NurseStorm

NurseStorm BSN, RN

Pediatrics, Mother-Baby and SCN

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  1. Action plan to apply bls

    NurseStorm replied to Tarootya's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, run simulations/mock codes regularly (perhaps monthly or bi monthly?) to have practice. Perhaps post guidelines in the rooms inside the labour cupboards (if you have these like we do) for...

  2. I hate my job/career

    NurseStorm replied to MJPN2012's topic in General Nursing

    Start applying for new positions. While you wait, try to change your outlook that each day you have completed you have gained more experience and knowledge that could help you towards your next...

  3. Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    NurseStorm replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Before undertaking a new profession, it is wise to research into the job possibilities and future wages... At this point, if you consider starting wages to be "volunteer" wages, there is not much you...

  4. Is this a *really* BIG problem?

    NurseStorm replied to willegan's topic in General Nursing

    I think that a lot of cases perceived to be "nurses eating their young" are when a new grad is overly confident/cocky and therefore a danger to patients by "not knowing what they don't know". So,...

  5. Tips for Being a Good Patient

    NurseStorm replied to keepitsecret's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As someone else stated, just by asking it shows you're probably a good patient :) I wouldn't worry much about it! Treat your nurses and all your health care workers with respect (not like slaves )...

  6. Most Embarassing Nursing Moments

    NurseStorm replied to Jessiedog's topic in Nursing Humor

    One of them is a co-worker, but we still laugh about this- She was helping a post op patient get up for a walk, and he started kind of slurring his words and seeming unsteady on his feet and worrying...

  7. Emotional abuse

    NurseStorm replied to angiegirl30's topic in General Nursing

    You deserve to be happy for a long time, and you truly deserve better than this *big hugs*. Try to gather resources, money and a plan, getting help from family and friends if possible so you can leave...

  8. Flushing IV line

    NurseStorm replied to canard's topic in Pediatric

    Wow 25 ml?? In a peds patient? I guess everyone else's pumps must be quite different if you always do that? For us, we use a mini syringe pump that the micro tubing hooks to the lowest port of the iv...

  9. Pediatrics in community hospital, a staffing question.

    NurseStorm replied to PediatricRNTX's topic in Pediatric

    I know this is a bit old, but thought I'd throw in my two cents in case its still relevant (also any update OP?). My unit is a Maternal Child unit, so we have a peds wing,...

  10. adult patients admitted to a pediatric hospital

    NurseStorm replied to rnsusan's topic in Pediatric

    Since I work in a smaller hospital we actually regularly have adults and not just congenital defects/developmental delays etc (which we do have a few severe CP or other similar cases that the...

  11. Venipuncture on peds

    NurseStorm replied to missnurse89's topic in Pediatric

    Venipuncture is easier imo than IVs. I would always use a butterfly, have someone hold the child in a hug like position and hold their arm out. We always tell our kids they can make however much noise...

  12. Common Pediatric Meds?

    NurseStorm replied to ForeverDreaming's topic in Pediatric

    I don't know if you're still interested in suggestions but figured I'd throw some in anyway :) (tried not to go for any repeats of above!) Prednisone, Ventolin, Pulmicort, Atrovent, Singulair;...

  13. The Story of Jahi Continues

    NurseStorm replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    Wow this whole case is absolutely horrific! I don't know how I missed this in the media but I have read all about it over the last few days after seeing a poster here reference her in another post....

  14. Ever hear of someone NOT being able to work night shift for health-related reasons??

    NurseStorm replied to Nola009's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes I had a co-worker or two who had duty to accommodate for their medical

  15. Coming out with mental health... or not?

    NurseStorm replied to KatieMI's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Any update? :) Hope things are better, and I agree that guy should've been

  16. New Nurse on Paxil

    NurseStorm replied to elomi18's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have never been on paxil but I have been on effexor (anxiety crisis in nursing school which resulted in my diagnosis). I also had xanax to use while I waited for the effexor to take effect. This...

  17. What type of needle do you use when drawing up from glass ampoules

    NurseStorm replied to jamsandwich2015's topic in General Nursing

    Filter needle, 18 gauge and I believe it's 1 1/2 inch. It's at least 1 inch but I think longer? (as others have said, only one, so I don't pay as much attention to the length). For non glass ampules...

  18. Toxic flu H1N1 hospitalizes nurse for months -54 days on ECMO

    NurseStorm replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yes thank you for explaining this, we do not do ECMO and I did not realize they cannot be

  19. Needle gauges! Help!

    NurseStorm replied to Newnurse19882010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Smaller gauges can potentially be more painful in this situation (due to pressure as the med is injected), but as you had the correct length it won't effect the efficacy of the vaccine. You will...

  20. Help! I don't know what this is about?

    NurseStorm replied to TrrtleRN's topic in General Nursing

    So what did she say? Accused you of diverting

  21. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    NurseStorm replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow, this is so absurd it sounds like a joke! Funny to read but not so funny to have to endure in the

  22. New employer requires I bring my antidepressant Rx and get "cleared" from my MD

    NurseStorm replied to ORRN21's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Can you explain what this monitoring program is? I have never heard of this (Canadian, lol). I find all of this incredibly invasive. I'm surprised it is legal and well accepted.. (*edit* after a bit...

  23. re entry mother baby?

    NurseStorm replied to Kbearden's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how difficult it is to enter in your area. Here it is quite difficult for sure. Most people get in by doing there final preceptorship in the area/or on the specific unit they want to...

  24. CPOE and still using paper UGH

    NurseStorm replied to hes2371rn's topic in General Nursing

    We have an option for chart check on our system. The physician order sheets have been removed and are stored in a back room in case of computer down time or significant emergency and computer issue,...

  25. IV in an artery

    NurseStorm replied to jrmarr's topic in General Nursing

    Just stating we were taught to perform venipuncture.. (not art access though) *edit* Quite surprised this is not