nursemike ASN, RN

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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly didn't mean it as a rail, and my point about the grammar error analogy was meant to be an admission that I had been unduly pedantic. Probably shouldn't have gotten off on a tangent about...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've survived numerous free falls without a parachute, but I've never remotely approached my terminal velocity. And I'm not saying superstrings open the door for all manner of new-age fun. If...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I concede that pointing out your error was roughly on a par with pointing out a grammatical error or misspelling, and not strictly relevent to the discussion. For that I apologize. Nevertheless, you...
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I, uh, don't entirely agree with
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    Studying nursing theory, came across Jean Watson

    nursemike replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    OK, so in another life, I was a physics major, so I have to quibble, but not only for the sake of quibbling. In the seventeenth century, before there was a theory of gravity, Galileo demonstrated that...
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    I have patient gown dyslexia

    nursemike replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Before I was a nurse, I was a transporter, so working the beds and carts is no problem. I once had to figure out a totally unfamiliar bari-chair in the middle of a code. Pretty hectic 15 secs, then...
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    "Can I take one of your patients for this one?" "No! And I resent your asking!"

    nursemike replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    When I do charge, I feel it's an important responsibility to make assignments that are appropriate to the staff. I try to make sure each nurse's workload is equitable, taking into account each...
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    Pushing Dilaudid?

    nursemike replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    In answer to the OP, I push dilaudid slowly, but our typical dose is 0.2 mg. When able, I often try to combine the IV dose with a PO med, usually acetaminophen or one of the combos, like Lortab or...
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    Neurosurgical/Stroke/Medical Unit Staffing?

    nursemike replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a unit with 23 floor status beds and 9 stepdown. We have a 3:1 ratio in stepdown and 5-6:1 on the floor. Six of our 23 floor beds are in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and assigned to one...
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    Today after clinical I broke down in Tears!!:(

    nursemike replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My own take on nursing school is if you haven't thought about giving up, you haven't gotten your money's worth. As far as not knowing the meds you were about to give, the advice about looking them up...
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    Hello my name is.......and I am OBESE

    nursemike replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I was losing weight, slowly, by just modifying my diet a little, shortly after I was diagnosed with type 2 DM. Then I started losing a lot, effortlessly. FSBS in the 300's. Thirsty all the time,...
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    I use up all of my compassion at work.

    nursemike replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    As I read it, the OP was stating that she has to give so much of her compassion at work that she has none left for her family when she gets home. As you observe, it's a vent, and it makes sense to...
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    IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    nursemike replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    See, this is why it's so hard to commit. Just when you think you've found your dream girl, you read a little farther and find yourself thinking, hmm...lingerie model. You wouldn't be interested in...
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    IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    nursemike replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I think I found my soulmate on the internet. Although, I haven't entirely given up on cowboy. ETA: me being the cowboy. Not a cowboy soulmate. Not that there's anything wrong with
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    I use up all of my compassion at work.

    nursemike replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to see you're open to
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    I use up all of my compassion at work.

    nursemike replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I find it amazing that someone who isn't a nurse could possibly know anything about, you know, life and stuff. We all know nurses have a monopoly on common sense. JK. I think you are right to be...
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    What's your personality like?

    nursemike replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Do you mind if I use that?
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    What's your personality like?

    nursemike replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    actually, i'm not 100% sure the patient wasn't asking for an umbrella, in anticipation of me spilling water all over
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    What's your personality like?

    nursemike replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I like the theory that the introverts are all sitting at the computer, while the extroverts are out having fun. Except for the very lazy extroverts, of
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    I use up all of my compassion at work.

    nursemike replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, this situation isn't unique. I'd venture to guess that moments like this are pretty close to universal. But it's also probably a very rare instance that someone can't help it. With the...
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    get pt. up off the floor and keep your back healthy?

    nursemike replied to ontocrna's topic in General Nursing

    Lift with your brain, not with your back. If your pt is unable to help and you don't have equipment readily available, make as much room as you can around him and use a bedspread, possibly folded...
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    What's your personality like?

    nursemike replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know I had rosacea until I saw a dermatologist for what turned out to be a seborrheaic keratosis (age spot). He prescribed an antibiotic that felt like being kicked in the gut by a mule, so...
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    Is this a nursing Diagnosis?

    nursemike replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Infection is a medical diagnosis, made by the doctors. Risk for Infection can be a valid Nursing Dx even when an infection is known to be present, since there can be a risk of spreading it to other...
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    Report or not?

    nursemike replied to dscott76's topic in General Nursing

    So, what exactly is a crumpet, anyway? Stuff happens, and anyone can get sick. Coming in to work to show how sick you are in the expectation of getting sent home is a bad way of handling it. It...
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    Shift to shift dynamics, gotta love 'em!

    nursemike replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Like most nurses on my floor, I work 12's, so my nocs are 7p-7a. I often describe my nights as spending the first four hours getting behind, then the last eight (or nine) catching up. It's true we...