UpinawayRN

UpinawayRN

ICU,ED, Corrections, dodging med-surg

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  1. ED to Hospice

    UpinawayRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Any former ED adrenaline junkies decide and take a hospice job after the epiphany that helping people die a comfortable death seemed much more rewarding than trying to save anyone and everyone at all...

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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...

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

    UpinawayRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your post was hysterical

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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....

  10. 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....

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. New and not so new nurses..

    UpinawayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    New and not so nurses, DO NOT, drag me in a pts room to verbally and physically show me a minor error I have made regarding pt's care in front of 5 grieving family members and a critically ill pt....

  15. 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...

  16. New and not so new nurses..

    UpinawayRN replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie, she did not . Continued with a cocky

  17. 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##...

  18. New and not so new nurses..

    UpinawayRN replied to UpinawayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it did happen, and actually I see it happening towards experienced nurses and those who are just out of school and maybe have something to prove?? I have never experienced this before, but took...

  19. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    UpinawayRN replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    Big corporate now requires bedside handoff reports..so by the time you are done, from room to room, it's call lights, med and procedure

  20. "You are a new graduate that's why you hurt your back..."

    UpinawayRN replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously?? Seasoned nurses hurt their back , usually from lack of staff, or not enough lift equipment! How insensitive! Hope you feel better soon! And, don't let her words stress you

  21. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    UpinawayRN replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    My break consists of scarfing down chips/nuts while charting. Maybe my fault? But that's the way it seems to go. Can't imagine showing up , getting report , then taking a

  22. Any Parents Working Weekends Only?

    UpinawayRN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    That is awesome! I can't speak from personal experience, but most of the weekenders where I work, work nights and are also mothers. They have been doing it for years, and say they wouldn't have it any...

  23. Stubborn Docs, New Docs

    UpinawayRN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Some new docs are just too arrogant to listen to the questions/suggestions of more experienced nurses. Some welcome it due to their insecurities. I got canned because of some know-it-all doc who went...

  24. I got fired today

    UpinawayRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Been there, don't list them on your resume. You will eventually get what is meant for you when the time is

  25. Not a waitress or barista

    UpinawayRN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I have recently just learned( working ICU) that it is just easier to anticipate the family members wanting stuff, so I automatically bring in extra sprites, crackers and coffee and tell them I brought...