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pricklypear

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  1. No Internet access at work

    pricklypear posted a topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, we are not allowed internet access. The computers are on line, but everything except the American Heart Association is blocked. There never has been access, so it's not that it was...

  2. Negativity at Nurse's Station is GETTING ON MY NERVES!

    pricklypear replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if sometimes people gripe because they feel like this at work. I'm thinking about all by gripes (which I am struggling to keep in check!!) and most of them are things that I have gone to...

  3. How long does it take to "get it"?

    pricklypear replied to RNAnna's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Actually, I was born with the ability to prioritize. Just kidding, of course!! Just give yourself some time... it'll all fall into place. You already know how to prioritize the important things, or...

  4. The Bullying Thread

    pricklypear replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me think, too. I'm thinking about doctors who are habitual bullies and those who "lose it" occaisionally. Like your surprise at the doctor who snapped at you about "still eating." Sounds...

  5. What is your specialty, and why do you like it?

    pricklypear replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

    Forgot to add why I like it!! The biggest reason is the time I get to spend with my patients. When I worked on the floor, it seemed like I only had enough time to zip in, quick assessment, give...

  6. What is your specialty, and why do you like it?

    pricklypear replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so sure!! You'd be amazed at how your opinion changes once you've experienced school! I thought I wanted to be an L&D nurse - NOT!!! By the end of college, I found that I really took to...

  7. Negativity at Nurse's Station is GETTING ON MY NERVES!

    pricklypear replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    Must be very, very common. I must admit, I found myself doing it, too. Not about other people, but about the hospital, administration, my (so called) boss, this is unfair, that isn't right...

  8. The Bullying Thread

    pricklypear replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. If nothing else formal write-ups, letters to administration, whatever - at least there is documentation on the incidents. I know one doc in particular who was especially abusive while on...

  9. The Bullying Thread

    pricklypear replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    I've never witnessed a code white. Well, maybe in a way. We had a code the other morning, and had to call anesthesia to intubate. It was a big mess - ambiguous family, dragging out making a...

  10. How long does it take to "get it"?

    pricklypear replied to RNAnna's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Definitely about a year for me. It took me that long to get comfortable with myself, and learn alot of dos and don'ts. One suggestion: I'm assuming that after the doc writes her orders, she's...

  11. The Bullying Thread

    pricklypear replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    Go above his head. We have a couple of doctor like that. They get all bent out of shape and say stupid things. Ranting and raving. Then they apologize later. Once, sure - everybody reaches their...

  12. Wearing scrubs in public...

    pricklypear replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Steph, I totally agree with you. But...when someone writes a column which is published in a national newspaper, and is read by millions of people - and that person is touted as having the highest IQ...

  13. Wearing scrubs in public...

    pricklypear replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    You're right. The next byline for Marilyn's column: Nurses Caught Making Light of Their Filthiness On

  14. RN with Associates degree vs RN with BS

    pricklypear replied to CLD's topic in General Nursing

    You're right! The topic has been discussed. Basically (my take on it) 1. You probably won't make more money just out of college 2. With a BSN, you do have more opportunity for advancement as some...

  15. Wearing scrubs in public...

    pricklypear replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    We're just filthy, filthy

  16. The Bullying Thread

    pricklypear replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    I agree about the insecurities. I've noticed that bullies are 1) very good at their job, knowledgeable and efficient -or- 2) not all that smart, and spend a lot of time shifting the focus onto...

  17. The Bullying Thread

    pricklypear replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think education has anything to do with bullying. I think it's a personality trait. You can teach people the importance of professionalism, but some people will always feel their behaviour is...

  18. The Bullying Thread

    pricklypear replied to gwenith's topic in General Nursing

    Geeezzzz Mike, you're so

  19. PCA protocol

    pricklypear replied to purplemania's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The only reason I can think of for a pump to stay behind is if the pt goes to MRI. You need a key to turn our pumps on after they have been turned off, and the med cassette is locked onto the device,...

  20. Questionable practice

    pricklypear replied to JaimeeG's topic in General Nursing

    I feel your pain!!! Been there, done that!! (as the nurse, not the patient!!) There are some patients that I have had no respect whatsoever for. I always give people extra rope because they are in...

  21. Questionable practice

    pricklypear replied to JaimeeG's topic in General Nursing

    JamieeG - I'm curious to know how the rest of the shift went with the patient. Did he call every 5 minutes? It sounds like you developed a rapport with him... By the way, never lose that attitude...

  22. State Restriction of Procedure

    pricklypear replied to H60Medic's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think so, but I don't know for sure. You need to check with your state to be

  23. graduating and terrified! HELP!

    pricklypear replied to happyrn2's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Congratulations!! It's totally normal to be terrified, whether you're going to ICU or anywhere. It's the people who aren't a little scared who you want to worry about! I work with a...

  24. State Restriction of Procedure

    pricklypear replied to H60Medic's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I can't answer your question for sure... But it seems to me that it would depend on the environment in which you were doing this procedure. For instance, if you were acting as a paramedic, out...

  25. Lovenox IV

    pricklypear replied to Celia M's topic in MICU, SICU

    Actually, we have an ACS protocol, written by the hospital, that has the order for IV Lovenox. I've never given it IV without an order, or with just a verbal order. I wrote the drug co for...