sevensonnets

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  1. Cardiac Short Stay Can someone tell me about this unit

    sevensonnets replied to Kaylight's topic in General Nursing

    Probably for patients coming out of the cath lab, post pacemaker placement,

  2. "Mess Up" stories for New Nurse

    sevensonnets replied to MedSurgRN2020's topic in General Nursing

    J22, I thankfully don't have to work nights anymore, which is a good thing for everybody involved. I once spent all shift wondering where my pockets went till I discovered I had my scrub pants on...

  3. Posting Styles

    sevensonnets replied to Davey Do's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I'm just glad we're seeing fewer of the Confused, need help!! RJLU vs LOPJC Spring quarter 2022. Anybody else apply yet???? After all that I don't care what their question

  4. If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry: Nursing Things that are so Frustrating They're Funny

    sevensonnets replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    Seventeen pills in the cup. Patient separates them out then says, "Where's that little pink one?" Nurse says, "What's the name of it and what's it for?" The answer is ALWAYS I don't know but the...

  5. Student Attempted IV 7 Times

    sevensonnets replied to ChickenHealer's topic in General Nursing

    And then the clinical coordinator shows up 30 minutes after said

  6. Nurses' Fears

    sevensonnets replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I'm scared of spiders, snakes, lizards, and boats, Oh, and drinking out of the wrong cup in the breakroom. Always compare the lipstick on the cup occupying the exact spot you left yours 10 minutes...

  7. Sleeping In Vehicle Between Shifts

    sevensonnets replied to NGRN89's topic in General Nursing

    I knew a girl in nursing school who lived in a tent in a classmate's back yard and could make use of the facilities (she was clean but always smelled a little funky). Seriously, though, most hospitals...

  8. Am I fired? CNA Checking Blood Sugar

    sevensonnets replied to oldie's topic in General Nursing

    I'd do a Mea Culpa and say it'll never happen again, then move on. It doesn't sound like any harm was done to the

  9. Superstitious Nurses

    sevensonnets replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Not a superstition exactly, but a great way to jinx yourself: Don't ever utter the name of your worst nightmare patient in the history of your nursing career unless you're absolutely positive they're...

  10. Anyone removed from Orientation early?

    sevensonnets replied to 2ndcareernurse37's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CVICU open heart manager, and there is no higher-up boss who makes decisions for me regarding orientation needs. I make those decisions on an individual basis. Report what to HR? If you start...

  11. How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    sevensonnets replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, Grumpy, I think Dr Rachel's remarks are the most unprofessional I've ever seen on AN, considering the string of initials after the

  12. Issue With Narcotic Count

    sevensonnets replied to meiplums's topic in General Nursing

    If the nurse was in the bathroom vomiting for 45 minutes and other people could hear her vomiting, why didn't you call the supervisor right

  13. New Medical Syndrome (can I have it named after me...)

    sevensonnets replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Mine will be slightly less dorky however. I invented a menopause hat years ago which was hailed as brilliant by my coworkers. The prototype remains a closely guarded secret because I'm not retired yet...

  14. New Medical Syndrome (can I have it named after me...)

    sevensonnets replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    When I retire I'm going to invent teeny tiny little windshield wipers for

  15. How to Deal with Staff Who Don't Like You?

    sevensonnets replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I told you a long time ago. If someone says or does something you consider offensive, do not engage with them. Turn on your heel and walk away. Do the work you're assigned and then go home. Find...

  16. Happy New Year! What's Your New Year Resolution?

    sevensonnets replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Hoosier, I hope you are better! Love from another Hoosier, not next door, more like 2000 miles

  17. Nurses make me sick

    sevensonnets replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you.

  18. Nurses make me sick

    sevensonnets replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Rolie, I'm a proud "boomer" who has held a master's in nursing education for nearly 40 of the 42 years I've been working. Diploma? Never had one. Went straight for a BSN when there weren't twelve...

  19. Do nurses with suspended licenses or on probation due to drugs seem to end up working in dialysis clinics?

    sevensonnets replied to CoThG's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's way past time for you to get your nose out of someone else's business. He has a right to earn a

  20. Nurses make me sick

    sevensonnets replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Can someone please tell me what a birdbox blindfold

  21. Nurses make me sick

    sevensonnets replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    TY DUDERNGUY, for setting about 5 million of us straight here on social media, and for doing it in such a spectacularly kind and thoughtful way. If you'll excuse me, I've got a unit to

  22. What is up with the level of entitlement?

    sevensonnets replied to sofla98's topic in General Nursing

    TriciaJ, we have 5 DPS, CCN's (we call them coffee cup nurses). Everybody has a little office with a name and title on the door but you never actually see them in their office. They're conveniently...

  23. Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

    sevensonnets replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Then there's your answer. They're trying to be fair to everybody by not favoring one person and catering to one person. If I were you I'd stop complaining and thank them for the assignments they allow...

  24. Not receiving desired assignments but receiving unwanted assignments?

    sevensonnets replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Now, I've worked my entire career in the hospital and have no experience whatsoever with LTC. If you're a manager, who is 'leadership' which refuses you what you consider the choicest assignments?...

  25. What else can be done about a nurse sleeping on duty??

    sevensonnets replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    This screams out drug use, not necessarily diversion but maybe before she even comes to