UpinawayRN

UpinawayRN has 17 years experience and specializes in ICU,ED, Corrections, dodging med-surg.

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1. ECG interpretation

   UpinawayRN replied to jtwing's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Six Second ECG Simulator This site is the best I have seen. It's a simulator so you can practice and "play" game

2. nurses, what's most important?

   UpinawayRN replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

   What I notice is confidence, an eagerness to learn, and professionalism. If you don't feel yet confident, act as though you are until you really are. Read up as much as you can after clinicals on...

3. Anyone else feel like a robot reciting customer service scripts all the time?

   UpinawayRN replied to rntj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I don't think I could MAKE myself say, "Thank you for choosing our hospital when you have so many others to choose from". (which is in our script as well) with

4. Sample nurse malpractice suits

   UpinawayRN replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

   What a scary reminder of how MUCH responsibility a nurse has. Even giving a med as ordered can cost you a lawsuit! It is good to read through these sometimes, ridiculous scenarios. With computerized...

5. You know you work nights when.......

   UpinawayRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Your post was hysterical

6. You know you work nights when.......

   UpinawayRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

   Ohh..so true. And on your days off, you have to ask the kids what the date is. You get back your kids's assignment sheets with a weeks worth of your signatures and reallize you have put RN after...

7. Bedside Reporting starting Monday :(((

   UpinawayRN replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I think the complaints about it prolonging assessments are generally due to acutally being in the room, and pt reallizing that they need/want a dozen different things while someone is there, does...

8. Foley Catheter Removal for SCIP Core Measure

   UpinawayRN replied to NurseAnnie123's topic in General Nursing

   Loud sticker on front of charts help, as does the chart "checkers" routinely checking through to make sure forms are carried out. I think they also just started changing the color of scip pt charts....

9. Help Severe Anxiety!

   UpinawayRN replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in General Nursing

   You just have to go for it and forget that someone else can lead you into the right direction. YOU are your own coach and are capable of doing what you need to do. Just get started, and go from there....

10. Nursing: Culture of inclusion, or culture of exclusion?

    UpinawayRN replied to CapricaNurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thus far, this year, I have mostly experienced a very positive experience while working with newer nurses. It has been a give and take, but am mostly am in awe of the the newer nurses who I have come...

11. Anyone else dealing with anxiety/emotional issues?

    UpinawayRN replied to rntj's topic in General Nursing

    Don't do it if it is causing more anxiety and panic, taking a toll on your well-being. It is not a job for just anyone. I respect the advice of the other posters, but it is OK to respectfully ask that...

12. I love it ALL

    UpinawayRN replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    As to respond to your original concern about being deaf in 1 ear, one of our BEST, most respected guys in ICU is the same. Also, to get off topic, I have worked with an OB doc with one eye, the other...

13. New and not so new nurses..

    UpinawayRN replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    This pt did NOT die. Just went downhill fast before I received her and it was a juggling act to keep her stablized for 13 hrs. If you need more info, you are missing the whole point. Thanks for the...

14. New and not so new nurses..

    UpinawayRN replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, she did not . Continued with a cocky

15. New and not so new nurses..

    UpinawayRN replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, it was more of a "hey come here I want to show you somthing!" ME, " ok" (follow along) the get sideswiped. I had all night earned respect and confidence of this fam, ( one a nurse) busted my a##...