyRN, I completely agree! I work med surg and can handle 6 patients IF big IF I have a good CNA to help and they are not high acquity patients. I usually take 4-5 pts but refuse to take more...

10. Freaky Things

    marmsgirl replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Emergency

    I've had a couple experiences with weird happenings with patient's death. One recently that comes to mind: We had patient (mr.Y) who had been patient for week or so. He was elderly and not in good...

11. Hospitals cutting back??

    marmsgirl replied to Abbi4155's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our hospital is cutting back.. They started cutting back actually last year. We dont get a employee party this year . Yes I am thankful to have my job espically when i see so many of my friends (non...

12. How many patients are you expected to take report on?

    marmsgirl replied to AnnaMary's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We receive report on all patients for floor (28 pts tops). we have been 4-5 nurses, usually 1-2cnas (3 on days), and charge nurses (day charges dont take patients, nites do). 3-4 patients norm for...

13. how do you organize your day

    marmsgirl replied to adventurehunter's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A good brain helps..see what other nurses use then adapt your own espically going to different

14. I cant start IV's!

    marmsgirl replied to Creamsoda's topic in Emergency

    Practice, practice, practice! I have gotta pretty good at starting IVs now but am working on the not making a bloody mess. chucks underneath is a

15. "at rock bottom" stories

    marmsgirl replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

    I too had a fierro. I loved that car but how you slept in it amazes me. Congralutions for bringing your life around -- take pride in your self for all you have done. When i graduated i worked for a...