SleeepyRN

SleeepyRN

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  1. HOW do people do well in Anatomy & P?

    SleeepyRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Students

    To all those struggling with the concepts in A&P, don't do yourself the disservice of only living up to the teacher's standards. A&P is absolutely the foundation of everything you will learn...

  2. HOW do people do well in Anatomy & P?

    SleeepyRN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Students

    Besides recording lectures, I scribbled notes in class, then once home, I wrote them out again much more neatly. Just the act of doing that was a form of studying I also read my A&P book very in...

  3. MAR how should it read?

    SleeepyRN replied to newrnontheblock's topic in Patient Medications

    The way we enter meds is like this: Ok, so we have an order for hydralazine 25 mg. When we enter it into the computer, we do NOT select "Hydralazine 25 mg," which IS an option, but that is telling...

  4. I need advice

    SleeepyRN replied to missmaddie's topic in General Nursing

    Awrsome! Think of the things you really despise about your current work place. Then ask questions regarding the type of environment you would be getting into. If possible, meet coworkers. Ask for a...

  5. Drug seekers

    SleeepyRN replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh I can see where you are coming from with strictly drug seekers. But as the thread has led in multiple directions, I was not aware you were speaking of, for example, the pt who comes to to the ED...

  6. Drug seekers

    SleeepyRN replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    But there is a difference between not condoning it, and actually promoting it. Heck yeah I've held off a PRN med for 20 minutes or so due to beligerence. So I think, "Fine. So and so is REALLY needing...

  7. Least Favorite Things Patients Say

    SleeepyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am SO going to use this

  8. Least Favorite Things Patients Say

    SleeepyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    2 hours past my shift entering new orders, charting on a new admit, setting up radiology and labs..... Patient walks by and says, "What are you still doing here?" I want to say, "Because many of you...

  9. Drug seekers

    SleeepyRN replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    So you are promoting punishing a patient for certain behaviors.

  10. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    SleeepyRN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my state and I know in many others, one is not allowed to simultaneously have a license in nursing and a nursing assistant certificate. I'm going to be very honest. When I was a CNA at a hospital,...

  11. Least Favorite Things Patients Say

    SleeepyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know administration would just LOVE that sentence. Grrrrr.....No, the CARE we provided was

  12. Drug seekers

    SleeepyRN replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    I understand being irritable by addicts behavior, but with this post, you have to get off your high horse. You have NO clue what they are feeling. God forbid someday you fall off a ladder, completely...

  13. Drug seekers

    SleeepyRN replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    I think the problem is the STIGMA to addiction. Chronic use of narcotics leading to addiction is not the patient's fault, and we should not make them feel bad about it. I'm a pain patient. Always in...

  14. Drug seekers

    SleeepyRN replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    So, try telling me again what addiction is. Because below us the Ultimate source. " DSM-IV Substance Dependence Criteria Addiction (termed substance dependence by the American Psychiatric Association)...

  15. Drug seekers

    SleeepyRN replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, same

  16. Least Favorite Things Patients Say

    SleeepyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a patient with a trapeze bar who always asks me while I'm trying to get his pillows "just so, " Does it look right?" I'm like, dude, YOU tell ME if it FEELS comfortable. What it looks like to...

  17. Short Rant Alert!

    SleeepyRN replied to AcuteHD's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that every profession/vocation/career/job has incredible value. My concern is for patient safety. So being understaffed AND getting the blame(cursing, yelling, endless complaining) for not...

  18. Drug seekers

    SleeepyRN replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    Many healthcare professionals opinions on pain make me so angry. I have interstitial cystitis. My bladder constantly burns, the muscles around my bladder are always spasming or completely clenching up...

  19. Drug seekers

    SleeepyRN replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    I get it OP. And you clearly stated in your original post that you are talking about, in your words, the rare times people really are drug seeking. I have a patient who drives me up the wall with his...

  20. Least Favorite Things Patients Say

    SleeepyRN replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When telling a patient during med pass to call the aide with other needs: "But it'll only take you a minute!" No, whatever you want me to do will end up taking 5 minutes. Multiply that by 15-20 of my...

  21. Found myself in quite the pickle.. (Poll)

    SleeepyRN replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Interview! Side note. I recommend changing your user name until you ARE a nurse. NurseBSN implies you are a Registered Nurse with a

  22. why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    SleeepyRN replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The problem, as stated numerous times, is that patients are trusting that they are receiving accurate information from somebody who went to school and obtained a degree. Even though I am a Registered...

  23. What would say to a nurse shadowing you

    SleeepyRN replied to cloa513's topic in General Nursing

    The very reason I guessed English as a second language. I thought the OP was written poorly, but understandable English. So I assumed OP was not a native English

  24. Is nursing for me?

    SleeepyRN replied to schrutefarms's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me for not using the precise terms of completion and pass rates. Yes, I would say that 7/10 students who start the program and continue to finish is good, even if held back a year to retake a...

  25. Vent about toiletting patients

    SleeepyRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that is how I gained experienced to move to higher acuity. It is a certified Post Acute Rehab center. The other skilled facilities in the area are NOT certified Post acute. We have life vests,...