Sadie04

Sadie04

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  1. Addressing doctors by their first names

    Sadie04 replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in General Nursing

    No you're not nuts, you are absolutely right. I think they should leave it up to the doc - if he/she wants to be called by their first name than so be it! Don't managers have more important things to...

  2. How do you feel about your CNA's?

    Sadie04 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part, the CNAs I work with are wonderful! I also work in acute care and wish they would pay the CNAs more for the hard work they

  3. Does this seem right????? (Vent)

    Sadie04 replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    good for you patrick for getting out there in the trenches, even though it does sound like you're burning the candle at both ends and need to stand up for yourself. the nm and anm on the unit i just...

  4. Stressed out and Getting Out

    Sadie04 replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my state (Maine) we're voting on a huge bill in November called the Palesky Tax cap that would limit the property tax to 1% of the value of your home (we currently pay over $7k a year in property...

  5. Handling new interns

    Sadie04 replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well put - who knows, we nurses may even teach those green residents a thing or

  6. Do you use powder on your patients?

    Sadie04 replied to mamaof3's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I use it on bedpans so they don't stick to the patient's skin. My facility also uses Nystatin for skin folds. I remember in peds they told us not to use it on infants because they could...

  7. Old abbreviations now passe?

    Sadie04 replied to stevierae's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It does drive me crazy when I'm pressed for time and need to call an MD to report something or get an order and I spend 15 min trying to decipher their note, beeper number, or even their name and what...

  8. What to bring first days on the job???

    Sadie04 replied to Mrs.Yost's topic in General Nursing

    Bring a little pocket notepad, since you'll be learning a lot all at once. I always carry plenty of alcohol swabs, caps for IV tubing, and claves because trauma pts are always on PCAs and IV fluids!...

  9. I'm giving my notice tomorrow

    Sadie04 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I need advice. I'm giving my notice tomorrow and transferring to another dept. within the hospital. I love the patients, most of the staff, and even my current schedule, but the staffing for...

  10. I'm giving my notice tomorrow

    Sadie04 replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    THanks guys :) It actually didn't go badly. I told her I was giving my notice and right away she said "that's fine, I know you're unhappy here, you've expressed your concerns before." I was charge...

  11. Code in Dialysis

    Sadie04 replied to Paris40's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow, that sounds like a nightmare. That poor patient Sounds like the incident needs to be reported to the BON. Sounds like you did the right thing by quitting - I don't blame you for not wanting to...

  12. Ethical dilemma

    Sadie04 posted a topic in General Nursing

    This week I took care of a 20 yo female with C1 and 2 fx resulting from an MVA. She was driving with 3 passengers and had a blood alcohol of .20 She'll be wearing an Aspen collar for months and has a...

  13. Ethical dilemma

    Sadie04 replied to Sadie04's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, thanks so much for your words of comfort, you are so kind. This has been on my mind for days, and I needed to share it with someone, but had to respect this pt's confidentiality. Although I...

  14. Raunchy advertisement

    Sadie04 replied to Repat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    :rotfl: :rotfl:

  15. Raunchy advertisement

    Sadie04 replied to Repat's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't see the big deal either. It sounds kinda silly but nothing to get upset

  16. Opinions on Dansko Shoes

    Sadie04 replied to Heather R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

    I love my Danskos! I must have the "right feet" for them because they are incredibly comfortable. I've been wearing my white pair to work for over 3 years and would NEVER wear anything else. In fact I...

  17. What to do when a family member complains about a coworker

    Sadie04 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday I was taking care of a man whose wife was a nurse. They were both in their 60's. The wife was very aware and involved with her husband's care. When I came into the room to introduce myself,...

  18. A sad and unexpected loss...

    Sadie04 replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. Give yourself sometime to grieve. My thoughts are with

  19. Pregnant

    Sadie04 replied to Heather R.N.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations! and best of luck to you! Things have a way of working themselves

  20. Leaving the Law

    Sadie04 replied to November's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you November, I think you should go for it :) I was a teacher before I became a nurse and I agree with a previous poster - career changes can be good. You will bring much to the

  21. Obesity in the hospital

    Sadie04 replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    The obese patients I've cared for don't seem to be any more whiny or unreasonable than non-obese patients. Most of them are more time-consuming, but all patients deserve to be treated with dignity. I...

  22. do new RNs always get the night shift??

    Sadie04 replied to amyrae76's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the unit and how many nurses there are working straight nights. On my unit everyone rotates day/night or day/eve with the exception being those working straight nights or...

  23. Likes/Dislikes

    Sadie04 replied to danak's topic in General Nursing

    Likes: making a difference, when patients come back from the brink of death and recover :) , teamwork Dislikes: rude/mean patients, being understaffed,

  24. Does This Place Exist?

    Sadie04 replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    The unit I work on has great collaboration between physicians, PAs, NPs and RNs. Almost all of us treat eachother with respect. I feel fortunate to work there

  25. I'm so frustrated and sad...

    Sadie04 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I had one of the WORST shifts ever yesterday. The shift started with myself, a CNA and 7 patients at 7AM. At 7:15 2 patients went to the OR and one went for a TEE. Then the lab called to say the TEE...