Redhead28

Redhead28

Peds, PACU, ICU, ER, OB, MED-Surg,

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  1. Quality Compliance

    Redhead28 replied to GreenPolkadot's topic in General Nursing

    It seems unprofessional to me to have board announce to my co-workers that I might be responsible for an infection. If you need to council me do it in private. If you and your peers address this...

  2. Isolation Gowns

    Redhead28 replied to Redhead28's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I'm going to keep a tally and take to infection

  3. Why are patients scheduled for operation not allowed to eat?

    Redhead28 replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a PACU for several years, think that they still keep 0000 times for NPO because the surgery schedule does change very much throughout the day. In a perfect world we would know exactly...

  4. Contact Isolation: Do YOU always gown up?

    Redhead28 replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on what is going on and what I'm going to

  5. New Admissions

    Redhead28 replied to critical thinker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We do it all. Did work at hospital that had admit nurse from 07-23 and they did the paperwork, that was

  6. New Grad Nursing Programs

    Redhead28 replied to MisterSimba's topic in Pediatric

    In the San Antonio area the children's hospitals here hire new grads and place them in intern

  7. A worn out topic

    Redhead28 replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't put up with Doctor's speaking to me in a demeaning way. I've never really had a problem with this in 14 years of nursing, but I've seen it done to others. I think, like bullies, doctor's...

  8. scope of practice

    Redhead28 replied to GRUNGE's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering if you mean trach or et tube.

  9. Question how much do you love this site?

    Redhead28 replied to MsbossyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just joined a couple months ago. I do not have a paid membership but I do enjoy reading the posts. I have even found myself saying at work "I was just reading about this in a post" It is very...

  10. Blaming the nurse

    Redhead28 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, It's a dog eat dog world and nurses all wear milkbone

  11. no cell phones no personal phone calls at work

    Redhead28 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a cell phone in my bag. I check it on my lunch break, 30 minutes of unpaid time. I never get a break, like to know where you work if you do. My children when they were little were told to...

  12. Safe Harbor situation?

    Redhead28 replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it applies for safe harbor but I think administration should be looking at getting you a sitter for this person, preferably male. I'm curious does he behave this way with male

  13. Shaky hands and IV starts?!

    Redhead28 replied to wbrogers's topic in General Nursing

    My hands shake slightly d/t a medication I take. I've started many IV's on all ages. It does not bother the IV starts, but I am slightly self consious about it when I have someone watching. I just...

  14. Normal SQBS, critically low venous BS?

    Redhead28 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps sugar so low that they had shunted blood to central, and what was still available in periphreal was 100's? I've never seen this

  15. Telementry on med/surg floor

    Redhead28 replied to regularRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in hospital that had tele throughout the hospital. These patients could be on any unit with a centralized tech. Monitors were also on each unit. Was nice because you could even watch...

  16. Brain surgery last week, then coming to ED for pain. Wait 4 hours to be seen.

    Redhead28 replied to happy2learn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to commit any lateral violence, but I wonder if this is a way to get the "rude" nurse from the other thread in trouble. Perhaps you are thinking that she can be reported for not triaging...

  17. I was a bad girl.

    Redhead28 replied to grandmawrinkle's topic in General Nursing

    Bad winter one time (every year). Admitting on my butt all day for a bed, we had kids in the hallway (when that was still allowed). Finally lost it and said "Do you want me to squat and $h*t you a...

  18. Nclex Aug. 20 have questions

    Redhead28 replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    Too long ago to remember but I will tell you, don't stress so much. Concentrate on the ABC's. Nursing assistants don't even enter into the

  19. What is pediatric nursing like?

    Redhead28 replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    New grads can come into Peds, I was a new grad when I started. You must have good assessment skills because kids can't or sometimes won't tell you what the problem is. Pediatric nursing involves...

  20. What Are THE Major Pediatric ER Points

    Redhead28 replied to All4Seasons's topic in Emergency

    Airway, Airway, Airway. Kids respiratory arrest. Think O2. Only if they have a congenital heart, is it usually heart. Kids compensate until the end, will only drop sats, bp, heart rate when it is...

  21. Job Interview

    Redhead28 replied to RN-Ella's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds good. Hope you get it if it is what you

  22. First Nursing job, and I drowned!

    Redhead28 replied to galenanurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A lesson learned. It sounds as if the place was chronically and dangerously understaffed. Be glad to get out. Start applying for positions you would like to do. If they try to shorten orientation...

  23. 10 Things to NEVER Say to a Nurse

    Redhead28 replied to mosaicism105's topic in General Nursing

    I had a little boy (patient's brother) about 7 years old say "you're just like a maid" oye. I had to bite my tongue and remember he was a

  24. Sandman hates me

    Redhead28 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried taking anything to help you sleep. I know Ambien gets a bad rap but it does help some people without side effects. Jaw pain sounds like you probably clench/grind your teeth. A sleep...

  25. career question

    Redhead28 replied to frisco96's topic in General Nursing

    You would be a perfect canidate for case management, since most hospitals group their social services, case management departments. If you strictly want nursing experience hold out for a med/surg...