serenidad2004

serenidad2004

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  1. IM injection

    serenidad2004 replied to Titanium888's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've never given IM shots or shots of any kind on the side with the AVF/AVG. Isnt that what we also teach our patients? No needle sticks BPs etc on ur access

  2. I just wanted to SCREAM

    serenidad2004 replied to EGVnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I once took care of a physician... he came to our SNF after a heart surgery at a larger hospital. He was a doc I had dealt with many times before as he often admitted patients to our unit. He was one...

  3. RN License plate

    serenidad2004 replied to esrun00's topic in General Nursing

    Theres a doc in town here his plates say

  4. Smokers need not apply?

    serenidad2004 replied to RainMom's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My employer is a smoke free facility but they haven't started testing for nicotene nor do they deny employment to those that smoke. I am a smoker but am able to work through the day only having a...

  5. Switching from Chronic to Acute Dialysis

    serenidad2004 replied to Kturks06's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I work in a hospital unit. I do chronics the majority of the time but am on call one weekend per month (from friday at 8pm until monday at 5am.) If there is someone in acute who needs dialysis during...

  6. Level 2 background checks at LTC

    serenidad2004 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is a level 2 background check? How is it

  7. Wise nurses please give me advice, from med surg to dialysis

    serenidad2004 replied to Mrs.B-'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I went to dialysis a year and a half ago after almost 9yrs SNF/LTC. I haven't lost any skills if anything I've gained them and have been able to draw on the experience I had. I felt like a new grad...

  8. Does your SO understand job stress?

    serenidad2004 replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

    No my husband doesnt get it, he is a cook. When I get home late, say shift was over at 3 but don't get off until 4. He is always like "well you were supposed to be off an hour ago you should have just...

  9. When is it time to make the best decision for youself?

    serenidad2004 replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Please seek help sooner rather than later. If your facility offers EAP take advantage of it. See about FMLA to take care of

  10. UU?

    serenidad2004 replied to savoytruffle's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    While I am now Catholic I attwnded Unitarian church and summer camps growing up. They definately have a broader view of religion worship and everything else that traditional churches like Catholic...

  11. D.O.N. tells me NOT to describe wound???

    serenidad2004 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was taught in LTC/SNF I could describe a wound ie: drainage amount character odor etc wound bed color periwound tissue appearance blanching and if any slough or eschar. What I couldn't do was call...

  12. Do you have a nickname at work?

    serenidad2004 replied to Rhi007's topic in General Nursing

    Makes me laugh... on my last unit I was routinely refered to as "whexican." I am white but my husband is from Mexico. He has been here for over 20yrs but we do speak "spanglish" at home. Nickname came...

  13. Call Ins. Again

    serenidad2004 replied to Mikeinhouston's topic in General Nursing

    On my previous unit we had a "staffing" nurse as well. She was supposed to do the schedule find coverage for call ins, fill any holes in the schedule, and help with admissions. Yep those things rarely...

  14. I feel like a loner sometimes.

    serenidad2004 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    When I was in high school I wasn't a social butterfly. I had my close friends and that was it. I was nice helpful and would go out of my way to help the person who seemed was the "odd man out" Flash...

  15. Visitors that are drinking in patient rooms......What do I do?

    serenidad2004 replied to Innocent2021's topic in Critical Care

    Simple answer... ask them to refrain from drinking alcohol while in the hospital and remind them if they can't do that they will be asked to leave. If they're being loud and disruptive have security...

  16. Voluntary hospitalization, does it affect nursing license?

    serenidad2004 replied to Jenny878's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Wonderfully said as usual

  17. I need your advice on dealing with people who try to treat me like I'm stupid

    serenidad2004 replied to zaggar's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Cry me a river then build a bridge and GET OVER IT" Maybe not the best way to address passive aggressive, whiney or otherwise inappropriate behavior... But I have said it once or twice after trying...

  18. How do they rationalize staffing??...

    serenidad2004 replied to melissakc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My DON is one of those that doesn't hesitate to help when we are short. One time comes to mind.... A nurse had to go to ICU to dialyze a critical patient and a tech had called in. They called for me...

  19. What would you have done?

    serenidad2004 replied to bendyprissy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Always always ALWAYS call the doc if you have concerns. You did what was best for the patient. The doc can get as mad as an old wet hen but your responsibility is the safety and well being of the...

  20. How do you organize your day?

    serenidad2004 replied to Ginnym1981's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just can't imagine having to be a charge nurse as a new grad... When I started in LTC/SNF I was the only nurse on my floor but was not the charge, their was 3 other floors and a more experienced RN...

  21. For those who work while in nursing school:

    serenidad2004 replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    I had no choice but to work fulltime while in school. It was hard... especially seeing my classmates that didn't have to work and didn't have kids. If you can afford not to work I would say don't...

  22. HELP! LTC RN VS LPN!

    serenidad2004 replied to ricksy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Definately agree that you should have checked the

  23. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    serenidad2004 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am truly blessed to work with the group that I do.

  24. Just tired

    serenidad2004 replied to lauriepat's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have seen 2 cases of spontaneous hip fractures and one spontaneous ankle fracture with out a fall or other trauma. All 3 were dialysis patients with weak bones related to dialysis and dietary...

  25. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    serenidad2004 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the wonderful RNs and techs I work with - Thank you so much for being available on your day off to help when you know that our day is crazy We had a code in our unit recently and it still amazes me...