scoochy

scoochy

PACU, CARDIAC ICU, TRAUMA, SICU, LTC

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  1. texting at work

    scoochy replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Giving a patient a back rub is a good assessment tool as well as making a patient more comfortable. While giving a back rub, you can assess skin integrity, as well as posterior breath sounds. It is...

  2. Selecting malpractice insurance provider

    scoochy replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Just checked NSO's web site. They now advertise they will cover up to $25,000 for attorney reimbursement for licensure protection. Will call them for more

  3. Selecting malpractice insurance provider

    scoochy replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I have had NSO malpractice insurance for 28/30 years I have been a nurse. Recently, I decided to call them for specifics on coverage. They will only reimburse attorney fees to the tune of $150/hour,...

  4. Pacemakers and DNR's

    scoochy replied to becca001's topic in General Nursing

    When respirations cease, soon the heart will no longer be oxygenated. No matter how hard the PM works, no oxygen = cellular death. Their will be pacemaker spikes, but no capture (no impulse...

  5. texting at work

    scoochy replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What did we do before the advent of cell phones?? We actually interacted with and helped our co-workers, gave patients back rubs, kept our break room clean, etc.. What is so important that it can't...

  6. "Fired for NO Reason"

    scoochy replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    After reading the first few posts, I felt like I was listening to a "cat fight," or watching a mud slinging contest. There are ways to say things, and then there are ways to say things. This thread...

  7. Cymbalta Question

    scoochy replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    The add on TV says mood changes, i.e., irritability, aggression, thoughts of suicide. This can happen with any number of anti-depressant

  8. Singled out because I gave too many narcotic analgesics??(long)

    scoochy replied to JessicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dear LLRN02: You made reference to nurses not medicating patients "all day long." Do they routinely document pain assessments? If so, how often are pain assessments done? Do you find that after...

  9. Troubled RN...Need advice please!!

    scoochy replied to TamponadeTim13's topic in General Nursing

    The thought of letting you go without being allowed to work per-diem makes no sense, especially if the unit is short staffed, Tim. Spring will be here soon; you would definitely be an asset, as you...

  10. Troubled RN...Need advice please!!

    scoochy replied to TamponadeTim13's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a situation very similar to yours..moved from the medical "mecca" of New England to a small state. Working in a different environment was "culture shock" at first; I missed "my hospital."...

  11. Need comments and support for hysterectomy

    scoochy replied to supernatural's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone's body responds differently after a TAH/BSO. So, if you do have to wear those "elephant' pads (as I used to call them), just think, it will, most probably, be the last box you will ever have...

  12. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    scoochy replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Pardon my ignorance: with regard to impaired nurses, what does TPAPN stand for? Every region of the country calls its substance abuse programs for impaired professionals something different.

  13. My journey with a criminal history

    scoochy replied to SynCardia's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi Posters: Only a few of you have mentioned seeking legal counsel. Please call your state nurses association and ask if they have knowledge of an attorney who specializes in working with nurses....

  14. Men with dreadlocks

    scoochy replied to Kuhl's topic in Men in Nursing

    I say this: if you can tie them back so that they do not interfere with doing sterile procedures, go for it. Female RNs have long hair, and they are not turned away because of their hair. Keep a...

  15. Fired but asked to resign!

    scoochy replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    I am in agreement with OPs who gave advice "do not resign." Your employer wants you to resign; they will not have to fork over $ if you do resign. Nurses can and do get unemployment. I know; I did...

  16. How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

    scoochy replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    I am with you all the way, Maisy! I am seriously thinking of taking a course in medical coding, so that I can use my knowledge somewhere else, and get rid of the physical demands that have wrecked...

  17. Should this have been an incident report?

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

    Here's my : I have been an PACU nurse, as well as an ICU nurse. An incident report was not justified; this ICU nurse was either on a witch hunt, or is just a real CRANK. ICU nurses are expected to...

  18. Need comments and support for hysterectomy

    scoochy replied to supernatural's topic in General Nursing

    I, like other nurses who have posted, had a TAH (kept 1/2 of one ovary) for uterine polyps. My recovery was difficult in the beginning, but as the weeks progressed, I improved. I went back to work...

  19. Family Visitation in the PACU

    scoochy replied to smidgen21's topic in PACU

    After 19 yrs of PACU nursing, I got out for numerous reasons; no beds in the ICU, lack of MD coverage for ICU patients after 5pm, management not listening to PACU nurses...the list goes on and on....

  20. Is PACU area for new grads?

    scoochy replied to playbanjogood's topic in PACU

    I cannot imagine being a new grad and working in an ambulatory PACU setting. PACU nursing (whether phase I or II) requires a sound knowledge base, excellent assessment/observation skills, and the...

  21. working more that 16 hours straight

    scoochy replied to elke61's topic in PACU

    I feel for you. I used to be a PACU nurse (19yrs) but finally got out for reasons you stated...using the PACU as an "overflow ICU" was what did it for me. Your best bet is to check with Florida's...

  22. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

    scoochy replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    Having been exposed to death working as a CNA long before I began my nursing adventures, I found that the death of my first patient working as an RN was not difficult from an emotional standpoint....

  23. reinstatement while on ativan

    scoochy replied to auntyjoyce's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    This is a tough one. Because Ativan is a benzodiazepine, it is looked at as a mind altering substance that has the ability of impairing one's judgement. In your situation, Ativan keeps your panic...

  24. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

    scoochy replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Josh, Thanks for sharing your experience with enemas. Perhaps you are not aware of what disimpaction is...it is the removal of feces from the rectum by use of one's digits (fingers). 1000x worse...

  25. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

    scoochy replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever had to disimpact someone?? It is so humiliating and painful for the individual!! Bring back the warm prune juice and