LouisVRN

LouisVRN RN

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  1. Do you write up med errors?

    LouisVRN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I write up pretty much every error that is against policy. I see no other way of patterns changing or additional education being offered. I also make every attempt to let the person know I wrote them...

  2. Question about total patient care.

    LouisVRN replied to dine saw's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean by total patient care? We have whats called primary nursing on our floor, which from what I can find seems to be similar, basically the RN is responsible for ensuring any consults...

  3. Nursing interventions for patient with hip replacement dislocation?

    LouisVRN replied to Mell Bell's topic in General Nursing

    One of the most important things is to make sure he is turning from side to side to prevent skin breakdown. Also like the OP said, knowledge deficit regarding hip precautions and use of (I'm assuming...

  4. How to get over a pt complaint

    LouisVRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've literally felt horrible about this since it happened and don't know how to move past it. I had a patient the other day who complained to the DON (who happened to be doing rounding) that it took...

  5. How to get over a pt complaint

    LouisVRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    that's probably very true. i'm very ocd about my patients, my documentation, their rooms and charts. before i leave in the morning all the trash is taken out, iv lines are labeled, the patients have...

  6. How to get over a pt complaint

    LouisVRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really do care, very strongly about all of my patients. I think thats what bothers me the most. And our DON is kind of intimidating, especially considering I almost never see them working nights. I...

  7. How to get over a pt complaint

    LouisVRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, our hospital is very "customer-service" oriented, usually I like that though. I don't know I just feel horrible about it. If he thought I was taking too long why didn't he tell me? I could then...

  8. Being a patient advocate.

    LouisVRN replied to tookalongtime's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I find it easier to just try my hardest to be an advocate for them, I sleep better at night and I can truthfully tell them I tried. Just my ETA: On my floor I am known for making food runs...

  9. Being a patient advocate.

    LouisVRN replied to tookalongtime's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I find it easier to just try my hardest to be an advocate for them, I sleep better at night and I can truthfully tell them I tried. Just

  10. How can I assist a nurse under stress?

    LouisVRN replied to 4theBetterGetter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Any help with housework, yard work is always so nice, nothing like getting home and be able to sleep! Honestly, for me the best thing is getting a hug from my son (He's 2) and when I come home and...

  11. Ethical dilemmas encountered by nurses

    LouisVRN replied to julschris7's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The biggest ethical dilemma I think in nursing in general is the line of patient autonomy. That being said I'm all for patient autonomy and thus haven't really faced any ethical dilemmas, I try to...

  12. Those that prefer to work with men

    LouisVRN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I find most of the men I work with to be very straightforward which in nursing is a good thing, if they want help they ask rather than wandering around sighing and saying how busy they are. If they...

  13. Scared to go back to work

    LouisVRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a fairly new nurse, I have about two years of experience but am very well respected by my peers and management where I work, I do a lot of precepting and am known for advocating for my patients...

  14. Scared to go back to work

    LouisVRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just to let everyone know, my first two days back were great. I can honestly say I love the people I work with and they make everything better :redbeathe I am so happy to be back at work doing what I...

  15. Graduation Songs

    LouisVRN replied to sg6307's topic in General Nursing

    Vitamin C - "graduation" and Rascal Flatts "My wish" would both be good. Although have to say, loved the suggestion of "Welcome to the

  16. charting resting with eyes closed vs "asleep"

    LouisVRN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I agree without the majority of the other posters have said. It is impossible to determine if the patient is sleeping/sedated/in a coma by visual assessment alone. I always chart, "Pt lying in...

  17. Am I too nervous to be a nurse? Any advice please?!!

    LouisVRN replied to claireb's topic in General Nursing

    The fact is working in a hospital in direct patient care, sooner or later you will make a mistake. We are not infallible. I can say personally, to the best of my knowledge I have only made one med...

  18. Feacal Management Systems???

    LouisVRN replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    You'd think/hope that would be the case, however I have seen such horrible breakdown for these patients especially the incontinent dementia/handicapped/para pt that cant let you know when he/she has...

  19. Excuse me! Yoohoo! Hey you! Doctor Person!

    LouisVRN replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you told his/her instructor, that's completely

  20. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    LouisVRN replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    As a regular preceptor I'm sorry to hear that you feel that you were treated that way. I know part of my role is to try to get my preceptee (whether be a new grad or transfer) integrated into the...

  21. Digitally removing fecal impactions

    LouisVRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    It is debated on our floor whether or not RNs are able to do this. The pts on our floor are not monitored, and we have no policy mentioning it. Is this a state by state thing? Or is there a general...

  22. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    LouisVRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    1. Too many mistakes with heparin drips to count. 2. No charting done on a patient within 24 hours. We are required to chart a minimum of every 4 hours. 3. Finding narcotics in pts beds. 4. No...

  23. First day of clinicals tomorrow, so confused!

    LouisVRN replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Students

    When you do a physical assessment just remember to go head to toe, especially being your first time I'm sure you wont be expected to do everything perfectly. Your pt may prefer to wait to get a...

  24. Scared to go back to work

    LouisVRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I definitely feel that in the long run this will make me a better and more empathetic nurse. I have talked to my charges, the clinical supervisor regarding the situation and they all...

  25. Hi, I'm a reccuring "frequent flyer" of Pneumonia...

    LouisVRN replied to Wheels's topic in Patient Education

    Wheels, I'm sorry as well to hear about your recent health trials. From my experience we have a lot of frequent fliers. Some of them, the ones that are mean, kicking, biting, unappreciative, we do...