SaoirseRN

SaoirseRN

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  1. Pre-operative fasting practice die hard!

    SaoirseRN replied to kikisand83's topic in Medical-Surgical

    For add-ons (that is, urgent cases that are added on to the end of a pre-existing OR slate) our surgeons often let them start their NPO at 0700 instead of

  2. Are we tyrants?

    SaoirseRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I wonder if that is what people are stuck on in this -- the literal definition of tyrant versus the context in which is it used

  3. Are we tyrants?

    SaoirseRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't work with babies, healthy or otherwise. When I work in ICU they are relatively stable patients (we are not large enough to keep the really sick ones). I work mostly in routine med/surg. But...

  4. Family is trying to kill me!

    SaoirseRN replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Did you read my rationale above? I love my cats, they are declawed, and they are happy and well cared for. Do I think everyone who declaws cats does so for good reasons? No. But it isn't always a...

  5. Are we tyrants?

    SaoirseRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I disagree. I think you have missed the point and are looking at this the wrong

  6. Family is trying to kill me!

    SaoirseRN replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    He does like them, even though they are my cats. They like him, too, but they love me. If we are both home in the morning, we will sit and have coffee and all four will pile on my lap at the same...

  7. Are we tyrants?

    SaoirseRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You seriously interpreted what they said like that?? They didn't say they had more rights than the parents. I think it's you who is "not seeing" what everyone is saying. I don't even work with...

  8. Are we tyrants?

    SaoirseRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If the patient was an adult, and the nurse said, "Don't do xyz for my patient" how is that different than saying "my baby" in this context? It's not, really. Yes we all care for our patients but who...

  9. Are we tyrants?

    SaoirseRN replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think that sort of extreme protectiveness labeled as "tyrant" behaviour is the exact perfect thing these fragile tiny babes need. Good for you all and keep it

  10. Family is trying to kill me!

    SaoirseRN replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I always remind him that the forth one was his fault. That usually shuts him up. (I always wanted a white cat, and he is the one who found one for adoption at the SPCA and took me to go meet

  11. Family is trying to kill me!

    SaoirseRN replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    And on that last part, we do

  12. How much is too much morphine?

    SaoirseRN replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I can't imagine having to deal with that. I feel for you and your coworkers. I also apologize if I came across as angry toward you -- I had a very emotional reaction to your story and I'm sure that...

  13. Family is trying to kill me!

    SaoirseRN replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I am far from misinformed and I understand the risks. I have had cats my entire life and the only cat to meet an untimely demise was a fully clawed cat who was hit by a car -- which is why all my...

  14. Family is trying to kill me!

    SaoirseRN replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

  15. Orders.

    SaoirseRN replied to lauriepat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If I couldn't find an order, I would call whoever (NP, MD) was most responsible for that patient and clarify, or if it wasn't too late and the facility permitted it, I would call the nurse who put the...

  16. How much is too much morphine?

    SaoirseRN replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

  17. Family is trying to kill me!

    SaoirseRN replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    I disagree with your statement about declawing. I have four happy indoor cats who are also declawed. No weird behaviours at all. My veterinarian is a wonderful man, kept each cat over night following...

  18. How much is too much morphine?

    SaoirseRN replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We give lots of subcut meds too (Canada) and they work much better, especially when people are not responsive enough to hold buccal meds. Actually, we give oral until it isn't holding them or they...

  19. How much is too much morphine?

    SaoirseRN replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That is a horrendous thing. Honestly. Any physician worth anything is going to say, no way am I putting this person through that. If they are dying, it is NOT the morphine that is making them die. I...

  20. How much is too much morphine?

    SaoirseRN replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Are you quoting a drug guide? This doesn't at all apply to active end of life care. Giving narcan to a dying person is cruel and

  21. How much is too much morphine?

    SaoirseRN replied to Neomikeyboy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The patient is dying? Then as long as they are comfortable, it's not too

  22. Family is trying to kill me!

    SaoirseRN replied to eeffoc_emmig's topic in Private Duty

    Cats are curious creatures. What are they doing that's "misbehaving"? You don't sound like a cat person, which is fine, but if they are approaching you it's likely they are just trying to meet you....

  23. Can they force me to work weekends during jury duty???

    SaoirseRN replied to luv2dive's topic in General Nursing

    I still don't think you should even be expected to work at all. It's ridiculous that they won't accommodate

  24. Purple;or, I'm Not Barney

    SaoirseRN replied to Bortaz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    You should go for lavender and rock the heck out of that colour. Seriously though, I've seen some nice dark purples (like the purple equivalent to navy blue) and some grape/wine toned ones that look...

  25. What is the proper way to address a resident who was a titled health professional?

    SaoirseRN replied to michiganstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It depends on what he wants! I would introduce myself and say, what would you like me to call you? Maybe he's the kind of guy who prefers to go by his first name and that's why you are hearing