HappyNurse2005

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  1. Respecting pt's wishes vs doing what's best

    HappyNurse2005 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    by independently mobile, i mean they can shift themselves in bed, pull themselves over, etc. We have had vent pt's before, some with enough upper body strength to pull themselves over, some who were...

  2. Respecting pt's wishes vs doing what's best

    HappyNurse2005 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Chronic vent dependent pt. alert and oriented. came from nursing home, already on vent. extremely limited mobility-can't turn and reposition self. When ask pt if she wishes to be turned "Mrs XXX,...

  3. Assisting in abortions

    HappyNurse2005 replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I am moving to work in an OB unit next month,where elective abortions are not done, but abortions are done for fetal anomalies incompatible with life. Was told that everyone signs a paper that states...

  4. Does this bother you?

    HappyNurse2005 replied to Gods child's topic in General Nursing

    to quote that website w/ the article: HA! how many of us ADN nurses actually spent only 2 years doing it? this person seems to think that a student can actually do nursing in 2 years. Plus high...

  5. Any good websites to review/interpret fetal monitoring strips?

    HappyNurse2005 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Seeing as I am starting in OB in 1 month and 3 days (happy dance), i am starting to review my old maternal health textbook, etc, to bone up on info i haven't been using in my year + as a cardiac...

  6. Amiodarone

    HappyNurse2005 replied to hagrid's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    copied and pasted from rxlist.com link

  7. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    HappyNurse2005 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is just as much an example of age-ism as me (24) saying that I am a better nurse than those who are over 50 because I am faster and smarter (or whatever reason). What exactly makes you think...

  8. Getting Paid $$ for End-of-Shift Overtime?

    HappyNurse2005 replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    I am a non union hospital and we sure do get paid for overtime. If they tell me I should have better time management and therefore, not have overtime-they can kiss my orifice and give me less...

  9. Amiodarone

    HappyNurse2005 replied to hagrid's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In line filter: always. the alaris pumps will even remind you of this :) Multi med line vs. Peripheral: I'm not certain, but every time i've had to give it was a person who already had a MML (like...

  10. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

    HappyNurse2005 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May 2005 with a man who was 60 years old when we graduated. There is a 72 year old nurse on my floor-who does nights! Like i tell my patients, its not how many birthdays you've had, its...

  11. RN levels

    HappyNurse2005 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    We have this. RN 1 is everyone. To be a RN 2, you have to have all this paperwork, prove leadership and initiative, etc etc. To be RN 3, there is much more to do, to be RN 4, top of ladder, you do...

  12. is height a problem?

    HappyNurse2005 replied to Gift.Fr.Virgo12's topic in Nursing Career

    We have nurses of all sizes. Some very large, some very small, both weight and height wise. THey should be smart enough to know that short does not equal weak. I am 5'2 with shoes on, and can push...

  13. I need some help to decide

    HappyNurse2005 replied to fayethlove's topic in General Nursing

    okay, you'd work on sunday from 7p-7a, then go to work monday morning? no way would that be advisable. you'd be a zombie! see ifyou could do 2 sixteen hour shifts-7a to 11p on sat and sun. (many...

  14. So, I had my interview in OB today....

    HappyNurse2005 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    She told me all about the facility-level 3 unit, take transfer patients from all over, recent nicu expansion that = more labor pt's, more sick pt's, do have an OB ICU, (for moms on vents or moms...

  15. So, I had my interview in OB today....

    HappyNurse2005 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My orientation book is a huge 3 ring binder full of orientation schedule, policies and procedures to read, samples of standard order sets, etc. it was

  16. So, I had my interview in OB today....

    HappyNurse2005 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OH, and they do therapeutic abortions, for serious incompatible with life defects, and I was told that all people sign a sheet saying whether or not htey would be willing to work with these pt's, its...

  17. LPN's in Critical Care

    HappyNurse2005 replied to ALCCRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am on a PCU, we have one LPN. Rest

  18. L&D nights just as busy as days?

    HappyNurse2005 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have an interview for a L&D job next week. It will be nights, with a waiting list for days (my preferred shift). One thing I like better about days is more activity, more things to do,...

  19. OB Interview tommorow. Looking for tips pls!

    HappyNurse2005 replied to maledi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I also have a L &D interview tomorrow, though mine is at 4pm. come back and give me

  20. Is it hard to get a job as a cardiac NP?

    HappyNurse2005 replied to Epona's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    WE have a cardiology NP. She takes night call for the cardiology practices. We also have cardiac clinical nurse

  21. Most embarrasing moment as a nurse/ma/cna

    HappyNurse2005 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    OK, here's one. Pt was to receive a unit of PRBC. I had the bag spiked, bag was starting to infuse, blah blah. Nothing out of the ordinary. Well, the stupid machine was being wonky. Kept saying...

  22. 4 Weeks Notice a Requirement!!!!!

    HappyNurse2005 replied to Little Panda RN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital system requires 30 days notice for nurses. Actually, if your base pay is over 11.00, then you give 30 days notice.If its under 11.00, then 2 weeks. Of course, this is okay if you want to...

  23. Bat wing pulmonary edema?

    HappyNurse2005 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had a pt today who was in with one thing on another floor and developed an MI and was CP/SOB as well, had a pcxr that showed "bat wing pulmonary edema", as well as small B pleural effusions, adn pna....

  24. Bat wing pulmonary edema?

    HappyNurse2005 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    ah, i didn't find that one b/c i was looking up "bat wing pulmonary edema" as a quote. thanks! to quote teh above: yeah, this sounds like something pretty crappy to have. This particular pt didn't...

  25. L&D nights just as busy as days?

    HappyNurse2005 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

    anyone else wiht any words of wisdom here? thank