Creamsoda

Creamsoda ASN, RN

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  1. Is this something i should follow through with?

    Creamsoda replied to nthestar55's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    All of the things you said are good reasons why I personally have zero desire to advance my education. I have heard this numerous times. For me I also dont have a desire to have "more autonomy". I...

  2. 32 years old and ready to switch my career to become a nurse! Am I too old?

    Creamsoda replied to Kaytee12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Heavens no. When i was in nursing school there were 40's year olds in my program. As long as its worth it to you whether that being you just want a career change and or financially it makes more sense...

  3. Tired of being angry

    Creamsoda replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    you just accept the fact it is what it is. no changing it. give them their drugs and whats ordered as long as safe. Not our job or problem to care they are seeking. You just have to not care. But you...

  4. I'm quitting today! Finally had enough!

    Creamsoda replied to SoontoBNP's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! Can you shorten the notice you gave them? Ummm boss, on second thought, heres my 2 weeks. Bye. So long. I shall soon forget you ever existed. Buh byeeeeee! Talk about using and abusing

  5. Code Team

    Creamsoda replied to nursecam17's topic in General Nursing

    Im a dedicated code team member :). Actually its our rapid response/ code team. The RRT "team", is myself and a RT. Sometimes RT isnt needed and I send them away. Then its just me. I help deal with...

  6. Being called in to work extra.. ALL. THE. TIME!

    Creamsoda replied to 20plusyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Get called all the time. Why do you hate to say no? You signed on to work your regular full time hours. Nothing more...unless you want it. You do not need to feel guilty for saying no. Your employer...

  7. Irrational patients

    Creamsoda replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Im not a LOL...and I can tell you- Ambien.. I am wonky on that stuff! Its a crazy

  8. Irrational patients

    Creamsoda replied to Smilie0809RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Man this is the PERFECT time to say, "well ma'am, im sorry (delighted) to inform you, it is never ok for anyone to treat anyone poorly, no matter how old your are. Who ever told you that is incorrect....

  9. Question for Day Shift Nurses Who Own a Dog

    Creamsoda replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    We have 3 large dogs. Yellow lab, husky/ shepherd and a husky. When I lived by myself I had the first 2 dogs on their own. I commuted 1 hr each way. So in total it was up to 14 hours the dogs would be...

  10. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    Creamsoda replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Check out clerk at a grocery store when I was 16. I lasted maybe 5 months. Things got better when I switched to the OTHER grocery store in town and was a stocking girl. I barely had to interact with...

  11. Thrown From the Tower!!

    Creamsoda replied to pcaldea's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lord I looked back at her posts for entertainment value, and just wow. Wow. She wouldnt even deserve to work at a McDonalds. McDonalds employees are more professional than she is. I feel like were...

  12. Thrown From the Tower!!

    Creamsoda replied to pcaldea's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your post sounds like a lot of excuses. Late is late. Doesnt matter from what. As one off occurrences of your car not starting, sure, most people wont worry about that, but combined with multiple...

  13. Would you tell a coworker they're going to be demoted?

    Creamsoda replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Its a sticky situation to know this. And then knowing how terrible their boss is (why OP still works there is beyond me, sounds major toxic). But an anonymous note sounds like a great idea so...

  14. Negative Post on Facebook About New Nurses - I'm Fired Up!

    Creamsoda replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    yeah that post was dumb. Call me a crap ICU nurse then, because all I ever have on me is a pen and a stethoscope. Sorry I dont stuff my pockets with rolls of paper? Rolls of tape- infection control...

  15. Cover for Me! I Need to pump!

    Creamsoda replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty sure if I was a nursing mother, id just be saying, BRB, gotta smoke! Haha, then go pump. Oy

  16. Don't Be SAD! - Seasonal Affective Disorder

    Creamsoda replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    ill probably taper down the dose to see how I feel. But I think I want to stay on it and see how things go over the summer as well, and go up again next winter. I don't like taking drugs, but it...

  17. Don't Be SAD! - Seasonal Affective Disorder

    Creamsoda replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I just posted my response to the article, but YES, ask to up your dose for a bit, until it starts getting lighter. I just started taking it in August to combat SAD, I didn't see a dramatic change,...

  18. Don't Be SAD! - Seasonal Affective Disorder

    Creamsoda replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I've always lived in northern climates, and the last few years, an area with little light as well, maybe 6 hrs at best. I have always had the lethargy in the winter. Every year like clockwork. Even...

  19. Suspended without pay for expired TB requirement?

    Creamsoda replied to lsvalliant's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately as upset as you are with HR, this is your fault. Just the same as when you should know when your CPR, ACLS, nursing license expire, you should know this too. Unfortunately your plans get...

  20. How much do you really make?

    Creamsoda replied to AnnaK12's topic in General Nursing

    Well I'm not a new grad, but with the overtime I work, and I don't have kids, I have made about 100K every year for the last 3 years. If I don't work overtime, my base would be about 70-80K USD. But I...

  21. could get fired!

    Creamsoda replied to RNmoms's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why she would do this is beyond me. But Id suggest she start looking and applying for a new job now. I would imagine she could easily get fired. But if this is a first time offense they may be...

  22. Depression from nursing, looking for input?

    Creamsoda replied to GuvnerH's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Your taking great first steps. But really think about it. the patient population you take care of is downright sad. Its enough to give anyone depression. Also burnout. Caregiver fatigue etc. That...

  23. IV Insertion Difficulty

    Creamsoda replied to chanjyj's topic in General Nursing

    Welp, hate to break it, but because you work in ICU, you will probably not make massive gains in IV starts quickly. You mostly have central lines etc. But that being said, I know theres a book I saw...

  24. 12 hr shift makeup routine

    Creamsoda replied to RN_srs's topic in General Nursing

    Like someone else said, less powder is better. Powder just gets cakey no matter what you do in my experience. Lately ive just been going the natural route. Even though your skin is oily, make sure its...

  25. Can you recommend a medication?

    Creamsoda replied to russianbear's topic in Patient Medications

    Your co workers are a bunch of, oh I don't know, I just will keep my mouth shut. Where I work we are expected to use the SBAR format. Situation, Background, Assessment, recommendation. RECOMMENDATION....