notjustanurse

notjustanurse

ICU, Telemetry, PACU, Med-Surg

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  1. Spouses being asked to leave the room

    notjustanurse replied to Indenial's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    BlueDevil, why do you feel that way? I would be highly suspicious of a provider that refused to allow my spouse to be present if I specifically requested

  2. Is nursing what you thought it would be?

    notjustanurse replied to Lucidity's topic in General Nursing

    In a word, NO. Nursing is not really what I expected it to be. I didn't expect the level of disrespect from patients, their families, and the administration of every facility I've worked

  3. cleaning stethoscope

    notjustanurse replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use the germicidal wipes that our facility provides to clean equipment. Just be sure to let it dry completely before putting it on your

  4. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    notjustanurse replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was blissfully unaware, in my loud colored cartoon scrubs, that there were so many uptight traditionalists in my chosen profession. Oh

  5. Ugh...Bedside Report

    notjustanurse replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    Two years ago I was hospitalized for 3 days with a complicated ankle fracture, surgical repair, and PT. I LOATHED bedside reporting. Everyday I would have to ask the nurses to take report in the...

  6. Randon drug screen.....scared!

    notjustanurse replied to TinyRNgrl's topic in General Nursing

    yes, because everyone that comes here should first do a week long, exhaustive search of previously discussed topics so they don't dare repeat something that has "surfaced 1 gagillion

  7. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    notjustanurse replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    And I'm sure you're

  8. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    notjustanurse replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I'm happy someone caught the mistake in my post. Read "spectrabrite's" comment again, there is a spelling error, and many grammatical errors. For us "fatties" spectrabrite's comments are insulting,...

  9. Where do we draw the line with abuse towards nurses?

    notjustanurse replied to Jahans Mommy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At our facility patient's can say or do anything they want short of physical

  10. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    notjustanurse replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Its very hard to trust you, with your complete lack of grammar and spelling

  11. Charting Systems

    notjustanurse replied to Vespertinas's topic in Agency Nurses

    Unfirtunately, I am not familiar with Meditech. Our facility just went live on EPIC last month and I find it to be a road block to everything I need to do. I'm hoping that eases with time, but so...

  12. Maxiscope stethoscopes

    notjustanurse replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thank you! I had been looking at them and was interested to hear from someone (not on the manufacturer's website) who had actually used one. I ordered mine

  13. Diluting all IV push medication??

    notjustanurse replied to srewer's topic in General Nursing

    You can find the entire article I quoted here:

  14. Diluting all IV push medication??

    notjustanurse replied to srewer's topic in General Nursing

    The Institute for Safe Medication Practices suggests that "...further dilution of the 25 mg/mL strength [promethazine] to reduce vesicant effects and enable slow administration. For example, dilute...

  15. Doc have right to get upset with me?

    notjustanurse replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    What is the policy on your unit? Are you supposed to report a temp that is the least little bit above "normal"? At my facility we are not *required* to report a temp under 101, but we may do so at...

  16. Facing a management position...

    notjustanurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently I have been asked to take over as manager for our small, but busy, med-surg floor when our current manager retires. This is a great opportunity and I am thrilled at the new challenge. One...

  17. Facing a management position...

    notjustanurse replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I may already be ahead of the game there as I don't socialize with anyone at work. I am friendly with everyone, closer to some more than others, but I don't see anyone on a social

  18. Facing a management position...

    notjustanurse replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for the replies. I appreciate the input, and I'm looking forward to the new

  19. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    notjustanurse replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of the negativity comes down to the fact that nursing students mean a lot more work. I have seen MANY students come through our floor with the attitude that they are doing us a favor by...

  20. What's your favorite nursing/nurses' prayer?

    notjustanurse replied to learning&yearning's topic in General Nursing

    Lord, please let me recognize all of the opportunities today to keep my mouth

  21. Getting over a negative clinical experience a year and a half ago

    notjustanurse replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Failure, or what we perceive as failure is everywhere. Yes, you had a bad clinical experience. You have moved on and are learning from your mistakes. Now is the time to LET IT GO before you become...

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

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

    Use the ******* call light if you want something! Do not send whatever family member you have in the room to come and interrupt me so I can get that super-duper important cup of ice, blankie, pillow,...

  23. What paraphernalias a nurse must always have?

    notjustanurse replied to NurseMich.Elle's topic in General Nursing

    My stethoscope LIVES around my neck. I feel nekkid on my days off without it. In my pockets I always have bandage scissors, hemostats, various pens, alcohol prep pads, and sharpie. I am also addicted...

  24. What would the Easter bunny put in a nurses basket?

    notjustanurse replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    I have SHOEBOXES full of pens that I rotate out through my work bag and purse. I carry a minimum of 4 in my pocket everyday at work, and they are scattered all over my house. I really do have a...

  25. Should family members insist on being present for procedures?

    notjustanurse replied to MG-NotANurse's topic in General Nursing

    And because of that situation I will always have someone with me if I possibly can any time I have a procedure that could potentially alter my