divaRN*

divaRN* specializes in ICU, medsurg/tele.

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1. How has "nursing" helped you at home?

   divaRN* replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   When talking to the anesthesiologist before I had surgery (he did not know I was a nurse) he asked "any questions?". I said "Yes. Do you plan on using an ETT or LMA?" He stared at me shocked then...

2. Etomidate medication

   divaRN* replied to rnmomgcmc's topic in MICU, SICU

   what is the reasoning behind not being allowed to push propofol but you can push paralytics and other

3. Night nursing

   divaRN* posted a topic in General Nursing

   What and when do you eat on a 12 hr night shift? I try to be good and eat small healthy meals frequently while at work but then i go home and eat everything in sight. I feel hungry and cant stop...

4. Worst doctors orders ever received

   divaRN* replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

   We use IV tylenol at my hospital. However it is not the PO liquid drawn up in a

5. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

   divaRN* replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

   When I work days (or any shift) I always eat before I go in. You can not count on always being able to take a break first thing. Also this is a huge pet peeve of mine. I used to work nights and a few...

6. Hitting bone/nerve with IM injection

   divaRN* replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

   with IOs it is the infusion of fluid/ medication that hurts. not the actual drilling part. that is why lidocaine is pushed prior to using the line in conscious patients. i have hit bone with IM...

7. Spinning name badge

   divaRN* replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

   I have the same problem. Tried using a regular clip and my badge only half flipped so it was sticking out awkwardly. I have to get into locked rooms to so a reel is more convenient but still flips! I...

8. Dear Vocera

   divaRN* replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

   definitely not a fan! once my vocera called someone's phone and all they heard was my patient screaming all sorts of profanities at 2am. oops. and when i actually need someone it takes me just as long...

9. A/O patients throwing things

   divaRN* replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

   this is one of my biggest pet peeves! we work hard and do not deserve to be treated like that by someone who knows better. i will ask them why they are acting inappropriately (sometimes this is...

10. Who does your pt assignments?

    divaRN* replied to Little_Mouse's topic in General Nursing

    At one of the hospitals I work at the charge nurse makes the assignment. At the other, everyone picks their assignment before our shift starts. While this is good if you want your pts back from the...

11. problem with sleeping at night

    divaRN* replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ambien

12. How far would you drive to work?

    divaRN* replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I drive 20 minutes to the hospital where i work part time and 40 minutes to the one where i work per diem. 40 minutes is pretty much my max after a long night at work all i want to do is go to bed!...

13. assessment or meds first?

    divaRN* replied to serein's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked med-surg I would bring my meds in the room with me. Do my assessment and then medicate. In ICU I have more time and I usually pop into the room to say "hi" and see what the pt might need...

14. Funniest Things Doctors say!

    divaRN* replied to RNdiva505's topic in Nursing Humor

    I told the MD about a low BP yesterday and I sat in their work area with the intern and resident debating different treatments (restart neo gtt or IVF bolus). The resident finally looks at me and says...

15. nursing career without touching people

    divaRN* replied to confusedstudent2011's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    legal nurse consultant? not sure what experience is