bloatedputti MSN, RN

ICU, PACU

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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    bloatedputti replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious! My son does this too! Look it
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    Been asked to do home wound care after patient is discharged

    bloatedputti replied to Cbailey75's topic in General Nursing

    No way can you provide nursing care on a patient independently. Nursing (incl Nurse Practitioners) is an interdependent profession, which must function be under laws and regulations (Nurse Practice...
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    How to handle a know-it-all, loud, humiliating coworker

    bloatedputti replied to NursePelican's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bullies are a chronic issue in nursing. It's even worse when management allows it. In fact, Some managers are bullies. in this case, there is nowhere to turn. HR? Nope. They're not gonna go up...
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    Firearms

    bloatedputti replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Nursing

    Luckily most maniacs understand that a hospital has pure intentions, non political or religious. i am all for metal detectors and guards, not
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    I am my own worst enemy

    bloatedputti replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of ways to find what you love. Go online and get a certification, take a webinar series, fluff your resume. Have something to show prospective employers. Hang in
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    bloatedputti replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    No, never heard of this practice. You can learn something from everyone, even the lousy nurse.
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    PICC Line: Flushes, But No Blood Return

    bloatedputti replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are speaking of blood withdrawal and syringe size, not
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    Student Final Placement in ICU

    bloatedputti replied to paperbag_panda's topic in Critical Care

    MICU is more of a hodgepodge of patient with respiratory and infectious issues. Surgery is like it sounds, post-ops. Patients can come straight from OR, or from the PACU first. Both areas have vented...
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    New grad on step down icu unit

    bloatedputti replied to Jrodri01's topic in Critical Care

    Step down like telemetry? Expect to know chest tubes, stable drips like NTG, cardizem, dopamine,Heparin, dobutamine. EKG rhythms, pulling sheaths if Cardiothoracic, cardiac oral drug classifications....
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    how long is enough orientation for icu

    bloatedputti replied to <3ingRN's topic in Critical Care

    This depends on many factors. what is your experience? who is your preceptor? do they have the foundational tools to teach? manuals, protocols, etc. Id say 6 weeks is nice. Study like crazy and have...
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    ICU RN let go after 3 months

    bloatedputti replied to rn_wee's topic in Critical Care

    Sadly, some nurses are unhappy people and take it out on new people. it just is. Next time, ask fewer questions, listen more, and give yourself time to absorb. Not all nurses are like this. you will...
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    Pneumothorax question

    bloatedputti replied to Liv19's topic in Emergency

    Sure, small pneumos can build up air in the pleural space over time, like days, and become symptomatic and apparent on xray. . This is why they can go undetected after say a subclavian line, where the...
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    Antibiotics: IV Push vs Infusion

    bloatedputti replied to BonnieSc's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    The only antibiotic that we push is Ancef. Pushing other antibiotics can lead to anaphylactic reactions, deafness, and renal issues. IF you had no other option, try to use the largest syringe to...
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    Pros and Cons to becoming a Nurse Practioner (NP)

    bloatedputti replied to savedbygrace1228's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think most NP jobs look really boring. You do the job that the doctor doesn't want. In Cali, RNs make more than NPS. Maybe as their role expands beyond clinic care, it could be exciting. There are...
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    Is it okay to have snacks in my pockets for clinical?

    bloatedputti replied to NotAllThoseWhoWander's topic in General Students

    No. unfortunately the accreditation Gods forbid almost everything now, in spite of very few scientific studies to prove their
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    Clinicals - What Not to Do?

    bloatedputti replied to meganec17's topic in General Students

    Be proactive and offer to do tasks for he/she. Tell her that you are ready when she is for___________. Don't sit down. Soak up all of your surroundings. Some nurses are more receptive than others to...
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    Taking anatomy 2 and nursing courses?

    bloatedputti replied to haleyfreddie96's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't put those classes together, unless you absolutely have to. Something will have to give. You need to be alert and confident for nursing
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    PICC Line: Flushes, But No Blood Return

    bloatedputti replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Try drawing the blood with a smaller volume syringe, creates less
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    Lose your license for administering a PRN med without a pain scale?

    bloatedputti replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    If nurses license were yanked for all behaviors (types of mistakes) there would be no RNs
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    How does your facility prevent falls?

    bloatedputti replied to GoldiesMom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Falls are inevitable. In our setting, most of our falls occurred with unattended elderly patients in the bathroom, or getting dressed. You gotta stay with
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    CCRN Practice Tests

    bloatedputti replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just took CCRN and passed. I was surprised at how simple the questions were. As others are saying I overstudied. No complex scenarios.It felt more like a new nurse exam. Questions on dilantin dosing,...