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  1. Have you ever cried when a Pt died

    sauconyrunner replied to Topaz7's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    All the time. While these patients are not our loved ones, and I would never presume to take away from that deep grief, there have been times when I have cried just because of the sheer sadness of...

  2. Are you or someone you love the worst patient ever?

    sauconyrunner replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I had surgery last year...I was the best patient ever, Brought donuts 3 dozen for the OR staff- never have I met such friendly (sugar high I am sure) happy technicians... Had a great surgery....

  3. *The Float nurse* anyone care to share?

    sauconyrunner replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in General Nursing

    My personal opinion is that putting a new grad in a float pool is not a good idea. For this reason.. "I mean 85% of the meds, procedures, tubes, trains, pumps etc I've never seen." I don't Ever...

  4. Research study on Prevalance of Phlebitis among patient with Peripheral Vascular Cath

    sauconyrunner replied to angelynapeter's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Ooh but if you need to make a study, for whatever reason, then by all means, go ahead....you might want to ask the Infection Preventionist about how he or she tracks it at your hospital. I am...

  5. Research study on Prevalance of Phlebitis among patient with Peripheral Vascular Cath

    sauconyrunner replied to angelynapeter's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    if you are just looking at the prevalence of it...well your infection prevention RN can give you that data. no need to make a study of it. I track this

  6. What are the main things you can get written up for ?

    sauconyrunner replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Tyvin, I want to know where you got your Crystal Ball, ebcause the one I got a Nurses R' us, seems to be broken and Well, you

  7. New Grad: Should I take Med/Tele job or hold out for ICU?

    sauconyrunner replied to NurseMiri's topic in Critical Care

    I think I would take any job that is actually offered to you. Right now you have an interview, and a nice statement from a NM. That was DEFINITELY NOT A PROMISE, not a more or less promise, but...

  8. Are there any introverted/shy nurses that can give me some advice?

    sauconyrunner replied to chariot's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are finding it hard to interact with your patients, and faculty etc, and it is something that perhaps has been noted by faculty, then you probably need to work on it a little. and YES you can...

  9. What advice would you give me?

    sauconyrunner replied to bluemorningglory's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would actually just not do the LPN program. THe job market for LPN's is not good and very limited. Check into if your hospital has a tuition reimbursement program. That way you can actually take...

  10. What Did They Do For Three Years? A Diploma Grad Tells Of Her Nursing School Days

    sauconyrunner replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    some of these programs are still going strong. very few of them. Their nurses are usually snapped up locally very very quickly because the graduates usually do very very well at the

  11. What are the main things you can get written up for ?

    sauconyrunner replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think you will a good idea at your hospital orientation. You simply have to follow each hospitals rules and regulations, which are spelled out during orientation, and general on the company web...

  12. What are your tricks for leaving work at work?

    sauconyrunner replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new nurse, I did think a lot about work, in my off time. As I got more experienced, I tended not to think of it so much, though I would often review the entire day as I was getting...

  13. Depressed and tired of being bullied with

    sauconyrunner replied to lvnmom1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    No one has the right to make fun of your appearance. Good gracious. Write it up. I am sure the other physicians would be not at all pleased to find one of their colleagues making fun of teeth, of...

  14. Can we say...sour grapes?

    sauconyrunner replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tell Scheduling girl to "suck it up" I am SURE during those two weeks, someone will call out and she will have the same opportunities. Enjoy your new little one, and shame on schedule

  15. Feeling very discouraged after clinicals.. "critical incident"

    sauconyrunner replied to Maverick01's topic in General Students

    Do not be discouraged, but not doing any kind of hand hygiene is a HUGE thing. I am the infection prevention nurse at my hospital, and I write up nurses frequently for such behavior. So I want you to...

  16. Bleach and C diff

    sauconyrunner replied to sauconyrunner's topic in Infectious Disease

    Thanks CT pixie. I personally love the smell of bleach, but...Hey I don't have COPD or pneumonia, or poorly controlled

  17. Bleach and C diff

    sauconyrunner replied to sauconyrunner's topic in Infectious Disease

    Errr, Merlee, I am the Infection Prevention Nurse. So yes, I am the one to be fighting this battle...

  18. 1:1 to patient on airborne precations

    sauconyrunner replied to coffee&milk's topic in Infectious Disease

    1:1 for airborne precautions is totally not needed. In fact, You would be sitting around most of the day, unless your patient was also a very very ill ICU patient. And the N95 mask may be...

  19. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    sauconyrunner replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I may be particularly sensitive to the word slavery. Remember, you are getting paid for what you do and if you choose to resign, and look elsewhere you can. If you decide not to go to work one...

  20. Hearing Loss and ER nurse

    sauconyrunner replied to fhgrl123's topic in Emergency

    I worked with an ER nurse who used hearing aides. I admit, there were some moments when giving report that she seemed unfocused- she couldnt hear my softer voice. But she is a really GOOD nurse....

  21. Career Change and need SERIOUS help

    sauconyrunner replied to TrynafindmyCalling's topic in Nursing Career

    WHile you are looking to the future, have you actually worked at all in health care? Because most people are kind of surprised at how it actually is once they are "in it" You don't really say exactly...

  22. Anyone have dogs and work 12hr shifts?

    sauconyrunner replied to xokelly2's topic in General Nursing

    Doggie Day care, or simply a pet walking service. For a small dog it should be no issue to find someone to walk her. You might even trade with another nurse who lives close to you and has a...

  23. ER meds

    sauconyrunner replied to ketonesRN's topic in Emergency

    It's going to take time. You are also getting confused because, some of the stuff you describe, like the running of some antibiotics etc, are probably being done in a not "best practices" fashion....

  24. Put nursing on hold for a bit and do something else

    sauconyrunner replied to ldiva0808's topic in General Nursing

    Having only been a nurse for 4 months, I can really say you actually have no idea yet if it is for you or not. I can introduce to you nurses of all personalities who do well in a variety of nursing...

  25. Nursing Boundaries...can I go feed my patients cats?

    sauconyrunner replied to srg4784's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I admit, situations with animals are tough, but you need to NOT be going into the home. First of all...that is your time off work. You need to do something else with it. It does cross a line and...