OnlybyHisgraceRN

OnlybyHisgraceRN ASN, RN

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  1. New cardiac nurse--advice?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to queenjulie's topic in Cardiac

    My hospital hates mynx closures. The nurses in cath lab are old school so they like to pull and hold manual pressure. The docs usually use a clamp when they pull in the ICU. On another note: I'm a...

  2. Stupid things that nurses say

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Too funny!!!! I have another one: When I was in my mother/baby rotation I had to assess a women postpartum. This was my first assessment so ofcourse my CI was watching me like a hawk. I start with...

  3. Stupid things that nurses say

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I just caught on to that!!!! Too freakin funny. I would totally say that

  4. Stupid things that nurses say

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Thanks guys for posting. I know I'm not the only one. I have another funny for you all. Last week I offered a nurse and a doctor a mint. The nurse accepted the mint, the doctor stated " no thanks" ....

  5. Stool around femoral line: How do I get the nurses to listen to a student?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to SNB1014's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The patient should use a flexi-seal. A tube placed in the rectum to collect stool. We use these alot for patients with incont. that have decubs or femoral lines. Sometimes the femoral line is the...

  6. Neuro ICU

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to sth90's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    NICU is neonatal ICU. Be sure you don't write "NICU" when you really mean neuro ICU. I'm currently a new grad RN in CVICU. I've been there for a month so far and have learned so much. Many of my...

  7. Wanting to be a better nurse...

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to mjs2118's topic in General Nursing

    I understand exactly how you feel. Be confident that it will come with time. What helps me is a brain sheet. I jot everything down as it

  8. Ever get the urge to release a horde of flying monkeys?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I loved that

  9. Ever get the urge to release a horde of flying monkeys?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    This video makes me laugh every time. Chad dancing to "girls just wanna have fun" Some times I feel like doing this at

  10. Be careful out there today

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to exit96's topic in General Nursing

    I was helping a RN out yesterday in the ICU because she had 3 patients, we normally we have 1-2. She left the clamp on the chest tube for 3 hours. Pt. b/p dropped a little, thank God not harm was...

  11. LTC Nurse ... Am I Stuck???

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in General Nursing

    You just have to sell yourself to them. Focus on prioritizing, teaching and customer

  12. LTC Nurse ... Am I Stuck???

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in General Nursing

    My LTC experience counted for me. I got hired as a new grad RN into ICU after working as a LPN in LTC. I even got payed extra for my LPN/LTC

  13. Warning: Rant enclosed

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to JZ_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Preach on! Just like yesterday I requested fa bolus for my patient that is clearly in septic shock after receiving surgery and prbc. Dr. do-little didn't believe me until pressure dropped to 60/30.......

  14. Nurses who talk snarky to patients

    OnlybyHisgraceRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Disclaimer. Before I get flamed ( and I know I will) here is a little background: I've been in nursing for six years... not long but not new either. I don't have my head in the sand and now I realize...

  15. Nurses who talk snarky to patients

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks for everyone's

  16. Eating a new nurse for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Or is it?

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

    Great you were able to figue things

  17. New Grad just hired into NICU!!

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to heartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    YaY

  18. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

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

    Wish there was a love button. I totally

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

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    There are days when I can leave work at work but then there are days when I don't mind not leaving work at work. I believe it is all how you cope. For me, I love talking about work with my nursing...

  20. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

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

    Nursing is NOTHING like slavery. No one is forcing you to do anything against your will. I do take offense to this comment. I bet if Jews, African-americans, and indians who were slaves would agree as...

  21. Why is there so much rudeness?

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    Once, I again... I wish there was a love button. Take nursing out it... many people in general are just plain, ole rude for no reason. (Nursing is just where I've seen it most, sorry couldn't

  22. How safe are these practices? Help, new grad RN in LTC

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Linka's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with the above. I'm more concened about what you did not do. Never assume someone else did something or did not do something. Remember, nursing is 24/7. Never be afraid to call the MD at night...

  23. 5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    So it isn't a myth, night shift nurses really are

  24. New grads who are being bullied by experienced nurses

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to hella_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ah, I see. Perfect example of how it is not what you say but how. Thanks for the clarification. I

  25. New grads who are being bullied by experienced nurses

    OnlybyHisgraceRN replied to hella_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wish there was a "love" button.