AnonRNC

AnonRNC

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  1. Spinning name badge

    AnonRNC replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    We have to scan for certain floors in certain elevators and for access to certain hallways, the OR, etc. Why do you scan into a patient's room? The cafeteria? The garage? I'm very

  2. Diagnostic test results. What do you tell the patient?

    AnonRNC replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's unwritten. I work in the NICU where the nurses have some autonomy. If it's a Big test, I defer to the doctor. Ours are good about coming right away if I call and say "Baby Smith's test is...

  3. For those who are CPOE...how do the night shift complete their 24 hour chart check?

    AnonRNC replied to kgh31386's topic in General Nursing

    We review all active orders together at shift

  4. Why do you do what you do and DON'T do what you don't do?

    AnonRNC replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work with adults because I hate what they do to themselves and I don't like the intimacy with their bodies. I used to work with Peds, but I had trouble with how they hated me and how varied...

  5. Asking for guidance/opinions just like everyone else.....

    AnonRNC replied to BrandNewLisa's topic in General Nursing

    "I know that I am meant to be a nurse, and will be a fantastic one if given the chance. I am just curious as to what made YOU want to make the sacrifice?" Lisa, I think you should go to nursing...

  6. As a nurse, do you ever......

    AnonRNC replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    I felt like a fraud for several years, mostly in the area of physical assessment. Lung sounds are tricky. Are these bowel tones normal, hypo or hyper? It's all so subjective. And I was terrified of...

  7. When did you start precepting/mentoring?

    AnonRNC replied to Miller86's topic in General Nursing

    Benner's Novice to Expert model suggests that some new nurses can be better teachers than some old nurses. Sometimes the old nurse (and I am one) doesn't remember how to break down assessments and...

  8. what term would be used for this pelvis injury?

    AnonRNC replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Shattered?

  9. orientation 8hr shifts / 5 days a week

    AnonRNC replied to KatsieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One more comment, when precepting senior students or new hires, I've observed the 10-hour phenomenon. Brains get "full" and EVERY student or new hire I've worked with hits the wall at the 10-hour...

  10. oh for petesake!

    AnonRNC replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I think you're doing fine...see what others have said above me. If they want to "blame" the early difficulties on you not the orientation situation, just let that be water under the...

  11. Need help with a Developmental paper!!!

    AnonRNC replied to AK11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe google something like: developmental stages of life. Find the one he fits and put some thought into

  12. Only a nurse would say......

    AnonRNC replied to enigmaticorange's topic in Nursing Humor

    Can you waste with me? He can go home when he's nippling all. (Nipple is a verb in the NICU.) Seven o'clock is the happiest time of the day! (12-hour

  13. NICU Interview Help!

    AnonRNC replied to Brand New BSN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do NOT -under any circumstances- ooh and ahh about how CUUUUUTE babies are and how much you LUUUUUUV to snuggle with them. Talk about how you are attracted to the precision required in the NICU, the...

  14. Leaving Work at Work

    AnonRNC replied to yuzzamatuzz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry for your distress. You state you work on a "highly acute peds floor." I'm thinking you are at a regional pediatric center, where you see the worst of thie worst. Peds at my community...

  15. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    AnonRNC replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Blood + feces = week in the knees and nauseous. But I can suction ET tubes and trachs all day

  16. Number of patients you care for?

    AnonRNC replied to winter_green's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was in Peds it was 4 patients, 6 if I had a CNA to help me (and help only me, not other nurses). In NICU it's usually 2 or 3, sometimes only 1

  17. Advice needed- how did you know?

    AnonRNC replied to MJB2010's topic in Nursing Career

    I think Critical care sounds like a good choice for you. And maybe L&D But post partum is more like healthy med-surg crossed with waitressing. You'll have three to four couplets (mom & baby) -...

  18. What do L&D nurses do during delivery?

    AnonRNC replied to futurenurse3109`'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    The last delivery I was at the nurse held the fetal heart rate monitor on the mom's belly and offered verbal encouragement. She may often 'hold a leg' (assist the mom's position) but this particular...

  19. Why did you pick your username?

    AnonRNC replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    AnonRNC - because I wish to have the anonimity to say things I don't want my manager(s) to hear, and because I'm very proud of my specialty certification (Neonatal Intensive

  20. fluticasone aerosol + nasal spray

    AnonRNC replied to sogreenrn's topic in Patient Medications

    If you are referring to flovent (inhaled corticosteroid) and flonase (intranasal corticosgteroid), I'm your Poster Child. I have significant asthma that requires inhaled corticosteroids (to avoid...

  21. Professional Roles

    AnonRNC replied to yakatchew's topic in General Nursing

    If I may elaborate on my earlier post: Nurse advocate Nurse educator. Nurse as coordinator of care. Nurse

  22. Professional Roles

    AnonRNC replied to yakatchew's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't every nurse a

  23. Chest tube policy at your hospital?

    AnonRNC replied to JuliaC~RN~'s topic in General Nursing

    I had the EXACT same thing happen a few days ago. The tube WAS sutured, but the position had been (purposely) manipulated a couple of days ago and the sutures just weren't as tight after that. Coupled...

  24. Personality Typing...

    AnonRNC replied to Purple93's topic in Nursing Career

    I can attest that INTJs can be very happy nurses. I've been a nurse for 12 years and just started an RN-to-BSN program. Our first assignment was to do personality typing. In our cohort of 37 students,...

  25. Knowing what you know now, would you change it?

    AnonRNC replied to Purple93's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I'm underpaid. I have an ADN, 12 years of experience and earn $42/hr. I don't know many other fields where one can earn that pay with a 2-yr degree. And I love what I