Creamsoda

Creamsoda ASN, RN

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  1. Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

    Creamsoda replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OMG thats

  2. ER Pharmacist?!

    Creamsoda replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Dont disregard their use! Start using them as a resource. Theyre great for codes. i work inpatient/RRT, but a critical care pharmacist comes to all our codes. When we need drugs that arent in the code...

  3. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    Creamsoda replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Haha I love that " Eternal Care facility", I'm gonna start using that. A term I heard recently now that its summer...weve been getting a lot of business from the "stroke boats". elderly cruise ship...

  4. Is this a crazy idea?

    Creamsoda replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Haha, forgive me, I am not a hospice nurse so I know nothing about the area. I get where your coming from now so yeah I would definately ask, sounds like it would be a great way to run things to make...

  5. Is this a crazy idea?

    Creamsoda replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    If you have something lined up I guess sure you can demand what you want, but in my opinion your sound like a pretty needy nurse. i Want this that, ect, but I wont do this and that. I mean come on. If...

  6. Grateful for male nurses!!

    Creamsoda replied to studentnurse96's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I totally agree, love you guys! Sooo much more fun to work with! Sorry ladies, ive just always preferred working with the guys

  7. Cheating in Pre-Reqs

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

    Awesome! Im glad it worked

  8. Cheating in Pre-Reqs

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

    I would like to disagree, I know everyone has a different take on this issue. Lets look at this as if you guys are already nurses and working along side someone who lets say you think is diverting...

  9. What to do about disruptive behavior?

    Creamsoda replied to Mudwoman's topic in MICU, SICU

    It sucks that you let that one slip, I think we all agree that was a big mess up, But it did not need to be handled in that fashion by that nurse. I agree a report was needed for that, good for you...

  10. My first code-feedback appreciated!

    Creamsoda replied to sunnybabe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sounds to me like you did a great job, especially for your first code. Just start you basic ABC's (or CAB now), call for a code, let the team take over and be available to run for stuff because you...

  11. New Nurse/Old Attitude

    Creamsoda replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    how did that first nurse not get fired????

  12. CGFNS- beating a dead horse

    Creamsoda posted a topic in Nurse Registration

    Hey everyone I tried to search AN but its hard to filter through a lot of the questions that dont apply to me. I will call CGFNS this week but was hoping for a reply from someone whos been through...

  13. You look too young to be a nurse

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

    Take it as a compliment? I dunno, I'm pushing 29 and I feel like I'm over the hill creeping ever closer to the 3-0, so when someone asks me "so dearie, when do you graduate?" I don't feel offended at...

  14. Just took nclex today and I feel cheated

    Creamsoda replied to Sejl90's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I probably took it about 4 years ago as a canadian with 3 years experience. It was a wierd test with really obscure questions relating to meds I've never heard of ect. I felt like I failed it AND i...

  15. What to do..

    Creamsoda replied to iamgabrielle's topic in Psychiatric

    I wouldnt give up yet. Keep plugging away and try not to internalize so much. do you best. I always think its good to keep your options open and med surg is good for that. You never know what the job...

  16. "Well it doesn't matter, they're already on abx anyway"

    Creamsoda replied to sapphire18's topic in General Nursing

    I think they they just dont "get" it. Do they not realize that despite being on ABX, the way they are treating these patients they could be introducing DIFFERENT bacteria into their system? People...

  17. Is a nurse in the ER joking to a patient like this appropriate?!?

    Creamsoda replied to Laurenslovely's topic in Emergency

    I dont get why your so upset. I dont think the nurse was rude by anymeans. No I would not report that. What is it about that statement that made you so upset? Your did obviously tries to stay healthy...

  18. SICU with No Surgery Patients :(

    Creamsoda replied to chordringer's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would be searching for something internally just as the MICU, I'm sure they tend to stay fuller due to elective nature of surgeries sometimes. Start planning now so you don't get burned in the

  19. Oral Airways on Telemetry floor

    Creamsoda replied to TravelJinx's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yeah....dont think that ones a good idea. Obviously the patient was not fully recovered. So no, should not have gone to the floor until able to maintain airway and reasonably awake. ALDRETE scores...

  20. Giving O2 without an order??

    Creamsoda replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. As long as your not driving up their sats to 98-100 %, keep em at 88-92. They need oxygen, they need oxygen. I mean are you really going to let them sit at 75% because they are a COPD'er?...

  21. Giving O2 without an order??

    Creamsoda replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    Giving it is fine, but I still think you should have called the MD to investigate the cause of the sudden low sat, and you would have had your order as well. A CXR may have been in order and or ABX if...

  22. Stupid things that nurses say

    Creamsoda replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I catch my self doing that with my patients. I do the AH AH AH!! thing with my dog because its the easiest thing to spit out and get their attention when they have something or doing something bad,...

  23. Do Travel Agencies Hire New Grads?

    Creamsoda replied to trutuyu's topic in Travel

    Highly unlikely. Thats like asking for a death sentence. Your expected to be competent with 1 day of orientation in most cases. Impossible as a new grad. they look for a minimum of 1 year

  24. ICU yuck

    Creamsoda replied to ginaw623's topic in General Nursing

    well put. No one like doing any of these things. Its when you think that its someones family, or imagine it was your mother/ father ect you view it a bit

  25. Any advice for a novice CCU nurse?

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

    Theres nothing worse than working with someone who doesn't silence/address their alarms. Its not necessary. You address the alarm. If your dealing with it, silence it. If its not an issue, change the...