Lovely_RN

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  1. Patient Surveys..vent.

    Lovely_RN replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any hospital that does well on these surveys? If everyone sucks then what? Is every hospital in the U.S going to be shut down due to declining reimbursements over lack of pt satisfaction? It...

  2. Help with Patient Scenerio Using Skills of Critical Thinking

    Lovely_RN replied to chocoberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Understandable. O.K so the focus is the pts pain. From the s/sx and health h/x the pt has give you what do you gather is the cause of the

  3. Help with Patient Scenerio Using Skills of Critical Thinking

    Lovely_RN replied to chocoberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The bold indicates that you haven't learned about or have forgotten what you have learned about ACS. Your care plan is based on the pt diagnoses. If you don't understand ACS and ETOH w/d or can't...

  4. Help with Patient Scenerio Using Skills of Critical Thinking

    Lovely_RN replied to chocoberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Before you can make an effective care plan you need to review some things. The cardiac chapter of your Med/Surg nursing textbook will explain the various acute coronary syndromes, s/sx, treatments....

  5. Help with Patient Scenerio Using Skills of Critical Thinking

    Lovely_RN replied to chocoberry's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to review s/sx of MI. You also need to learn about ETOH abuse, the s/sx of w/d, and then you will know how to answer the questions. The emotional needs of the spouse are not the #1

  6. What do you think? (warning: vent ahead)

    Lovely_RN replied to Nursey103's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  7. Anyone else feel like a robot reciting customer service scripts all the time?

    Lovely_RN replied to rntj's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do it and I put on my best TGIF/Bennigan's/Fudruckers I'm going to be your server tonight voice....all I need is some flair on my uniform. Oh yeah I have some...that stupid badge holder with the...

  8. Is Med-Surg really a dead end?

    Lovely_RN replied to JustWannaWork,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on what you want to do in the future. If you don't know where you want to go next Med/Surg is going to give you a little taste of everything and help you identify where your...

  9. Night shift syndrome

    Lovely_RN replied to SweetsRN522's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I suspect there might be something to what you're writing about. Since I went to nights a few months ago I have the same issues with fatigue. It seems like I can never get enough sleep on my days off...

  10. do you make sure your pts

    Lovely_RN replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks but no hug...I need a chill pill and the winning mega numbers more than a hug. More and more I feel like Sisyphus during each shift and the constant criticisms toward nurses irritates to no...

  11. Experienced RN With No Luck Finding Position

    Lovely_RN replied to olivia28's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The job market is really bad. Facilities aren't hiring and nurses are still working short. You just have to keep applying and endlessly networking till you get something. Even experienced nurses are...

  12. do you make sure your pts

    Lovely_RN replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    Can it be run w/o nurses? Plenty of units with no techs...none w/o nurses. I get along very well with the techs but they shouldn't delude themselves into thinking all work will cease w/o their...

  13. do you make sure your pts

    Lovely_RN replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    No offense but in six weeks did you look at her hair and ask why it was in such bad shape? Also what kept you from running a comb through it? I'm not trying to be flippant or funny but I'm not good...

  14. Your pet peeve of the week

    Lovely_RN replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Annoying resident at start of shift didn't want to deal with a family that had been d/c during the prior shift and were taking our CSR stuff too literally. Yeah we say take your time leaving but it...

  15. do you make sure your pts

    Lovely_RN replied to juzme's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely have time to bathe my patients and some of the PCAs are unreliable. I spot wash people mostly. When I give meds or do assessments I will grab a washcloth and wash a face. Change a gown...I do...

  16. Refued to give pain meds due to brady

    Lovely_RN replied to kindnotstupidRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree to disagree. The patient was offered alternatives and declined them. Chances are nothing would have happened but if something did then what? I don't want to be responsible for someone who...

  17. Not a waitress or barista

    Lovely_RN replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! Yes these NYC pts are rude to the point of ridiculousness at times. Got a phone call for another nurse's pt and foolishly went to the pts room to bring him to the nurse's station. Walk into...

  18. Refued to give pain meds due to brady

    Lovely_RN replied to kindnotstupidRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Why would you do this? Because the pt is having a tantrum and is whinging and whining about getting their Oxy? Trust and believe if you gave that Oxy and something happened to that pt...the MD, your...

  19. For all the nurses on this site!

    Lovely_RN replied to katielam616's topic in General Nursing

    What do I make? Not enough for all of the nonsense I have to swallow every shift and since the person is asking they obviously feel like I'm overpaid for what I do. Did they ask the MD what they...

  20. Refued to give pain meds due to brady

    Lovely_RN replied to kindnotstupidRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    From my drug guide: Potential cardiovascular adverse reactions to Oxycodone hcl are: orthostatic hypotension, circulatory depression, bradycardia, shock. I would have held it too and asked the MD if...

  21. How do you get thicker skin?

    Lovely_RN replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

    I don't address comments like that. I just say: Is there anything that I can do for you right now? If they continue to talk I start asking them: What do you need? Are you in pain? Are you hungry? Need...

  22. Am I making a mistake by enrolling in an ADN program?

    Lovely_RN replied to jacky8168's topic in New York Nursing

    Stick with the CC for the cheaper tuition and take on no debt! After you graduate if you can't find a job enroll in a CUNY BSN program. You will find a job eventually and you won't be in a financially...

  23. honestly, how soon will you leave bedside nursing...

    Lovely_RN replied to EDnursetobe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Six more months and I'm done. I'm going back to outpatient chemical addiction, prison, or inpatient detox. I felt like I needed to get some acute care experience since my prior jobs were in LTC/SNF...

  24. How much should I get?

    Lovely_RN replied to Llam86's topic in Nursing Career

    $10/hour isn't a living wage in NYC. What I make is barely a living wage....col is so high here. Why take on the responsibility when you can't even make rent with the $$$. I've cashiered in...

  25. No, I am not going to do that

    Lovely_RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    i've had this happen to me a few times and i was 100% fine with throwing some towels down and getting the pee off the floor. i'm not an object of sexual gratification for some loser who wants his...