FineAgain

FineAgain

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  1. Need help with this medical abbreviation.

    FineAgain replied to guest08/05/2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That's what it means, all

  2. Butterflies

    FineAgain replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah we use them for blood draws -- ideal usage. But for infusion? No way. I keep meaning to bring it up at a staff meeting but it is always after a 12 hour night and I forget

  3. Butterflies

    FineAgain replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, Esme, the very

  4. the value of a good attitude

    FineAgain replied to danlee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All of the above are very good pieces of advice! I would also like to add that if you are having trouble after following it all...I find it is invaluable to have someone to say "you're my person" to....

  5. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    FineAgain replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't mind picking up your slack when you have a busy day -- and I know you do! But when it 0715 and I want to give report but I can't because I am still working, am so tired my eyes are red and I...

  6. Attention Portland Nurses

    FineAgain replied to Jspurgeonzoo's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Ahhhh---herm! There are two Portlands, one is in Maine. Just

  7. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    FineAgain replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Scrubs DO come in different sizes...please buy some that FIT!!! No one wants to see your camel toe or butt crack. And the ones that you have on just look darned uncomfortable.

  8. Happy birthday to me! 35 years old and a new nurse!

    FineAgain replied to karrie79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Happy Bithday -- it's mine too!

  9. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    FineAgain replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a patient with multiple fx , with a room full of his closest friends and family members; they were helicoptering while I was trying to clean up the pt's vomit and give him nausea meds. When I...

  10. Nurses and Lunch Breaks in NYC

    FineAgain replied to SonBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That's why Nurse Jackie irritates me. Not only does she get to go to lunch whenever she likes...she gets to leave the hospital AND go to a fancy restaurant. Well, on second thought this is only one...

  11. I'm Tired - A Rant

    FineAgain replied to mmciv's topic in Emergency

    Would love to see this here...wonder how they collect

  12. Dealing with calls from work

    FineAgain replied to Katniss88's topic in General Nursing

    Thank goddess we have an email to text in place so they don't call me they just send out a mass text...I don't feel guilty that

  13. Narcotic administration times

    FineAgain replied to _meow's topic in Patient Medications

    Most of our orders state "May repeat in 30 minutes if not effective". If it didn't say that we can't give another until the specified

  14. Online Chemistry Course

    FineAgain replied to lncurtis's topic in General Nursing

    I took chemistry online through Colorado Community College...it was great! You do the coursework, and have to buy a lab pack that you do experiments with and write them up. I loved it. Well, at...

  15. How do I figure out my overall score?

    FineAgain replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    You can always go to www.conquercollege.com ; put in all your grades and the percentage that they are worth. The calculator will figure it all out for you. Once you get your homework grades that

  16. Things you tell newbies

    FineAgain replied to JBudd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All bleeding eventually stops...but the poop goes on and

  17. an oldie but goodie

    FineAgain replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    If it didn't look like a mitten -- DUH!!!! Bahahaha

  18. Critically ill pts wanting to go AMA?

    FineAgain replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hospital Launches Investigation After Man Discharged in Storm Found Dead in Snowbank | Fox News The nursing supervisor in this case not only lost his job, he lost his license. The BON stated that the...

  19. an oldie but goodie

    FineAgain replied to amoLucia's topic in General Nursing

    The other show was "Medical Center"...my favorite show as a kid. Chad Everett was my first crush... I was so sad when he died a couple of years ago. My father used to ruin it (and all medical shows)...

  20. Med passing question from a student

    FineAgain replied to MsPebbles's topic in Patient Medications

    I always tell patients what I am bringing them. I pick up each one, name it, then open and put it in the cup. Giving them individually would take way too much

  21. When You Request I Switch Shifts with You

    FineAgain replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Once burned, twice shy! I ask people to switch with me on occasion...I am always available to reciprocate. If you don't, I won't ever do it

  22. Still on my soapbox

    FineAgain replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, MA's aren't allowed to work as CNA's; even though they have a higher level of training, they don't have the certificate. I know some Unit Secretaries that are MA's but don't know of...

  23. Pet Peeve

    FineAgain replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for that! A lot of our sitters think that their job entails watching videos with headphones and calling out to tell us that "the patient just pulled out his NG tube".

  24. Pet Peeve

    FineAgain replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh, I def listen to my CNA's. Just not the 1:1's...unless they are CNA's!

  25. Pet Peeve

    FineAgain replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Patient Medications

    What's even worse for me is the 1:1 sitters. Most are not even CNA's and they try to tell me how to manage my patient. "Oh his lungs sound terrible, I think he needs a neb"...ummm, NO. Let me assess...