snowfreeze

snowfreeze BSN, RN

ICU, CCU, Trauma, neuro, Geriatrics

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  1. Self Scheduling

    snowfreeze replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    we have self scheduling where i work now and i had a job in the past that had self scheduling also. it works well if you set guidelines and stick to them. it seems to eliminate call offs because of...

  2. Paramedic/EMT vs RN?

    snowfreeze replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I couldnt choose between the two so I do both. I have my PHRN and have been on a specialty transport team. I have also worked as a paramedic, precepted medic students and worked in a number of...

  3. Never say "QUIET"

    snowfreeze replied to piezo-electricite's topic in Emergency

    When I worked ICU we used to fully prepare an empty bed for a patient, even left the lights on in the room to ward off the ultimate crashing patient. Just some silly things we do when our active...

  4. Start first job tonight as LPN in LTC

    snowfreeze replied to NO1_2NV's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC, busy for the first two hours or so, settling restless patients in for the night. Changing supplies, IV lines, tube feedings, central line dressing changes, red-lining charts. Checking what...

  5. Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

    snowfreeze replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

    I left two jobs during orientation as I felt the position was not right for me probably related to some of the things that bother you. Negative attitudes and continuous nit picking among staff with...

  6. how long is your commute?

    snowfreeze replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    #1 full time job at hospital 30 to 45 mins depending on traffic and time of day. #2 per-diem job in Sub-acute 12 to 15 mins depending on

  7. new grad leaving er

    snowfreeze replied to paphgrl's topic in Emergency

    I never understood territorial nurses. New nurses can and do start in all departments and most do well. Finding a unit or department that is happy to teach a new nurse is another story. A brand new...

  8. Most easy job in Nursing?

    snowfreeze replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    School nursing in the winter and camp nurse in the

  9. Probably going to be terminated, kinda bummed...

    snowfreeze replied to MultipurposeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would simply resign so as to keep a good clean work record. If they want to chat with you about it then so be it. I dont think work references are any more than if you worked there for the time...

  10. White Pants Underwear Woes

    snowfreeze replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    I wear white uniforms at work and wear white underwear. I don't wear skin tight uniforms though like the younger

  11. HELP! Ink on school uniform

    snowfreeze replied to arlenan's topic in General Nursing

    spray with hair spray and rinse in cold water, takes a while and a number of sprayings and rinsings but it works on most

  12. I was right...my preceptor was WRONG!

    snowfreeze replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't aspirate for heparin injections in the abdomen. We use sub-q injections sites that are not areas with large vessels. Yes you might easily hit a capillary occasionally but that is not gonna...

  13. Help, what is a nursing diagnosis for tranfusion

    snowfreeze replied to ginarnia's topic in General Nursing

    Preventive health for rhabdo might include in the elderly to get a friend to check on them daily by phone or otherwise. This patient was also anemic and dehydrated so the younger rhabdo patient...

  14. Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    snowfreeze replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    Originally Posted by suninmyeyes Am I the first reader that has found 75% of this thread to be sadly lacking in compassion. I understand the need for humor but come on - some of the disgust is so...

  15. Help, what is a nursing diagnosis for tranfusion

    snowfreeze replied to ginarnia's topic in General Nursing

    Think prevention of the same problems happening again. Add some education for a healthier life for your patient as part of your

  16. what are the happiest and saddest things you've seen?

    snowfreeze replied to goats'r'us's topic in General Nursing

    Mine was a happy and sad at the same time. A patient who was in the hospital for over a month and very sick in ICU for the entire time. He had some abdominal surgery early during his stay. His last...

  17. Nurse called "stupid cow" in Oscar movie

    snowfreeze replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    Inappropriate behavior for a full lifetime is not easy to correct in a short hospital stay. We as nurses need to have management and social workers assist us in letting patients know that we are very...

  18. In Her Shoes - Interesting Observation

    snowfreeze replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    Well where I work we have to wear whites.....it is what the public wants and they are what gives us the paycheck. There is nothing appealing about puke, poop, urine, blood and puss on white. But...

  19. What is your salary?

    snowfreeze replied to daniele72's topic in General Nursing

    I will probably gross around $80,000 this year. I just took a new position and am working a minimal of overtime due to daughters wedding this august. I am taking my days off to help her with...

  20. You know how ppl ask you stuff b/c they know you're a nurse? This tops it all....

    snowfreeze replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Phone call to our unit last evening. This is a hospital? I must have dialed wrong but since I got you...can I talk to a doctor? No you can't talk to a doctor unless you are a patient here. Well...

  21. Losing your skills in LTC

    snowfreeze replied to Cubby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have 14 years of nursing, 8 of those in critical care and 5 in LTC. Now I am back to hospital nursing on a telemetry unit and my LTC skills paid off last evening. Dementia patient on heparin and...

  22. Incident Report Turmoil (somewhat long)

    snowfreeze replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    confused patients trying desperately to injure themselves and us trying desperately to stop them. with one of us watching 30 of them, it seems most of the time they will win. such a thankless job at...

  23. A patient pulled a knife on me today.

    snowfreeze replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    First thing I would do after I stopped shaking would be to start 302 commitment proceedings. Violence is never acceptable, even if you are

  24. nurse to pt.ratios

    snowfreeze replied to angltnk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The LTC facility I work in on a casual basis has a variety of assignments (9 units) but the highest nurse patient ratio there is 36:1 with 4 nurse aids on daylight. Evenings has same ratio and nights...

  25. Will things get better as I get educated?

    snowfreeze replied to Mirai Kangofu's topic in General Nursing

    Mirai, you are simply on a different page in life than your current co-workers. Continue on your path and learn some new skills. I am glad to see you have a nurse who understands you. You will...