FancypantsRN

FancypantsRN

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  1. ER?

    FancypantsRN replied to droider's topic in Emergency

    Only been in the ER a few weeks now, but I love

  2. Cardiac Stepdown unit 5:1 patient ratio...is this normal???

    FancypantsRN replied to jaznia15's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Like munorn said - it is common. I have seen new grads on the floor. I will be honest, some do very well and some ask to transfer (and some should ask to transfer). Depends on the person. I would...

  3. Cardiac Stepdown unit 5:1 patient ratio...is this normal???

    FancypantsRN replied to jaznia15's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I worked on 2 CV step-downs. We would get POD 1 open hearts with chest tubes, drips, etc. Ours was 4:1 days (M-F) and 5:1 nights and dayshift weekends. Is it doable? Yes, if you are well organized....

  4. Impersonating a nurse

    FancypantsRN replied to Elleveein's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    vn - vocational nurse, i think. Same thing as an LPN ma - medical assistant. they typically work at doctor's

  5. Have an interview - apply for add'l job at same hospital?

    FancypantsRN replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    I would think it would be ok to apply to the backup job. I just went through that, and one of the job offers I got (and turned down) was for a hospital where I applied to about 10 different openings....

  6. Does anyone enjoy being a nurse???

    FancypantsRN replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing as well. I hate the politics, but I love the career path of it. I think for me, it's like any other relationship, with ups and downs. I have left work at times, completely content...

  7. Interested in moving to colorado

    FancypantsRN replied to jessicams's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I just moved here myself about 1.5 months ago. So far, I love it! I am from central FL. There are many different places to live here that are nice - I guess it just depends on what type of community...

  8. temporary california license

    FancypantsRN replied to chingkay08's topic in California Nursing

    i was in that boat last year, they literally take forever to give you a license there. they told me i could not request a temp license after the fact. i would call and check with the board though....

  9. Can someone teach me about Hep-Locks?

    FancypantsRN replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    no, not correct. the heplock is in the right hand means that the iv site is in the right hand. you do not put heparin into that site unless ordered to do so, you flush with saline. if a doc tells you...

  10. push back/cancel with no pay

    FancypantsRN replied to sweetface18's topic in General Nursing

    are you in florida? i went through that for about 6 months at a hospital there. i was either pushed back or sent home at midnight 1-2/3 shifts per week. it really sucked, i don't think i ever got a...

  11. J.O.B.S. in Denver, CO

    FancypantsRN replied to schmandy12's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Guys - I am sorry!!! I feel like a doof. I thought this posting was under general nursing and I replied to the Denver part of it - my apologies. I am pretty new to posting here and will pay more...

  12. Interview on Ortho/Neuro Unit

    FancypantsRN replied to germanshep's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask questions of any unit: are they a stroke certified facility? what is the nurse/patient ratio? do they titrate any drips? is the floor a tele monitored floor? what is the orientation...

  13. J.O.B.S. in Denver, CO

    FancypantsRN replied to schmandy12's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just moved to Denver. There are jobs here - it just takes a bit of patience. It is quite different than I am used to - the job search here. I got a job after about 2 months of applying - it was...

  14. New nurse, Second Medication error, Scared

    FancypantsRN replied to Kaysonrose's topic in General Nursing

    well i think getting fired would be kind of harsh. i am not sure of the details - but if they call you in, i would just explain to them that you take responsibility for the mistake and you have...

  15. New nurse, Second Medication error, Scared

    FancypantsRN replied to Kaysonrose's topic in General Nursing

    med errors happen. i have made a couple myself. i have almost made many (especially when i worked at places with the paper MARs). i just try to question why the patient is on the meds. if i can't...

  16. New nurse, Second Medication error, Scared

    FancypantsRN replied to Kaysonrose's topic in General Nursing

    bullygirlie - so all the nurses that gave that med are in jeopardy of losing their jobs?

  17. Non-acuity based Cardiac Floor

    FancypantsRN replied to SjoeRN's topic in Cardiac

    Have you tried asking the charge nurse about the assignment? Sometimes they just assign patients not realizing that 1 nurse is getting so many confused patients. A couple of places I have noticed,...

  18. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    FancypantsRN replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The facilities in south Florida I just worked at: 7 pts on nights PCU 8 pts on nights tele and they titrated drips. That was bad..... central Florida was better with 4-5 on

  19. Admit Dx HTN urgency & CP & no antihypertensives ordered

    FancypantsRN replied to LPN47331's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree - this happens everywhere. I almost drop from disbelief if appropriate orders accompany the patient to the floors. Just like I almost drop from disbelief if they are inpatient with HTN and a...

  20. documenting

    FancypantsRN replied to LizzieRN0508's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I always chart q2h. working nights, if nothing happens with the pt: No changes, NAD noted. Pt lying in bed with eyes closed and unlabored resp. Repetitive, but proves you at least poked your head in...

  21. MEAN GIRLS (or GUYS)

    FancypantsRN replied to T14WFLY's topic in Emergency

    I know this post is a little old - but I am just now reading it. Good thread. I have this ex-coworker that I worked nights with - she was nice as could be, until I moved to day shift. I was a relief...

  22. brilliant freaking idea - pull ALL CNA's. . .

    FancypantsRN replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, incredibly stupid - sounds like about the right time to have a mandatory staff meeting, or an

  23. How do I get out of a pt's room politely?

    FancypantsRN replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    I just cut them off - in a caring way. Ex: "so what you are saying is ____" , and then continue to interview with yes and no questions. I have never had a problem with them thinking I am rude so...

  24. Telemetry Monitoring

    FancypantsRN replied to DLovesNursing's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me wonder what the CV surgeons think about this - the CV step-down I worked on, I think they would have had a fit if they could not see the pt's rhythm when they were in the rooms rounding....

  25. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    FancypantsRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My coming at 630 on my time does not mean you need to eye me like a vulture - no I am not ready for report. I am here to glance at my charts and look at labs. You are never ever ready for report...