cardiacmadeline

cardiacmadeline RN

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  1. Bloodwork question

    cardiacmadeline replied to JennyMac's topic in General Nursing

    We have phlebotomists that draw the labs. But if the patient has a PICC, the nurses do the PICC

  2. Challenging Residents

    cardiacmadeline replied to Neats's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think you are being mean. Many times, I have patients that expect me to do things for them that they very well can do themselves, like someone opening their mouth expecting me to put the...

  3. language barriers

    cardiacmadeline replied to jwenny's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree with the thought that all Americans should be bilingual. Yes, I am one of those people that believe if you live in America, you should learn how to speak English. I wouldn't move...

  4. night shift workers how much sleep do you really get?

    cardiacmadeline replied to blondnursey's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work night shift, but as a pm charge nurse, if someone calls me and tells me they aren't coming in for the night shift because they haven't slept due to sick kids or whatever, I don't get...

  5. How far do you drive to work?

    cardiacmadeline replied to ajhutch's topic in General Nursing

    About 40 miles, but it is all 65 mph, so it is not bad. For me it is worth it, because I would rather work in a larger city hospital than the small community hospital in my

  6. Full timers-how many sick days do you use per year?

    cardiacmadeline replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    One to two days per

  7. Extra pay for charge?

    cardiacmadeline replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    $2.00 an hour. We also get $2.00 an hour for

  8. Med Errors

    cardiacmadeline replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I just ask the nurse about it and sometimes I will filll out an incident report. For example, I found a narcotic drip programmed wrong and the nurse fixed it before she left. I still...

  9. Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

    cardiacmadeline replied to david18's topic in Men in Nursing

    This is from a female perspective, but I feel the male nurses on our floor get just as much respect as the female nurses, from coworkers and patients. Although you will get the occasional female...

  10. TECHS VEIN LOCKING

    cardiacmadeline replied to Dionyonce's topic in General Nursing

    We are supposed to scan saline flushes into the computer every time we flush an IV, so technically it is a medication, which only nurses can

  11. No such thing as a stupid nurse

    cardiacmadeline replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree-there is such a thing as a stupid nurse. In fact, one just got fired from our floor a couple of months ago. Fortunately, it was before she managed to harm a

  12. uncomfortable discharging a pt?

    cardiacmadeline replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a patient that was very unsafe to go home. His wife was going to care for him at home, but there is absolutely no way she would be able to safely. I did not feel comfortable at all...

  13. After only 6 weeks orientation............................

    cardiacmadeline replied to CTMMaine's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, 6 weeks of orientation?????????? That is not enough for a new grad. Ours is three months and sometimes I think that is too short. I certainly don't agree with a new grad precepting a...

  14. "Call Back"

    cardiacmadeline replied to tgirl84's topic in General Nursing

    I am in

  15. Morale in my workplace is just deteriorating

    cardiacmadeline replied to Scrubby's topic in General Nursing

    I agree-tell the docs to complain, that always seems to get things done where I work. I certainly is nice to know the docs were understanding of your situation and that they told you you were doing a...

  16. "Call Back"

    cardiacmadeline replied to tgirl84's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, if we have low census, it is all voluntary who doesn't come in. They will call you and see if you want part or all of your shift off. You can either say yes or no. If you want to...

  17. So upset got passed for charge

    cardiacmadeline replied to Emilysmom2, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the posts that have stated it may be due to your part time status. They may have wanted someone that is there on a more consistent basis. I also have to say (and I am sure some people...

  18. What Inspired Your Choice of Nursing Specialty?

    cardiacmadeline replied to SunRose7's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a cardiothoracic floor and have since I graduated. I have always been fascinated by the heart and think I always knew I wanted to work in cardiac. I don't remember any "aha" moment. Also, my...

  19. Does anybody else feel like this?

    cardiacmadeline replied to dreamann's topic in General Nursing

    I think most nurses feel this way. Starting your nursing career is scary and overwhelming, and no, you don't know enough yet to be on our own, but that's why you have an orientation. I don't know...

  20. What supplies do YOU use to start an IV?

    cardiacmadeline replied to rnleigh's topic in Emergency

    We use those rubbermaid containers, like the shower caddies you used when you lived in the dorm. We have about 4 or 5 of them on our floor stocked with all the supplies you would need when doing an...

  21. Help with IV Potassium administration

    cardiacmadeline replied to sediaz's topic in Patient Medications

    We are no longer allowed to mix lidocaine with IV potassium. If I remember correctly, it is because lidocaine can mask the effects of infection and phlebitis. I have used all of the already...

  22. Diet and Meds

    cardiacmadeline replied to jnrsmommy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    People on coumadin are allowed to eat greens and foods with vitamin K...as long as the intake of these foods remain consistent. If someone consistently eats a large amount of greens everyday, they...

  23. Patients falling

    cardiacmadeline replied to zoopnever's topic in General Nursing

    We use bed alarms all the time! Just wondering, does anyone else use the Posey

  24. New to Charge

    cardiacmadeline replied to nursemike's topic in General Nursing

    I have been doing charge for about the last year. I know one of the biggest things my fellow coworkers look for in their charge nurse is someone who will help them out. So I always try to make sure I...

  25. 13 and pregnant....

    cardiacmadeline replied to RedSox33RN's topic in Emergency

    I have a 14 or 15 year old sister in law whose mom placed her on birth control pills "just in case". I very highly doubt her parents have had the "talk" with her. If I remember right, I don't even...