scoochy

scoochy has 32 years experience and specializes in PACU, CARDIAC ICU, TRAUMA, SICU, LTC.

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1. Too old for ICU?

   scoochy replied to eyeball's topic in Critical Care

   The challenge of working in an ICU is great! I say go for it, and hope you have a positive

2. Ten Ways To Know You're Burning Out

   scoochy replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

   After working in a SNF for two years where the conditions were TOXIC, I had had enough. I gave my 3 week notice, and when I was done, I was so done...compassion fatigue. I have been out of work for...

3. Oxygen Question

   scoochy replied to Hoosiernurse's topic in General Nursing

   Perhaps you could have titrated it in the evening. However, once you did that and say he did well, I would have let him be for the night so as to get a restful sleep. Early mornings in a nursing...

4. Asystole "observed" for 25 seconds?

   scoochy replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

   Was the patient being worked up for

5. Would you suggest nursing as a career to someone considering it?

   scoochy replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

   Not in a million years. It isn't like it used to be, to say the

6. Offensive Nursing Behavior

   scoochy replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Does your state have an Ombudsman for the elderly? In the state where I live, the telephone number for such person is posted @ the reception desk, and on every bulletin board in facilities. Call...

7. Texting staff to cover call off's

   scoochy replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   Great idea, but workers at my place of employment are forever changing their phone #s. Personally, my employer does not have my cell phone #. Call me on my land line; if I chose to work extra, I...

8. Name Tags

   scoochy replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Agree 100% with you, Nascar

9. Are you bothered by the noise of the AM shift staff?

   scoochy replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

   I agree 100%; I have no problem reminding people they are not at a party, or in a bar; rather they are working in a health care facility that just so happens to be a person's

10. How far do you drive for work?

    scoochy replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    Four miles, door to door. Depending on the number of school buses I encounter, it can take up to 15 minutes. There are no highways involved; it is great! For 26 years, I drove 40 miles/day;...

11. EN and TPN and slow rate?

    scoochy replied to superjeff25's topic in General Nursing

    It is not within the scope of nursing practice to arbitrarily make changes in the rate of infusion of TPN or

12. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Reason to be thankful: I am not a nurse anymore!

    scoochy replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I envy you; best of luck and hope there are many happy days

13. How do you deal with a doctor who sweared on you over the phone?

    scoochy replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Verbal abuse; a thick skin will be necessary for future encounters with this physician. How about speaking with your immediate supervisor about this issue? Make the supervisor aware of this...

14. Is it just me or............?

    scoochy replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Caliotter, You are not

15. What's the name for this symptom?

    scoochy replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    HOT