PunkBenRN

PunkBenRN

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  1. Certifications and organizations

    PunkBenRN replied to kabmcrn's topic in Cardiac

    I'm not entirely sure about the organizations, but some certs you would probably want under your belt include ACLS, EKG interpretation (We call this 'Mod II' where I am, not sure about elsewhere), and...

  2. Foot rub?

    PunkBenRN replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The reason I brought this up was because I like giving back to nurses; I think we owe it to eachother, and I usually do it with food and praise. We work hard, we should support each other. I'm not...

  3. Code Blue!

    PunkBenRN replied to vegnurse21's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was thinking the same exact

  4. Priority patient...abd pain, vag bleeding, or broken arm

    PunkBenRN replied to JDD1017's topic in Emergency

    It's pretty apparent that this is an interview question. The only wrong answer would be to answer the question without inquiring a little bit. These questions are to draw out how you approach...

  5. Looking for Advice-New Grad, 8 patients?

    PunkBenRN replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Don't fall into the habit of understanding patient assignments in terms of numbers. Focus more on accuity and appropriateness of patient assignments to determine safety, not merely the number of...

  6. Need some opinions on my dilemma

    PunkBenRN replied to PavementRN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think you would develop a lot of great skills and experience on the floor you are on now. If you stick in there for a year or two and then get something closer to what you want, your...

  7. Refued to give pain meds due to brady

    PunkBenRN replied to kindnotstupidRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Because the patient is obviously in pain. People do crazy things when pain pushes them over the edge; if you aren't even addressing their pain, they have every right to be upset. Yeah, they turned...

  8. Is following a doctor's order "too many" narcs?

    PunkBenRN replied to 33762FL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My cynical answer: Put simply, Doctors will not write an order that they think may at one point jeopardize the patient (keyword: think). Many view nursing by the lowest common denominator and assume...

  9. Refued to give pain meds due to brady

    PunkBenRN replied to kindnotstupidRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Why wasn't the hospitalist addressing the bradycardia? Regardless of her pain level, wouldn't a consistent HR of 30's warrant an intervention? If she had a block, what were they doing for it....

  10. All nurses do is wipe butts

    PunkBenRN replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha, that is hilarious. I'm a volunteer firefighter on the side, I'll have to share this one at the station. Reminds of another joke: How many dementia patients does it take to change a lightbulb?...

  11. All nurses do is wipe butts

    PunkBenRN replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to hear this when I started nursing - worst of all, it came from close friends. When I told them what I actually did and situations I have been in, the slowly gained more respect for me. BTW,...

  12. How UTIs affect older patients

    PunkBenRN replied to seashells2011's topic in General Nursing

    All the above replies are 100% right, I just wanted to add that you tend to see UTI's more frequently in the elderly (specifically LTC setting) because more of these patients are incontinent. When...

  13. What was wrong with my patient??

    PunkBenRN replied to Dazglue's topic in General Nursing

    Not to offer medical advice, but there are a few things you may need to look into. Jumping to a psych eval should be a LAST resort; a lot of factors can effect her neurologic status, and you...

  14. To those who want to leave nursing

    PunkBenRN replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You guys are right. I am a prosperous 25 year old male nurse who knows nothing. How could I? My ego needs a check as well, because on top of knowing nothing I think I know everything. Omit this post,...

  15. To those who want to leave nursing

    PunkBenRN replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    BFD? Yeah, it shouldn't be a big deal but my credibility was called into question. I was adding a little perspective because otherwise I am just a 25 year old idiot who is incapable of life...

  16. To those who want to leave nursing

    PunkBenRN replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Censor themselves? No, people will rant as they please. But am I denied the same right? Were you not compelled to reply to my post because it bothered you? Thank you carolmaccas66, not for agreeing...

  17. What else can I do with a LPN degree besides working @ bedside?

    PunkBenRN replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    All of the posts offer good ideas, but i think these would be right up your alley - especially if you want to work in a NH. LPNs are utilized most in NHs and can offer you more in the way of positions...

  18. To those who want to leave nursing

    PunkBenRN replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    haha, again, sorry for coming across cranky. I do promise you my bedside communication skills are much more

  19. To those who want to leave nursing

    PunkBenRN replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And thank you Good Morning, Gil - you took my point and summed it up more eloquently and in fewer words. Exactly the point I was trying to get across, and much less aggressive than my

  20. To those who want to leave nursing

    PunkBenRN replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I know I was a bit surly today, I was trying to be direct after working a 14 hour

  21. To those who want to leave nursing

    PunkBenRN replied to PunkBenRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ok, people vent. That's exactly what this post was, a vent. It was directed at posts on AN, but I hear it all the time from former classmates and co-workers. It is constructive to get your feelings...

  22. African American Care

    PunkBenRN replied to CametoitlateTexan's topic in General Nursing

    Treat them as humans. When you say African-American care, what I hear is American. Treat them as any other patient unless you run into obstacles, and if they do have cultural differences they will...

  23. Textbook nursing vs. real world nursing.

    PunkBenRN replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    You will know when you start working. The pt who is always in 10/10 pain (even when sleeping, making phone calls) demanding dilaudid every 2 hours.... The patient teaching to the patient who could...

  24. Choking Patient

    PunkBenRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Hm.... if they're eating, I hope they are sitting up and not laying flat in a hospital bed. Never had this happen on the floor, but happened a few times in LTC.... family would always bring in...

  25. Help, am I overreacting or is this normal???

    PunkBenRN replied to spicy1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Check with your state board, but its my understanding that you work at your highest licence - you can't work as a CNA. You can work as an RN that floats and performs CNA duties, but you are still an...