ScrappytheCoco

ScrappytheCoco

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  1. Cervical Exams- locating the cervix

    ScrappytheCoco replied to AvaRN22's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If it makes you feel better I am having the same problem! If I can even find the cervix I am still way off on dilatation, I have tried all the tips and I'm just not getting it,

  2. Shift change rant

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Nurse Molly's topic in General Nursing

    I usually just ask the charge nurse who is going to take my pts...then I walk right up and gently interrupt the gossip sesh. "Good morning! I heard you're going to take room seven. I've got...

  3. This week, I have learned... (5/30/15)

    ScrappytheCoco replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I have had several similar experiences with codes s/p bowel surgery or obstruction. It never ends well. Sigh. I learned that despite all evidence to the contrary...I do have a soul after all. My...

  4. For AAA patients

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

    As an old ED doc told me when I was a new grad: "Don't worry honey you can't make him more

  5. Waiting in the ER & Heard This

    ScrappytheCoco replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Emergency

    Ugh, even when you do smell the BS they get an EKG and a workup. Bleh! They do this crap on the daily...one time our triage nurse was on the walkie calling for a stretcher because someone seized...

  6. Which was more stressful: nursing school or actually working as a RN?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to fatrabbit's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that they're different animals. Yes, nursing school was incredibly stressful...but now I'm hyperaware that I'm responsible for someone's life and if I make the wrong decision or a mistake it...

  7. Any one else have issues with a Foley cath?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to hattrick7's topic in General Nursing

    Put this incident far from your mind. If I encounter resistance I go for a coude. It has only failed me once and that person needed a urology consult. Oy-I feel bad for your

  8. How to eat on night shift

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with mindful grazing of healthy snacks. Meal prepping on off days has been the only way I can avoid binging on 3am delivery with colleagues. I am on variables so mids or nights and my eating...

  9. Nurses: What Helps You The Most?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to 1life2love's topic in General Nursing

    In the ED I like techs who check orders and do what's in their scope without being asked. I don't delegate unless I'm absolutely buried in work and it really reduces stress to know that those things...

  10. New Grad - Ain't he special!

    ScrappytheCoco replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have two words for him: Bye

  11. Twelve hour shifts. Are you doing 3 or 4 days a week?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to NursePooda's topic in General Nursing

    I've never been required to do overtime despite my department being ridiculously short staffed. However, due to the staffing problems, we were allowed to work up to a total of 130 hours per pay...

  12. Why can't i get a job???? US RN

    ScrappytheCoco replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm assuming you live in a large city since you've applied to 7 hospitals. If this is the case, have you thought of applying to some smaller hospitals in the surrounding cities? I lived in a large...

  13. Patients family in the medical field

    ScrappytheCoco replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We had a lady who was a Code STEMI, her daughter came in pitching a fit about "I'm a physician, why wasn't I consulted prior to her treatment?" Yeah she was a hand surgeon. Sorry love but your Mama is...

  14. Can you be HIV+ and be a travel nurse?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to bigbearnurse's topic in General Nursing

    **wrong

  15. Brand name of cute headbands?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to 757RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I get mine from Hippie Runner, I like Lululemon

  16. My patient died today

    ScrappytheCoco replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry OP. It sounds like he was quite ill and with his advanced age there likely wasn't anything further you could have done for him. It sounds like he had a long life. You have done well to go...

  17. Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

    ScrappytheCoco replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    He's going to kill someone with that attitude! There was a chick like this who started at the same time I did, we were both new grads. She knew it all. It was all fun and games until she pushed a...

  18. Finally Got the Job I've always wanted and now i'm nervous

    ScrappytheCoco replied to MMDEC's topic in Emergency

    Don't let it slip that you came from NICU or your co-workers will have you doing all their pedi IVs!

  19. Big Hero 6's Baymax

    ScrappytheCoco replied to annie.rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am dying for a Baymax badge reel that says "Are you satisfied with your care?" That movie was

  20. Patient Scenario and D/C home

    ScrappytheCoco replied to alm3RN's topic in Emergency

    Kids are resilient but when they go down, they go fast and hard. My theory would be sepsis or aspiration of emesis. Next time, maybe get the charge nurse/house supervisor involved if you feel the pt...

  21. If you were to move from ER...

    ScrappytheCoco replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I moved to L&D, still do ED

  22. What is the worst case of bullying you've seen in your nursing career?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to Guest878640's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    . wrong

  23. Nurses cant do IO?

    ScrappytheCoco replied to blackvans1234's topic in Patient Medications

    I have placed 2-3 in the ED, we don't use them often since the physicians are close by to place a central line. If they're in that bad of a way EMS has usually already done the IO placement in the...

  24. "I don't want to die"

    ScrappytheCoco replied to anh06005's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always say "I'm going to take excellent care of you." Because that's about all I can

  25. Physical exam on women

    ScrappytheCoco replied to OwlieO.O's topic in General Students

    You can never go wrong with having a female chaperone in the room if examining these areas is necessary. Many physicians do this as a regular part of practice. I am female, but if I find it...