FancypantsRN

FancypantsRN

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  1. Fair Patient assignments

    FancypantsRN replied to GoNightingale's topic in General Nursing

    I think they are referring to nihss certification. It's an online course you can take to get

  2. Oh boy. Let go from job... not sure if this is it. :(

    FancypantsRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I am sorry you are going through this difficult situation, I hope it's just a bump in the road for you. It may take you a bit to absorb it all and find the right path - but I would not give up...

  3. Job interview that made you want to run?

    FancypantsRN replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, it sounds like you already have your mind made up

  4. It's not always about you - a mini rant

    FancypantsRN replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Is this about me?

  5. "That's where they keep big needles to stick bad little boys."

    FancypantsRN replied to raianne's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the parents thinks they are being witty? They obviously don't think about the

  6. Are you looking at me?

    FancypantsRN replied to Esme12's topic in General Nursing

    I love this poem. I have read it before and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Thank you for posting it. It really does change the way you see

  7. Rewarding tenured staff - what have you seen?

    FancypantsRN replied to enzati's topic in General Nursing

    The reward I have noticed most for long length of service is a pink slip. I think monetary is always the best (there always seems to be money available for what admin deems important). Second best...

  8. So...there's a hospital I really want to work at but...

    FancypantsRN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    I can't really offer a good comparison, as I went from step-down to ER. I am used to 4 pt's. All I can address is the IV skill. I wasn't the greatest, or most confident - most of my pt's had...

  9. Excited to finally call myself an ER nurse

    FancypantsRN replied to JessiekRN's topic in Emergency

    Congrats to you! Welcome

  10. How'd You Get Your ER Job?

    FancypantsRN replied to commonsense's topic in Emergency

    Congrats Mi

  11. I've had it.

    FancypantsRN replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. They would see the back of my head getting smaller and smaller. Good luck finding another job. Make sure the next one gives you everything they promise in

  12. advice please! stay in BN program or switch to LPN i have two weeks!

    FancypantsRN replied to Beebop25's topic in General Students

    I would recommend (if you know what states you are interested in) looking online for jobs there, LPN vs RN. See which has more openings and let that guide your

  13. Been so sick... working urgent care

    FancypantsRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I usually wear a mask if I think someone has strep throat, I never want that again. I have had the flu shot, so I'm not as worried about that. Also, if you suspect meningitis, be sure to grab a mask...

  14. How honest are you?

    FancypantsRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I have found myself being pretty honest a couple of times. Sometimes it matters/helps, sometimes it doesn't. I have told an adult pt who was in for a stuffy nose that I am delayed d/t a baby trying...

  15. How to stop visitors from using empty bed???

    FancypantsRN replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    If the family doesn't get it, and keeps trying to take your empty bed, how about moving your most confused pt to the empty bed? The one that calls out the most? Kidding

  16. What kind of certification can I work towards? New nurse.

    FancypantsRN replied to CVfloorNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    PCCN comes to mind. That's a certification for progressive care/step-down nursing. It is definitely a challenging certification to obtain. There will be lots of studying for you

  17. Should i be a nurse?

    FancypantsRN replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Haha.... you got

  18. Standards of Care in the ER

    FancypantsRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Does your ER specify how often to vital and reassess your pt? Or is it just an expectation that you will know how often to vital (without it being a written policy)? I am just curious about

  19. Standards of Care in the ER

    FancypantsRN replied to FancypantsRN's topic in Emergency

    Esme I think I sent you a PM. Or at least I tried to

  20. Standards of Care in the ER

    FancypantsRN replied to FancypantsRN's topic in Emergency

    Thanks stargazer.... I am interested to know this bc we do not have a policy. I volunteered to write one and was turned down on my offer, they do not want one. It got me wondering if ER's in general...

  21. How do you pick your vein for an IV?

    FancypantsRN replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    I see your point. Even on the floors though (for whatever reason) I had better luck with 20g than 22g. I also preferred them bc I could draw labs off the line if need be for usually about 12 hours. I...

  22. Public Service Announcement: Know your LTD coverage BEFORE you need it.

    FancypantsRN replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the food for thought roser. I have always just automatically elected for employer LTD coverage. I thankfully have never needed to use it, but just assumed it would take care of whatever...

  23. Do patients

    FancypantsRN replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    Well, nurses are still people and will smoke/drink/eat unhealthy, etc. I am still a closet smoker. Do I smoke at work? No. I don't smoke once I shower for work until I get home. Is it harmful?...

  24. How do you pick your vein for an IV?

    FancypantsRN replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    I go for the ones that I can feel (not necessarily see). The squishier, the better. I have the most success with AC and back of the forearm. For me, the larger the gauge, the more stable the...

  25. New grad needs start-up assistance

    FancypantsRN replied to KYAPRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to suggest the same as above poster. Good luck to