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ClearBlueOctoberSky

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  1. The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard on Allnurses ...

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I don't think JBudd was referring to you. The OP was asking about the best advice learned from the posts and threads on AN. "You can't fix stupid" is a general quote used to refer to the...

  2. Did I help or hurt him???? :(

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Misslady113's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If he is not breathing from this type of injury, there is nothing you are going to accomplish by starting CPR or rescue breathing, except for messing up a crime scene. I know that it sounds callous,...

  3. Paramedics rank higher than LPNs?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am not going to read through all the comments just yet, so excuse me if this has been posted previously. It should never be an "us vs them" mentality. A Paramedic and a Nurse have very different...

  4. Things that gross you out..

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    I think I can power through just about anything. I do have days that it seems I am super sensitive to some smells, and on those days, VICKS vaporub is my friend. The one thing I absolutely can not...

  5. Neb treatments

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to makes needs known's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Brandon, it's not about you, it's about your patient. If your facility protocols state you need to give meds one at a time with 30 ml flush between each one, and you're not doing it, you will get...

  6. Washing those scrubs?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My front loader has a "wash washer" cycle on it that you run with bleach and it will super heat the hot water. I've never had a problem with

  7. Impostor Syndrome: A Source Of Stress

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to TheCommuter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks, Commuter. I struggle with the concept that I am doing a good job on a daily basis. I'm getting better at trusting myself and those around me. I am also getting better at realizing that just...

  8. A different type of ACLS renewal question

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Perpetual Student's topic in General Nursing

    :hug: I can't add anymore than what Dixielee said. Talk to the instructor before class, just to let them know what is going on. Sending lots of positive thoughts your

  9. Spouses being asked to leave the room

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Indenial's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think Altra was being self-righteous, and I understand the need to assess the patient completely for yourself, and not rely on the family members completely. I also understand the need to...

  10. Spouses being asked to leave the room

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Indenial's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to say this. I am primary caretaker for my mother, who is alert and oriented and quite capable of taking care of herself, though that is a whole different topic. Maybe some mild confusion, but...

  11. This made me mad when I saw it.

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I, uh, speechless here. That is on the low side for even CNA's in my little corner of the

  12. DNR and pacing.

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    In the State of Colorado, when a patient is a DNR, that includes NO external or internal pacing, NO cardiac medications, NO intubations, NO rescue or "helping" them to breathe. In other words, no...

  13. Will I ever get out of LTC or am I doomed?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to JZ_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry, JZ, that you are feeling this way. However, it is coming across in your posts, and not just on this thread, that you are more than frustrated. IMHO, you are burnt out. I think you need...

  14. Overuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to hotflashion's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just wanted to clarify, Viva, that I don't routinely ask for this or that medication to be prescribed. Our doctors, PA's and NP's are really good about asking us our opinion on the patients and how...

  15. What is your current LPN salary

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am not sure if they are still hiring or not. At my facility, no diffs, and strictly no overtime. In fact, I heard some of the aides complain that their wages went down by as much as 50 cents due...

  16. What is your current LPN salary

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think out of line. Most LTC's in Denver start at 18.00/hr, add in up to 2.00/hr for diffs, if you are lucky. I work at a LTC in Aurora, brand new grad, make 20.00/hr PT, no bene's. However, I...

  17. Overuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to hotflashion's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work on a secured unit, and we have a lot of patients that are on Depakote, Seroquel or Zyprexa. Those three are our big ones. In our case, I don't think it is a overuse issue, though, as our docs...

  18. Can anyone give me some ideas on this case study? thx

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to kcvo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Along with what everyone else has said, my thoughts on the O2 and the COPD, is I would want to know what they were trending at prior to this episode. If they were trending at 96% on the 2 liters and...

  19. Student Response to "Court Subpoena"

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to guest042302019's topic in General Students

    You provide "legal care" by asking "What would a prudent nurse do in this situation." Practice nursing to the best of your scope of practice, practicing due diligence, staying current on education and...

  20. Reality Check

    ClearBlueOctoberSky posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is my reality check. I am a new LPN, hired to work on a part-time night, rotating weekend schedule on a secured unit. Since that initial four day orientation, I had one day oriented to the...

  21. Reality Check

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to ClearBlueOctoberSky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just came off shift. I really have to say, today, while busy and demanding was a much better day, at least in terms of me. My residents on the other hand are still wanting to go home, upstairs,...

  22. Reality Check

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to ClearBlueOctoberSky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks, JustBeachy. I just needed a place to write this down. I think the root cause was that I was feeling overwhelmed, and as a result, I closed down and was working with my eyes wide shut, in a...

  23. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't know about you, however, my demented LOL and LOG love my printed tops. I only have two "pediatric" type prints, but they are a

  24. Appropriate order for diabetic + COPD + pneumonia?

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    I'm not going to add anything new that others haven't already said, however, let me give you a little from a patient's perspective. I have Diabetes and I am an Asthmatic. When I start to exacerbate,...

  25. First job...Start tomorrow...Scared to death!!!

    ClearBlueOctoberSky replied to Smilee1116's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome. Good