Creamsoda

Creamsoda ASN, RN

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  1. Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    Creamsoda replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Which is why I like my little bubble in the ICU. If theres even a thought they have something, the gown goes on! I could not handle home health and contracting all that nastiness. Im itchy...., im...

  2. Think im in big trouble!

    Creamsoda replied to Dummyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Sure you can, but im not going to lie, it take a lot of mental effort trying to figure out what it means. Its not THAT hard, but surely

  3. Resource/Charge

    Creamsoda replied to Carrig RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I dont want to come off as rude, but new grad in the ICU training to Charge/resource? I guess it might depend on what kind of ICU and how big it is, but still. Describe your unit. If its pretty basic...

  4. You know its a seeker when . . .

    Creamsoda replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    Thats terrible. I would have reported/ complained to her management. If the doc ordered it, you wanted it, she should have given it to you. She clearly needs some

  5. You know its a seeker when . . .

    Creamsoda replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    Or when you can tell they purposefully mispronounce the name of the narc trying to act like they rarely get

  6. Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    Creamsoda replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Meh, I say let them live in their fantasy world. No different that all the people who got degrees in liberal arts ( sorry no offence), and whine that they can't find jobs in "their field". Inform...

  7. Seeking employment in another state

    Creamsoda replied to Eric Cartman's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would. It depends on the state how fast they issue licenses, some are fast, and some, as long as they know your job is depending on you license they may issue it faster, but if you already have it,...

  8. Think Twice Before Becoming a "NURSE"

    Creamsoda replied to mcrutRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What was wrong with that post. Theyre frustrated. So what if it was theyre first post. There are many of us that feel that way. I wouldnt call it venom. She just doesnt want to talk about teddy bears...

  9. Not feeling it...

    Creamsoda replied to LostN's topic in MICU, SICU

    It will get easier. But I have found that nurses going from ICU to ER and vise versa tend to gravitate back to what they started with. I tried ER for a short time, I still do it here and there but I...

  10. SCALE DRAMA

    Creamsoda replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    if i have to get weighed, i close my eyes and i tell them to not tell me. yeah i guess you could consider it denial, but i am by no means overweight at all. just a lil extra padding in areas i don't...

  11. SCALE DRAMA

    Creamsoda replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thats why I don't weigh myself at work. Its just makes me sad. I know that scale is darn right.

  12. Male Nursing Student Interested in NICU Nursing

    Creamsoda replied to jchap12's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Its NICU, not L&D. Even if it was L&D, my opinion is if you are great at your job, it doesn't matter. Im fairly certain in most cases that male nurses don't "get off" on delivering mothers,...

  13. this did not make sense to me.

    Creamsoda replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Cardiac

    Well I'm assuming that since he already had low platelets, like other said, risk vs benefits...they can watch the platelets. If there was a sudden drop from the low baseline, then they would probably...

  14. Discharged - RN doubts

    Creamsoda replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    Was there a discharge planner involved? They are key to a successful discharge.We don't think of these things a lot of times while they are inpatient and thats why its super important for the d/c...

  15. What NOT to say during an interview

    Creamsoda replied to Teacher Sue's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Umm, really? Does she lack a

  16. Nurses with dreadlocks

    Creamsoda replied to DarkLotus's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on the area, but as long as its pulled back and clean, should not be a problem. I like the idea of a scarf. I think they're cute. I had some of my hair highlighted either pink,...

  17. I need Help regarding my situation right now

    Creamsoda replied to Scruffyfy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get it either. Was it a "translocated" post

  18. Freaking out. FFP = "fresh frozen platelets" or "fresh frozen plasma"

    Creamsoda replied to dlcj's topic in General Nursing

    Just be humble, say " I want to make sure this is correct", and clarify the order. They can't get mad at you for that. They know that theres a constant rotation of new nurses. They appreciate that you...

  19. Freaking out. FFP = "fresh frozen platelets" or "fresh frozen plasma"

    Creamsoda replied to dlcj's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely fresh frozen plasma. Platelets is usually sent as a "pack" or platelets and is used to fix platelet levels. If a patient needs an urgent procedure and the INR is high they will usually...

  20. Am I wrong for calling off? Please help!

    Creamsoda replied to np2b4me's topic in General Nursing

    Where the H E double hockey sticks do you work. Is this an ICU, step down, or low acuity ICU? Good lord. I woulda quit!!!!! Admin should be coming in to help this. This is not SAFE what so ever. Id be...

  21. Change in consciousness for nursing

    Creamsoda replied to alwayslookingnp's topic in General Nursing

    "Compounding the problem are managers who do not seem to value education. Perhaps it is because they have been very successful in the old way of nursing and are not sure where they will fit in to the...

  22. NPO after VAP insertion?

    Creamsoda replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I personally err on the cautious side. whats 15-30 minutes for the patient. Its safer for them if something happens to be NPO until

  23. I either need day shift or to be single. Vent

    Creamsoda replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a horses rear. But seriously, have you actually spoken to him about it, or have you just assumed he should know this is common sense. common sense is not all that common. If not talk to...

  24. Im Pagan and a Hospice Nurse....

    Creamsoda replied to SaylahStarr's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well those nurses are being horribly rude. I might just kindly/jokingly in that case say, "guess I'm gonna die a horrible tragic death then huh?", and smile. That might clue them in. But I wouldn't...

  25. Im Pagan and a Hospice Nurse....

    Creamsoda replied to SaylahStarr's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I would just not say anything. I work in a very catholic hospital. I love working there, but I am not religious what so ever. Theres numerous times where prayer happens. Over the intercom twice a day,...