AnonRNC

AnonRNC

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  1. witnessing a DNR

    AnonRNC replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know...I just thought that may be a possible source of confusion. The term "living will" may mislead

  2. Nursing Shoes as a gift, but what kind?

    AnonRNC replied to givemeu1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You are so sweet! Danskos are quality shoes that many (most?) nurses like. They can be sober & simple or wild & crazy

  3. witnessing a DNR

    AnonRNC replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps families & hospital employees cannot witness wills? (As in the who-gets-my-stuff-type of

  4. which is harder.. to be a pedi nurse or geriatric?

    AnonRNC replied to BabyRN23's topic in General Nursing

    Both. NURSING is hard, regardless of the population you

  5. witnessing a DNR

    AnonRNC replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    We don't "consent" family for DNR status. The family and the physician/team have a conversation, then the physician writes the order. What your facility is forcing you to do is really inappropriate....

  6. What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

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

    Was she suggesting you do the same with your kids? Here's a bucket of soup and here's a bucket to potty in - don't mix 'em

  7. The Slow Code: Justified?

    AnonRNC replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Snowing - of a sort - still happens. When I've seen it, it's been normal, rather than "hefty" doses, but we knew the patient wasn't clearing it well due to disease process. I've not seen it to the...

  8. Win CASH! Christmas Nursing Caption Contest - $100

    AnonRNC replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    ^^My Personal

  9. The Slow Code: Justified?

    AnonRNC replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This is a very interesting topic and a fabulous discussion. I have a couple of things to add. In 14 years of NICU/Peds nursing (plus 4 as a CNA), I have never seen a "slow code." However, in the...

  10. Quitting nursing

    AnonRNC replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being a planner is not a bad thing. You might be happier in another area of nursing - like ICU, OR, Procedures Center (endoscopes,

  11. NICU shadow soon

    AnonRNC replied to RoseRyan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I would expect humility. Babies are really different from adults. They're symptoms are more subtle. While you understand the pathophysiology of septic shock and respiratory distress, you don't know...

  12. Gaining skills. What is important?

    AnonRNC replied to CrystalSSA's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think so. ICU is soooo different. That said, I appreciate your humility, and I do think that most people would benefit from putting in more time in their first job. At six months, you're just...

  13. Whats your record??

    AnonRNC replied to Rhi007's topic in General Nursing

    My record has nothing to do with psych. I've done more CPR on non-patients than I have on patients! In the past 2.5 years, I've had three "person down" events with hospital visitors, one of which...

  14. Speaking of... Getting to work early

    AnonRNC replied to jrsmrs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes we have overlap. I had no idea that everyone did not! If one works an 8-hour shift with a 1/2-hour unpaid lunch (standard here), then one is at work from 7-1530 or 1500-2330 or 2300-0730. So you...

  15. Speaking of... Getting to work early

    AnonRNC replied to jrsmrs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree w/PP nurse2033: You are working for free & are making other nurses look bad. Perhaps you could streamline the essential info you need to start your rounds/medpass...then go back later for...

  16. No Silly Questions?

    AnonRNC replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    In the NICU, talking with a student about respiratory distress in the newborn. Student asks "And how does the infant breathe in utero?" Ummm,

  17. PEG tube, PERC, G-tube, J-tube, malecot, feeding tube, X-tube, Z-tube, etc, huh?

    AnonRNC replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    PEG is Percutaneous Endo Gastric tube (send camera/instruments down thru the mouth, esophagus, and into stomach, then pop out thru the skin - as opposed to a surgical incision on the abdomen adjacent...

  18. PEG tube, PERC, G-tube, J-tube, malecot, feeding tube, X-tube, Z-tube, etc, huh?

    AnonRNC replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    malecot (malicot?) is a brand name of a tube - a manufacturer. feeding tube is pretty generic: could be OG, NG, GT, JT, etc. Not familiar with x or z -

  19. VIP treatment. Ethical dilemma for paper?

    AnonRNC replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    You could build an ethical arguement around the idea that special treatment of a VIP may be justified if it results in a monetary donation that improves care for others. For example, take good care of...

  20. Are all nurses extroverts?

    AnonRNC replied to Katy642's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not at all! In one of my nursing classes, we all took personality tests and we were about 50-50 introverts/extroverts. There are all kinds of nursing and all kinds of

  21. SBAR -- don't know what to RECOMMEND

    AnonRNC replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. If your patient has deteriorating saturations, you might "recommend" (i.e. ask for) oxygen & lab orders. So you give the S-B-A, then say "So would you like me to start oxygen or get...

  22. Disgusted - wipes for bathing

    AnonRNC replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    Those bath basins only cost about $1.50 each. Why can't we discard them after a bath and get a new

  23. What are you really good at?

    AnonRNC replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have wicked-awesome respiratory assessment skills and can spot distress an hour before objective signs surface. I am a GREAT teacher (student, new hire, patient's family, housekeeper, passer-by)....

  24. Advice for Leaving RN Position

    AnonRNC replied to jbsmith4's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't give much more than 2 weeks notice. If you do, they may let you go sooner. Do not feel guilty or ashamed about resigning. Many of us do and I don't know why, but we do NOT need to. Write a...

  25. Working as a nurse and pregnancy

    AnonRNC replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    No one needs to know you're pregnant until your water breaks. If you need to go home, go home. Put on a pretty face & flattering clothes for interviews. Best wishes and