4theBetterGetter

4theBetterGetter RN

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

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  1. The "death smell"

    4theBetterGetter replied to flobbadob's topic in General Nursing

    I smell death while it is happening...with my animals too....it smells like acetone to me. Weird

  2. Is this unprofessional?

    4theBetterGetter replied to Emma123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would dress for the interview and change into scrubs in the bathroom at

  3. Medication error

    4theBetterGetter replied to BlessedbyGod's topic in General Nursing

    Don't beat yourself up! We all make mistakes....learn from it. Remember...the ones who don't make mistakes aren't doing

  4. nursing errors

    4theBetterGetter replied to HerbalGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't beat yourself up over this! Learn from it. I am a firm believer that the only people that don't make mistakes are the ones who are doing NOTHING!

  5. Staff taking pictures...weird question

    4theBetterGetter replied to rnin02's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I take pics of my pts. in "Joint Camp" but........the consent to photograph is signed first! It is a HIPPA

  6. complaints about nursing care!?!?!

    4theBetterGetter replied to JeN-SN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to ask......if the pt. you have medicated for pain is asleep when you re assess the pain...why not document pt. sleeping? Also, if they are asleep when you go in to medicate them...why wake...

  7. Physician pats patients on the head

    4theBetterGetter replied to SharonH, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would rather be patted on the head and listened to than not.

  8. average age of a new nurse?

    4theBetterGetter replied to clemmm78's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated at age 30. There were quite a few "mature" students in my graduating

  9. intravenous retrograde administration

    4theBetterGetter replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Critterlover is right. Hardly ever used anymore ...was in peds...only thing we did different was another syringe was placed at a higher port than the med port to recieve the displaced iv fluids. Ole...

  10. compazine

    4theBetterGetter replied to dardeedee's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter had a severe dystonic reaction on PO. Benadryl was the antidote. Very scary

  11. Risk of Infectious Disease: Job Hazard for this with Kids?

    4theBetterGetter replied to rookieq's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, unfortunatly you can....I caught Hep C from a patient 20-30 years ago......passed it to my daughter teaching her too shave her legs of all things.....Be careful...very, very

  12. What part of pt care gets overlooked most often

    4theBetterGetter replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Oral care is a biggie...I also think that most anything that has to do with spending time with the pt. at the bedside is greatly diminished for example...clean sheets, back rubs,...

  13. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    4theBetterGetter replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    I work 24 hours a week. Night shift. take home roughly 1200 bucks every 2 weeks. Have been an rn since 1989. Med surg. East

  14. Nursing school with a GED.

    4theBetterGetter replied to desireef's topic in General Nursing

    i did it. go for it! you should have no problem. good

  15. Do you get sick more often in peds?

    4theBetterGetter replied to ER1010's topic in Pediatric

    i have worked with peds for almost 20 years and i have become convienced that the only way the children get well is to pass it to the nurse!

  16. Blood Transfusions: How fast do you go?

    4theBetterGetter replied to Genista's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Nooooo not 300 cc for an hour just for the first 15 min. Sorry I was unclear on

  17. Blood Transfusions: How fast do you go?

    4theBetterGetter replied to Genista's topic in Medical-Surgical

    At the hospital I work at it is policy to start the unit at 300 cc/hr for the first 15 min. Then decrease to run in over 1-4 hrs as the pt condition indicates. Always using caution with the frail,...

  18. infectious disease

    4theBetterGetter replied to powerpit's topic in Infectious Disease

    why not continue to work? if proper precautions are taken this is not a problem. i myself have been working and living with hep c for at least the past 10 years. i figure i was infected at work....

  19. Precipitous deliveries

    4theBetterGetter replied to RaeT,RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember when I was working L/d. Part of the "orintation" was to deliver one yourself..with the MD in the dept. I didn't know this when I was called to a pt. that was crowning! I bout had some...

  20. What did you do before starting Nursing School?

    4theBetterGetter replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    i was a nursing asst. for 10 years before getting my rn. no breaks in between so....i have been at this for a looonnngggg time!

  21. How to unwind after work??

    4theBetterGetter replied to DianeS's topic in General Nursing

    Benadryl...White noise...Dark room...15-30 min reading. Works for me[ unless it is a really good book] I can get about 5-6 hours sleep a day. Good

  22. Constipation Tricks

    4theBetterGetter replied to caringRN's topic in General Nursing

    Warm prune juice followed by a cup of hot coffee. Works like a

  23. Immunizations...

    4theBetterGetter replied to Nyna's topic in General Nursing

    The first thing that comes to mind is Hep A. Bless your heart for

  24. Woman wakes up & is talking after 20 years in a coma

    4theBetterGetter replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!!!

  25. For Those With Children...

    4theBetterGetter replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Nursing

    I started school when my daughter was 6 months old. I also worked full time on the eve shift as an aide. It was tough maintaining that 3.0 at times. Lots of family support is all I can