snowfreeze

snowfreeze BSN, RN

ICU, CCU, Trauma, neuro, Geriatrics

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  1. How are you judgemental?

    snowfreeze replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    What really makes me not like a patient is the ones who suddenly become totally incapacitated of all aspects once they hit the unit, but won't accept any medical interventions. Nausea and vomiting...

  2. The Cold Hard Facts?

    snowfreeze replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My mother died of cancer at 41, she had breast cancer at 34. It was treated and she was in "remission" for a while but " It came back". She told me that if I found a major health issue in my life I...

  3. Does your work call you at 0530?

    snowfreeze replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Cell phone number for work, put it in another room or turn it off when not willing to work. Home phone for family. This is communication era, most communication options are not really expensive....

  4. new charge nurse discovering bad practice on the unit

    snowfreeze replied to nursindaz's topic in General Nursing

    As a new charge nurse of this unit you need to establish your own code of behavior. Yes you will find things that don't mesh with your own ethics and rules. Establish your new rules and stick to...

  5. Pt demanded a stronger pain med

    snowfreeze replied to AstrosFan's topic in Emergency

    I think the entire USA needs a lesson on proper

  6. anyone else struggle with Anxiety?

    snowfreeze replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    anxiety can make your life difficult, both of my daughters have trouble with anxiety and one of my brothers has a lot of trouble with crowds. Seeking medical advice and interventions is essential,...

  7. What Is the Problem With These Nurses?

    snowfreeze replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 15 years now and I still find in new positions for me there are bullies, people who don't know a bit and try to pretend they can do their job. I am sure they exist in all jobs...

  8. Nursing Student in need of a Nurse Mentor asap....please

    snowfreeze replied to nurse2be8128's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to just chat with a student nurse if that would help. I had two seasoned nurses as friends when I was a student, one had her masters and worked home care the other had a BSN and worked...

  9. What's your favorite shift and why??

    snowfreeze replied to np_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Early in my RN career nights won hands down, I was learning ICU nursing, was working on a divorce and had a few older women willing to watch my kids while they slept (I had 2 at the time). Right now...

  10. What's your favorite shift and why??

    snowfreeze replied to np_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Early in my RN career nights won hands down, I was learning ICU nursing, was working on a divorce and had a few older women willing to watch my kids while they slept (I had 2 at the time). Right now...

  11. Anyone left good paying job for nursing?

    snowfreeze replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in General Nursing

    I left self employment for nursing. I was a horse breeder/trainer, farrier, riding instructor, horse purchase consultant, master gardener and manager of a small organic farm. After 16 years out of...

  12. Our inappropriate frequent flyer

    snowfreeze replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Document and always assess and treat with another nurse present. File a complain and develop a protocol for all staff to follow with this and other simular

  13. "Nurses are not professionals"

    snowfreeze replied to wannabesedated's topic in General Nursing

    Arrogance never impressed me and never really got my attention. Chill everyone as this really is not an issue to anyone but the bloke who wrote

  14. Nursing is 24 hours....

    snowfreeze replied to EmerNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely look at what still needs to be done as something that was just left for me to do. If a single nurse always leaves a certain chore I may address this one-on-one. Maybe the nurse has a...

  15. Does Magnet Status make a difference?

    snowfreeze replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Nursing

    Magnet status seems to be more consumer/patient oriented than nurse oriented. The theory is happy nurses make for a better hospital stay. People with a very graceful approach to life will be happy;...

  16. Stupid medication question

    snowfreeze replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

    There are 50 doses per Advair discus I believe. A number reading is near the mouthpiece to let you know when it is getting

  17. kids and parents

    snowfreeze replied to sister--*'s topic in General Nursing

    Some parents just need

  18. Psych Nurse ="not a REAL nurse"?

    snowfreeze replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Umm, well lets toss an ICU nurse in a psych unit for a few hours...we can assess that an ICU nurse is not a psych nurse. A psych nurse is a nurse with a specialty and some have many experiences. I...

  19. Mistakes held against you

    snowfreeze replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I report errors even minor. This helps with preventing further errors from happening. I have never felt that I had problems due to reported

  20. "Older" nurses and 12 hour shifts

    snowfreeze replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    I am almost 50, I work 12's and 8's, I often schedule a string of 6 days through my weekend to work and then I have 5 days off through my next weekend. Many times that involves 2 or 3 12's in a row...

  21. empathy vs sympathy

    snowfreeze replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Empathy involves putting yourself in the patients place. To truly understand how a patient is feeling about their problem or coping with the same, you need to listen. Listen very carefully and not...

  22. Death

    snowfreeze replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked LTC the RN caring for the patient or the nursing supervisor filled out and signed a portion of the death certificate stating time date and place of death. Knowing any special...

  23. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse....

    snowfreeze replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    RN telemetry daylight and evenings 12's and 8's. 32 bed unit cardiac monitored, charge nurse does not take an assignment. Find the daily assignment list(4 on daylight 5 evenings and nights), print...

  24. scared to be an ER nurse

    snowfreeze replied to batibot's topic in Emergency

    Relax, the orientation will take care of all your questions. You are not expected to know everything. Most of nursing learning is after you have a job. Much of our ER patients are really clinic...

  25. essay for admittance

    snowfreeze replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Huh? You are needing a written essay for nursing school