Creamsoda

Creamsoda ASN, RN

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  1. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    Creamsoda replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    I think its the nature of the medical profession. Years ago there were many things that RN's were not allowed to do that was the doctors job. Foleys for example. These days thats a rarity unless its...

  2. Arrested while Occupying Wall Street - Will I Be Hireable?

    Creamsoda replied to LookingAhead's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Well

  3. Arrested while Occupying Wall Street - Will I Be Hireable?

    Creamsoda replied to LookingAhead's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    that whole movement is completely rediculous. Why create a criminal record for

  4. Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

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

    I agree with some of the others. Maybe with that last job he was at, he got fired adn was trying to cover something. I would send a quick reply back and just state something along the line of " im...

  5. Nurse-Resident Communications

    Creamsoda replied to TWStudentNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think for the most part its a good relationship. One thing we have had some issues with are timeliness. I often see it more on the rapid response side of things, when ill talk with a nurse about a...

  6. BC RN trying to get a California Nursing License

    Creamsoda replied to danisweetcheeks's topic in International Nursing

    My first travel company helped me but what we did was, had all my CGFNS stuff all done, most paperwork done ect. I had obvious already taken my NCLEX, got my license through Minnesota. Had my Job...

  7. Question re: OG tube - New in ICU

    Creamsoda replied to cm8816's topic in MICU, SICU

    it was probably too high like lower esophagus or just past the sphincter so you were just drawing on mucus. You usually know when your in the lung. I would have advanced the tube 10 cm maybe and...

  8. Does this make me an "RN snob"?

    Creamsoda replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think what they are doing is illegal. They are not licensed or trained. No no no no no. I would first tell her to stop doing what shes doing. Shes risking loosing her job, hurting a patient, among...

  9. improving staff responsiveness

    Creamsoda replied to idonthaveaphd's topic in General Nursing

    Take away their call light. Oops did I just say

  10. Pharmacists giving injections!?!

    Creamsoda replied to chevyv's topic in Patient Medications

    Doesnt bother me. They are a highly trained profession, and something so simple as an IM vaccine I dont think is a big deal. All the pharmacists ive ever worked with have a tonn of knowledge. Its not...

  11. What do you want from your Unit Secretary?

    Creamsoda replied to wantccu's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Answering the phone promptly. I hate the incessant ring of a phone.

  12. medication error

    Creamsoda replied to py2010's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    also the fact that you increased her risk of bleeding big time. What if she had a hemoragic stroke? The Doctor should have been called the minute you realized what you did. He likely would have just...

  13. My gut is telling me you are not a nurse

    Creamsoda replied to ksc0723's topic in Nursing Career

    Also you mentioned you wish you could take a month off, why don't you try to work out getting time off, or a short LOA and take a trip somewhere overseas. I would do it if I had the money and one day...

  14. My gut is telling me you are not a nurse

    Creamsoda replied to ksc0723's topic in Nursing Career

    I totally understand. I went into nursing right out of high school having always wanting to be in healthcare. I've been a nurse 6 years now. Ive recently been thinking a lot about my career and my...

  15. New nurse nights are days

    Creamsoda replied to Rnshar's topic in General Nursing

    Days are often hard to come by unless your more senior. Ive never hated actually being at work at night, but it was the switching to a normal schedule on my days off that got me. I am also not a...

  16. mandatory reporting

    Creamsoda replied to farmgirlie9's topic in General Nursing

    If its a child and even a question of suspected abuse, so I would have no qualms about it. You report it, its not hard and the child gets

  17. VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    Creamsoda replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I giggled a bit, maybe botany as an alternative profession.

  18. If I hear this/see this one more time, I'm gonna scream!

    Creamsoda replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    well if the RT is in the room it takes 2 seconds. i wouldn't expect them to help me change sheets but come n, a boost is simple. From a respiratory standpoint, it helps the patient breathe easier too...

  19. written up

    Creamsoda replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Am I the odd one out. I give a head to to report. It doesnt take anymore time and then im sure ive passed along all the info and nothing is missed. I think its poor practise to do otherwise. In the ER...

  20. The heparin bottle for a cap?

    Creamsoda replied to MAdams2610's topic in General Nursing

    I usually change needles after drawing up. I learned years ago that it hurts less going in that way as heparin wont be all over the outside makeing it burn more. How true that is I dont know. But id...

  21. Job interview tomorrow...will my clothes make or break me?

    Creamsoda replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others, go to Value village if need be or target. You can find something cheap that will do the trick. I also have to say, I dont understand how some people will go to an interview in...

  22. Ever see "FULL LET" for code status?

    Creamsoda replied to shygoofyone's topic in General Nursing

    From Canada? Thats what I called in in Canada too, now in the US 3 Years no one calls it Emerg

  23. ACLS text

    Creamsoda replied to mstacyi's topic in General Nursing

    Should be the same where ever you take it because its from the AMerican heart association. Just make sure the one your getting off craigs list is the new version for this year as things have...

  24. Any ICUs or critical care settings where the standard ratio is 1:1?

    Creamsoda replied to edogs334's topic in MICU, SICU

    Same in Canada, usually 1:1. Where I work now in the U.S., always have 2 Patients. Often they are both very sick, multiple drips, vents, and no help ect...The one thing I miss about working in Canada...

  25. Kathy White Critical Care Fast facts I PHONE

    Creamsoda posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everyone, I just saw there was an updated of Kathy Whites fast fact reference. And an Iphone version. Im debating if I want to get the book or the App, anyone have the app, what do you think of...