FancypantsRN

FancypantsRN

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  1. How is flu affecting your hospital?

    FancypantsRN replied to RNfaster's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We are swabbing everyone - a lot of positive rapid flu results. The hallways are lined with these people. The staff (myself included) have been sick. I hope this thing has

  2. From being a nurse to a flight attendant

    FancypantsRN replied to abschick's topic in Nursing Career

    I was a flight attendant before I was a nurse. It was not very much money. Like above posters said, you end up working delays and pre flight duties for nothing (we at the time got a whopping $1.25/hr...

  3. What certifications do you have?

    FancypantsRN replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

    Sure ACLS- advanced cardiovascular life support BLS - basic life support (CPR) PALS - pediatric life support ENPC- pediatric trauma TNCC - adult trauma CEN- ER specific certification exam Hope this...

  4. What certifications do you have?

    FancypantsRN replied to confusedstudent_88's topic in General Nursing

    I work ER and am studying for my CEN (certified emergency nurse) I maintain ACLS, BLS, ENPC, PALS and

  5. The math doesn't add up

    FancypantsRN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Yes... "Thank you for choosing my ER for the 3rd time this week for a runny nose, sore throat and now a mosquito bite. I am sure the ambulance that brought you in yet again just forgot to write...

  6. When you were a new RN...

    FancypantsRN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Yep - I look things up sometimes after work too! Probably always

  7. seriously considering travel/questions

    FancypantsRN replied to RNomad's topic in Travel

    I have not had any issues finding the next assignment, it may not be exactly where I want to go - but traveling requires flexibility. I generally start looking about 2 weeks from the end of my...

  8. Worried I lied to Board of Nursing

    FancypantsRN replied to sonovince's topic in Nursing Career

    I probably would - I would just explain why you did not feel you were dishonest when you initially answered the question. I don't have experience in this area, but I can imagine things would be better...

  9. Worried I lied to Board of Nursing

    FancypantsRN replied to sonovince's topic in Nursing Career

    I probably would - I would just explain why you did not feel you were dishonest when you initially answered the question. I don't have experience in this area, but I can imagine things would be better...

  10. Peds is NOT easy!

    FancypantsRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in Pediatric

    Well said! I work with peds in the ER and bingo! They can be much more time consuming for every task and they can crash much faster than adults. IV's alone are a challenge to maintain - arm boards...

  11. anyone already in health field? question

    FancypantsRN replied to rayne215's topic in Nursing Career

    Well if it were me, I would google both jobs (pay scale website specific for your area) then go on a job search engine (like indeed.com) and see which job has more openings listed. That would give you...

  12. anyone already in health field? question

    FancypantsRN replied to rayne215's topic in Nursing Career

    It's hard to say what to pick. Are you more interested in cardiovascular or renal? That's where I would start. Are you doing this until you get through nursing school? It says in your post you are...

  13. Poor nurse role models.. is this what I have to look forward to?

    FancypantsRN replied to Jane says's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard lots of threats of "pillow therapy" over the years, have yet to see it occur. I have said some outrageous things myself when extremely stressed. Not the most professional - but I erase...

  14. Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    FancypantsRN replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    To self: does this big, goofy exaggerated smile cover up how I am really feeling right now? Gets me through triaging the absurd.

  15. Discharged - RN doubts

    FancypantsRN replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with above. Do you have a case manager on your unit? They have the resources to know what the pt qualifies for (insurance

  16. Abusive Doctors

    FancypantsRN replied to MJB2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have dealt with MD's similar to this, though not quite as extreme. I am surprised that the patients don't complain - that would get the administrators attention. The ones that I would ask would be...

  17. 3 types of shifts

    FancypantsRN replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    My shift today was a 2. I am drinking a mimosa right now at midnight, and it is pretty darn

  18. Favorite and least favorite diagnoses?

    FancypantsRN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I will take MI/CVA/sepsis if someone else will take the fibromyalgia/chronic pain/yet another migraine this week

  19. New Grad, new job... My First emergency!

    FancypantsRN replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Was probably Afib with RVR, it happens quite a bit - and her dizziness would be accounted for with how fast her heart was beating. You definitely did the right thing in calling the doc and getting...

  20. Describe any therapeutic nurse-client relationship experience you've had?

    FancypantsRN replied to RPNgee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I said: hello, how are you? The pt said:

  21. American Red Cross and Hipaa

    FancypantsRN replied to NurseBatzy's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I have not had a phone call like this. If the pt was able to talk, I would have asked the pt if they wanted to speak to this person - problem solved. If not, I would have told them no more than...

  22. Need some opinions on my dilemma

    FancypantsRN replied to PavementRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would stay put too, just my honest opinion. If you are happy there for now, why leave? Soak up all the knowledge you can and have some stability - cardiology floors aren't going anywhere, they...

  23. Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

    FancypantsRN replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I give it before the dilaudid - it is given for the side effect of itching. I can't think of a nursing intervention that will help the itchies other than

  24. What career did you have before nursing?

    FancypantsRN replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    Flight attendant here.... and i get teased at work bc coworkers tell me that I still talk like one to the pt's

  25. Question for nurses from an aide

    FancypantsRN replied to kizeemimi's topic in General Nursing

    I think it really depends on what type of nursing you go into. In my experience (hospital only), I think you are correct. We spend more time charting than with the pt's, I don't think this is...