Art_Vandelay

Art_Vandelay

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  1. How can I stop being so scared and shy?

    Art_Vandelay replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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  2. Why don't I care?

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    No, I'm not referring to patients. It's about when I get home. On my days off, I could sleep all day and every day I have off. I have NO energy. I used to like working out, hiking, riding my bike,...

  3. Why don't I care?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback. I almost edited my post to say that I have been to a PCP recently and all my labs are normal. Anyway, it's frustrating. I just needed to vent. It's oddly comforting to...

  4. How do you get thicker skin?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

    Hi Loves2Lurk, Sorry, I have to put my in "two cents" because people(pt or not) like this "boil my blood." Let's look at the facts: 1) the guy was alert and oriented. 2) He treated you like crap. If...

  5. Speaking foreign languages

    Art_Vandelay replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    noted and

  6. swabbing off iv ports or saline locks before hooking up fluids

    Art_Vandelay replied to tjnurse67's topic in General Nursing

    Alcohol swabs don't matter. In fact, we should just inject bacteria directly into the

  7. Speaking foreign languages

    Art_Vandelay replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    It used to not bother me. That being said, I was precepting with a Filipino nurse and we were getting report from another Filipino nurse. Despite the fact that I was precepting, I was going to be...

  8. Would you have called?

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a really crappy day, but I'm going to try NOT to vent and ask for feedback. I work evening shift and did not call the doc to clarify an order. The order was regarding IV ABT vs. PO/FT ABT....

  9. Would you have called?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback!! In response to some of your questions: Actually, yes, she did threaten to talk to the manager after she got reamed by the doctor. I went back today and realized it was the...

  10. Would you have called?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    There was an order for IV ABT as the pt had previously had an IV that infiltrated...and they were having trouble starting another one. I gave an IV ABT on my shift but there were orders for it. The...

  11. Would you have called?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there were multiple ABTs. Some IV, some not. I could see the need to want to get it clarified, but at 1am and for one ABT. Um, no. But, the order was written as, if no IV access, give ABT A and...

  12. Would you have called?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Well, at the time the initial order was taken, the pt did not have an IV established, so these ABT were ordered per PO/FT if no IV. Then, they were able to establish an IV, but the order was never...

  13. apparently, peri care is optional

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    On our unit, CNAs straight cath patients. Initially this didn't bother me. However, recently I was changing my patient's foley bag and then asked if I could clean his member. He looked at me like I...

  14. apparently, peri care is optional

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    For clarification, I was referring to the requirement for daily foley cath care for indwelling foley catheters, not post straight cath care or post foley insertion. Thanks for your

  15. apparently, peri care is optional

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the patient was a&ox4 and had no reason to lie, and from the expression on his face when I asked him, he was telling the truth. He seemed somewhat embarrassed when I asked him, so I am...

  16. Do you think they/employers are watching what we post?

    Art_Vandelay replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    I post my underwear size, social security card number, and all my major credit card numbers. Why should I be the only one wearing Victoria's

  17. apparently, peri care is optional

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the doctor ordered an indwelling as opposed to straight cath for reasons I'd rather not specify to avoid detail, but yes, laziness(I'm assuming here too) is playing a part in the lack of peri...

  18. apparently, peri care is optional

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the patient is not showered every day, and foley cath care should be performed every day regardless, but that's unfortunately not happening. p.s. Where is Oz? Like with Dorothy and

  19. apparently, peri care is optional

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Well, this patient has already had a UTI(probably from poor technique). He was previously straight cathed q 6 hr, but then decision was made to place indwelling. For clarification, CNAs may...

  20. ugh what to wear

    Art_Vandelay replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the other posters who stated they would never wear scrubs to an interview. It would show the interviewer that you are not versed in proper interview attire. A business suit is a...

  21. Hiring Freezes?

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Grannie, How long was the hiring freeze? You said the positions were still available? Did the individuals that originally interviewed still have and take the

  22. Hiring Freezes?

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone have any experience with hiring freezes lately? My husband recently had a job offer letter in hand to transfer within his company, and then everything has been stalled. First it was a week...

  23. ER stories

    Art_Vandelay posted a topic in Emergency

    Anyone have any recommendations for good Emergency Care books? I have read Emergency! by Mark Brown, Rescue 471 by Peter Canning, and Intensive Care by Echo Heron. I prefer funny over sentimental, but...

  24. ER stories

    Art_Vandelay replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in Emergency

    Thanks Neo.

  25. Offensive or not??

    Art_Vandelay replied to peekachoo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never used to call patients anything but by their first or last name. In fact, I would ask them what he or she preferred to be called. That being said, I have watched other nurses refer to...