SleepynurseRN

SleepynurseRN has 6 years experience and specializes in SICU, MICU, CCU.

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1. Where do the damn pillows go?

   SleepynurseRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know about you guys but we can never find all of the glucometers when it's time for controls check. If families knew what we know about where hospital pillows are placed and the grossness...

2. Facilities switching to 8 hour shifts

   SleepynurseRN replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

   Well I remember 12 hour shifts where I used to live in the south: Work three 12's off 6 days back for 3 shifts. That was the sweetest! Now in government, we work 6 12's and one 8 hour shifts. ( full...

3. VA Nurse Pay

   SleepynurseRN replied to LDKR's topic in Government, Military

   Our pay scale is posted on the unit and the union office has a copy too. I actually received a copy when I

4. IV in an artery

   SleepynurseRN replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

   Ooops..I meant catheter length, not guage size. My bad. Thanks for pointing that

5. IV in an artery

   SleepynurseRN replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

   Ooops..I meant catheter length, not guage size. My bad. Thanks for pointing that

6. gained alot of weight as a nurse

   SleepynurseRN replied to sunshine1216's topic in General Nursing

   If you work nights it's gonna be harder to lose the weight but you can do it. Here are a few things that have helped me shed a little weight. 1) Do not ever go to bed after eating a meal. I try and...

7. IV in an artery

   SleepynurseRN replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

   I have only heard of 2 bedside med given arterially epi. ( Never done it..just heard about it as an offhand conversation) and normal saline. ALL meds are to be infused intravenously. Infusing...

8. "I just can't help you..."

   SleepynurseRN replied to BrazoriaLVN's topic in General Nursing

   I think a psych consult and pain/ palliative care consult should be the first thing ordered. As stated above, there also may be some drug interaction involved too. Does he have any friends in the...

9. Are nurses really high in demand?

   SleepynurseRN replied to guevarrar's topic in General Nursing

   You have to open yourself up to the possibility of relocating for school or a job. Maybe to a big city maybe to a smaller city or even a small town. Expect to log lots of hours devising a great...

10. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    SleepynurseRN replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dedicated Education Unit. The hospital, nurses, affiliated schools etc. all construct an effective learning environment for students. ( In

11. This "us" vs "them" mentality....

    SleepynurseRN replied to DL-SNUP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I do try stay out of the way when there is a lot going on. But it's hard sometimes, because this is my education. If I don't learn it in clinicals, I'll end up being a new grad who is vastly under...

12. ethical question

    SleepynurseRN replied to WinterpegLPN's topic in General Nursing

    That was a very nice story. I too think you have made some friends and found an adopted family for life. I think it's wonderful when we go above and beyond..it sounds like you were the friend he...

13. Lunches: Brown bag or cafeteria?

    SleepynurseRN replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    Hey all! Sometimes, between both of my jobs, I don't have time to cook/ shop or stop for something to eat because I choose to sleep instead! A chick can eat Panera and Chipotle only for so long before...

14. To the cynical nurse

    SleepynurseRN replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with the better safe than sorry posts. There is a website that follows pending lawsuits against nurses. Anyone guess wanna what is considered neglect, a clear abandonment of duty and is one of...

15. Suggested maximum amount of loan? Your experience?

    SleepynurseRN replied to coonkine's topic in General Nursing

    You have to figure out how much you need to pay for the bare minimums( rent, utilities, insurance etc,) I went through school without a cellphone, cable, car note, shopping or frequent eating out. I...