HappydayRn

HappydayRn

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  1. what would you have done?

    HappydayRn replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    "Dilaudid, I've seen many resp codes due to this medication. I believe it builds up and then hits them all at once. It should not be used for someone going home and not being monitored, period." I...

  2. Looking for opinions on an offer

    HappydayRn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well I've been working on a medical floor for 9 months, I've decided to leave for a multitude of reasons although I will be able to stay on as per diem. I've done well in this position and feel...

  3. Pet peeve

    HappydayRn replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's a pet peeve of mine when people at work insist I wear gloves to boost someone in bed. They will literally hand me a pair or ask what size I wear. If I'm not coming in contact with body fluids or...

  4. Questions about DNP's

    HappydayRn replied to 4-yroldmentality's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Uh how many NP's have you actually met or utilized in a professional capacity. Everyone I've encountered in a professional setting has provided excellent care to me as a patient. I'm not sure we have...

  5. Questions about DNP's

    HappydayRn replied to 4-yroldmentality's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hmm my Dad the MD seems to think quite highly of his DNP colleagues. My Mom and I the nurses are quite happy going to our DNP's. Maybe you need to get more educated about NP's, maybe shadow or work...

  6. Am I stupid for giving this up?

    HappydayRn replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I say take what will work with your life. I am working nights on a Med Surg floor and it's been 9 months. I love my co-workers and I make good money. However I am sad and lonely. I miss my family and...

  7. Jackson Pratts do you flush?

    HappydayRn replied to abba785's topic in General Nursing

    I've had orders to flush a JP before 5cc to and 5cc away to maintain patency. Only time I've ever had that order though. Then again I don't see a lot of

  8. Get it off your chest! What's the rudest thing a doctor ever said to you?

    HappydayRn replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    I went to ask a MD about something "yeah cause I'm clearly not busy" very sarcastic. Same conversation "well what do you want me to do about that?" He ended up ordering abx. Which was uh exactly what...

  9. What did you do before you were a nurse?

    HappydayRn replied to CAPPYBARA BREAKFAST's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a med aid in an alf and a caregiver at an adult foster home. Both while I was in nursing

  10. What has ended up in your pockets?

    HappydayRn replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Butt cream (lotion you know the stuff), my work phone (oops), cardizem, an insulin pen from a d/c'd pt. Lots of pens, alcohol swabs, a flush or

  11. What do you do in your spare time or days off?

    HappydayRn replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Watch x-files, plan my wedding, spend time with my dog/fiancee. I self schedule and I like to get 5 days off in a row. I just bought an old N64 that's been pretty

  12. What color scrubs do you wear?

    HappydayRn replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of pink. I wear black, maroon, or pink pants. With patterned more fitted tops, I get lots of compliments. I have colorful socks, pink, red, turquoise, purple, green. I have cute little animal...

  13. Nurses living in their home with patients. . .

    HappydayRn replied to rl589092's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in one as a caregiver, we were staffed by nursing students. The owner was a geriatric and parish nurse. Five patients in a house, we had three dogs a garden out back and everyone had...

  14. On the call light like a Jeopardy buzzer

    HappydayRn replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    In the vein of the above post you can try this: Ask her what she needs, get it done, say I need to see my other pt's now I will see you in one hour. Tell her if she needs anything you can help her...

  15. i need some advice!

    HappydayRn replied to carly23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm strong at science but very weak at math so I understand your fears. Never let those slow you down. You can get a tutor if you really need extra help. The only class I failed in college was a math...

  16. Documentary: The Business of Being Born

    HappydayRn replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    For me I felt that a lot of things were rushed in L&D, it was too impersonal and invasive. A home birth surrounded by the people I love with my familiar surroundings and my little dog. At my own...

  17. Are all L&D/Post-Partum units like this?

    HappydayRn replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I planned on having a home birth based on my experience during my orientation on L&D. It wasn't that the nurses were mean it was that the experience of birth was diminished by the baby factory I...

  18. Almost Fainting

    HappydayRn replied to cashew1's topic in General Nursing

    I have had near syncopal episodes (vasovagal in cause) multiple times. It occured during nursing school in LD, when I was in the OR, while charting in a room, in the med room. It happened once while...

  19. Things you only learn on the floor...

    HappydayRn replied to leonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ha I remember being told that at the the SNF that I started working at. I used to get so worked up in nursing school about those damn bubbles! I learn things all the time everyday. Yesterday I learned...

  20. Direct Admissions without doctor orders

    HappydayRn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Crazy thing happened to us, ER admit. Some how there was some mix up as to who the admitting team was. When i called the "supposed" admit doc he denied admittng the pt. Took about an hour to get...

  21. Peer Evals

    HappydayRn replied to akrn70's topic in General Nursing

    We hand out our own to our coworkers. They are not anonymous. Mine were a huge morale boost, as I new nurse I am very hard on myself and seeing that my coworkers think I'm solid and like working with...

  22. Should I have worn gloves?

    HappydayRn replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's important for us to remember that human touch is very healing in and of itself. I would not have worn gloves if the skin was intact. While infection control is important standard...

  23. Magnet designated hospital--anyone work at one?

    HappydayRn replied to CathiP's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital just got magnet status. We have an onsite bsn and masters program. In addition our manager is always encouraging us to get additional certifications. I do feel we earned our status and...

  24. this makes me sick

    HappydayRn replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sadly that sounds pretty standard from even my short experience in my OB rotation. I decided I wanted a home birth after seeing what a hospital one is

  25. Hello Stress, nice to see you again, NOT!

    HappydayRn replied to ilovejose22's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on what you want to do in nursing. If you want some upward mobility then go for the BSN. If your geographic area is saturated with new grads the BSN might matter more. No one can...