Roseyposey

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  1. Anybody regret leaving the bedside?

    Roseyposey posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently left hospital nursing to work in public health and am absolutely miserable. I am so bored I want to scream! I thought this would be the ideal job - 8-5 Monday through Friday, no holidays,...

  2. Wow...needles?

    Roseyposey replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    We do not use needleless systems at my job, nor do we have pre-filled saline flushes. The needles do have safety shields on them,

  3. Anyone start out in public/community health?

    Roseyposey replied to Renee4christ's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I spent 8 months on a surgical floor before getting a job in public health. I work with young families - mostly pregnant teens and their babies. I took the position because of the hours. I am...

  4. Is morphine compatible with TPN/lipids?

    Roseyposey replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

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  5. Key challenges in cultural & family care (for class)

    Roseyposey replied to ghaleon128's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, the key culture to understand is the one of generational poverty - regardless of any sort of racial

  6. Have you ever missed a day because you didn't know you were scheduled?

    Roseyposey replied to Ginger45's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, it's happened to me. I was two weeks into six weeks of pre-approved, pre-scheduled medical leave. I got called five minutes after what would have been my normal start time from the staffing...

  7. Pain scale is missing a key element

    Roseyposey replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in General Nursing

    If the patient is open to it: I use a card that has Mankowski's printed on it and sometimes it helps. Doesn't always work - it seems that people are at the extreme ends of the spectrum - the lol who...

  8. Drinking while breastfeeding?

    Roseyposey replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    There is no "safe" level of alcohol consumption while breastfeeding; some will end up in the breastmilk. The amount of alcohol that ends up in a mother's milk from one drink is very small. However,...

  9. Cheyenne nurses?

    Roseyposey replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Cheyenne Regional Medical

  10. How short-staffed is short-staffed?????

    Roseyposey replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    When I started in the hospital, they were on a "magnet journey" and we always had 6 nurses and two aids for 24 patients. Once the DON of nursing was fired and they weren't eligible to even apply for...

  11. Nightmare Families and Hospital protocols

    Roseyposey replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    They come into your break room ? Holy heck, now I know why ours has a

  12. really gross doctor

    Roseyposey replied to aye caramba's topic in General Nursing

    I am especially skilled at dropping ibuprofen for some reason. I have had patients tell me to give it to them anyway, but as I always tell them: the five-second rule does not apply in the...

  13. students! they have no sympathy!

    Roseyposey replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you have two separate issues here. Can you ask to be switched to the other preceptor? Not all personality types mesh well, and this is a critical time, you should be with the person...

  14. Cardiac Meds-so confused

    Roseyposey replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    I always remembered them as Aceprils, Betalols, and Very Nice Drugs (Verapamil, Diltiazem, and

  15. Oooooo, Makes me all warm and fuzzy!

    Roseyposey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today, in the mail, I got from my hospital a letter congratulating me on my recent graduation along with a business card from the nurse recruiter with an invitation to call and talk about exciting...

  16. So, I finally got the Big envelope today...

    Roseyposey replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take the weekend and unwind - it's not selfish; it's vital! Good

  17. New nurse struggling with job...any one work in a drs office?

    Roseyposey replied to giannaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I could have written this post myself. I was in the exact same position a few short weeks ago. I too was worried about how leaving the hospital would affect my future. After some...

  18. Nighttime concerns

    Roseyposey replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to agree with you 110%, only not just in regards to L&D. I oriented on day shift and it was absolutely crazy. I couldn't wait to get to nights, thinking I could slow down and more...

  19. Acceptable questions for nursing students to ask?

    Roseyposey replied to linnywho's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I understand that part of nursing school is to get comfortable talking to people, but these questions are a little much. Do they teach you how to get this info., or do they literally think you will...

  20. THE WORST Experience/night of my life!

    Roseyposey replied to emmie08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i would not be able to function in my job if i didn't have other, more experienced nurses to bounce things off of. many times, as i ask them questions, i answer it myself. i am sorry that you are...

  21. Help! Overwhelmed by diabetes

    Roseyposey replied to lesrn2005's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Need a little more information - by mental status, do you mean like an acute change in mental status related to an episode of hyperglycemia, how high is the BS? Is the person Type I or Type

  22. zero support for new nurse

    Roseyposey replied to The Bell Jar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Run away, run far, far

  23. staff appreciation

    Roseyposey replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    I would address the reasons for low morale before I give anybody a

  24. Is the NURSES STATION REALLY a Pateint Care Area?

    Roseyposey replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    Our nurses' station is enclosed, not visible to the public (unless the doors are open), but is considered a patient care area. I have to admit, though, I am glad no food is allowed in the area...

  25. Funniest thing a confused pt. has told you...

    Roseyposey replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Upon touching a confused, combative little old man's hip (to give im Haldol), he says (about my hand), "There is something in this world colder than your