Morainey BSN, RN

Orthopedic, LTC, STR, Med-Surg, Tele

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Day shift nurses: what do you eat for breakfast?

Morainey replied to Morainey's topic in Health, Stress Management

I tried adding a banana to my mini bagel and cream cheese regiment... works great, I don't get that weak/hungry/tired feeling til about noon and that's much more manageable - I don't feel the need to...
Day shift nurses: what do you eat for breakfast?

Morainey replied to Morainey's topic in Health, Stress Management

Hahahahaha, I had to read it twice before I got
Can we recommend a medication to a doctor to prescribe?

Morainey replied to stallion8797's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

I often make suggestions to docs, but phrased as, "I've given the patient XY and Z and they're still in quite a bit of pain. I was wondering if an order for something like W would be appropriate?" and...
Total knee replacement.

Morainey replied to TBlase's topic in Orthopedic

Wow. No wonder my poor post ops have so much
I get out on time...

Morainey replied to nursedanny614's topic in General Nursing

Depends on the day. Ususally I'm ready to give report on time and the nurse (s) following me aren't ready to take report.
That awkward moment when....

Morainey replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

I feel like a perv because when I see guys with big veins in the summer I'm like, oooh yeah, I could get a 16 right in
That awkward moment when....

Morainey replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

Yes. Also at the
No Visitors

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

Wow, lots of responses! This question stemmed from an experience the other day. The patient's mom wanted to visit but the patient had made a list with several people that she wasn't on. The nurse...
No Visitors

Morainey posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Suppose you have an adult patient who has specified "no visitors except these couple of people", and the patient's mother wants to visit but is not on the list. How would you handle
New nurse, first job, med error

Morainey replied to Tiramisu567's topic in First Year After Licensure

Ugh, I had something similar happen to me. In addition to not knowing who ANY of those residents were, and trying to keep up with the narcotics and insulins for the med tech on THEIR side, I also...
Day shift nurses: what do you eat for breakfast?

Morainey replied to Morainey's topic in Health, Stress Management

Grrr. It's so tough because I've been trying to lose weight and I don't think the cream cheese is helping! But if someone brings in donuts or cookies in the morning, I can't stop myself from eating...
Do pt families every drive you crazy?

Morainey replied to purple10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

Oh yes... I've had lots of family members who just drive me nuts. The above poster said it perfectly... most of those hovering family members are driven by guilt, fear, grief, and so on. It's also...
Scrub sizing - IguanaMed

Morainey replied to NYRN09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

One of the girls at my work said the waist is wicked high. I have a small top and it feels pretty true to
Patients with sitters

Morainey replied to SarahJ0811's topic in Patient Safety Issues
Working 5 12's for the 1st year as a new grad..is this a good idea?

Morainey replied to bella201's topic in First Year After Licensure
How do you draw up meds for IVP?

Morainey replied to FineAgain's topic in Medical-Surgical

I use an empty 10 ml syringe with a fill needle, and draw up the medication into it. Then I draw from a vial of NS. If I have to give a precise amount of Dilaudid (0.2 or 0.5 mg) I draw that up in a 1...
Pt with bs low on two different occasions overnight

Morainey replied to uniquegifts1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

Perhaps next time you could try a Snickers or a bag of Skittles? I'm kidding, I'm
Is it really MRSA?

Morainey replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

My hospital doesn't do the "contact precautions for life" for people who have had MRSA. We swab people if indicated through a screening process, and if they're positive then they're placed on...
Does anyone else plan to stay in bedside?

Morainey replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

I love being at the bedside, no plans to go anywhere any time soon. Not interested in NP or being an administrator at this point, so I don't have a goal to work towards. I'm alright with
Advice on "setting boundaries"

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

Being calm and assertive is something I still struggle with, but it's a 'fake it til you make it' skill. My helpful hints are don't blather on and don't apologize if the request is unreasonable....
help with rhythms

Morainey replied to docomo's topic in Cardiac

I love the Skill Stat simulator!!! I've taken a couple of telemetry refreshers, but I don't see it every day (we're not a telemetry floor) so when I float I try to immerse myself in it and look at all...
New Nursing Career: 90 days - UM suggests I voluntarily resign

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

I read your post, and you sound just like someone I graduated with - he was an older gentleman who tried a couple of different high-acuity areas (started in ED) and kept downgrading acuity (all the...
Foley Catheter Lubrication

Morainey replied to Twinmom06's topic in General Nursing

I think the only time I've seen lubricant put directly in the meatus was in my nursing school clinical skills book (Taylor's Handbook of Clinical Nursing Skills). IRL I squeeze the lubricant in the...
Ethical advice needed for a new grad...

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

Yessss. I agree. For those huge med passes you just can't give all your meds exactly on time. If I have, let's say, a Coumadin due at 4pm, a Caltrate due at 5pm, and an ATC Tylenol due at 6pm all for...
breakdown at work

Morainey replied to LookForward's topic in Health, Stress Management

I have very definitely cried at work... not in front of patients. You're human! It's a natural expression of strong emotion, whether it be frustration, happiness, sadness,

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