Redhead28

Redhead28

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

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  1. Nurse unable to walk without pain. Where to work?

    Redhead28 replied to LearningRN's topic in General Nursing

    Plantar is relatively common in nursing. Get it fixed and you can work any where. It takes time and patience but you can help it. A hospital would not work for you if you cannot walk. I've worked...

  2. Baby with low core body temp

    Redhead28 replied to grace202004's topic in Pediatric

    I have seen low core body temps in children that are on the verge of sepsis. These have been children already in hospital with dx of

  3. what do you do with empty narcotic vials?

    Redhead28 replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    I always put them in the sharps container. Two reasons they are glass or plexi they can break and cut. Also much harder for people to dig through the sharps for the vials to get their high... I...

  4. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    Redhead28 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. They can only beat you, they can't eat you. 2. Remember you are there for the patient. 3. Always choose the evil you know vs the evil you don't know lurking in the ER 4. I can do anything for...

  5. Our new boss writing everyone up!

    Redhead28 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Your shift starts at 0700. Be there ready to take report at 0700 or 1900, just like I am. I have no tolerance for new or old nurses that run late, its

  6. After 15 years - I may be one more nurse to add to the shortage

    Redhead28 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    I have 14 years and I'm also tired. I found myself getting burned out and resenting going into work until I remembered I'm not there for the fame, glory, or attaboys. I'm there for my patients and...

  7. Can a doctor ask a nurse to write the order when she is standing right there??

    Redhead28 replied to Parul's topic in General Nursing

    JCAHO is discouraging verbal orders. Phone orders are suppose to be signed within 48 hours. Verbal orders use to be very common, when rounding you would take the chart and write the orders for the...

  8. I've been bullied all my life, and it continues...

    Redhead28 replied to asdjkl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow. It is hard for women to work together. We are mean and nitpicky. If you have survived this long you can survive this also. Remember you are there for the patients not for the co-workers. I...

  9. insulin drip protocol for mixing/priming: how do you mix it?

    Redhead28 replied to TraumaJunkieRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Been a nurse for 14 years. Pharmacy now mixes drips but they should be 1:1 normal saline/insulin in glass. I was taught that the tubing does absorb some of the insulin so you should prime the tubing...