eatmysoxRN ASN, RN

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    New ICU Nurse

    eatmysoxRN replied to newnurse1003's topic in MICU, SICU

    Everyone makes mistakes and you'll probably never make that mistake again. I probably spend 1/4 of my time at work in the icu where I received no orientation to work in. I ask questions all the time....
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

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

    I don't mind family members but that's only because we can technically only have one visitor stay overnight in the room. It's policy and typically that keeps families satisfied without me having to be...
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    Risks of IV drugs??

    eatmysoxRN replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    I'd seriously suggest Google. Don't discount the multiple sites consisting mostly of drug users because they are
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    craigslist RN jobs

    eatmysoxRN replied to thekidisback's topic in New York Nursing

    I also got a legit flu shot job from there. I'd be leary of any place requesting money for fees and if it sounds too good to be true, it probably
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    What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

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

    When I started nursing school in 2009, my GPA was 3.9. However my program put a lot of focus on ACT scores, in which I had a 29. I had no trouble being
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    Nurse knowledge and Ibuprofen vs. Tylenol

    eatmysoxRN replied to DantheMan9's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm curious as to what the point of this question
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    Question of about indweling foley catheter procedure

    eatmysoxRN replied to Christylky's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Unless your patient is allergic.. Sensitive.. Whatever.. To iodine/betadine, it is what has come in every cath kit I've used. If the patient were allergic I'd wash the area thoroughly with...
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    What are you good at?

    eatmysoxRN replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've pretty much developed a love love love relationship with IVs and I'm the go to for tough ones now. If I could just do that all day I would love my job so much
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    Has anyone tried team nursing? Opinions?

    eatmysoxRN replied to circularstaircase's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think it depends on several factors. Unit size is important. We get an LPN that passes meds for the entire floor (with RNs doing all IV meds and usually a couple patients regular stuff to help out)....
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    Computers that don't work

    eatmysoxRN replied to rnckr's topic in General Nursing

    We have computers in every room, which is great until one of them breaks. The COW or WOWs (whichever) are physician use only. So you have to go old fashion and do manual entry at the desk and take it...
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    No time to talk

    eatmysoxRN replied to tiroka03's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You could tell them up front that you feel like you start your shift already behind because of long report. Be honest with them. If you do in room report that could be hastened by walking to the next...
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    Insulin and Levophed drips on cardiovascular unit

    eatmysoxRN replied to heartnurse2012's topic in Cardiac

    Do your rooms have monitors in them with the central monitoring as well? If not, I don't think a patient on any intense cardiac drip should be on that floor. I would feel unsafe taking more than 3...
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    I am not Superwoman

    eatmysoxRN replied to WldChrry's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everyone has those days. Sounds like you still did a great
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    Indwelling catheter question

    eatmysoxRN replied to tsm007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was taught that it is safest just to insert the cath all the way to the hub, inflate the balloon, then pull back the extra. Some extra catheter being in the bladder won't harm the patient. On the...
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    NEED HELP STAT!! How to tell a 10 year old his parent will die? He is on his way!

    eatmysoxRN replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    If you didn't cry it would be worrisome. I cannot imagine dealing with that situation. I respect the ones who do, including
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    Is this nurse in the wrong?

    eatmysoxRN replied to Novo's topic in Psychiatric

    Maybe she was having a bad day? However, that's no reason for her to be disrespectful toward a patient, delusional or whatever. You could call and speak with the nurse or another person in management...
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    How is the floor/hospital census lately?

    eatmysoxRN replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Like a wave pool. Goes from my unit being completely closed to having 1 bed in the whole hospital and almost opening overflow. I just love it when I'm called in a few hours early and spend 16 hours at...
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    what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    eatmysoxRN replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    A ham certificate I never redeemed. And instead of a raise which may have put me out of the teens/hr I got a pathetic bonus check. I also found out my benefits are changing (not in a good way). I am...
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    Nursing Student taking drug?and stealing!

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

    Those are some strong accusations. Why are you so angry at this
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    MD refuses to sign a telephone order.

    eatmysoxRN replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Critical Care

    First off, why would you call a low acuity ICU a SICU, which in my mind stands for surgical intensive care unit? Next... As for your actual concern.. I highly doubt you should be worrying about...
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    What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    eatmysoxRN replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    A
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    never been screamed at like this before :(

    eatmysoxRN replied to mmc51264's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can't please everyone. Don't beat yourself up. You sound like you're doing a great
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    bruise question

    eatmysoxRN replied to smurfynursey's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    If you saw the bruises I get even when a stick goes well.... You'd probably change your tune. Bruises happen. I have had much worse when no digging was involved. When I was able to donate blood, I'd...
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    What is Your Expected Rate of Pay?

    eatmysoxRN replied to springgarden's topic in General Nursing

    I'd put midrange. If you knew for a fact that two others with similar experience were hired on at 30 then that would be a great thing to
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    which is harder.. to be a pedi nurse or geriatric?

    eatmysoxRN replied to BabyRN23's topic in General Nursing

    They are different and both have ups and downs. All types of nursing will. In both situations you will likely deal with family members who you won't like. You'll have patients who get on your nerves....