SwansonRN

SwansonRN

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  1. RRT and/or Code Equipment/Supplies

    SwansonRN replied to karsrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been to a code blue in a different area than my own because I'm still pretty new, but where I work each ICU is responsible for attending codes in their specific area of the hospital. We...

  2. How to fail clinical

    SwansonRN replied to cnmbfa's topic in General Students

    Thank god I'm no longer a student

  3. What does left lung cancer status post 3 cycles treatment mean?

    SwansonRN replied to crunchytaco's topic in Oncology

    Probably 3 rounds of cancer treatment that were unsuccessful which is why he's still having symptoms. Or maybe the symptoms are related to something else, but having lung CA and chemo (or w/e) is...

  4. Is becoming a nurse really that bad?

    SwansonRN replied to luvmykids0810's topic in General Nursing

    No, nursing is not that bad. I think those nurses are unhappy in their jobs and are being unfair. Yes, there are things that are crummy about this job, but in my opinion it's worth it. I got a job...

  5. Is this holding me back?

    SwansonRN replied to mikala3's topic in General Nursing

    If that's the culture where you work, then I don't think it's holding you back. If you ever switch jobs and the nurses start IVs there, there will be a learning curve, but I don't think it's worth...

  6. Debate over inservice question-Spinal Cord Injury

    SwansonRN replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    Here's where I'm thinking with this one. If you immediately go for the airway without stabilizing a pt with a c-spine injury you could cause further damage to the spinal cord, which could be bad news...

  7. IV Rocephin Question

    SwansonRN replied to kittkatsmom's topic in Patient Medications

    I'm just going to throw in my opinion...short peripheral. A 3 day course of IV abx is not a long time, Rocephin doesn't need to be run centrally, and there's a lesser chance of causing a central line...

  8. Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    SwansonRN replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree. Having an alarm will not prevent someone from falling. Increased supervision, hourly rounding, toileting schedule, more pt education, maybe even a sitter if the situaton called for it could...

  9. Are all nurses extroverts?

    SwansonRN replied to Katy642's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No way!! I'm a big introvert. You just have to manage communicating effectively with a bunch of different people (patients, families, other staff) which takes time to master, especially for us...

  10. how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

    SwansonRN replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've been wearing a pedometer! The other day by just steps alone it said I burnt 200 something (not enough if you ask me) in a 12 hr shift. That doesn't take into account all the other types of...

  11. Waitressing as a pre-req?

    SwansonRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!! Also butler and TV mechanic would be helpful prereqs

  12. What are the best shoes for nursing?

    SwansonRN replied to chemisttoRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    @RainbowDash have you tried New Balance? They're usually the gold standard for people with wider set

  13. What are the best shoes for nursing?

    SwansonRN replied to chemisttoRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Danskos all the way for me :) I have a few different pairs and they are so worth the investment. My favorite pair I got off ebay for a discounted price because there was a small blip in the...

  14. Anyone else have a problem with this ad?

    SwansonRN replied to rawlinz's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's just what facebook does these days. Once you put your pictures on facebook, they technically become facebook's property. This picture was probably yanked from some girl who was a...

  15. Total Disregard for Visiting Hours

    SwansonRN replied to DYLANB's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a new nurse and I am finding visitors and family a difficult thing to navigate. I haven't had any horrible experiences, but it does stress me out when I go into the room and I can feel 10 pairs...

  16. To the nurses: nursing student needs help with assessment

    SwansonRN replied to chariot's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Great tips from the other posters. I'm a new nurse, so whenever I have an overwhelming pt I take a step back and remember the ABCs right away...if those are in check I then think about safety (ex....

  17. Do you give back-rubs and foot baths to your patients?

    SwansonRN replied to silt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I massage barrier cream onto my patients backs and feet everyday. It's not really so much as an offer as it is...this is what I'm doing because your skin is my responsibility while you're bedridden...

  18. How do I give better reports?

    SwansonRN replied to chariot's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we give very detailed reports so take this with a grain of salt! Start with the basics, pt name, age, sex, allergies, code status, and if they're on isolation. Then I talk about past...

  19. Bed Baths & Other Nursing Arts Still Taught? (Speaking of Wet Wipe Baths)

    SwansonRN replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Students

    I just graduated from a 4 year BSN program and I remember very vaguely one lab day where we learned how to make occupied beds and perform bed baths with wipes. It was totally lame. I got by in...

  20. What Kind of Patients Do You LIKE Most?

    SwansonRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    All of the above! I love extubating patients and having them do well afterwards and everyone is so excited. I love people who say thank you, I love people that want to hold my hand, and patients who...

  21. How to say no when someone asks for your stethoscope?

    SwansonRN replied to emt... rn student's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sharing stethoscopes is kind of hospital culture...I mean if you're a nursing student I think that should be something that you should try to get over if possible. If not, no big deal. Just 1) don't...

  22. What are you really good at?

    SwansonRN replied to proud nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm still on orientation in the ICU as a new grad (yikes) so I THRIVE on the little compliments here and there. I like to think that I'm a good thinker. I've also been told that I've got a calmness...

  23. What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

    SwansonRN replied to JZ_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't mind performing wound care, but I hate when patients have a 10-20 little skin tears or abrasions that just equal a ton of documentation that takes forever to get organized and completed. I...

  24. What Do People Answer When Asked, "What Are Your Weaknesses?"

    SwansonRN replied to joanna73's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think I was in a unique situation where the managers interviewing me already knew what my weakness was because I worked on the unit as an nurse assistant for 1.5 years. I felt that saying a generic...

  25. What do you pick for breakfast?

    SwansonRN replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    I've been doing the same granola bar and coffee combination for a LONG time and this post has inspired me to be better about breakfast. Maybe then I won't be starving at