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1. Layoffs in Overstaffed Twin Cities Hospitals?

   puppytrix replied to sam1998's topic in Minnesota

   Thanks Matt!! This is all so new to me. I appreciate your help. :)

2. Layoffs in Overstaffed Twin Cities Hospitals?

   puppytrix replied to sam1998's topic in Minnesota

   Sam1998, I know this is an older post, but I am in a similar situation in a Twin Cities Hospital. I have sent you a friend request to discuss this more privately, but I am unable to find out how to send you a private message.... so my apologies to e...

3. What are the boundaries to help a pt that is not assigned to you?

   puppytrix replied to Nurse523's topic in General Nursing

   I agree... who wouldn't help another patient? I will always check with the primary RN before giving meds, but if another patient needs something, I will "add them in" with my prioritizing. If I'm covering another RN's break or for whatever reason, ...

4. Possible ER position

   puppytrix replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in Emergency

   Excellent things to consider. I work in an ER at a 500+bed hospital, and I absolutely love it. I liked working on the floor, but working in the ER is "for me." (as cheesy as it sounds)! It's a completely different world, so much more independent a...

5. Who needs to be seen first?

   puppytrix replied to Superlost1984's topic in General Nursing

   Although some morphine drips are used in hospice/comfort care patients, I have seen MANY more who were not in such a situation. In my opinion, I would have to know more information. How long have they been on each? What is the reason? I've put ma...

6. Do you always state that you are a nurse?

   puppytrix replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

   I occasionally accompany family members as well, and they always make a point of telling the staff (or everyone they come in contact with). Hit in on the head with them being proud.... but I find myself reverting back to the age of 5 and saying mooo...

7. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   puppytrix replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   10/10 pain; my thigh is "super red and swollen" and "my dad is a doctor, but since I'm way up here at college, I just knew I had to come in." Diagnosis? Ingrown hair. ARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!

8. What's the weirdest baby name?

   puppytrix replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   2 different cases, but both of these were words that the doctor had stated, and the mother said "that's beautiful!" ..... even after TONS of people explaining what the name(s) meant. Melena & Meconium (gack!)

9. Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

   puppytrix replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

   We actually had an elderly patient (in her 90's) with a hip and pelvis fracture whose daughters would NOT let us give any other pain medication besides tylenol. (basically for the same reasons you listed). The doctors actually put in an order so TH...

10. COPD patient on 4 liters?

    puppytrix replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen plenty of COPD patients in general, and I have seen many on 4L/min, and some more. Of course it is always whe least amount possible with keeping them at an acceptable level, but especially when it comes down to the end stages of the dise...

11. Good agencies in Minneapolis/St.Paul area?

    puppytrix replied to fredelig's topic in Agency

    Good luck with everything. I really enjoy working in the Cities, it's just a little tense at the moment with RN layoffs and such. I am a great fan of the state union, and the hospitals in the areas are great. I sure hope the market picks up. Hope...

12. Good agencies in Minneapolis/St.Paul area?

    puppytrix replied to fredelig's topic in Agency

    Hello! I know we have some agencies in our area, although I apologize I don't actually KNOW the agencies. I work at a large hospital in St. Paul, and we occasionally have some traveling nurses, but that has been decreasing. Census has been down fo...