SubSippi

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  1. Most drips at once

    SubSippi replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

    My record so far includes: Levophed Amiodarone Dopamine Heparin Integrelin NS Insulin PRBCs/FFP/Platelets D5W with K and bicarb Propofol ...I would also like to give an honorable mention to the IV...

  2. ICU RN Report- How does your unit do it?

    SubSippi replied to seamel's topic in Critical Care

    We have a small report sheet that we use for the essentials. There are not strict standards, so we all report what we feel is necessary. We rarely have problems with information not getting passed on....

  3. What is the proper way to address an RN?

    SubSippi replied to planetoi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Or the ever popular, "Hey Miss

  4. Is that truly professional behavior?

    SubSippi replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Keeping your distance is a good idea. You don't want to start being identified as "the rude one's friend." Plus, she probably won't end up being a great team player, so you probably won't be missing...

  5. Are all nurses perpetually exhausted?

    SubSippi replied to yellow_crayon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Working nights is exhausting, and working every other weekend and holidays can make having a social life a little (or a lot) more difficult. But I put up with these things because I love my job, I...

  6. Would you ever ask another nurse to give your pt a suppository?

    SubSippi replied to iluvgusgus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It wouldn't have even crossed my mind that I was being taken advantage of. That nurse WAS, though, taking advantage of a situation which would allow her to cluster care and save time, both are which...

  7. Fix me NOW (but on my terms or I'll leave AMA)

    SubSippi replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Well...Medicare/Medicaid.

  8. Do I take too long to learn new skills?

    SubSippi replied to lorichka6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with all of the advice you've received so far! I'd also like to remind you that while you may be having trouble with some of these skills right now, not a single one of these things is...

  9. Fix me NOW (but on my terms or I'll leave AMA)

    SubSippi replied to HikingEDRN's topic in Emergency

    Does anybody know for a fact whether or not if its true that when a patient leaves AMA that insurance won't pay the

  10. Why should I become an rn instead of a pa?

    SubSippi replied to thinkingcap's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my opinion, one benefit of being an RN is getting the opportunity to get your feet wet in the healthcare industry, allowing you to be exposed to different specialties. You can see what you'd be...

  11. Transporting patients with Chest Tubes

    SubSippi replied to SJC1995's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't the policy at my facility. We had a patient leave for tests once on portable suction. When he came back, the tube was disconnected and suction machine turned off. Now it's a self imposed...

  12. Tips for surviving working nights as an L&D nurse

    SubSippi replied to gelibean's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think the "totem pole" thing is more in reference to the OP's place in line when it comes to choosing which shifts to work, not so much that working nights indicates a nurse's

  13. Is it normal to quit a job because the culture isn't welcoming?

    SubSippi replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is a doctor I work with who is really annoying, and is notorious for giving tons of unnecessary orders "just to be safe." And he is ALWAYS thanking us. The thanks has started to grate on...

  14. Criticism

    SubSippi replied to Katniss88's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree with everyone else. Your evaluation went well, the issues you're having aren't at all abnormal or unexpected, and are also going to be fixed with experience. They aren't big things you'll have...

  15. What's your go to outfit after work?

    SubSippi replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    We, the people of the nursing profession, demand comfort at all times, whether we be at home, at work, or in

  16. Are there any nurses happy to be a nurse?

    SubSippi replied to frequentFLyER's topic in General Nursing

    I love my current job...the one I had before that was so stressful I think my personality was starting to change. Lots of nursing jobs are that stressful, and there are lots of nurses that have to...

  17. What's your go to outfit after work?

    SubSippi replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    I've always been to scared to sleep naked! I would lay there thinking about someone breaking in and me being there naked, or waking up to flames in my bedroom and having to run outside with no clothes...

  18. stinky patient pet peeve

    SubSippi replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    Either way, if total care of the patient wasn't an expectation from her instructor, I seriously doubt she would have gotten in trouble for emptying the foley bag then getting someone to help her pull...

  19. stinky patient pet peeve

    SubSippi replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Students

    First, I'll answer your question. Yes, if there is a CNA who is refusing to do their job, this can be reported to the manager, and they can be written up. In my work experience, this sort of behavior...

  20. Good grades, substandard clinical performance

    SubSippi replied to KiggyPupPuff's topic in General Students

    Even if you drop out and work as an LPN, you'll still have these issues with being slow or being too timid. The only way to get better is more experience, and you can get experience as an LPN...but...

  21. Tips for Identifying Cardiac Diseases/Disorders

    SubSippi replied to Unequaledbeauty_30's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What mrsboots said. Nurses don't diagnose. What you'll need to know is what to do when a patient has those symptoms. Chest pain...EKG, nitro, morphine, etc. Shortness of breath...sit the patient up,...

  22. Terrified Mortified Petrified Stupefied

    SubSippi replied to Terra Fermata's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nobody is ready to take a full patient load the day they graduate. Nursing is hard, but you don't have to be a genius to do it. There are lots of us, and most of us are regular people. The most...

  23. New Nurse Manager

    SubSippi replied to donsterRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My managers that I loved have the following things in common: I have seen them in scrubs, more than once, helping out when we are swamped. When discussing our short comings as a unit, we don't just...

  24. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    SubSippi replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Best wishes to Esme and her family, and I hope her health care team is treating her like

  25. Why do nurses make the worse patients?

    SubSippi replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I won't complain about small stuff, I won't whine, I won't keep you in the room talking about my pets, I won't flip out if you're late or forget to do something because I know how busy things get....