wee_oneRN

wee_oneRN

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  1. need advice

    wee_oneRN replied to charlie1234's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think this is a decision that you must figure out for yourself. Remember that working a new area is just like being brand new, and you will gain the same skill and comfort you had in ICU. Plus, you...

  2. Rude Nurses

    wee_oneRN replied to (**!!needaname!!**)'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think many people have the misconception that nurses are supposed to always be sunny, fluffing your pillow, cuddly, flight attendants. The true world of nursing is far from that. Mistakes take lives...

  3. Labored Breathing?

    wee_oneRN replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    Please do not ever just go by the O2 saturation, as a few pple have stated above. I have had pts with sats in the high 90's but breathing rapidly, shallow, using accessory muscles. If I waited to take...

  4. Dr Oz and Aspirin

    wee_oneRN replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    From http://www.healthtipscity.com/allergy/aspirin-allergy.php 1% of the population is allergic to Aspirin. This 1% includes milder reactions such as hives or

  5. Is what I am feeling normal

    wee_oneRN replied to lovle1025's topic in General Students

    Your feelings are quite normal. In fact, many people say that when you stop worrying, you become careless. As a student though, you really need to avoid those high-anxiety individuals. I remember...

  6. Man, you guys make nursing seem HORRIBLE! If I knew this before school...

    wee_oneRN replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    What really prompted this thread was the other thread that I read about a nurse who accidentally killed an infant and was driven to suicide because of it. To me, that's just insane. I don't...

  7. Trying to avoid being disabled, career advice.

    wee_oneRN replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely nurse educator, Advice nurse (Kaiser uses many for over the phone), MDS coordinator (SNF), Legal nurse, occupational nursing (generally less

  8. A Pre-nursing Student who believes...

    wee_oneRN replied to digoe74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just let her find out on her own, you don't need to rub in. Some people have to stay in denial until they get over their

  9. Hold injection site with Lovenox?

    wee_oneRN replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of holding the site either. I notice you stated the resident has bruising on the tummy: I was taught that Lovenox does NOT go in the tummy per se, but only the

  10. Does NICU offer experience for other areas of nursing?

    wee_oneRN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    You could use your NICU knowledge in Peds, Couplet care or Labor and Delivery. In any case you would still need additional training as NICU is quite

  11. Support needed

    wee_oneRN replied to b eyes's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing by reporting the threat. Just because he was upset is no excuse for his behavior. They say a person's true character shows in high stress situations, right? His is obviously...

  12. pain management, how do I get better with this?

    wee_oneRN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Tylenol is not an NSAID. You are correct that is does not have anti-inflammatory effects, hence many people use Tylenol combined with an NSAID (like Ibuprofen) to relieve chronic pain. Tylenol...

  13. Would love realistic advice/alternatives for prospective BSN student with bad back

    wee_oneRN replied to wishinandhopin's topic in General Nursing

    I do not have a bad back, but I work in NICU and my average patient is 2-4 pounds, plus the walking about is limited to a fairly short distance. Fairly easy on the back. In fact, when we have a 'big'...

  14. Bachelor or Master

    wee_oneRN replied to midim's topic in General Nursing

    You do not need to be an RN for the direct-entry Master's programs. These programs are tailored for people with non-nursing Bachelor's, and you will become an RN as part of the

  15. Does being called a male nurse annoy you?

    wee_oneRN replied to freefalle's topic in Men in Nursing

    Love it! Great way to put it back in

  16. The RN's Role as a Teacher

    wee_oneRN replied to apenzes's topic in Patient Education

    Unfortunately, there will always be questions you cannot answer. Your gift to your patients is not in knowing everything, but your willingness to share what you do know, and being willing to help them...

  17. two many patients to little nurses?

    wee_oneRN replied to shadowrunner's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I live in California where the nursing ratio's aren't too bad. It is a deciding factor on whether or not I would move to another state or travel nurse elsewhere! By the way, your title uses the word...

  18. Being trained by CNA to do procedures

    wee_oneRN replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    As long as it is within their scope of practice, there is nothing wrong with it. You can also verify information with your facilities policy and procedures manual. The CNA may not be able to answer...

  19. Would you report this?

    wee_oneRN replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, sounds like this tech needs more guidance with learning her boundaries. Because you have more experience it puts you in the position of being able to guide and teach this tech (even though you...

  20. Anyone experience "cold threats" from clients at your facility?

    wee_oneRN replied to cincin1's topic in Forensic

    I am sure the OP knows it is important to be professional in any area of nursing, but Med/Surg is very different than Mental Health. There are many clients/pts in mental health that do not reason or...

  21. Devastated - What would you do?

    wee_oneRN replied to mvg rn's topic in General Nursing

    You could do research, there are many studies out there on NEC, ELBW babies, etc.. Teaching or staff education Case Management, this is a growing area even in NICU Also, I spoke to a case manager who...

  22. Feeling discouraged & scared. HELP!!

    wee_oneRN replied to LillyRose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please take the posts with a grain of salt. Many of us use this as a resource for when we are frustrated or depressed as well as for academic knowledge. People vent on here. I have been a nurse for...

  23. RN's asking Dr.'s for medical advice

    wee_oneRN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I think everyone's time is important (not just dr.'s) and there is a time and place for this behavior. If you had witnessed coworkers asking for inappropriate care (can you put a cast on...

  24. Is it worth becoming a Registered Nurse?

    wee_oneRN replied to AlexFutureMD's topic in Nursing Career

    The answer to your question depends upon your reasons for considering a nursing career. If you are looking for an easy job, a guaranteed job, a job full of accolades and low on stress where you can...

  25. Why is postpartum so hard to get into?!?!

    wee_oneRN replied to AvaRN22's topic in Nursing Career

    This sentence applies to all units of the hospital, it seems. Every job posting out there is asking for experienced nurses. New grads are having a horrible time getting their feet in the hospital...