scoochy

scoochy

PACU, CARDIAC ICU, TRAUMA, SICU, LTC

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  1. ACLS certification

    scoochy replied to jwconn1104's topic in General Nursing

    Frankly, I cannot envision a nursing student running a code, nor would you be allowed to do so. Continue to be self-directed in your quest for knowledge; it's the best thing you can do for

  2. Dog on the floor, what do you think?

    scoochy replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    In the movie "My Sister's Keeper," Alec Baldwin portrayed an attorney with epilepsy. He had a service dog that detected when a seizure was about to occur. After seeing this movie, I did a bit of...

  3. Question for everyone.

    scoochy replied to Reminisce's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many areas in the nursing profession; some areas have more exposure to blood, body fluids, open wounds, etc. than others. A nursing program will provide you with the opportunity to fulfill...

  4. Feeling scared at work/Threats

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

    I fully agree; DO NOT erase the text message. Is there any way you can download it? If you feel threatened, I would not idly sit back and do nothing. There is no harm in discussing this with law...

  5. Return to work early after surgery

    scoochy replied to LittleOneRN's topic in General Nursing

    The health care industry has lost the human element of caring for its employees. Put yourself first; have your physician/surgeon write your DON a letter stating you have not recovered sufficiently to...

  6. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    scoochy replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No back-up supply of hearing aid

  7. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    scoochy replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1. Not enough electrical outlets in residents' rooms. 2. Electrical outlets not easily accessible..have to rearrange the furniture to access one! Oh, my aching back....... 3. INR has been...

  8. pls help me make up my mind..

    scoochy replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is your husband's work situation? Is working part-time a viable alternative? If so, it would decrease your stress level, and would also provide you with the opportunity to look for another...

  9. First nightshift down

    scoochy replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    Day/night rotation is the absolute worst rotation...screwed up my cortisol

  10. There is nothing that can fix this is there? (ok it's a rant)

    scoochy replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    You may be "eating crow" someday real

  11. Totally Had One of Those Days :(

    scoochy replied to Fngrpntsnotasin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I cringe whenever I hear: " _______ is on the floor!" When there is a fall on the unit to which I am assigned, it usually occurs right before shift

  12. Does anyone hate their job as a nurse?

    scoochy replied to Pongoo's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't have said it better!! Any significance behind the color

  13. quit the job..did i do the right thing ...?

    scoochy replied to proudtobeRN777's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC is difficult, whether you are a new grad or a dinosaur (like me). I thank God the job market was wide open when I started working ('79); if I had to start my nursing career working in LTC, I...

  14. One of THOSE nurses.

    scoochy replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    You can't change people's behavior, but you can change the way you react to

  15. Disappointed with AACN's NTI 2010 Washington, DC

    scoochy replied to RN34TX's topic in Critical Care

    When I worked in critical care (1980's) I always wanted to attend one, but the cost was prohibitive. A few of my colleagues attended at that time, and they came away from it very disappointed in the...

  16. Ever Killed Someone?

    scoochy replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

    Not related to topic, but...an allergy to Phenergan, Compazine, and other phenothiazines is NOT pretty. I was given Phenergan for narcotic potentiation after undergoing facial reconstructive surgery....

  17. Most Lucrative Specialities/Higher Degree's

    scoochy replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    I believe the $175,000-$225,000 pay scale estimate for CRNAS is high, at least in the state I

  18. Glucometer / Infection Control

    scoochy replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A nurse at the LTC where I am employed picked the med (a narcotic) off the floor and did the same thing; what's worse, she did it in the presence of a family member!! End result: bye, bye, nurse...she...

  19. Nurses not speaking english at work

    scoochy replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    Many foreign nurses are willing to take a lower rate of pay; they still earn more $ than they would in their native

  20. Why hospitals continue use incentive spirometry

    scoochy replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I like the incentive spirometer. If patients are properly educated on its use, they are able to set goals for themselves re: deep breathing. Patients who are motivated to "get well soon"...

  21. can't listen to his stories how to I get out fast?

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

    Have a staff member come to the room and inform you that Doctor so and so (make up a name) needs to speak with you NOW. It has been my experience (the majority of the time) when patients/residents...

  22. I would like a nurses opinion

    scoochy replied to honeycakes55's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the environmental services dept. of the educational institution you will be

  23. Should Your DON Talk to You After You Give Your Resignation?

    scoochy replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The profession is not what it used to be, unfortunately. These days, everything is a "business." That said, leave graciously, and on good terms. Look forward to what is to come. This is just...

  24. when to give and hold PRN morphine

    scoochy replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhhh, this is a PET PEEVE of mine! So many times I have seen MDs (residents, interns, PAs, etc) write generic settings for PCA infusions rather than calculating the correct dose for a patient based...

  25. Doc freakout

    scoochy replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone in your frustration. I worked in a PACU for 19 years, and determining where patients (such as the ones you've described) would go post-op was always a challenge. Rather than tie up...