HappydayRn

When I was 16 I had just ended an abusive relationship, I felt free and happy, I've been using the happydays SN since then in various forms.

A DNP is a doctorally prepared NP, you can have your DNP and be a FNP, it's simply the degree not the scope of practice. As a DNP you would do the same thing a FNP who has their master's would do. So it's the schooling not what you do. That said in...

I had a 12 year old 260lb boy with HTN, high cholesterol, liver failure, and newly diagnosed with diabetes. Pt Mom refused to take him to the exercise and weight loss program the Doctor had recommneded. I could not help but think this was a slow murd...

A patient believed that her baby cried when she put her down because of her birthmark. I have no idea how the birthmark and putting her child down were related in her mind. Yeah it was weird.

Oh I was referring to the pat downs and intrusive "security" measures as ridiculous. I have no doubts terrorists will go to any lengths to accomplish whatever ends they have in mind. As the daughter of a veteran I'm sensitive to all those freedoms my...

"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."- Benjamin Franklin I'm sorry this seems like unreasonable search to me, pat downs on children under twelve, really? If we are terro...

I do telephonic triage for a clinic system, to avoid prolonged sitting you can always stand during calls or take walking around breaks. I found the job on craigslist believe it or not and I love it. I do zero lifting, no direct pt contact, having a l...

The daughter of an elderly pt who was on the floor with a GI bleed told me I changed her opinion of our hospital. I was very attentive to her Mother during her blood transfusions and assisted her daughter with her personal care which I guess the nurs...

1. I'm shocked the MD would want to go over 4G a day. 2. I'm shocked the unit manager would respond that way to you. No way would I go over the max daily dose with Tylenol. I think you acted exactly the way one would expect a prudent and responsible ...

I've been in the same situation, had a pt admitted to my floor (medical-renal) for bronchitis. His lips/nail beds are blue, O2 sat was 62%, checked my own finger just to be sure machine is working correctly (with cyanosis I was pretty sure it was but...

So to preface this I do telephonic triage for a clinic system. 1. When I ask you a question answer it, " Are you wheezing?" Pt: " Well last week I had a fever, and so did my sister, and then man today my nose was so stuffed up!" "Okay....but are you...

There were protocols in place for alcoholics in DT's were I worked, as detoxing from alcohol can be fatal. Usually pt's are given ativan and if necessary anti-seizure drugs or anti-psychotics . If his liver is barely functioning then more ETOH is not...

I'm 23, in a hospital setting I would prefer either solid colored scrubs of my choice or printed scrubs of my choice. I prefer prints because they hide stains, well and I generally got a lot of positive feedback from pts. The colorful printed tops se...

Craiglist.Seriously that's how.

We have phones, they have their pros and cons. I like that you know which pt. is calling, that you can have the MD/lab/ RT connected to you directly. So no more playing phone tag or having people try to hunt you down. You can also get in contact with...

I have chronic back pain, I've found that yoga/stretching helps it greatly. My darling fiancee also gives massages everyday :). I'd say go with the advice above first see a doc or chiropractor to evalulate you. Then maybe just discuss with your prece...

I work with about a good mix of twenty somethings (including myself) and the older experienced nurses. We work well together and I don't see any laziness from anyone on my shift. Everyone works together and busts their butts. However I do agree that...

I got into a car accident I work nocs drive 33miles away takes me an hour or more. I would do what's best for your health and sanity ( I've been working 10months here) found a new job ten miles from my house. Maybe some people have a longer commute t...

Days and eves have a dedicated admit and discharge nurse. Noc's have float RN's that can do admits, however if they get pulled to the floor we do them ourselves or leave part of it for the day admit nurse.

I hate rude people and working nights and weekends. I love the actual work. I adore my fabulous coworkers and my company treats me well. However I really hate those shifts so I'm moving to a nine to five position no weekends, I cannot wait. I think w...

I struggled during the clinical aspect of nursing school at times. What helped me was one simple mantra "fake it till you make it." Confidence is a huge part of nursing, I know if I don't feel confident I get overwhelmed and shut down. All of my prio...

I scored a 14, I cry during movie trailers so I'm not surprised. I work on a busy med surg floor but I generally do not get that horrid overwhelmed feeling anymore. I think being sensitive and empathetic helps me when dealing with families and dying ...

We do self scheduling, work every other weekend scheduled.

I graduated August 2009, I took time off to do my NCLEX took me about a month to find a hospital position on a Medical floor. I had moved back near my parents for my last clinical rotation. I know a lot of my classmates two hours away ended up starti...

This is how my day goes, Come in early, get reports sheets, get report from outgoing shift. I then assess take vitals give pain meds or toilet my pt.'s. I chart, do chart checks sign off orders. More meds throughout the night Update the report sheet...