scoochy

scoochy

PACU, CARDIAC ICU, TRAUMA, SICU, LTC

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  1. Got written up today

    scoochy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    What happened to the nurse who "fixed" the

  2. Common LTC no-no's (part vent, part question)

    scoochy replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "Asystole:" We order all medications electronically. Yes, I have spoken with pharmacists, but to no avail, it doesn't help. The pharmacy is owned by a corporation; we are just one of hundreds of...

  3. How do you stay sexy in nursing school

    scoochy replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Students

    Same here; I do use Philosophy's Pure Grace body shampoo. It is clean and fresh-smelling; no "perfumey smell." I don't do make-up; never have, and never will. As for nails, acrylics are not...

  4. Common LTC no-no's (part vent, part question)

    scoochy replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This has been the most common problem in the several LTC facilites where I have worked. Some of the LTC facilities were privately owned, others owned by various corporations. That being said, the...

  5. Common LTC no-no's (part vent, part question)

    scoochy replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are no standing orders for Coumadin in the facility where I work. A medication such as Coumadin is considered a critical med, and all PT/INR results must be reported to the resident's...

  6. New RN with Question

    scoochy replied to RNwithpassion's topic in General Nursing

    A wonderful urologist whom I knew in the early days of my nursing career once told me a few drops of blood in urine can go a long way to discolor it. There are numerous reasons for hematuria;...

  7. Drug seekers

    scoochy replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    Ironically, downsizing in the ER might

  8. Mistakes

    scoochy replied to locust66's topic in General Nursing

    Have you posted your thread in the Nurses and Recovery

  9. switching schedules

    scoochy replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    With the exception of two co-workers, I no longer switch shifts. I have done numerous time changes that benefited a co-worker, only to be told "sorry I can't" when I have needed the same. It grows...

  10. Should I stay or should I go?

    scoochy replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    I would seriously consider the ethics of this agency. After 25 years of working in critical care, I recognized it was time for me to go. I signed up to work with a reputable agency. I was provided...

  11. Mistakes

    scoochy replied to locust66's topic in General Nursing

    All is not lost. As others have said, seek out the services of an attorney ASAP. Call your state nurses association; they may be able to provide you with names of attorneys who are well versed in...

  12. Pet Peeve

    scoochy replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder what the person scheduling the mammogram would have answered if the person answered her question with the question: "Do

  13. Funny doctor orders

    scoochy replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Please feed and water patient stat!" This was an order written by an intern after he made rounds on a little old man who was constantly yelling "I'm

  14. Pet Peeve

    scoochy replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    "How are WE feeling today? And what are WE seeing the doctor for today?" I have corrected the receptionist or staff member who greets me in such a fashion. There is no WE. Please do not speak to...

  15. If you could create the visitors policy....

    scoochy replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    Effective immediately, visitors are restricted from viewing the nursing staff as the "General Complaint Dept." Please go to the "Customer Service Center" in the lobby on the main floor. A...

  16. Crisis mode

    scoochy replied to southern.bellex3's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 31 years, and still have those evenings when I get home from work and ask myself some of the same questions. I have developed a "system" for myself. I carry a breast cancer...

  17. Absence of Teamwork

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

    Ruby Vee, I could not have said it better. Team Nursing was the epitome of team

  18. Please tell me about LTC nursing

    scoochy replied to KC,RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You will learn to develop time management skills

  19. Fustration with new technology on the floors

    scoochy replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just another mechanism to boost those customer satisfaction scores. What an awful system, IMO. Per usual, no input from nurses who have to work with such a "brilliant" idea. Next up, the unit...

  20. Scary scary nurse

    scoochy replied to JavaMama98's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Was she an impostor as I had previously

  21. Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

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

    I would like to put this on the windshield of every car in every health care facility's parking lot. Thank you for your

  22. Anesthesia for Dummies???

    scoochy replied to alitoala's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    During the 19 years in which I was a PACU nurse, I attended a few seminars presented by Kim Litwack, RN, PhD. I have to say she was the best educator in the field of PACU (perianesthesia) nursing....

  23. Do you sleep before your first nightshift?

    scoochy replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I work an occasional night shift (11p-7:30a) on my day off for extra $. Usually, the shift is a last minute thing. I turn off the ringer on the phone, turn on the fan/air conditioning, and I am down...

  24. New Grad Back Pain

    scoochy replied to NiesyLuv's topic in General Nursing

    I have two bulging discs d/t a work injury. I wear a back support belt that helps. It took me some time to get used to it, but now I wouldn't be without

  25. atropine oph for excessive secretions

    scoochy replied to nminodob's topic in General Nursing

    Atropine..."hot as a hare, mad as a hatter, dry as a bone, blind as a