AlwaysLearning247

AlwaysLearning247 BSN

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  1. Furosemide med error

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to cutiep7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, it's a med error but I'm sure the patient was okay. You'll know for next time, usually lasix is ordered after a unit or between to prevent overload. It's hard when you're in a rush but it is...

  2. Getting yelled at by a doctor for the first time....

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to NewbieNurse93's topic in General Nursing

    He was unprofessional and his ego sounds too big to deal with. A patient's discharge should not be held up over that, he should have gotten someone else to write the script for him. I would have told...

  3. Psych Nurse to Med Surg

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to nina12345's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you want a med surg job just try to stay where you are for the experience for a little bit and keep applying. It will not look like you're job hopping if you show progression. For example, I was at...

  4. How many patients do you have on each shift?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to LStgo's topic in General Nursing

    On ICU step-down the ratio is 3:1. Med-surg/tele anywhere from

  5. Trouble for taking Doctors candy

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to zynnnie's topic in General Nursing

    Imagine telling your next job the reason you got fired was for "taking some candy from a stocking on the wall" 😂 the place you're working for sounds like a mess! I'd run far away, you don't...

  6. Med-Surg v. Telemetry/Step-down

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Guest1033582's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Many hospitals have different definitions of this. The stepdown floor at my hospital has extremely sick patients requiring vents, continuous bipap, cardiac drips, insulin drips, etc. All of the...

  7. First hospital position

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to jjones0812's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congrats on your new position! It is good to get a drug guide/IV compatibility book. Knowing how to push zofran, pain medication, famotidine, protonix, etc is good to know. Knowing how fast to push...

  8. Crackles in lower lobes?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to brdavis17's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would've given a heads up, yes. Because she may not have been short of breath at the time but the crackles could have gotten worse and caused her to desatt, need lasix, etc. At my work we use text...

  9. Crackles in lower lobes?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to brdavis17's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's good you asked her to cough, however if she was drinking/eating okay I would probably have stopped the fluids and told the MD I heard crackles and ask if they'd want to stop the fluids all...

  10. Doctor upset by charting

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to LalaRN9000's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, I don't think it is appropriate to write about another professional like that. I'm sure this patient was saying much more than accusations toward the doctor. There are other ways to...

  11. What do you like most about your specialty?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to alexaway's topic in General Specialties

    I work on an intermediate care floor, which is basically ICU stepdown. I like learning new things everyday. We get a lot of patients on vents, bipap/cpap, drips, etc. Sometimes it can get crazy...

  12. Sloppy clinical instructor?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Potatoskins's topic in General Students

    I agree that it is an uncomfortable situation. You are stuck between a rock and a hard place with this one. It's not appropriate to all barge in there and watch a procedure, especially if the patient...

  13. What do you think of 12 hour shifts

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy 12 hour shifts because my work is flexible when making out the schedule. They for the most part let us self schedule. I usually do 2 on, 3 off, etc. When I have a busy day/demanding patient...

  14. Thank you gift for unit that hosted my student clinicals

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to dura.mater's topic in General Students

    When I was in nursing school we always brought Dunkin' Donuts - bagels, coffee, munchkins, etc and the staff was always very happy with that. One clinical we all put a bunch of stuff in a basket, a...

  15. What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a confused patient trying to rip off their 02 probe from their finger, place it on their toe with a sock over it. This may seem like common sense, but if you have a patient who is having...

  16. Patient's "right" to abuse nurses...I need your opinion

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to MsNewbee's topic in General Nursing

    Patients absolutely have NO right to abuse staff members. I've actually witnessed doctors kick patients out of the hospital who are rude to staff. If your hospital doesn't support nurses, I wouldn't...

  17. Already been told I shouldn't be a nurse (Rant)

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    She doesn't sound like she was a good instructor. Don't let her comments bring you down or doubt

  18. My Family can't see me as a Nurse but it's my dream

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Adrianaboydlewis's topic in General Students

    Go for your dreams! I had people try to sway me away from the idea of nursing too, I am so glad I didn't listen to them. Best of

  19. What was your scariest threat from a patient or family member

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I witnessed a nurse almost be stabbed by a patient after using glass he broke from his bathroom mirror, after throwing our AED off the code cart, all because the patient was a section 12 and was not...

  20. If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Nursing

    I was stuck between being an elementary school teacher or a hair and makeup

  21. I'm having doubts about nursing... :(

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Texasstudent0's topic in General Students

    I would take this experience with a grain of salt. I also recommend becoming a CNA while in nursing school. Yes, the roles differ, but it is extremely important to feel comfortable having to manage...

  22. Why do We eat our young?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to nellie272003's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't see much bullying in nursing. It obviously exists, but I think it has to do with a certain person, not nurses in general. You'll find bullies anywhere. Personally in my career so far I've had...

  23. 16 year old CNA...

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to HemOncAspire's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For now I would volunteer. I know you also have to be 18 to be able to use the hoyer lift and other mechanical lifts, that's what I was told. Good

  24. Having issues with being a "babyfaced" nurse.

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to Ash2016's topic in General Nursing

    I get it a lot too, I have had patients ask if I am even old enough to be a nurse. I've had patients say "this place is run by a bunch of kids." And when someone says something I usually joke and say...

  25. Pregnant and new job

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to R5RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I really can't believe you are talking to another human this way. She is carrying a child, and yes while she is going to need some time off when the baby is born it doesn't mean she can't get a...