RockinChick66

RockinChick66

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  1. Hypoglycemia Mystery Theater

    RockinChick66 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen brittle DM pts that go up or down for no apparent reason. It's all just really weird sometimes. Glad I don't have DM.Sounds like your an awesome nurse and stayed on top of

  2. Which is more stressful: med-surg or SCU?

    RockinChick66 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    8 patients on a step down? I agree with the above post. That is really high! :

  3. You are not my only patient

    RockinChick66 replied to anotherone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't tell my pts that any more. We have been informed by our manager to never talk about Our other pts. I have been guilty of saying it in the past but now I try to anticipate his/her needs....

  4. Pt Load & New Grad Burnout

    RockinChick66 replied to naptimeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When wwe are short staffed, we get 6 pts on our MS floor. 7-9 is way too many much less 11. I would start looking for a new job. For the sake of your nursing license and the safety of yours

  5. Infected Needlestick

    RockinChick66 replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

    I got stuck the same way, using a subq needle on a really thin person. It went thru his skin and stuck me in the finger. I couldn't believe it!! He was clean but still he was homeless and I...

  6. Kudos for working the holidays!

    RockinChick66 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I want to say thank you to all the nurses who worked this Holiday and are missing their family while taking care of someOne elses loved one. You all are truly remarkable people! God Bless each and...

  7. What are you good at?

    RockinChick66 replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am good at anticipating pt needs and usually have their needs met within 5 minutes or less of them asking....such as pain meds, bathroom asst. ive been told that I help raise pt satisfaction...

  8. Giving meds together

    RockinChick66 replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't like giving these meds together. Can place the pt on higher risk for falls. I do what I think is safest. Depends on the

  9. EHRs stink!

    RockinChick66 replied to imintrouble's topic in General Nursing

    I find your post interesting because I feel like the EMR makes my job much

  10. needle sticks

    RockinChick66 replied to caseymn's topic in General Nursing

    I got stuck a couple times and Tbh, it didnt bother me at all. Maybe thats because I'm becoming

  11. Please help me with my cover letter.

    RockinChick66 replied to NurseBeal's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would def leave out the last sentence about the restaurant. Ive worked in that setting and IMO it does not provide experience in critical thinking. I would close the letter with a thank you for...

  12. Who do nurses make more than?

    RockinChick66 replied to Amber215's topic in General Nursing

    Ive got my own opinion but Ive decided to keep it to my self. A

  13. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    RockinChick66 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I knew. Maybe.... something where I can take my daughter to school and be home in time to go pick her up. Something a little less stressful than what I have

  14. Blood after foley insertion

    RockinChick66 replied to 3fins's topic in General Nursing

    If he's a DT patient then he possibly has etoh liver issues/clotting issues, just a

  15. Permanent documentation... "Please advise"?

    RockinChick66 replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you on this. Drs do not read our nursing notes. At my hospital, we use Epic EMR and we have a place to put "sticky note" to physician which is just like a post it note on the chart....

  16. How Would You Rate Your Pain????

    RockinChick66 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    What bugs me is when a pt says their pain is. 10/10 and theyre sitting up in bed talking on telephone normally. To me, a 10 is crying sobbing or something other than carrying on normal conversation....

  17. Can you get into nursing school with a D for A&P1?

    RockinChick66 replied to ryangogogo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I'm taking a class and I don't see myself getting a C or better, I will drop before I accept a D on my transcript. Most teachers will advise you to do the same if you're not passing. A D is a...

  18. From being a nurse to a flight attendant

    RockinChick66 replied to abschick's topic in Nursing Career

    The grass ain't always greener on the other side. Remember that flight attendant that caused such a stir not long ago pulling the chute. He got sick and tired of demanding people. In the end,...

  19. Nursing: Then and Now

    RockinChick66 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not old enough to remember this but my charge nurse told me that before Lovenox or Heparin, pts use to "drop like flies"They'd get up to walk with P/T and get back to bed only to throw a PE.

  20. feeling burned out on bedside nursing

    RockinChick66 replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm starting to Hate bedside nursing. In the same boat as you. Hopefully, something will change

  21. I feel like everybody hates being a nurse!!!

    RockinChick66 replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty burned out myself. Nursing is the hardest work I've ever seen in my life. Constant running and multi tasking, its ridiculous at times. I wish I had known a little more about nursing...

  22. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    RockinChick66 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    yeah

  23. IV Rocephin Question

    RockinChick66 replied to kittkatsmom's topic in Patient Medications

    Is this a test question? I piggyback it with IVF, sometimes in a peripheral, sometimes a picc. I don't think it really matters! People with picc lines are usually on vanc or something more for...

  24. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    RockinChick66 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ok. Let me say this.....I need insurance and I believe I have the right to have it! If members of congress have the right to all that great health insurance they get, than why shouldn't I have that...

  25. Healthcare is NOT a basic human right.

    RockinChick66 replied to Asystole RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maslow's says it all. Basic human needs (or