Creamsoda

Creamsoda ASN, RN

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  1. Are the pts in the ICU mostly unconscious?

    Creamsoda replied to Philly85's topic in Critical Care

    Id say its about half and half. I mean you have a broad spectrum of patients, and before you transfer out to a regular floor theoretically you are more awake and more coherent. Still alot of delerium...

  2. The MANDATORY Skills fair

    Creamsoda replied to Hippy chick's topic in General Nursing

    Or are they an alcoholic? Yeah this makes the most sense but boy was I wracking my brain trying to figure out who this annoying baby daddy lady

  3. New nurse-what do I bring daily for work?

    Creamsoda replied to Kebby1016's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep it simple. Pen Brainsheet- I just write mine out the same way as ive been doing for years, but some like a pre made one stethoscope Scissors (maybe, i rarely need them, but some like to have them...

  4. So fed up with my coworker

    Creamsoda replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    wow, the gall of some people. Yup I would have laughed in her face and said no. Then proceeded to switch with someone else if they asked. Haha, ugh, the entitelment of some people Just because they...

  5. So fed up with my coworker

    Creamsoda replied to Rainy day RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think your directing your resentment at the wrong person. Its not this nurses obligation to cover your shift when you demand it to be so. Its managements obligation to try to accommodate your PTO...

  6. ICU vs ER career advice

    Creamsoda replied to nrsmom2g1b's topic in Critical Care

    Id say its probably easier to go from ICU to ER. Especially because most places invest a fair bit of time to give you a solid ICU training. I find the ER will give you training too, but its not as...

  7. Drug seekers

    Creamsoda replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion if you are working in acute care, you give the medication as requested if it falls within the alloted time and safe hemodynamically wise. You shouldnt feel "dirty", or that you are...

  8. CNA/Patient Ratios in ICUs

    Creamsoda replied to French Roast's topic in Critical Care

    We have 2 CNA/PCT's in our unit which is 28 beds. They are responsible for stocking our rooms, and helping with turning and mobility and general tasks etc. They dont do anything nursing related,...

  9. ICU RN's doing CRRT vs HD

    Creamsoda replied to KerBearRN31's topic in Critical Care

    This will be a learning curve for sure. sucks that they have to resort to this, but you need to do whats best for the patient, and they need dialysis! I havent done CRRT in a few years, but when I...

  10. Do I NEED to get my BSN?

    Creamsoda replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For a few reasons you should strongly consider just sucking it up and getting the degree. It makes you more marketable/desirable. So that pediatric office you desperately want to work at? Theres...

  11. Question regarding destroying documentation

    Creamsoda replied to angl_in_heaven's topic in General Nursing

    Totally illegal. You should probably consider finding new employment if this happened. Who knows how many other times this has happened. Might want to consider an anonymous call to the state, or jacho...

  12. What nursing task do you loathe???

    Creamsoda replied to richardgecko's topic in General Nursing

    Haha, that made me giggle, so true. Personally I hate glucose checks. I hate giving 1 or 2 units of insulin for that glucose of 140. What the hell is that 1 unit going to do. Its just a huge pain in...

  13. I cry when I'm stressed

    Creamsoda replied to Megan27's topic in General Nursing

    Your not the only one. When I was a newer nurse occasionally the stress would really get to me, fluster me, a doctor yelled at me, a charge nurse yelled at me etc and if I had a patient that wasn't...

  14. Question about IVPB

    Creamsoda replied to PVL_RN86's topic in Patient Medications

    It can depend on the pump. In our ICU the pumps we use would require hanging the ABX higher than the saline and the ABX would hook into the secondary port. But the rest of the hospital uses different...

  15. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    Creamsoda replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    Clearly their having a TIA! Joking aside, I hate it when anyone does that. Kind of on the same line...when someone calls me on my phone, I answer, and there is this looooonnggg pause where they don't...

  16. Curious about nursing in remote villages in Alaska

    Creamsoda replied to ambr46's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the large city of Los Anchorage , that being said, I've only worked in hospitals here in the city. But from talking to co-workers who've done it they really enjoyed it. You have to like...

  17. Just took the CCRN 20 Minutes Ago

    Creamsoda replied to Shondimahogany's topic in Critical Care

    I couldn't imagine having to take that exam again. I keep up on my CERPS. Kill me if I let it expire by accident and have to renew by

  18. Road Trip Essentials

    Creamsoda replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Critical Care

    What really? We have an emergency drug box that contains a syringe of Epi, atropine, and lidocaine. We are allowed to use them in an ACLS code, because were ACLS certified. If you are certified ACLS...

  19. What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    Creamsoda replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work 12's. LOVE em. Would not have it any other way and would be very upset if they tried to take them away. i dont think its dangerous, only if your doing like 8 in a row. Your more likely to do 8...

  20. Buying a house in US- TN visa/ employer sponsorship

    Creamsoda posted a topic in Immigration Advice

    2 part question Hey all, so ive been in the US about 4 years now on TN visa, at my current hospital for the last 3 years. Ive been renting till now but am starting to think about buying a house here...

  21. Buying a house in US- TN visa/ employer sponsorship

    Creamsoda replied to Creamsoda's topic in Immigration Advice

    Great thanks! Thats what I thought, just needed to put my mind at

  22. Have TN Visa. What's next?

    Creamsoda replied to Travel_Lusting's topic in Immigration Advice

    You probably find the companies underwhelming because they can be. From what im told travel nursing was not what it was years ago. That being said, I started traveling 4 years ago and I still made...

  23. Working 5 12's for the 1st year as a new grad..is this a good idea?

    Creamsoda replied to bella201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck with that. I wouldnt recomend it just because of pure exaustion and burnout. Even as an experienced RN who "has my crap together" so to speak- meaning Ive got my workflow down and am not...

  24. Getting Re-acquainted with Cardiac Step-down and the Darn Computer System Called EPIC

    Creamsoda replied to Ginger35's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Ive been using EPIC around 4 years now, it gets easier. I remember going from paper to EPIC when i started traveling and it was a tad painfull. At least you are orienting for a while and will have...

  25. Am I being too sensitive?

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

    I would just joke when I walk in "oh sorry were you talking about me, ill be out in a minute and you can continue" then laugh. your overthinking