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fsh1986

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  1. Warm scrubs?

    fsh1986 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Our dress code was recently changed to allow only scrub jackets to be worn. I work night shift and a lot of us would typically wear zip up sweaters/jackets (not hoodies) because it gets so cold at...

  2. Warm scrubs?

    fsh1986 replied to fsh1986's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Great idea. I'm going to email my manager about it.

  3. Warm scrubs?

    fsh1986 replied to fsh1986's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The dresscode also says no fleece jackets... BUT since this is a scrub/scrub company, I wonder if I could get away with that

  4. Do I need to give my manager notice?

    fsh1986 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I work nights and currently have a 45 min to one hour commute each way. Needless to say, by my 3rd or 4th shift I'm exhausted and that drive is hell. I've nodded off a couple of times driving on the...

  5. Do I need to give my manager notice?

    fsh1986 replied to fsh1986's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do you guys think they would accept a reference from a coworker who is not a charge? There is only one person who's been there a while who I trust not to say anything, and she doesn't do

  6. Do I need to give my manager notice?

    fsh1986 replied to fsh1986's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you

  7. Orders to hold meds?

    fsh1986 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I've been reading and noticed nurses writing that they would call a dr and ask if they can hold a med due to low bp or low hr, and write that as an order, and then get parameters for future med...

  8. IV removal etiquette?

    fsh1986 replied to pa715's topic in General Nursing

    I usually just hold the 2x2 over the IV site when I'm removing it... and if for some reason you get a couple drops of blood on the patient, no big deal. Just wipe it

  9. Pain meds and low BP?

    fsh1986 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I had a pt who had scheduled 20mg oxycontin q8, along with PRN narcs q6 and q4. Her normal blood pressure ran low 100s. For a few days before I had her she was mid 90s. I work night shift and the...

  10. Pain meds and low BP?

    fsh1986 replied to fsh1986's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I only called my mgr so I know what to do in the future and discuss how it can impact me legally. My charge nurse didn't give me a clear answer either way, the day shift charge who was coming on...

  11. Pain meds and low BP?

    fsh1986 replied to fsh1986's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Also: is my license at risk if something happens to the patient and I followed MD orders? Or am I more likely to get fired/lose my license for NOT following MD orders (and the SAME order from multiple...

  12. help, coumadin alternating dose

    fsh1986 replied to micstn's topic in Patient Medications

    PP's answer is what I would go with as that's how I've seen coumadin ordered, alternating doses/days BUT I would call the MD and

  13. What constitutes "professional appearance" these days?

    fsh1986 replied to moma8gma1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear my hair down, and it's a little past shoulder length BUT I put it up before walking into the room to do an assessment, pass meds, etc. If it's a patient on any type of isolation, my hair goes...

  14. What constitutes "professional appearance" these days?

    fsh1986 replied to moma8gma1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Herecomestrouble, I kind of doubt the OP actually read what was on that site, otherwise she wouldn't have posted it... what you quoted shows the ignorance of whoever wrote the "information" on that...

  15. What constitutes "professional appearance" these days?

    fsh1986 replied to moma8gma1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I honestly don't care if my medical provider has tattoos, does or does not wear makeup, or what their hair looks like as long as they are COMPETENT. And as far as a nurse having her hair down... I'm...

  16. What are the best shoes for nursing?

    fsh1986 replied to chemisttoRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've had back issues since a car accident a few years ago. I wear Asics to work and absolutely love them. The most comfortable shoes, no back pain, I wear them w/ knee high compression socks and have...

  17. Too Emotional for PICU??

    fsh1986 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm a new nurse, started working on a telemetry floor in March of this year. We do take overflow and literally about once a week, I have a patient with a history of drug abuse who is requesting...

  18. Too Emotional for PICU??

    fsh1986 replied to fsh1986's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I had several days in PICU while in school and I did not have any patients that made me cry. The only patient I cried over in NICU was one that had been born at only 23 weeks and seeing a baby like...

  19. New Grad on Tele Floor-- ADVICE?

    fsh1986 posted a topic in Cardiac

    I'm a new grad and just accepted a night position on a med/surg tele floor. I start orientation in a couple of weeks, then I have a 4 week preceptorship on a learning floor, and then my 3 month (?)...

  20. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

    fsh1986 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    I accepted a position on a telemetry unit because I feel I need to have stronger cardiac skills before I go to the ICU, but if you are comfortable with your knowledge base, then go straight into

  21. Nervous about new tele job!

    fsh1986 replied to kkenly's topic in Cardiac

    Oh wow, I'm in for a ride. I'm a new grad starting on a tele unit in two

  22. Nervous about new tele job!

    fsh1986 replied to kkenly's topic in Cardiac

    What is a

  23. How did you choose your specialty??

    fsh1986 replied to mitral's topic in General Students

    I was able to do my preceptorship in the ICU, BUT I had to get approval from the ICU director and get them to email the coordinator of the nursing program, as well as recommendations from my clinical...

  24. Clinical instructor gift?

    fsh1986 replied to lukeslichy's topic in General Students

    We usually throw in $5 each and end up with a $50 gift card for the clinical

  25. Nursing Student Terrified about Preceptorship

    fsh1986 replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    Don't be so hard on yourself! I froze up so many times when I should've offered patients an explanation, and my nurse had to jump in and answer. ALSO, something that made me feel really stupid, Dr...