DookieMeisterRN

DookieMeisterRN

Cardiac, PCU, Surg/Onc, LTC, Peds

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  1. appt with nurse manager

    DookieMeisterRN replied to jan-dez's topic in General Nursing

    Ask if you can shadow an RN for a few hours, if they allow

  2. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

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

    I now understand how patients feel vulnerable, being a patient myself. Obviously you've missed the point of this thread. And FWIW, the only experience I had was 2yrs as a CNA in LTC, hardly what you...

  3. NEW GRAD, administering FLU SHOTS for the first time

    DookieMeisterRN replied to studentkj's topic in General Nursing

    Wasn't this covered in nursing school !? I understand how you're nervous but I'm sure you've been taught this and possibly gave injections during clinicals? It really will help you in the long run...

  4. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

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

    After the birth of my last child I had a tubal ligation. I was rolled into the OR without being premedicated. All the lights were on, it was freezing and they strapped me down wide awake. Totally...

  5. problem with sleeping at night

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

    When I worked nocs I kept the same sleep schedule on my nights off. My dh works nocs too so it worked for our schedules and there was no flipping back and forth which caused me more fatigue than just...

  6. Charting Critique?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to LTV950rn's topic in General Nursing

    When I did home care I always looked back at previous nights charting to see if anything significant happened. It sounds like it is a private home you go into? It is especially important to use...

  7. Worst potential employer experience ever!!!! Was it ok to call HR and say no thanks?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    It's very callous to think that a case manager of 18 yrs should deserve better . A seasoned nurse does not deserve better tx than any other potential employee being interviewed IMHO. The OP asked...

  8. Worst potential employer experience ever!!!! Was it ok to call HR and say no thanks?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in General Nursing

    Okay so you have concluded you wouldn't want to work for this company. What did you expect? Greeted with a plate of warm cookies? I've never expected staff to take time from their busy work day to...

  9. How do you cope with work and co-workers:(

    DookieMeisterRN replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    stacey is a traffic light or paper plate= too much wine and/or

  10. How do you cope with work and co-workers:(

    DookieMeisterRN replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to disagree with your generalization about day shift. We have an awesome day crew, go out, throw parties etc. I am a reformed night shifter and never thought I'd make the switch to the bright...

  11. Is your health insurance affordable?

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    For a family of 4 I pay something like $30 per pay check Q2 weeks. Personal deductible is $750/yr, max out of pocket is $2,000, dental is free for my family, Rx benefit, one free CBC per yr,...

  12. RN LTC NEW GRAD

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Heart 2 serve's topic in Oregon Nursing

    HaHa, sorry usually LTC doesn't pay any type of

  13. Patient Education on Anticoagulation

    DookieMeisterRN replied to jbowers's topic in Patient Education

    I admit and discharge pts routinely on anticoagulation. Usually they already have had sufficient education if they've been on it awhile. Also they're followed by an OP anticoaulation clinic for draws...

  14. Help me survive tele floor, pls!!!

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Catherine_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know the 1st year or 2 are very overwhelming especially when on a tele floor, good luck it will get easier

  15. Help me survive tele floor, pls!!!

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Catherine_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What does your preceptor suggest? What does your charge nurse say you should do in specific situations? I'm not trying to sound harsh but the answers you receive may not be your hospital protocol. It...

  16. Balanced advice please!

    DookieMeisterRN replied to WhistlingNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well if students were 'dropped ' as you say due to clinical failure I would think this could impact you passing nursing school. Especially if she is punitive as you describe her. You may want to get...

  17. Balanced advice please!

    DookieMeisterRN replied to WhistlingNurse's topic in General Nursing

    It seems you left out some pretty substantial details from your OP. Well now that you say students were dropped due to clinical failures that changes everything. If that is the case which I didn't see...

  18. Touching blood without gloves

    DookieMeisterRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I have come to the conclusion that we're only confirming our knowledge amongst ourselves. The message we've attempted to convey to the intended party has fallen upon deaf

  19. Possible termination for HIPAA violations

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would contact your facilities EAP and talk with someone who can listen unbiased and help you sort through your feelings. I know you are feeling beat up so I will not repeat what others have said. I...

  20. Touching blood without gloves

    DookieMeisterRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    If the person drawing my blood doesn't wear gloves is a moot point: it's how well the nurse's hands are washed with soap and water that would be MY concern. I worked as an aide before we used gloves...

  21. Touching blood without gloves

    DookieMeisterRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Did you not say something when you realized she didn't wash her hands or put on gloves ??? Now that is an acceptable instance IMHO to say

  22. Missed my pump training again!!!

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Setting alarms, leaving notes for myself on fridge or bathroom mirror have worked for me when I worked nocs. Seriously though you have to get it together, there are lots of nurses looking for...

  23. Touching blood without gloves

    DookieMeisterRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't understand what you're getting your panties in such a twist over. If you actually listened to what other replies have been, it's that they washed their hands upon entering pt room,...

  24. Balanced advice please!

    DookieMeisterRN replied to WhistlingNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Pick your battles wisely. Does this in any way affect your grade? No? Then my advice is to let it go. Does it matter in the grand scheme of things? Doesn't sound like it. IMHO you're putting too...

  25. RN LTC NEW GRAD

    DookieMeisterRN replied to Heart 2 serve's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Maybe $20-23 would be my best educated guess. I don't know any good LTC facilities either on the west side or anywhere in Portland for that matter. Good