Morainey BSN, RN

Orthopedic, LTC, STR, Med-Surg, Tele

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    RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    Morainey replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have this same problem at my work right now. Some, definitely not all, but some NA's are lazy and have a crappy work ethic. I feel like I nag people, like, all the time. I don't feel like I should...
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    GUILTY

    Morainey replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't been pulled over wearing scrubs, but you better believe I clip that big RN badge on as soon as I get in the car to go to work, and it doesn't come off til I'm at home the next AM :) Somewhat...
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    Hanging 0.9 w/ antibiotics on pts with no IVF ordered.

    Morainey replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I usually hang the same 100 ml minibag of NS, prime the tubing with that, and then attach the secondary line which I have primed with antibiotic. I usually set the pump for a 25 ml NS flush, and then...
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    Who Here "Floats" to Other Units

    Morainey replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

    We get floated occasionally, but we do have a float pool so it depends on who gets cancelled. As a new grad working on ortho, I could get floated to med-surg or telemetry. The first night I was...
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    Rant

    Morainey replied to TECHTORNHOPEFULLY's topic in General Nursing

    OMG that would drive me nuts! I used to bring in everything but the kitchen sink for "when it got slow", such as nursing class binder, Kindle, latest People magazine, ACLS prep materials, you name it....
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    Socializing after work in your scrubs

    Morainey replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I used to go out for drinks and apps after leaving work in scrubs. I was told that drinks would be bought for me.
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    Wiping off IV ports

    Morainey replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man, I scrub that hub! And I count to three in my head while I do it. At this point it's so ingrained that when I see another nurse NOT scrubbing the hub it skeeves me out. But I've been known to...
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    skirts

    Morainey replied to nightshiftnut's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine wearing a skirt in a job with as much stooping, bending, crouching, etc. as I do. But I've always been a tomboy and don't really wear skirts outside of work very often anyway
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    In need of a serious butt whoopin I am.

    Morainey replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    It might be for your manager's eyes only, if he or she brings it up you could always argue that yes, you do feel you excel in those areas! There isn't anything wrong with realizing that you are...
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    I'm sorry sir, I cannot call the neurosurgeon at 3AM for that...

    Morainey replied to EJBNeuroRN's topic in General Nursing

    I once had a patient who was a nervous wreck and asked for Benadryl. No IV access, and wouldn't you know, IV Benadryl was the only kind ordered. I told her, well, I will call the surgeon and ask him...
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    Does anybody use sterile technique anymore?

    Morainey replied to bookwormom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, the only thing done using sterile gloves and a drape that I have seen thus far has been foley catheter insertion. We also have this whole big procedure for drawing blood from a central...
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    Locker dilemma

    Morainey posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    SOOO long story short, my unit is sharing a floor with another unit while the hospital does some remodeling/renovating.This AM, a nurse I've never seen before came up to our nurses station, asking,...
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    My online shopping reviews - please share yours!

    Morainey replied to MJB2010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have bought from Uniform Advantage several years ago, but recently ordered from Lydia's Uniforms. I don't have any problems with Lydia's Uniforms selection, but I do think that $10 + for shipping...
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    Waking up the crabby butts

    Morainey replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I assess people right at the start of a night shift, I try to give the patients an idea of the next time I'll be in. It seems to help a little if they know the game plan. For instance, "I don't...
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    Nursing and smoking....can it hinder your career?

    Morainey replied to Juryizout's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a lot of smokers. It makes me so aggravated when they say, usually guiltily, "I'm just gonna step out for a minute, ok?" Then they disappear for 15-20 minutes. It's not as bad on night...
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    Silly question about 3 mL prefilled NS syringes

    Morainey replied to Unknown member's topic in General Nursing

    7.25 inch extension set, with the blue clave on the end. After the pt is saline locked, sometimes we get a little backup of blood into the extension set which mixes with the
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    Madame, your ignorance is astounding

    Morainey replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know. It's immensely personally satisfying to leave my patient clean, dry, lotioned, and in clean clothes and sheets. *happy
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    Problem with another nurse

    Morainey replied to brokenroads27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work with a nurse like this. She is just a miserable human being. It takes an extra 20 minutes to give her report because she doesn't listen during verbal report, just clicks on the computer, and...
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    Silly question about 3 mL prefilled NS syringes

    Morainey replied to Unknown member's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like those little 3mL ones, I find that if there is blood backed up in the extension set 3mL isn't enough to clear it. Just my personal preference though, I take a zillion 10 mLs at the start...
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    Madame, your ignorance is astounding

    Morainey replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    What about the satisfaction of getting someone all nice and freshened up, someone who can't help
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    what items could you not go a nursing shift without?

    Morainey replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. Also a hoodie or scrub jacket or something to keep warm at 3AM. Why do I always feel like they shut off the heat in the hospital at
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    How long did it take for you to find a job after graduating?

    Morainey replied to wrenRN06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May and they offered me an RN position where I already worked as a CNA about a month and a half
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    If you hate being a CNA will you hate being an RN too?

    Morainey replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, it can definitely be tough, especially when you have other CNAs which have been around for ages and can get everything done really fast! I remember a resident who almost made me cry because her...
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    If you hate being a CNA will you hate being an RN too?

    Morainey replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    I found the patient load to be a lot lighter than LTC. I went from having 12-15 residents to having a max of 10 patients. There are some exceptions, but most people are grateful for the help that you...
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    Portfolios

    Morainey replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    Oh my goodness. We didn't have to do anything like