CelticGoddess BSN, RN

Palliative, Onc, Med-Surg, Home Hospice

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    My favorite med:

    CelticGoddess replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Yep. I also love Geodon but the haldol/ativan cocktail is the
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    Why are Nurses paid so low in the south ??

    CelticGoddess replied to Michigann's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget South Carolina (Although some might argue about it being semi-decent). COL is hight in some parts of SC. Charleston, Columbia, Greenville are high. And it's not just the city, that...
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    Medical Emergency and Abandonment

    CelticGoddess replied to LittleCandles's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I fell and broke my elbow and dislocated my patella while at work one night. I was unable to walk (obviously) and in serious pain. I had to pass my keys off to another nurse (who refused, because...
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    How Is Your Census?

    CelticGoddess replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    It's similar for us also. I have also noticed that when it first turns cold, people tend to stay at home. Once they realize it isn't going to get warmer, they venture out and our census goes up....
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    residents say the funniest things

    CelticGoddess replied to N.U.R.S.E.'s topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh yeah! I have stories from my rad tech days and now. Residents can be fun, can't
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    residents say the funniest things

    CelticGoddess replied to N.U.R.S.E.'s topic in Nursing Humor

    When I worked LTC, I had a couple of rather delightful residents who were confused. A preacher came in on a saturday to preach and he preached about Adam and Eve, Sarah and Abraham, Rachel, Leah and...
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    Zofran

    CelticGoddess replied to Paramedic51's topic in Patient Medications

    And neither does my husband. Environmental won't clean the machine, only the floor. HE gets stuck cleaning the
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    Best lotion for dry hands?

    CelticGoddess replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use Aveeno and badger balm. I use the Badger balm cuticle care for my cuticles and Aveeno after I wash my hands. It works for me. Aveeno has an eczema lotion that works. Udder cream is another...
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    MRI question

    CelticGoddess replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I can't answer your question because i don't know what kind of implants you have. If they are MR safe, then yes. If they aren't, then you can't go beyond Zone 2. At my facility, most of the...
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    MRI question

    CelticGoddess replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Can you clarify what you mean by "do MRI
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    A poll, regarding nurses' opinions on Magnet status

    CelticGoddess replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at has magnet status and it had NO bearing on my choice to work there. (Another hospital in the general area is trying to get magnet status and I wouldn't advise my worst enemy to...
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    Well, I didn't expect THAT answer...

    CelticGoddess replied to jadelpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or how about on their admission screen, they say they are only allergic to PCN (or Sulfa) but when you go to give them their Lortab, they say "oh, i'm allergic to that" So, you call the doc and get a...
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    Is shift differential hourly or per shift?

    CelticGoddess replied to heartnursing's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is hourly: I get $4 an hour for night and $6 an hour for weekends. (Weekends are sweet because i make $10 an hour more). I try to work as many weekends as I can but alas, so does everyone...
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    "Strive for 5" at Firestone???

    CelticGoddess replied to rnsrgr8t's topic in General Nursing

    I saw a note at my local starbucks "This location is "red" due to guest satisfaction scores. Our goal is 80%. We are at 65%, blah blah blah" My first comment to my husband was "Doesn't Press Ganey...
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    best i quit or fired story

    CelticGoddess replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked LTC and one of the nursing managers and the administrator got into an argument. The NM slapped the admin across the face and stormed out of the meeting. She texted her resignation in the...
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    You know you're tired when...

    CelticGoddess replied to ICURN3020's topic in General Nursing

    I have tried to unlock to coded door at the LTC facility I worked at with my key fob. I have also answered the phone "Facility Name, how may I help you". It was my land line. And after doing a...
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    Did you know? "Code Brown" means tornado. . .LMAO!

    CelticGoddess replied to delphine22's topic in General Nursing

    Facility I used to work with had Code Brown for a bomb threat then they changed the code system and any internal disaster (bomb threat, shooter in the ED, knife wielding patient, etc) became a code...
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    Is This Bullying?

    CelticGoddess replied to roser13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Okay, this is really important. Is strawberry flavored red jello better than cherry flavored red jello? Or should I go for the black cherry red jello. (I have been remiss in my duties, I use blue...
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    Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    CelticGoddess replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I hear Narco for Norco all the time. Technically, it is a narc but it isn't Narco. (My husband constantly says Narco and he's a CT tech. Aaargh) I recently cared for a patient with "asides". Not...
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    Medical Assistants being called nurses

    CelticGoddess replied to Ethicsrn4life's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Actually, in SC, the title of "Nurse" is legally protected to include only LPN's and RN's. So, no, not grossly misinformed individuals. Just people who probably know the law in their individual...
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    Joint Commission is a Joke...

    CelticGoddess replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Actually no hospital is required to have TJC come in and inspect them. The hospital I work at only has TJC come in and inspect the lab. The rest of the hospital has CMS only come in. Why pay for...
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    2014 Double tubed stethoscopes vs single

    CelticGoddess replied to RNgypsy03's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I always had better luck with a single. It comes down to what works best for the individual. My husband, who worked as a paramedic for 20+ years, had better luck with a double. It's just what works...
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    What's your spiel?

    CelticGoddess replied to lucymalfoy's topic in General Nursing

    We use bedside report and AIDET, so basically, I introduce the oncoming nurse with "this is Nurse A, she will be your nurse today until 7pm. She will take very good care of you. We are going to do...
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    Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    CelticGoddess replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So I guess the BSN that others have gotten from brick and mortar schools in 6mos (accredited to boot) are diploma mills
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    Most comfortable shoes???

    CelticGoddess replied to TalarossaRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The best shoes are going to be what works for you. I only wear Alegrias because it is the only shoe that doesn't cause me to have foot, knee or back pain. And I can replace the insoles as needed....