snowfreeze

snowfreeze BSN, RN

ICU, CCU, Trauma, neuro, Geriatrics

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  1. Living in fear of code blue

    snowfreeze replied to cjblu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One thing I tell all precepting nurses, aids, techs about codes is....Relax, you are not going to make them any more Dead than they already are. Do your best and call for help. One day you will be...

  2. Tranquilizer dart

    snowfreeze replied to Kiwi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Best article I have read in a long time!!!! Thanks, I needed a good

  3. Haunted by incidents at work/Part II UPDATE

    snowfreeze replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    You did good, the facility is making good of what you

  4. Do other RN's imply you give "too much" nursing care??? (long vent)

    snowfreeze replied to ICURN_NC's topic in General Nursing

    I hear some sizzling in there, burn out is probably the issue not you. Keep up the good nursing

  5. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    snowfreeze replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it was really a bacteria spreading, just the aggressive growth of the normal flora our bodies carry. Usually our bodies handle them appropriately. Under certain circumstances those...

  6. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    snowfreeze replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    racn nc 03, I agree with you on the shock. I read a couple of articles on this woman. She gave birth then later, a day or so, had another surgery for hysterectomy. That could have been the flesh...

  7. coma patients-out of bed

    snowfreeze replied to katmecan's topic in General Nursing

    Humans were not built to lay in bed 24/7...getting all patients to multiple positions benefits circulation, digestion, respiratory and mental

  8. From acute to LTC

    snowfreeze replied to dgj74's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    dgj, I was a critical care nurse and went to LTC. I wanted some geriatric experience on my resume plus the facility I was working for was gonna go out of business. I planned for 2 years as a...

  9. What makes a great CNA?

    snowfreeze replied to GiantHeart21's topic in General Nursing

    I have encouraged nurse aids who are in nursing school to ask questions. As far as taking vital signs, that is within the scope of nurse aid practice. The new-found excitement you have might have...

  10. shaving cream to clean dirty butts??

    snowfreeze replied to old heart's topic in General Nursing

    That might have started with shaving cream on the mask of the staff prior to entering a really stinky room. I remember that in ICU with end stage decomposition related to many

  11. Advice

    snowfreeze replied to FutNurseStudent2008's topic in General Nursing

    Futnursestudent, I admire someone who starts looking at possibilities prior to taking that big step. A BSN will offer you more opportunities than bedside nursing. The pay will be the same for the...

  12. Graveyard Shift

    snowfreeze replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    coffee at work and benadryl to sleep worked for me for 2 years. ICU is usually hopping at 4 to 6am thats when the patients usually try to

  13. Palm pilots, I need suggestions

    snowfreeze posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    :typing :typing i am returning to icu nursing after 5 years in sub-acute/ltc/dementia. i am also going back to school for nurse educator. i am a bit overwhelmed with the number of electronic tools...

  14. Vent

    snowfreeze replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who finishes nursing school should take deep breath and look forward to a rewarding career. After school you also hope for a social life, something by the way I didn't have during school. I...

  15. Need License back

    snowfreeze replied to mitchiepooh's topic in General Nursing

    You can contact the BON in the state you had your license. If it is possible to reinstate your license they would be the ones to say

  16. Can you believe this? 13yo and mom both pregnant

    snowfreeze replied to seanymph's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My oldest daughter is a few months younger than my youngest brother. I got pregnant when I was 22 and step-mom aroung same time. As far as the very young getting pregnant for multiple generations,...

  17. Pt/Family RAGE

    snowfreeze replied to sawbuck's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It would be nice if people knew how to be civil. I blame their parents for not teaching them proper behavior. The parent is now the patient and the children are just rude and

  18. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    snowfreeze replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I currently have 13 1/2 years nursing experience which covers med/surg, pre-hospital, ICU, CCU, Trauma, Neuro, flight, supervisor, geriatrics, dementia, LTC, community mental health and dementia...

  19. What do current ivory tower types mean when they talk about "nursing leaders"

    snowfreeze replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose we would have to have a chat with each person to find what their perspective of a nursing leader is. There are infinite definitions, each specific to the problem at

  20. What is the complaint with nursing salaries?

    snowfreeze replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you could not pay me enough to pick up everyones garbage at 5am 6 mornings a week. And smell it, wear it, get bit by local dogs, rats, cats, raccoons and the occasional street person you wake...

  21. Ever had a nurse or doc as a patient?

    snowfreeze replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    Having your co-worker as a patient is difficult. Having your boss as a patient is even worse. But the positive side is you probably already know enough about them that when they are really out of it...

  22. Faith Hill makes fun of nurses!

    snowfreeze replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Nursing is not for everyone. I am glad that those who know it isn't for them don't try it just for the money, status, percs, well LOL. You know what I

  23. What Grossness Is Cool?

    snowfreeze replied to mshooha's topic in Emergency

    I have always admired clear sputum sucked out of a trach patient who is hopefully gonna be decannulated

  24. sister baby was just diagnosed with downs

    snowfreeze replied to gthurma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    All I can offer right now is Be there for her if she allows that. Then be there for her after she makes her choice. She is gonna need you no matter what happens. God bless. As far as Downs Syndrome,...

  25. Why are established nurses not helpful to students?

    snowfreeze replied to chickdude1's topic in General Nursing

    Less nurses per patient ratio, ie nationwide nursing shortage. Newer nurses not really oriented to what they are trying to do as a job. Add a nursing student and all hell breaks loose. Where I work...