RNJill

RNJill

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  1. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    RNJill replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "No, patient/family member of patient, I don't want "a piece" of the already picked over, almost gone, mangled looking dessert that you brought in that is now covered in c-diff and MRSA thanks to the...

  2. Develop a Thick Skin - How?

    RNJill replied to *4!#6's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I, like you, am naturally on the soft-spoken and reserved side. Fortunately, I work in an environment that is not hostile, but even so I still have had my fair share of nasty encounters over the...

  3. How do I give better reports?

    RNJill replied to chariot's topic in General Nursing

    I always do: Name, age Why they're here/history Vitals/pain/accuchecks/isolation/any abnormal labs Systems Discharge plans Anything random/extra Seriously, this keeps me really organized and I don't...

  4. Bedside shift report.

    RNJill replied to mamason's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Actually, although I initially hated bedside report when our unit first started doing it, I've come to (generally) like it and see its value. For me, like others have said, the benefit really is that...

  5. Which shift do you prefer, 7pm-7am or 7am-7pm and why?

    RNJill replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

    12 hour dayshift-I CANNOT sleep for more than a few hours at a time during the day and I love having stretches of days off at a

  6. Need Tips on Keeping a Preceptor Happy

    RNJill replied to whatdoIdonow?'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    After some of my first precepting experiences, here is how you can keep me happy :-) 1) If you are frustrated that we have a "crazy" assignment, DON'T take it out on me! I'm more than happy to help...

  7. Funniest Things Doctors say!

    RNJill replied to RNdiva505's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a patient who was EXTREMELY demanding and anxious. Her primary team had d/c'd her IV dilaudid and ativan (this was because her 10/10 abd pain didn't have a discernable cause and she of course...

  8. Particular Patient Populations - Do You Struggle?

    RNJill replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    1) Trached patients-I rarely get them, so I always feel rusty/"on edge" when I care for them. It probably doesn't help that my first two experiences with such patients involved the trachs being pulled...

  9. How to tell you've worked too many shifts in a row

    RNJill replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    1.) You warn people that if they want you to do anything fun with them now that you're off work, they can't let you "just sit down for a minute" or you'll never make it back up! 2.) You had a dream...

  10. didn't call doc for something significant

    RNJill replied to youngnewnurse's topic in General Nursing

    As a fairly new nurse, I just had to repeat what's already been said and tell you not to beat yourself up too much. This might rattle you for a while, but looking back you'll realize that you DID...

  11. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    RNJill replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I never leave ANYTHING at the bedside anymore (well, unless it's like a colace with a pt who is AAOx3 when I'm super busy). Had an experience where I *thought* a pt was taking all of their pills...

  12. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    RNJill replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Hemodialysis patient came up to my floor-had been admitted through the ED w/1 wk hx of fevers of unknown cause. I was doing my exam and realized that her vascath was covered by a BANDAID with a small...

  13. Do you do venipunctures as a nurse?

    RNJill replied to CassB's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have to do IV starts and venipunctures as nurse-we do have an IV team, but we are expected to make reasonable attempts and/or have someone more experienced try before we call them. I do feel...

  14. Does anyone else feel this way?

    RNJill replied to Seth O Scope's topic in General Nursing

    On crazy-busy days, or just times when I'm feeling Scrooge-like and tired, I have definitely found myself having similar thoughts toward patients. Sorry to disappoint anyone who feels like a nurse...

  15. What is the silliest thing you've heard a nurse say?

    RNJill replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I was taking care of a patient who'd experienced a lot of hair loss r/t a post-transplant medicine. I'd been in and out of her room a lot during the day addressing various issues that had come up with...

  16. Things about your workplace that make it nice to be there

    RNJill replied to cerendipity, rn's topic in General Nursing

    More dynamaps with ALL parts working! Nothing like going into a patient's room, realizing that you took the one machine that sometimes dies even when plugged in, running out to exchange it for...

  17. What do you pack in your lunch box?

    RNJill replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    This will sound like a bit of a random combo, but one lunch that I've found that is healthy, filling (and I DON'T say that about everything!) and tasty is Greek yogurt, already-baked sweet potato that...

  18. A nurse that needs agnger management

    RNJill replied to BPayne16's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, if she does truly have anger management issues, she should think very carefully before choosing nursing! Yes, she could go through an anger mgmt program and be successful in at least...

  19. Advice about Co-Worker

    RNJill replied to bellagreeneyz's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely agree with a lot of what has already been said, but as a new nurse myself, I'd just like to say that I feel like at this point in your (and my) career, it REALLY is best to just keep our...

  20. Huge Dilemma...please help!

    RNJill replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a recent grad who has been lucky enough to get a job, my biggest piece of advice would be to GO TO THE INTERVIEW!! Of course pinning is a special time and I understand that your family is traveling...

  21. Why do patients..??

    RNJill replied to holly123's topic in General Nursing

    And why do allll of the IV pumps start beeping (NOT in sync, of course) the minute shift change

  22. New grads resigned to night work?

    RNJill replied to Stcroix's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working day shift as a new grad. Yes, it's busier than nights but I'm lucky to work at a place with reasonable nurse/pt ratios and helpful coworkers so that I don't feel hopelessly overwhelmed. As...

  23. Would you work and volunteer at the same hospital?

    RNJill replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I would not...even if you like the job you'll be spending a lot of time there if you volunteer

  24. How do you keep yourself "sharp"?

    RNJill replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only a few months into my nursing career, and more and more I realize that doing things well, really being able to *teach* patients, and mastering therapeutic communication is going to take lots...

  25. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    RNJill replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, both of these quotes had me ROFL!! As for the toaster competency? I routinely burn mine as I make it while running around before work in the morning, so I might not pass. And if the patient is...