FlorenceNtheMachine

FlorenceNtheMachine

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  1. You make the decisions on YOUR shift and I'll make the decisions on MINE

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a lot of experience with medical professionals taking on the role as the pain medicine gatekeeper. It's not worth it to me. If someone is hurting, and has given me verbal and nonverbal cues, I'm...

  2. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    I wouldn't say our place is "disorganized" so much, as not streamlined. There are too many checklists and failsafes we have to put in place. Such as all ports must be capped, lines and pumps labelled...

  3. OMG Say it correctly!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bad heart attack! Stop being such a bad heart

  4. ICU Preceptorship, hopefully resulting in a job

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to RileyRN2013's topic in General Students

    What I like to see is a student who is a team player. And also don't be so absorbed in doing all the "hard skills" and never offer to bathe, toilet, or change sheets. Most ICU nurses don't have a...

  5. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    I had the same exact thing in my first week or two! All I can say is it passed for me shortly. :)

  6. Noise level at night

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to NoonsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm soft spoken so the noise police don't get on to me. But the hearing impaired patients hate me!! Haha! It goes against my grain to speak so loudly, but I end up speaking louder in those cases. I...

  7. Residencies: doctors have it figured out

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Amistad's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So a couple specialities overrides the vast majority? Ive called hospitalists at home to clarify orders, and so have many of my colleagues. I stand behind what I say. My stance on the OP would be, I...

  8. Residencies: doctors have it figured out

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Amistad's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't believe that the level of responsibility of nurses are on the same level as a doctor. Are we in dangerous positions as nurses? Yes! Emphatically, yes. Staff nurses don't get phone calls on...

  9. Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    1. Manual BP cuff, just in case. All of our cuffs are automatic hooked up to the monitors. 2. Stethoscope. 3. Pen light. 4. Pens and sharpies. 5. Hemostats. 6. Bandage scissors. 7. Reference...

  10. I apologize

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to uRNmyway's topic in Emergency

    I tell my family and friends, "ARE YOU GOING TO DIE?!" Then it can

  11. Dr order for an ice pack?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to misslindsay's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, MD orders for ice packs, warming blankets, coolings blankets, etc in my facility. MD orders are not needed for cool/warm compresses

  12. *Desperately need some advice - I hate my new job*

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to shellybean's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Advice, stick it out and be a big grown boring adult. You might love it, even that dream job will have the days where you want to puke. Tell your old manager, you feel obligated to serve at least 6...

  13. Daylight Savings

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to SionainnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes when people can't grasp simple things like that, I wonder how their logic affects everything​ else in their

  14. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Awesome monkey! I'm so glad everyone is having a great time. I had an awesome day today, just felt in my groove. Part of me wants to stay with my preceptor forever and ever amen, but my independent...

  15. Shocked by facial piercings at work

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I actually love facial piercings. Back in my wild and responsibility free days, I had them. But if I ever wanted a job, I would have to lose them. Sigh, being an adult, gotta make

  16. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Pearls of happiness I received: Compliments and gratitude from a few of my patients. Yay! It's amazing that people can be so appreciative when they are going through so much stress. Did some...

  17. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Anyway, back on topic, sort of. I wonder if these new hires, will eventually get weeded out by their own unhappiness. Some of their behaviors, being on the phone when call lights are going off,...

  18. Need advice on two job offers

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to 8mpg's topic in Critical Care

    University hospital, tripling routinely seems unsafe, even if they are downgraded. Good job on two

  19. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with you. Fine points. Just throwing this out there, as a talking point to anyone. You walk in and your patient has committed suicide. What do you do? Who do you talk to first? What do...

  20. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Me three you guys! 8 weeks, dun dun

  21. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So for those barely competent nurses, who squeaked by for so long, check them! Management should have their pick of the litter, so to speak. So replace them with someone who is more of an expert in...

  22. LOC or ABC first?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    Just to clarify, I didn't say you wouldn't do CPR until the monitor showed asystole. I said "N o sane person is going to see asystole on the monitor and start popping ribs without further...

  23. LOC or ABC first?

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to Caffeinated RN's topic in Emergency

    ^+1 No sane person is going to see asystole on the monitor and start popping ribs without further assessment. I'm guessing most will establish unresponsiveness by a loud HAY YOU! and noxious tactile...

  24. Young, Thin, and Cute New Hires

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What happens when you are that nurse with 25 years of experience and you are un-hireable? And nurses with a fraction of your quality, hard earned experience think you are some technological dummy....

  25. Calling all new grads/new to the ICU starting Feb. 2013!!!!

    FlorenceNtheMachine replied to C H I C A G O_RN's topic in Critical Care

    KtLiz, Congrats on being on your own! Woo