scoochy

scoochy

PACU, CARDIAC ICU, TRAUMA, SICU, LTC

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  1. One entree per person,please

    scoochy replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    The vending machine "caper" wins the award for the most original gift of appreciation,

  2. Termination

    scoochy replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Take a big bite of a piece of "humble pie" before you go before the

  3. Happy Flippin' Nurse's Day

    scoochy replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    We got a rose and a so called "lunch tote." I tried to fit a small bowl in it and it wouldn't fit. It looks more like a tag sale item..I left my rose in the fridge; the next afternoon, I saw a...

  4. Termination

    scoochy replied to FutureERDoc's topic in General Nursing

    Any nurse who goes beyond the limitations of the nursing scope of practice is inviting the Nursing Board into his/her life for an extended

  5. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    scoochy replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    When I read your post(s), you sound dejected and sad. You stated you have low self-esteem; it is reflected in your outward appearance. You have a hectic life, from the sound of it (school, work)....

  6. Missing Ambien

    scoochy replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CT Pixie is absolutely right on this

  7. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    scoochy replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    We are all "representatives" (so to speak) of the health care facility where we are employed. Dressing in a sloppy fashion speaks volumes about the individual as well as the facility. That said,...

  8. Bipolar Nurses

    scoochy replied to Always a Catch 22's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent

  9. Neuro Yawn

    scoochy replied to MagpieCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I cared for open heart patients, I occasionally had a pt. with intractable hiccoughs d/t chest tubes. Solution: Thorazine 30-50 mgm IM. Not 100% effective, but it did work in some cases. As...

  10. Charting question

    scoochy replied to MissyF_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you meant "...you can't give meds that weren't

  11. Nursing BURN OUT!!

    scoochy replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    If I had to do it all over again, I would not choose nursing as a career. Here's why.... Gone are the days when: 1. Patients and FAMILIES were grateful for every little thing you did for them. 2....

  12. ADVICE...? Please help me think of a way to solve this issue.

    scoochy replied to babymason2008's topic in General Nursing

    How ridiculous! Have a bar code system with a hand held

  13. should I have done an incident report?

    scoochy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    IMO: 1. Most definitely notify MD and family/POA. 2. Temp q shift. 3. Oral cavity assessment q shift. 4. Mouth care q shift. 5. Incident report, yes, as this occurrence is out of the norm. By...

  14. what is the shortest amount of time you've lasted at a nursing job?

    scoochy replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Three weeks...I was hired to work per-diem at an ambulatory surgery center with the plan of being part-time within 3 months. I was booked for 3 shifts/week; 2/3 got canceled the three weeks I was...

  15. nurse documentation

    scoochy replied to toptastic's topic in Patient Education

    Agree with OP; ask Risk Management. Every state is different; facilities may have their own

  16. Who is an advocate for nurses?

    scoochy replied to BrittRN21's topic in General Nursing

    Tread lightly with Human Resources if this an issue with a nurse manager..just my opinion from my own

  17. Handling the ones that are constant fall risks

    scoochy replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I guess you don't have any recreation assistant on the 3-11 shift? At the facility where I work, we are fortunate to have one (albeit part-time), and she is a God send..keeps the residents busy until...

  18. I need advice before Wednesday

    scoochy replied to kitkatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with above; pain 8/10 despite IV PCA warranted further attention. Giving po narcotics along with PCA defeats the purpose of a PCA...patient-controlled. Was this patient using her control to...

  19. nurses hide from high-needs pt

    scoochy replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Nursing

    Is this patient in a bariatric bed? No bariatric commode; not good. Sounds like this hospital is not complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. You need the necessary equipment to do your...

  20. Abdominal Hysterectomy & Bilateral Salpingoophrectomy

    scoochy replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    Info to communicate to the surgeon: IVF (total) given in the OR; IVF (total) given in the PACU. Can the foley cath be irrigated? How long was the patient NPO before the surgery? Did they receive...

  21. Ideas from nurses who've been around awhile!

    scoochy replied to vtgirl's topic in General Nursing

    HIV was formerly known as

  22. Describe your dream LTC

    scoochy replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Last week at the LTC facility where I work, the Recreation Director brought in a woman who displayed womens' hats from the 20's, 30's, 40's, etc. The elderly women had a blast, trying on hats....

  23. Describe your dream LTC

    scoochy replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Great thread,

  24. Describe your dream LTC

    scoochy replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1. Let the diabetics eat cake! 2. Bingo everyday. 3. Float nurse every shift every day! 4. On site bistro for employees only..we need to eat too! 5. Float nurse covers your wing so you can...

  25. Most Common IV Push Meds on Med-Surg

    scoochy replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked in PACU for 21 years. Best practice for pushing narcotics ex: MS04 10 mgm/ml. Take syringe filled with 9 cc NS, add the 1cc MSO4 (10 mgm). This yields a concentration of 1mgm MS04/1 ml...