FancypantsRN

FancypantsRN

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  1. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    FancypantsRN replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have said.... I don't get the why photocopying would be ok. I would feel wrong doing the action. Even if you handwrite the same note for all of your pt's.... how long does it take to...

  2. Charting during traumas

    FancypantsRN replied to nurseladyk's topic in Emergency

    We have 1 documenter that stands in the room with the computer and does nothing but chart....the documenter is asked to do it as we are waiting for the ambulance to arrive. It does really help, as...

  3. Things you'd never have done before...

    FancypantsRN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    I try to do the pedi thing.... but I end up giggling like a loon so it ends up not being very relaxing (it tickles too badly). A massage.... that would be nice. Haven't even had my hair done in...

  4. Quick Rant on Meds

    FancypantsRN replied to drmorton2b's topic in General Nursing

    This is a pt safety issue. I would talk to her about it and if it doesn't change - chain of

  5. Permanent replacement workers during strike

    FancypantsRN replied to Simply Complicated's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I don't think travelers would be considered permanent - they sign a contract through an agency for "x" amount of days/weeks to fill a slot. It is usually not done through the facility itself, from...

  6. freestanding ER, charting question

    FancypantsRN replied to emergencynerd's topic in Emergency

    We use T system. I have used the same systems as EmergencyNrse. I personally prefer T system (I think Meditech would be a nightmare for ER charting, it was a nightmare on the

  7. Morphine/Phnergan IVP...to give or not to give?

    FancypantsRN replied to HTXRN11's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about the not fixing the addiction part.... not our job unless we work drug rehab. I will give them what they want if the doc orders it - but how I give it? I would have a problem with the...

  8. The CEO said WHAT!!!!

    FancypantsRN replied to resumecpr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Geez then why doesn't he fire all the nurses and see how far "his" hospital gets? Perhaps the hospital would be better off without

  9. Unbelievable !!

    FancypantsRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    isn't this situation referred to as a kavorkian scarf? i love foamy the

  10. 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

    Time, place, person, situation (do they know why they are in the

  11. Unbelievable !!

    FancypantsRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You mean this isn't the correct way if the arms don't

  12. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    FancypantsRN replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    wow! you must have some amazing compassion to be able to return to work after that! i hope you are/were

  13. Staffing levels on Telemetry Units

    FancypantsRN replied to missangelkitty's topic in General Nursing

    the hospital i am at is 1:4 on nights on tele (when I worked tele in fla it was 1:6-8 with no tech/secretary on nights). it depends on what state you work

  14. Best Nursing Quotes

    FancypantsRN replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    "I'll be back in two shakes" my most common quote to my patients :

  15. Refusing Patients' Requests: Can it be done?

    FancypantsRN replied to George4life's topic in General Nursing

    I have never refused per se but I have told the pt something along the lines of..."Ok, what do you need to be set for the next hour, I will check on you again then". Sometimes, they still don't get...

  16. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    FancypantsRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    An admit team is a good thing, we actually have that in my ER - a nurse that does the entire admission history, pt belonging list, med list, etc. The receiving nurse only has to make sure the...

  17. Time Management in ER

    FancypantsRN replied to MAL, RN's topic in Emergency

    Give yourself some time - it's probably a combo of new nurse and new ER nurse. With any floor/unit type, being a new nurse means the challenge of learning time management. Just remember that in the...

  18. Job Market In Colorado springs for experienced RN?

    FancypantsRN replied to BSN-RN84's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I will pipe up with my experience (limited). It can be done, but you should have some $ saved up for the wait. I moved here the end of January. I got my CO license and started applying beginning of...

  19. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    FancypantsRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you could see a shift in my ER - we are far from calling the shots on anything. We have 30 min from when a disposition of admit inpatient is decided to transport the pt upstairs or we get...

  20. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    FancypantsRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Why does it have to be floor nurses vs. er nurses? I don't get it. We all went to nursing school and we all passed the NCLEX. Some of us were floor nurses prior to being er nurses. Geez. I guess...

  21. Why am I now the enemy?

    FancypantsRN replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your responses/words of encouragement. I try not to take these things personally - it just kind of grates under your skin when animosity towards you is palpable, even though...

  22. Why am I now the enemy?

    FancypantsRN replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have the same... 1 emt (who does secretarial duties and stocking) on nights = I transport my pt's wherever they need to

  23. Well it happened my first needlestick

    FancypantsRN replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be too hard on yourself, it does happen.... it happened to me too last year. Just learn from it and like the previous poster said, follow up. Best of luck to

  24. Why am I now the enemy?

    FancypantsRN replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Horseshoe, you are correct about unsafe staffing ratio's. I should have clarified more - I meant to say it is not the fault of the person bringing the admission up. The 7-8:1 was not a good or normal...

  25. Fecal Disimpaction

    FancypantsRN replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I have only had to disimpact a couple of times, but one thing you should watch out for is if they have an extensive cardiac hx such as heart block, CHF, etc. Just keep your eye on their heart rate -...