eatmysoxRN ASN, RN

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    Doctor texting order turned into a nightmare

    eatmysoxRN replied to Scotthudson1966's topic in General Nursing

    It is our policy that we can not accept text message orders (not that I'd want to). That practice needs to stop now. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Unit Design Blamed for Increase in Falls

    eatmysoxRN replied to abundantgrace's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I certainly agree but I'm sure that staffing is a non negotiable factor in the situation. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    advice for firing

    eatmysoxRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

    You could state that it wasn't a good fit? I'm sorry you're dealing with this. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Vent about scrubs

    eatmysoxRN replied to NellieRN10's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Scrubs tend to fit me like this : I either look like they are a bit too tight or I look like I bought scrubs I could cut in half and wear for two nights at a time that also resemble a bicycle gift...
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    Advice for intimidated and overwhelmed yet dedicated new grad

    eatmysoxRN replied to throughaglassdarkly's topic in MICU, SICU

    Your preceptor honestly probably doesn't even realize what she is doing. In SICU (I've only been pulled there a handful of nights) I've noticed that although I practice autonomously, when I ask for...
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    Constantly stays late

    eatmysoxRN replied to Ccymom's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Why is it only on weekdays? Is there adequate staffing? Are they working the whole shift or chatting? ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Unit Design Blamed for Increase in Falls

    eatmysoxRN replied to abundantgrace's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do you have/use bed alarms? ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    12 Hour Shifts

    eatmysoxRN replied to BigCSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Any time I've ever worked an 8 hour shift, it felt like I'd still been there 12. Although it can be exhausting, I also feel like 12s are more economical - especially since I drive an hour to work each...
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    Will diluting particular viscous drug improve run-back?

    eatmysoxRN replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    Is there a reason you don't tell us the name of the drug? I don't think I'd dilute an IM injection. Again, it's hard to say without more info (drug, mls given...) ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior...
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    Would you give a drug someone else pulled from a pyxis?

    eatmysoxRN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    So guys, what would happen if you pulled a controlled for someone else and it was never delivered to the patient? I'd be leary to pull stuff like that for someone I didn't know. ~ No One Can Make You...
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    That awkward moment when....

    eatmysoxRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That awkward moment when you walk in a room and the patient has their dilaudid pca unhooked from their VAD and going into a medicine cup. Makes for some great paperwork later. ~ No One Can Make You...
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    Would you give a drug someone else pulled from a pyxis?

    eatmysoxRN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Sure. Why not? ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Why is Night Shift always picked on?

    eatmysoxRN replied to lilaclover6984's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Many nights are much easier than days I've experienced. However, I also don't have access to the doc without really needing to do so. We are usually understaffed. We can admit several and don't have a...
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    Concerned boyfriend - Question about Cannabis + Florida RN

    eatmysoxRN replied to nursebf's topic in Florida Nursing

    I doubt that anything would happen to her unless you got busted with it in your house. If she's not in the room I doubt a contact high would come of it and I truly doubt she would fail a drug test. ~...
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    Take big paycut and work more hours for possible better job?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Genista's topic in Nursing Career

    If you would actually enjoy your job, I'd say take the new job. No point in staying at your current position if you don't like it. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor...
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    Should I stay with my parents or move closer to the campus?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Sabreen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I loved living on campus during college. I also partied a lot. Would have been less if I'd been commuting home (that wasn't an option for me at all). ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your...
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    Second Victims in Healthcare

    eatmysoxRN replied to k-flo's topic in General Nursing

    Any nurse who says they've never made a mistake is probably being untruthful. Although I've never made a mistake that brought harm, I've made mistakes. I've forgotten to unclamp tubing. I've hung NS...
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    ultrasound tech and nursing combine

    eatmysoxRN replied to carter1022's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad RN it may be difficult to negotiate pay. Especially since you haven't worked as an ultrasound tech. While you may be a more appealing candidate, I'd be more concerned about obtaining a...
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    Speaking About Nurses Who Moonlight As Dancers

    eatmysoxRN replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Nursing News

    Good for her. I'm sure there are a lot of professionals out there with previous dancing experience. ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    TKO: to keep open

    eatmysoxRN replied to babaloo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like kvo fluids when a patient was a terrible stick... In the instance that it did clot off, reaccess would be difficult. On INTs I try to flush twice a shift. KVO fluids are less for hydration and...
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    Different Piggyback Antibiotics, Same IV Tubing??

    eatmysoxRN replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I do that sometimes... Especially if my floor is out of piggyback tubing. It is better than a lot of times when I find piggyback tubing without a cap on the end (red caps aren't readily available...
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    Transportation of presription- narcotic

    eatmysoxRN replied to kaitte's topic in Patient Medications

    That's crazy! Please keep us updated on what happens ~ No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Consent -Eleanor Roosevelt
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    Do you tattle on your co-workers when you find something missed?

    eatmysoxRN replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Compatibility wasn't my issue. My issue was that it being hung as a piggyback meant that since the clamp was closed, the patient received no Integrillin at all. On meds like that, I prefer to have it...
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    Co-complainers. Is anything good enough?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Ntheboat2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, be cautious in taking upon yourself such a heavy workload. Although it is easier sometimes and necessary many times, delegation is important so you can do what only you can do. You'll get burnt...
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    Charting Bloopers

    eatmysoxRN replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    Too many times I see a missing "-g" on the end of a word that makes me automatically read the note with a thick Southern accent. As far as bloopers go, I hate it when things that are wrong aren't...