4theBetterGetter

4theBetterGetter RN

Med Surg, Peds, OB, L/D, Ortho

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  1. Best way to get rid of visitors

    4theBetterGetter replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I have been known to enter the room and jokingly say ...who wants this shot in the rear end? BLAM...the room is clear and the pt. and I are having a good laugh! For treatments such as dressing...

  2. Ok seasoned nurses, I have a question!

    4theBetterGetter replied to gagurl's topic in General Nursing

    All the suggestions are great.....may I add that it is just as important to get your hands dry after washing them. I know I am guilty of washing and just a quick dry then on to the next patient....we...

  3. Lovenox injection sites

    4theBetterGetter replied to iwanna's topic in General Nursing

    That is

  4. I am being written up!

    4theBetterGetter replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    While you work nights it is your job to check the next day MARs...but....it is EVERYONE's job to verify the orders. That is what shiftly reviews are for. Don't be hard on yourself. We all make...

  5. RN's in hospitals. What is the worst part of your job?

    4theBetterGetter replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    I thinkthe worst part/parts are 1. Unresponsive administration. 2. Short staffing. 3. Redundant charting. Other than that I love my

  6. How does one become charge?

    4theBetterGetter replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    why oh why would you want to?? as one poster stated...when the charge nurse calls in sick....that is how i got thrown into charge position. like i told my boss ....i have seen the job, done the job...

  7. So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

    4theBetterGetter replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    i am so sorry you and your family are going through this. how horribly mismanaged it has been is sad. i feel your frustration . i also have hep c and have been treated at major teaching hospital....

  8. Should this patient be in ICU??

    4theBetterGetter replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I agree this pt. should have gone to

  9. What do you think about foleys and infection?

    4theBetterGetter replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    An old time doctor once said....1 day with a foley=10% chance of infection...2 days = 20% chance and so on. Foley caths are a portal for infection especially without proper cath care.....so are all...

  10. For Those of You Who Have Press-Ganey At Your Hospital

    4theBetterGetter replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    :zzzzz At my hospital we get a free meal in the cafateria....if you are named by name. The positive comments are posted on the board. We also get a notation in our files. Yeah

  11. Do family members injuried bother you more than patients?

    4theBetterGetter replied to Marie-SC's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes I am not very functional as a nurse when it is my family hurting! For example...my daughter had a dystonic reaction to compazine a while back . She presented to the ED c/o not being able to...

  12. what are the reasons

    4theBetterGetter replied to proud2b1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I always wake up fighting! Funny thing is I am fighting people I work with!!!!! It is not unusual for patients to wake up this way. Glad he is doing well and wishes for a speedy

  13. Fellow RN died this morning.

    4theBetterGetter replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in General Nursing

    I am sooo sorry to hear this...prayers to you and the

  14. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    4theBetterGetter replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    i don't regret being a nurse......i am getting tired tho!

  15. Med Surg NIGHTMARE

    4theBetterGetter replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    I remember one of my instructors telling us the we won't remember all that we were taught but....we sure will remember how to find out! You will have lots of resources to help you with the details....

  16. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    4theBetterGetter replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    i don't believe i had a choice! since i was 5 yrs. old i knew i wanted to be a nurse. it is a genetic thing in my family! started with my grandmother who was an lpn. i am an rn.....my sister is an...

  17. Legal implications?

    4theBetterGetter replied to lucinda1518's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OMG! Run as fast as you

  18. What injuries or illnesses of yours has been the result of being a nurse?

    4theBetterGetter replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Well, let's see.....multiple back injuries, depression, anxiety, migraines, every cold or gi bug that is going around, rotator cuff injuries, and let's not forget......chronic hep c.............sigh....

  19. Is this possible (need an experienced nurse's opinion-- warning a little long)

    4theBetterGetter replied to WestWingFan's topic in General Nursing

    You aren't nuts! Nurses are teachers, too. Combine the two and become a nurse educator! Best of both your

  20. Do you ever put your foot down with difficult patients?

    4theBetterGetter replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    i do it all the time....over and over

  21. Have you ever worn a pedometer at work?

    4theBetterGetter replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    i have worn one...i walked almost 10 miles in one 12 hour shift. i then informed my pmd that i do in fact get exercise at work....10 miles counts!

  22. My First Write Up

    4theBetterGetter replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    my question is ..who was supposed to be verifying the mars the other nights?? 4 days of missed doses......i agree with other posters...you have learned....we have all made mistakes. the only ones...

  23. Do you tell them you're a nurse?

    4theBetterGetter replied to JulieRN07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are welcome! Just a little trick I learned from a Doc. I used to work

  24. Do you tell them you're a nurse?

    4theBetterGetter replied to JulieRN07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Off the topic a bit ....In peds you do start with the bevel down if the child is small or dehydrated because the lumen of the vessels is small and you won't always get a flash if the lumen is...

  25. such a confusing situation- long-ish

    4theBetterGetter replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Resched. your follow up appt for the next week. Family first.......always!:balloons: Enjoy your time up