silverbat

silverbat

Care Coordination, MDS, med-surg, Peds

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  1. I'm a sexless nurse

    silverbat replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit, that when I first saw the title to this thread I'M A SEXLESS NURSE, I wanted to say, "Oh you poor dear, I bet you can find SOMEONE to change that". OR, what sex would you like to be,...

  2. Most Ridiculous Med Order

    silverbat replied to fitzfan82's topic in Emergency

    I woke a dr up at night once for a Pain med. He ordered atropine, even spelled it slowly for me. I called him right back and asked him if he meant Demerol and he said oh, yeah, what did I order? When...

  3. What kind of job can I get with an ADN but no license?

    silverbat replied to LM2015's topic in General Nursing

    I am a care coordinator/case manager I have an Associate degree, however, I do have 15 years in hospital and 8 years in LTC

  4. Rn: what's your typical daily routine

    silverbat replied to sroseo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    first things first! Prioritize. First thing in the am would be glucose monitoring and insulin, then your AM med pass. OR, if it is early enough, maybe some treatments while the resident is still in...

  5. This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    silverbat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

  6. Mental math very important in nursing?

    silverbat replied to Jayce2k15's topic in General Nursing

    with VItal signs it is easier to simply count the pulse or respirs for one minute!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO MATH NEEDED!!! you can spend 60 seconds with a patient. Even if you did the pulse, the respirs for...

  7. Working with injury

    silverbat replied to bugya90's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I worked on a busy med-surg floor with a boot shoe and badly broken 2 toes. It can be

  8. Hilarious Conversation with a Patient

    silverbat replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a sweet confused gentlemen try to "outsmart" the doctor doing his assessment. this is the conversation: Dr. What day of the week is it? PT: a weekday Dr: what month is it? Pt: a summer month Dr....

  9. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    silverbat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    any updates?? getting worried

  10. I failed my preemployment drug test :/ what now...?

    silverbat replied to Juankiters08's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    and unfortunately, even though you are not employed, they CAN and WILL most likely report to the BON that you failed the drug test. Be aware that BONs may not notify you for several weeks to a month...

  11. Application for Endorsement

    silverbat replied to dekyrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In New Mexico, I know, they will NOT accept a transfer etc if you are in any disciplinary program. This was true two years ago, so it may have

  12. Managing Patients on the Outside of Hospitals

    silverbat replied to goodadvocate's topic in Case Management

    Also, no matter what services we offer, it is up to the patient to take part in them or not. Sometimes all the teaching in the worls and all the support in the world isn't going to convince the 28 yr...

  13. rheumatoid arthritis

    silverbat replied to JennyMae's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am aorry to hear of another RA Warrior who is a nurse. Nursing is tough enough on the old body without RA!!! I was not diagnosed until a year ago, but I worked with dx of OA since 1986. For 15 years...

  14. Legal responsibility to perform CPR?

    silverbat replied to smellslikesarah's topic in General Nursing

    Just a word of advice.... if this is your real name, or close to it and your real picture, It is probably best if you change your naem andyour avatar on this site as anyone can read it, even...

  15. Positive Drug Test

    silverbat replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I was on Probation doing the testing, etc., I was given a HUGE page of things to avoid that would show up as positives and basically my program stated they didn't care if it was due to...

  16. Do you have AS or USpA?

    silverbat replied to EmpathyInAction's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have RA and osteoarthritis and have really bad knees and ankles/feet. I had to give up on floor nursing after 20+ years and moved to Care Coordination, and I love it. When I worked, I took the pain...

  17. Good News!

    silverbat replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  18. I failed my preemployment drug test :/ what now...?

    silverbat replied to Juankiters08's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    WOW... you gonna CHEAT to get a job..... have to question your character and integrity as a person and a

  19. That nagging feeling...

    silverbat replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    when I was a new LPN, I had a PT , 88 yrs old. around the clock IM demerol. x 3 days. the 4th day, I found her shaving sezures practically continually. Called her dr who told me quiet vigourously that...

  20. That nagging feeling...

    silverbat replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Safety Issues

  21. I have vertigo, can I be a nurse?

    silverbat replied to shortnsweet8's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I use an electronic stethoscope that works great!! There are several on the market with a variety of price levels! Mine is old enough, I doubt it is still available, but still works

  22. Black Humour

    silverbat replied to Tenebrae's topic in Nursing Humor

    On my med-surg floor one dark and stormy night... Oh wait!! That's a tale for another time!! LOL However, one night a patientdied. I was NOT her nurse. Well, the nurse that was taking care of her...

  23. I have vertigo, can I be a nurse?

    silverbat replied to shortnsweet8's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have had bilateral Menieres Disease since 1998. I have had bilat endolymphatic shunt placements which has allowed me to continue to work full time. At first, right after diagnosis and between...

  24. Pearsonvue took my $200! means I failed

    silverbat replied to dimples81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Word of advice-- Remember this is the internet and informtaion is easy to obtain, Identity theft is high, and potential employers can "find" you on the web.. It is better to NOT use your real name on...

  25. marijuana and nursing.

    silverbat replied to middleagednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have checked with both NM BON and MO BON and this is their response, even tho medicinal MJ is legal in