anon456 BSN, RN

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    Seeing adults when "slow"?

    anon456 replied to Pednurse3's topic in Emergency

    They need to keep a few peds beds open all the time. What's the point of having a peds wing if the patients it's meant for are being displaced by
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    Has anyone taken care of a celeb?

    anon456 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Obviously you can't share who it was . . . but I would love to hear how it affected the unit. Did they require security? Did they have more visitors than usual? Was the media involved? Did the other...
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    Ranting on the New Grads

    anon456 replied to RNGriffin's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yep. It took me about 4 interviews and 6 months to find a job. I had to also hire a professional to redo my resume. And I applied to probably at least 50 jobs, maybe
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    Interdisciplinary Bullying!

    anon456 replied to jtydelskiRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry I don't have a lot of advice for you-- this is totally out of my area. I know there will be people who can offer advice. I just wanted to alert you about your avatar. Please read this...
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    assessment priorities

    anon456 replied to awesome09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I always do a head to toe (which gets faster with time) and then focus in on the main reason they are there. Oftentimes because multiple body systems are involved, a good head to toe can catch signs...
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    PICU without wearing a gown?

    anon456 replied to darren_callcareer18's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Everyone else has given feedback already but in my PICU we don't wear them unless the person is on
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    Work in pajamas!

    anon456 replied to Indyrn00's topic in General Nursing

    I go to work to meet people I wouldn't meet otherwise, challenge my brain, get a good workout, and feel good. I used to have depression and I was a stay at home mom. I loved being a stay at home mom...
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    Fired for refusing??

    anon456 replied to Indyrn00's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree! I know someone whose NICU preemie almost died from pertussis that she caught in the NICU. They traced it back to a nurse. Several babies got sick from her before they figured out that (a) she...
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    Fired for refusing??

    anon456 replied to Indyrn00's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Last year it was optional but the nurse had to sign the waiver if they didn't get it. This year it's mandatory or you are fired. Exceptions are those who can prove that they medically cannot get it,...
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    Least stressful nursing specialty

    anon456 replied to alby_dangle's topic in Nursing Career

    I know someone who worked in a clinic giving testosterone and HCG shots all day, and taking vitals to monitor weight loss and overall health. She said it was boring and would have not been stressful...
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    Whats next?

    anon456 replied to Metairiemom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have known many excellent nurses who failed the first, some the second, time around. They are great nurses who just don't take tests very well. Most I know did invest in a prep course. There are a...
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    Here's a new one: chart assessments before midnight.....

    anon456 replied to mom-wife-nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Um good luck with that. I will keep up on my meds, I&O, and VS but I don't get to anything else until much later in the shift, sometimes after the patient is handed off to the next shift. I am...
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    A little OB Humor

    anon456 replied to ergun's topic in Nursing Humor

    At least you could explain that one! I was told (shows how you should never follow rumors) that a certain supervisor on my floor was pregnant. She is a heavyset nurse. I go and tell her congrats and...
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    Can I join you? New PICU hire

    anon456 replied to ac3070's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    My opinion of Justin Beiber has greatly diminished lately, and same with Miley Cyrus. But One Direction (the band) and Justin Timberlake, those are good topics.
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    New Nurse Multiple med errors

    anon456 replied to Doll Head's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't want to be harsh because it's great that you came her to get advice. You really want to fix this. Listen to your heart. Maybe this is not the job for you. There are a lot of nursing jobs that...
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    PRN meds

    anon456 replied to mom-wife-nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I have never given cough medicine to a patient so I don't know . . . but if it was a pain med and the patient is not due for some time, I call the MD and tell them. I also look for changes in VS,...
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    Terrible Medication Error

    anon456 replied to rekea526's topic in Patient Medications

    When I was new I made a big mistake, too. The nurse who was double-checking me also calculated wrong so it was both of us together (even scarier, right?). And we were rushed, there was a trauma being...
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    Who is responsible in this situation?

    anon456 replied to Amanda026's topic in Patient Medications

    I just wanted to say I am so very sorry for your
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    What is your best experience in nursing?

    anon456 replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Nurses Rock

    Aww what a neat story! I have experienced similar patients seeing them as tiny NICU graduates t/v, gtube, difficult to wean off narcotics and benzos, miserable little things, have to bag them every...
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    First code as a new nurse

    anon456 replied to Katniss88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you did the right thing-- you recognized that the patient needed attention and you then tried to stay near and help out. The the staff had probably been through a lot of codes and knew...
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    How Far Would You Commute for Part-time?

    anon456 replied to FocusRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I commute approx 25 miles one way for part time work. It's all on the freeway and it's against rush hour because I work night shift. It's a pleasant drive. If I had to commute that same distance for...
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    My Life with a Nurse: A Man's Perspective

    anon456 replied to StatBlues's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is great! My husband calls me his guardian angel after I picked up on two different and serious health problems that he had blown off. I kept insisting that he get checked out by his doctor, even...
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    Can I join you? New PICU hire

    anon456 replied to ac3070's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It sounds like you are in a great position with your past experience to be a valuable member of your unit!
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    Charting Disruptive Patient Behaviors: Are You Objective?

    anon456 replied to SHGR's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    This is great! I was precepting someone last night and we encountered this kind of situation. I had to document on it and so did she. I am going to print out this article and give it to
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    Going into work sick!?

    anon456 replied to Nursearaeg's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hate to be hard on you but I agree. I will go to work sick sometimes if it's mild upper respiratory and I wear a mask and wash my hands even more than usual. But I draw the line at stomach bugs,...