MikeyBSN

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  1. Cabin Fever

    MikeyBSN replied to nebrgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I hear that travelocity is having a special sale to cure cabin

  2. Will I get fired for being absent too long d/t unexpected surgery? I need advice

    MikeyBSN replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in a union? I wouldn't worry too much about getting fired before the management starts disciplining you for excessive absences. The best thing to do would be to talk to HR about taking FMLA...

  3. Am I being realistic?

    MikeyBSN replied to Nikki.J's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you should certainly apply. Your NICU experience will be a great asset, and you can throw in your experience as a mother. Nurses with more experience will likely be applying for this...

  4. Can I still be a nurse?

    MikeyBSN replied to knk102's topic in Nursing Career

    How many times did you fail the NCLEX? According to the CO BON, you can fail the NCLEX 3 times but then you must take a remedial didactic course. Theoretically, you can apply for a waiver of the 3...

  5. SOB and Chest Pain....

    MikeyBSN replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    I disagree. If this patient is wheezing then they have an airway problem. Technically, an MI is still a cardiovascular problem. Without the airway, the cardio issue is irrelevant. Of course, you...

  6. SOB and Chest Pain....

    MikeyBSN replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    I can't believe most of the responses have EKG's and troponins on this patient without even asking her age. For all we know this patient could be

  7. Moving to ED

    MikeyBSN replied to oliveralways's topic in Emergency

    Book: Emergency & Critical Care ACLS Pocket Guide by Paula Derr Welcome to the ED. I think the two main difference between the ED and floor nursing is the issue of prioritization and turnover....

  8. What is your obligation as a nurse? Legal & Ethical Issues....

    MikeyBSN replied to lm8539's topic in General Nursing

    It would depend on the state and the nurse practice act. Some states make reporting certain things mandatory. I think it would also depend on the facts of the situation. If reporting was not...

  9. Assaulted and written up. (vent)

    MikeyBSN replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    Assuming everything in the post is correct, that was a bogus write-up. You should certainly file a grievance with your union. You might also lodge a complaint with OSHA for failure to maintain a...

  10. Kid fell off bike: what would you anticipate?

    MikeyBSN posted a topic in Emergency

    What do you think is the proper course of action for the following scenario: A 7 year old was on the bike with his brother and they both fell off. His older brother had abrasions to both legs. The 7...

  11. Kid fell off bike: what would you anticipate?

    MikeyBSN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    Well, I think number one is clearly the correct answer, although I think some docs might opt for number 2. Head CTs cause 3000 X the amount of radiation as an x-ray and have been shown to greatly...

  12. Kid fell off bike: what would you anticipate?

    MikeyBSN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    No helmet, although he was supposed to have a helmet by law. Oh, and the Vitals were WNL for his age

  13. Kid fell off bike: what would you anticipate?

    MikeyBSN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    No, it's a case

  14. Can anyone tell me the difference between clean gloves and sterile gloves?thx

    MikeyBSN replied to netbenben's topic in General Nursing

    Clean gloves are gloves that have not yet become dirty whereas sterile gloves are clean gloves that have been

  15. HELP Resident calling baby "stupid" What to do!!!??

    MikeyBSN replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Above: Despite their relatively large cranial capacities, babies such as this one are so unintelligent that they are unable to distinguish colorful plastic squeak toys from food sources....

  16. Nonsense "stat" orders

    MikeyBSN posted a topic in Emergency

    I don't understand why some residents feel the need to write a bunch of "stat" orders while the patient is in the ED. Now, I know I'm not a super-smart resident who went to medical school, but...

  17. What to do?

    MikeyBSN replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    Is the neuro unit a stable unit? The choice is really up to you, it depends on what you really want to do. However, you should keep in mind that, as a new grad, any critical care unit will be more...

  18. Correct way to give IM injections?

    MikeyBSN replied to Black Jade's topic in Patient Medications

    I wouldn't base my practice on anything I saw on the news, especially if it was Fox

  19. Anyone here bulk up to become a better nurse?

    MikeyBSN replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in General Nursing

    I've actually gained fat, it's depressing really. I don't understand it either. I worked for a factory before a became a nurse and I couldn't even keep weight on because it was physical loading all...

  20. Our hospital is going SMOKE FREE!

    MikeyBSN replied to CCLOUD9's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose I'm spoiled because this is such a non-issue where I live. I remember how shocked I was went I went to a restaurant in Alabama a few years ago and the place reeked of smoke. I saw a lady...

  21. The "bully" nurse

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

    After working for a while, I'm proud to say that I have only found one nurse who I would consider to be a "bully nurse". If I had to create a definition, I think that "boredofnursing" hit the nail on...

  22. NY officials rescind mandatory flu shot order

    MikeyBSN replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    We're not a

  23. Take that, cell phone!

    MikeyBSN replied to nursej22's topic in General Nursing

    The charge nurse and a few other select nurses carry phones, and I understand your frustration with them. However, I do find having one of the phones useful at times. Most of the time, someone needs...

  24. NY officials rescind mandatory flu shot order

    MikeyBSN replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Excellent. Not only will this allow nurses to have a choice in whether they should be vaccinated, it will help allow those who really want and need to be vaccinated to find vaccine. There is no...

  25. RN experience prior to ER triage?

    MikeyBSN replied to RNBelle's topic in Emergency

    One of our nurses triaged an ST elevation MI to fast track. To be fair, his complaint was "back pain", he looked good for having an MI and his VS were normal. However, I think that a more intense...