divaRN*

divaRN*

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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

  16. What have you found in your pockets at the end of your shift?

    divaRN* replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Vocera, PCA keys, random meds that pts refused/ couldnt be given due to parameters (colace, tylenol, lasix, BP meds etc), NS flushes, empty vials of medication, telemetry strips, butterfly needles/ IV...

  17. If you did not need the money...?

    divaRN* replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    I would still be a nurse just not work as many hours

  18. Classroom Nursing Orientation

    divaRN* replied to neuronRN's topic in General Nursing

    a lot on policies and procedures, how to use hospital equipment (IV pumps, chest tube, hover mat

  19. $450 scrub top... yeah, I know, for real.

    divaRN* replied to A&OxNone's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    they look like OR scrubs. If you are going to price a scrub top at $450 at least make it

  20. if you have actually USED a nurse pro pack...

    divaRN* replied to cpnegrad07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i have never seen one of those used and i could never wear one. as it is pens are always falling out of my pockets when i am doing care. nevermind if i had a whole pack of things strapped to me. i...

  21. the new CAB protocol by AHA?

    divaRN* replied to tsujeai's topic in General Students

    homework? no

  22. what is the top rate of pay for an RN in the states?

    divaRN* replied to Guest505077's topic in General Nursing

    A house with that much space/ property in RI? I didnt think they were that inexpensive. I thought the cost of living was pretty average compared to the rest of the country. What city? And I am also...

  23. Too young to be a nurse??

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

    I started when i was 22. I frequently get questioned by my patients and family members "are you in nursing school? when do you finish?" After I already introduced myself as their nurse. I tell them...

  24. What are clinicals all about????

    divaRN* replied to BucklandRN's topic in General Students

    oh also having to go off the floor with your patient for a test and having to stay with them the entire time, meanwhile you are thinking of the 1000 things you could be doing on the floor instead of...

  25. What are clinicals all about????

    divaRN* replied to BucklandRN's topic in General Students

    In nursing school your only focus is on assessing the patient, giving meds, performing interventions and charting. You also have a lot of time to get this done because you have 2 pts. As a nurse you...