FurBabyMom MSN, RN

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  1. FurBabyMom

    Fentanyl shortages or DEA policing healthcare?

    FurBabyMom replied to Polskijames's topic in General Nursing

    So...not being able to sedate or manage patinet's pain is a problem. That should be handled by the facility - there should be some alternative approved for use when the usual combination of...
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    Found a Knife, Scared

    FurBabyMom replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    This may not be a good solution. It SOUNDS like a good solution. Many states require two party consent for recording (audio/video) to be legal. This could backfire on the OP if their state is one...
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    Feeling discouraged

    FurBabyMom replied to KMRN17's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So if you're interested in something, you should try it. What's worse in life - regretting something after finding out it might not be the fit for you or regretting you never took the chance? You...
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    Should nurses be able to listen to music at work?

    FurBabyMom replied to RockinNurse2018's topic in General Nursing

    As a floor nurse, we did sometimes play music for patients. We would if we knew it calmed them (think dementia patients, stroke or TBI patients, etc) or if they or their family members requested. I...
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    Appropriate patient discussion

    FurBabyMom replied to amtisdale's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked neuro stepdown/floor, we got whatever came in that didn't require a new vent or placement in ICU. We took chronic vents - rarely but they did happen. We were the only non-ICU unit in...
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    Is it a medication error if...?

    FurBabyMom replied to kbrowning's topic in Patient Medications

    Um... I'm confused. You're on an inpatient unit like floor, stepdown, ICU etc, right? When I worked an inpatient nursing unit, we could only pull medications for which the patient had scheduled or...
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    Correct way to draw blood?

    FurBabyMom replied to Flames9_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I worked floor/stepdown, we were allowed to draw labs off an IV start before we ran anything and usually after you inserted the catheter but before you connected the pigtail tubing....
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    OR specimens

    FurBabyMom replied to Nerdyrn1's topic in Operating Room

    I know, based on the diagnosis, imaging, planned procedure and my experience, what the specimen(s) are likely to be called. That said, I always confirm with the surgeons I'm working with. Sometimes...
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    How to become an OR Nurse?

    FurBabyMom replied to Transfer_Student's topic in Operating Room

    I agree and I disagree with the advice just to focus on school. Ultimately, yes you do have to focus on getting through school and passing NCLEX to even really begin to focus too much on any nursing...
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    Can I wear long press on nails if I wear gloves during my whole shift?

    FurBabyMom replied to Cxrleen's topic in General Students

    No, just no. No, no, no, no, and no. I don't know why anyone working in a clinical environment would want to wear artificial nails. It's a huge risk for your patients and working in health care is...
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    Normal Saline Shortage

    FurBabyMom replied to Starship's topic in General Nursing

    We've been given guidelines for "judicious use" of fluids and medications. Anything that can be given PO, SQ or IM is. Many IVPBs are being given as IV pushes. I think we're putting things that...
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    Is this okay?

    FurBabyMom replied to NewcallRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would "go with" it, personally. I transferred between cost centers this year. It was at the discretion of my manager(s) - on botwas h ends to sort out the details. HR provided the compensation...
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    Catholic Nurse Sues Duke University Hospital After Refusing to Assist with Abortions

    FurBabyMom replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing News

    I work in the OR (not at Duke either...just for the record, simply stating what specialty I work in). We *are* allowed to opt out of an abortion if we wish. The caveat to that is that there has to be...
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    Blood exposure worried sick need advice from experienced nurses desperately!!

    FurBabyMom replied to elen2018's topic in General Nursing

    I would just listen to the advice you've been given by your providers / employee or student health. I agree with the others, if you didn't have a burning/stinging feeling with sanitizer, you probably...
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    Why do we do codes?

    FurBabyMom replied to scrubs0204's topic in General Nursing

    Your mind set should be that you give it the best you can. I don't think it's uncommon to want to look at a situation "logically" or "rationally", but I think you have to remember that, at work (or...
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    How honest to be when quitting a job

    FurBabyMom replied to Caramarie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Be careful not to burn bridges. Even though it seems impossible now, you never know when your paths might cross in the future. In general, health care isn't that big of a...
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    If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

    FurBabyMom replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Admittedly, I'm not a CRNA. I am an OR nurse, and have been in the OR more than 5 years. That's not at all true. That's a very naive view of a specific practice area. Not all procedures are done...
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    Student nurse dismayed by bedside nursing attitude

    FurBabyMom replied to new gal's topic in General Students

    My reasons for strongly disliking bedside nursing were multiple, and some were compounded by others. I worked two different floor jobs before coming to the OR. Both were the same patient...
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    Does anyone else ever envy their patients?

    FurBabyMom replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I do not envy my patients. Not in the least. I work in the OR. I've had to have surgery twice. Neither time was fun but both times were necessary. My patients are generally very sick if they...
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    Please help, this is complicated.

    FurBabyMom replied to Cruella de ville's topic in General Nursing

    ((Hugs)). I agree with the others, do what makes you feel better. If that's being at work - then do that. If that's taking some time off work, take the time off if you can. I am with the others,...
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    Coping w/th working outside a desired specialty

    FurBabyMom replied to destirichardson's topic in General Nursing

    So I was in your shoes about 6 years ago. I was completely and wholly devastated that I wasn't chosen for any of the peds jobs I applied for. I was most upset that I didn't get my then job in NICU...
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    Unprofessional to mention you have other patients?

    FurBabyMom replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Threads like these always make me glad I work in the OR, caring for one patient at a time. This kind of thing doesn't exist. No, wait. It totally does. If you think a patient and family is fun to...
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    Would you let a relationship affect your job advancement?

    FurBabyMom replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I can't imagine letting a relationship get in the way of my success. I would want my partner to be supportive of my goals - both in our relationship and with respect to my career. For what it's...
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    Do I have to get my masters?

    FurBabyMom replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    If you're not sure, give it some time. I thought I wanted something very specific with a Masters. I didn't go back "as soon as I could" because I was enjoying work and working with my coworkers. I...
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    Help, did I get hired onto a sinking ship?

    FurBabyMom replied to skydancer7's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say this...but I think you were better off in PACU with no breaks other than your lunch. I hope you're right to say that you "get" a break "per state law". Looking at the law and the...