AnonRNC

AnonRNC

NICU

Member

  • Content

    297

  • Visitors

    8,669

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    3

All Content by AnonRNC

  1. Grossest thing that you've experienced?

    AnonRNC replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    You've both fairly disgusted me! (Why did I click on this thread?

  2. Coffee Addiction

    AnonRNC replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    Once you wean yourself off caffeine, it's easy to remain caffeine free. Then on the rare occassion that you do consume caffeine, you get a nice jolt from it. I used to be 100% caffeine free. Now, I...

  3. Full time and Per-Diem

    AnonRNC replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak to orientation, but if you work >40hrs/week in one facility, you get OT...regardless of what unit you work on. Good

  4. HELP! Does your "on call" pay count toward 40 hrs?

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

    It does NOT sound to me like you are entitled to more pay. Here's how it works in my (union) hospital: Tuesday I accept Stand-by, and am called in for the whole 12hrs. I clock in as "call back" pay...

  5. Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

    AnonRNC replied to All4NursingRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Make SURE you know your facility's

  6. Extra Shifts, Extra calls, feeling a bit guilty

    AnonRNC replied to 33762FL's topic in General Nursing

    Not only are you (apparently) near the top of the list, you are also PartTime, so if you come in "extra" it's straight time, not over-time. In m facility, per diems & parttimers are called first...

  7. 2nd Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    AnonRNC replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm sorry, Nurse, even I can't get administration to increase

  8. Illness?

    AnonRNC replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    Many "sick" people aren't 'infectious sick' - sure there are a few with viral/bacterial pneumonia or vomitting/diarrhea/dehydration, but more likely you have diabetics, cancer pts, stroke, UTI/pyelo,...

  9. I need some advice!

    AnonRNC replied to FtrNrs2012's topic in General Nursing

    Your practicum may be difficult. While waiting to see the specialist, you might see your primary care doctor about non-narcotic pain managment strategies (Rx NSAIDS, physical therapy, etc). But the...

  10. Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

    AnonRNC replied to All4NursingRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I see now what you're getting at. Here's a better way to handle it: Write a narrative note for every patient you care for. Include in your note "Assumed care of pt at 0730 after receiving SBAR handoff...

  11. Need some advice...AM I CRAZY????

    AnonRNC replied to girlswcurls's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I write out the conversion, calculate by hand, and then check with calculator. My reason is because -for example- when dividing or multiplying by 10, I may move the decimal the wrong way....but the...

  12. Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

    AnonRNC replied to All4NursingRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    My facility has specifically said that we cannot keep pt info (report sheets that contain PHI - Private Health Information - but are not a part of the medical record) in our lockers. If you are ever...

  13. NG preceptors - thank you gifts?

    AnonRNC replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I frequently precept - and I was "brought up" as a nurse when gifts of monetary value were forbidden. Therefore, I am uncomfortable when a student/new grad gives me a gift card or such. On the other...

  14. Incident report...Whos responsible?

    AnonRNC replied to redroses143's topic in General Nursing

    As I understand you situation, the patient fell on the other facility's property/walkway/driveway (so they need to write one), while under the care of your staff person (so you need to write one). As...

  15. Personality based quizzes when applying for jobs..

    AnonRNC replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    It's becoming more common. If you do an internet search for "hiring for personality" you can read several articles about the topic. I can see why it's done, but I also find it a little

  16. Hand help please!

    AnonRNC replied to HarleyNrs's topic in General Nursing

    Crisco & cotton gloves when sleeping. Your skin WILL

  17. NICU nurse equipment

    AnonRNC replied to Contrail's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've been a nurse for 13 years and still sometimes forget meds that are due at odd times. Setting a cell phone alarm is a fabulous idea! Thank

  18. do the really ask this on the NCLEX?

    AnonRNC replied to psu_213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So, when we administer a med, are we really responsible for verifying the original

  19. RN residency programs

    AnonRNC replied to Newnurse83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Every facility is different, but my understanding is that a new grad is expected to be able to perform basic tasks safely. Understand and administer medications, perform assessments, calculate...

  20. Turning in my two weeks notice today!

    AnonRNC replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    OP, three weeks is NOT adequate orientation for a new grad (or an "old grad" -

  21. Turning in my two weeks notice today!

    AnonRNC replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    op, i took the liberty of looking through your old threads. you graduated in 2009 and were blessed to be able to stay home with your children until you took this job a couple of months ago. i strongly...

  22. Quality improvement project paper HELP!

    AnonRNC replied to cindy2012's topic in General Nursing

    That's not PICO format as I understand it. This weblink models the PICO that I was taught in class; see if it matches your instructor's lectures PICO The P is population: Families of brain injury...

  23. Quality improvement project paper HELP!

    AnonRNC replied to cindy2012's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished a VERY similar assignment. Do a PICO statement not a question (for the paper) and avoid first person. I would write. "This paper will examine whether A intervention yields better B...

  24. Please help/advise on class debate

    AnonRNC replied to jhaines123's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness; that's a big assignment! Hmmm... The nurse did good by trying to impress upon the patient the severity of the problem, without undermining the doctor. On the other hand: the nurse could...

  25. Silly question about 3 mL prefilled NS syringes

    AnonRNC replied to Unknown member's topic in General Nursing

    Agree: pull back first. I've done it plenty myself - it IS funny