DookieMeisterRN

DookieMeisterRN

Cardiac, PCU, Surg/Onc, LTC, Peds

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  1. First Rapid Response

    DookieMeisterRN replied to katielam616's topic in General Nursing

    You did just fine! There is no 'right' way to handle a rapid response especially you're 1st one. You saw a dramatic change in condition and followed protocol but most importantly you stayed with your...

  2. What if you don't want to be an RN anymore?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to inthesouthrn's topic in General Nursing

    Step away from the bedside (and put your hands up). Seriously I know I won't be working at the bedside but maybe another 5 years than it will be time to move to some type of nursing outside of the...

  3. Rounding Queen

    DookieMeisterRN replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    And of course they were cleared of any wrong-doing. I almost went to work there before that situation happened and after seeing this video I'm so happy I

  4. poor report

    DookieMeisterRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would sincerely question if those nurses even did a proper assessment. Do you feel comfortable bringing this up to your NM and maybe the subject of accurate charting could be brought up in a staff...

  5. Rounding Queen

    DookieMeisterRN replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me they're seeking positive publicity after the fatal fiasco last summer. Remember the crash in the parking garage where police had to call 911 because the ER staff would not triage...

  6. can a med-surg nurse work in telemetry?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    The truth is that staffing and charge nurses should not put a float in that position AT ALL. If you don't know, ortho is verrry different from cardiac and it's very scary to assume a stable cardiac pt...

  7. What do you do on the drive to work?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    I once saw a man reading a book while driving on a fairly busy stretch of freeway. Unbelievable what idiots do. Another time, I've witnessed a lady eating a bowl of cereal on her drive in to work....

  8. can a med-surg nurse work in telemetry?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    don't get me wrong, most mt's are awesome and know what they're doing but you can't rely on that. ultimately, you, the rn is responsible. you need to know your rhythms and interventions, not wait...

  9. Flaming rant

    DookieMeisterRN replied to workingspaz's topic in General Nursing

    The problem I run into alot at my hospital is that it takes forever to get the pt after report was called, sometimes waiting hours. I'd much rather get my admit at 10am not waiting until 1pm and...

  10. Confused about Carpuject???

    DookieMeisterRN replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Exactly.

  11. What does an RN REALLY do?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to dazed&confused1129's topic in General Nursing

    What does an RN do? Keep the doctor from killing the

  12. can a med-surg nurse work in telemetry?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital you need to have tele certification from an ECG class to take care of any pt on telemetry. If you don't have basic telemetry training you should definitely not be taking care of...

  13. LVN to RN - What did you do with your LVN license?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in LPN to RN

    Same here. It is so stupid not to have one governing body IMO but I know others may have differing

  14. LVN to RN - What did you do with your LVN license?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in LPN to RN

    In my state your LPN is automatically inactive when you have a higher license, there is no choice in the

  15. Confused about Carpuject???

    DookieMeisterRN replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Safety. Why risk drawing up something with a needle when you can have a needle-less system? Try it, it really is quicker :) ETA: Nurse safety and reduces potential

  16. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    If I were you and didn't choose to get vaccinated, yes it is a choice, you do have options, it would be safer for you to wear a mask since others don't get vaccinated or wear masks and you sound...

  17. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

    So if you reread my post on pg 3 you'll see I was just throwing an idea out. I don't believe anyone else said this. I think it's premature to say 'oh what a toxic unit, those mean nurses eating their...

  18. poor report

    DookieMeisterRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love bedside reporting plus it's the law in my hospital. It saves a lot of time getting info off the whiteboard, looking at complicated wounds, clarifying LOC, checking/co-signing gtts, safety...

  19. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to throw out the idea that not everyone is cut out for acute care. Not saying this is true in this case b/c I've never worked with the OP. I don't know what the atmosphere was like. But...

  20. Clarification. :) My Manager is Gossiping about me. What do I do?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unless you have something in writing, which I highly doubt you'd be able to get from your informant, it's all hearsay. Speak directly to your supervisor. If it doesn't resolve, look for another job....

  21. Family complaint? Throw the nurse under the bus!

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Jamthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mean to hijack the thread but...... there isn't a shortage in the NW! In reply to the OP, I've been blessed with level-headed NM's b/c the few complaints I've had from pts have been...

  22. How are staffing issues at your facility/department?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    We rarely work short. I work in a unionized magnet facility and think this makes a difference in our

  23. day shift vs. night shift *vent*

    DookieMeisterRN replied to melmonlove's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the OP, Give yourself a little more time in this profession and I guarantee that you'll experience personally what you are witnessing now as unhappy, burnt out nurses. I've found for myself that...

  24. Portland Job Market for Experienced Nurses?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    If you're in school still, do your preceptorship in cards, you could do ACLS but usually your unit will send you within 6 months of hire, so I'm not sure how much it would help. I would at least take...

  25. Experienced OR nurse may be moving to Camas, wa

    DookieMeisterRN replied to nursejilly's topic in Oregon Nursing

    There is the Legacy system with a hospital in Vancouver, several in Portland and a small one in Gresham....they always seem to have openings for experienced OR nurses. Good