AlabamaBelle

AlabamaBelle

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  1. nursing heartbreak :/

    AlabamaBelle replied to bowser301's topic in General Nursing

    Breathe, breathe, breathe. We have all made honest mistakes in charting. When our system went to computer charting, the mistakes were plentiful and we all made them. As was stated earlier, the nurse...

  2. Leslie

    AlabamaBelle replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Leslie rocks! Her posts are always insightful and present a logical, well thought out

  3. Sirs and sepsis help

    AlabamaBelle replied to chrissy student's topic in General Nursing

    As was suggested, your questions are best addressed in the student forum. I am probably the least testy or hasty people around. I enjoying teaching and precepting new nurses. When questions arise, I...

  4. CAN ANYONE ONE HELP

    AlabamaBelle replied to chrissy student's topic in General Nursing

    Please see the other thread you posted on this same subject to get help doing your

  5. Sirs and sepsis help

    AlabamaBelle replied to chrissy student's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: My intention was not to be rude, but rather to help you help yourself. I could give you the answers but it would mean nothing. The fact you started another thread and got your answer is...

  6. CAN ANYONE ONE HELP

    AlabamaBelle replied to chrissy student's topic in General Nursing

    You did a good job researching - it wasn't so hard! Now, when you see it, and you will, you'll know what's happening and those critical thinking skills will kick in and your patient will get...

  7. Sirs and sepsis help

    AlabamaBelle replied to chrissy student's topic in General Nursing

    Please refer to your notes and your textbooks. The internet is also a good place to look. We are here to support you, not do your homework. Doing your own research will be most beneficial to you in...

  8. I must have the answers now ..!!! plz check me ...

    AlabamaBelle replied to KPNL's topic in General Nursing

    Get out the textbooks, go over your notes. As ohmeowzer said, this is easy. Put on your thinking cap and do YOUR work. Won't help you or your future patients if we do the work for

  9. Coping with pediatric death

    AlabamaBelle replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Sounds like you are doing what we all do in my unit. We cry together, we talk about our patients. We also have great pastoral care support that's there when we need it. When we've had "bad runs",...

  10. need your support and prayers

    AlabamaBelle replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    You and your mother are both in my prayers. I understand your feelings. {{hugs}}

  11. I was just laid off

    AlabamaBelle replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really feeling your pain with taking care of your parents. Glad, though, that things have worked out for you. I go home about once a month to help out with my parents - mom has Stage IV breast...

  12. Traumatic injury of a child

    AlabamaBelle replied to Super RT's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Yeah, I'd rather have a good, juicy, snotty patient anytime! So rewarding to get all that garbage out of someone. We have some great RTs, and they have taught me everything I know about suctioning....

  13. Ketamine

    AlabamaBelle replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    All our syringes are luer locks. You can dilute ketamine - I have - since it's such a small dose. Might also want to consider some versed with it. Helps mitigate some of the less desirable effects of...

  14. Traumatic injury of a child

    AlabamaBelle replied to Super RT's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hugs to you, Super RT As a PICU RN, I truly believe that the worst cases we get are the abuse cases. I ask myself the same questions you are asking. Unfortunately, there are no answers that even come...

  15. Use some class/compassion

    AlabamaBelle replied to nkara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    FWIW - I like Simon better than Paula, too. He makes

  16. Pediatrics in North Carolina

    AlabamaBelle replied to 3600jessica's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Just remembered something I forgot to put in my first post - I heard on Monday that our NICU had over-hired, so I'm thinking your husband might not have much luck in the NICU. I'm not sure about PICU...

  17. What would you have said to this CNA

    AlabamaBelle replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can honestly understand the no pee break and not eating anything - it's almost the rule for me on my unit. I get busy with assessments, giving meds (sometimes even within the 30mins), dealing with...

  18. I was just laid off

    AlabamaBelle replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, Sue, I'm so sorry. {{{{Hugs}}}}. Quadrupling the prayers & good thoughts with your prospective....

  19. Pediatrics in North Carolina

    AlabamaBelle replied to 3600jessica's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you want a teaching hospital, then go with Levine Children's Hospital. It is part of Carolinas Medical Center. We're a Level Trauma Center, also have the highest level NICU. Personally, I'm...

  20. How do I emotionally survive caring for a pedophile?

    AlabamaBelle replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    My own two cents - refuse this kind of assignment. You must take care of yourself first, no one can do that for you. As others have wisely responded - therapy, journalling, EAP, etc. I have to deal...

  21. Please Send Good Vibes my Way!

    AlabamaBelle replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm waiting on pins and needles for you!! Still sending out all the good vibes and thoughts and prayers for

  22. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    AlabamaBelle replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I have this fun bag I bought at Target from the kid's gardening section. It holds all my essential gadgets - hemostats, scissors, fine point Tul pens (I've already posted in Pen Addicts), my super...

  23. Parents controlling an adult child with chronic/progressive disease

    AlabamaBelle replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    {{{{{Hugs}}}}} Watching things like this situation is what makes nursing so hard sometimes. I truly understand the toll it takes on you, Mag. We've had so many children in our unit kept alive -- the...

  24. "She's a FLOOR nurse..."

    AlabamaBelle replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    I work PICU, but I've been floated to the general peds floor - those nurses kick *** out there! Gotta love them! They are awesome!!! As the sister of a hardworking, diligent Med/Surg RN, the above...

  25. you know you are in for trouble when.....

    AlabamaBelle replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    This is one fun thread! I really needed the laugh therapy