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  1. To DKA or not to DKA, that is the question...

    mouseynurse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey guys! I'm a new ICU nurse, I've been on this unit for about 4 months. Last night I received an admission which kinda confused me. Here's the info: (adjusted to protect his privacy) 28 y/o male,...

  2. Interview this week! Wish me luck!

    mouseynurse posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello all! I have an interview with a research hospital associated with a major university for a position in the CVICU this week! I'm trying to keep my nerves down, but I'm beginning to get a little...

  3. Online program

    mouseynurse replied to MSofia's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would be leery of an entirely online program simply because nearly all of the tasks a CNA would preform are very hands on. You can't learn how to take an accurate manual blood pressure or accucheck...

  4. what is a typical patient load like

    mouseynurse replied to readytobeanurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Days typically had 4, 5 was pushing it.... Ours were typically either trach/peg or complex wound care. On nights it was usually 5-6. Charge took 1-3 depending on acuity. This was at a major...

  5. What does your username mean?

    mouseynurse replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Apparently when I sneeze it sounds like a mouse squeaking, so I've been known as Mouse since I was a kid. My brother is considering getting a tattoo for me, a mouse in a lab coat with a stethoscope....

  6. Quitting 1st job, less than six months?

    mouseynurse replied to applesxoranges's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If that is where your heart is leading you, to the ER, I would say take the position! Do what you love to do, don't tough it out because you feel obligated to the unit. Eventually you will end up...

  7. Ever have a patient complain about you?

    mouseynurse replied to love lilacs's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was "fired" from a FF who refused his lasix and demanded 3 20oz beverages. I did some teaching re: the need for lasix and his fluid restriction when I said "if you're not going to take the lasix,...

  8. The nurse call button - Yikes!

    mouseynurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    My favorite was when a patient called and in a very panicked voice begged for the nurse to "come quick!" She wanted a

  9. Charge nurse pay

    mouseynurse replied to Blandini7's topic in General Nursing

    $4 more an hour, plus half an assignment. Typically I would have 1-2 patients, usually the easy ones. Plus I was responsible for rounding with physicians, handling the pages out, 4-5 quality control...

  10. Is this a common attendace policy?

    mouseynurse replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    I was fired recently when I called in after being in a car accident on my way to work. It was considered a late call in and put me over my "points" limit. While it's not fair, if that's the way the...

  11. Christ Hospital Critical Care Internship

    mouseynurse posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello! Just a quick question: Does anyone have experience with the Christ Hospital Critical Care Internship? I applied and have been told that the only position available is on a unit I'm not really...

  12. Crossing legs effects BP?

    mouseynurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! Just thought I'd pick your brains for a minute... (my apologies if this is posted in the wrong section) I was at my family dr. recently for a follow-up and the MA who took my vitals...

  13. Bullied by Charge Nurse? Or am I taking things to personally?

    mouseynurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All! I first want to say that the majority of the nurses I work with are very kind caring nurses who have done EVERYTHING possible to be helpful and supportive. We are on a VERY busy stepdown...

  14. Bullied by Charge Nurse? Or am I taking things to personally?

    mouseynurse replied to mouseynurse's topic in General Nursing

    If I hadn't gotten the okay to transfer to ICU when I did, my next phone call would've been to our RART team. Out of everything she did yesterday, that's what made me most upset. You want to screw...

  15. Bullied by Charge Nurse? Or am I taking things to personally?

    mouseynurse replied to mouseynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for your comments. I don't want to sound like I'm 'defending' my position or tooting my own horn, but on the days when I work with any other charge nurse I am almost never behind. I...

  16. "Twins By Surprise"

    mouseynurse replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part, infection control in the home is VERY different than infection control in a facility. In the home, patients are accustomed to the germs. They live with them every day and have...

  17. "Twins By Surprise"

    mouseynurse replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    Aww man... You just made me snort pop! Now I gotta go wipe the screen off, thanks a lot!

  18. "Twins By Surprise"

    mouseynurse replied to krltdy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm probably going to open up a can of worms with this one... :) I'm rather crunchy for a medical professional and have said for years that I will be my OB's worst nightmare. I can COMPLETELY...

  19. Nursing School: Did you GAIN or LOSE weight?

    mouseynurse replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    I started school at 5'4 98#, so when I gained 20# it was a GREAT thing! I finally had

  20. Reccomend a gender neutral title to replace "Nurse"!

    mouseynurse replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Call me crazy, but I didn't dream about being a Medical Management Technologist, a Registered Medical Management Facilitator, or even a hemi powered semi automatic laser guided health missile (as...

  21. Always curving TESTS!!!!!

    mouseynurse replied to Etana85's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, sounds familliar... My program was similar, those who actually followed the rules were held to the rules. Those who flaunted the rules, were NEVER called on it! I spoke to one of my clinical...

  22. Board of Nursing takes FOREVER!

    mouseynurse posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hey all! Just curious, I sent my paperwork in on March 23rd and checked the verification page religiously to see when they processed my application. They finally processed it last monday, however I...