Buckeye.nurse

Buckeye.nurse

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  1. Condom snorting

    Buckeye.nurse replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Another reason to be glad Youtube wasn't around when I was a teenager I guess

  2. Can I work three 12hours shifts while going to school for BSN

    Buckeye.nurse replied to Treeanaxo's topic in General Students

    A lot depends on how many credit hours you are taking per semester. Working full time and taking 15+ credit hours will be tough. Not to say it isn't doable, but know that your life will pretty much...

  3. Using PTO to work part time

    Buckeye.nurse replied to chipper_RN's topic in General Nursing

    One of my co-workers used this idea to get through the last semester of NP school. Worked great for

  4. Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    Buckeye.nurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, just checking b/c I worked yesterday, and was "got" a few times. I agree with K+MgSO4. If the patient is able to ambulate, and is alert and oriented...give them supplies, and have them shower....

  5. Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    Buckeye.nurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Was this a late April Fool's joke, or is this real? Just curious

  6. Workplace Sayings

    Buckeye.nurse replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very common superstition at my place of work as well! Another superstition: Don't mention frequent fliers by name...otherwise they are bound to show up magically on the admit list as if...

  7. Benefit medical vs. Cherokee scrubs???

    Buckeye.nurse replied to Cpen5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't have any experience with the variation in khaki between brands. I DO know that the difference in navy color between Dicki and Cherokee is enough to make it awkward to mix those two

  8. March 19th - National Certification Day - Share your Story!

    Buckeye.nurse replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I have the med-surg certification from ANCC. I'm not sure yet whether I'm going to renew that cert, become an Oncology Certified nurse instead, or opt to have both. Time will

  9. Family Member Watching Pro-terror/ Anti-America/ Anti-Semitic video

    Buckeye.nurse replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in General Nursing

    I've never read this book, but there's been some discussion about it in my book club lately. Now after your comment here, I *really* want to read it. I agree that policing thoughts is a dangerous,...

  10. Workplace Sayings

    Buckeye.nurse replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    The marker of a good shift when in charge? "Nobody died, and nobody cried." Often said at my previous job at a children's hospital: "God looks after idiots and children...especially on July

  11. Commute time to hospital job

    Buckeye.nurse replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    45-60 minutes depending on traffic. My facility has the technology to allow us to call into unit council and staff meetings from home (and get paid!) which helps a ton. I giggled at Eris...

  12. Epic training

    Buckeye.nurse replied to chickienurse's topic in General Nursing

    There should be a playground for Epic too. It's helpful if there is certain areas where you feel like you need a bit more

  13. Proper suctioning

    Buckeye.nurse replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest by checking your facility's policy/procedure. What is acceptable nursing practice at my facility may not be at yours. We use Mosby nursing skills as a supplement to policy/procedures...

  14. can confused pts refuse meds?

    Buckeye.nurse replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    I think we approached the question from two different angles Muno. I wanted to clarify what I said to see if it makes sense to you, because I agree with pretty much everything you post, and value...

  15. Rolling out bedside report

    Buckeye.nurse replied to magordon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you NurseCard. Bedside safety/environment checks are essential. Full bedside report not so much. We check drip rates, volume remaining in IVF bags, tubes/drains, pain level, bed alarm...

  16. Is $800-920 a month too much for rent as a new nurse?

    Buckeye.nurse replied to jjas9's topic in General Nursing

    There are a ton of tools out there to help you figure out reasonable rent for your income. Don't go by income alone though. Student loans, credit card debt, and car loans for instance will determine...

  17. can confused pts refuse meds?

    Buckeye.nurse replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not saying surgery should be done against a patient's wishes. I'm saying that a confused person inherently can't make an informed consent. Obtaining consent is outside the scope of nursing...

  18. can confused pts refuse meds?

    Buckeye.nurse replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    Right, I understand your point Chare. Like many aspects of medicine, I suspect this issue is different from state to state. In the state within which I reside (Ohio), legal next of kin can and do...

  19. can confused pts refuse meds?

    Buckeye.nurse replied to cwilliams032's topic in General Nursing

    If they are confused, and their legal next of kin or guardian consents for them, you can sometimes sneak oral meds in by crushing them and putting them in pudding, 15 mls or so of their favorite...

  20. Just seen the first death but I don't feel particularly sad, is something wrong with me?

    Buckeye.nurse replied to GE90's topic in General Nursing

    I'm at the point in my nursing career where I've witnessed the circle of life more than a few times. Usually it's expected (hospice care), sometimes it's a decline I see coming, and the patient is...

  21. Accepting verbal orders from another nurse?

    Buckeye.nurse replied to amberrenae, RN's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing. In addition, I would mention it to my preceptor (you said you are still in orientation?) in the context of a learning experience. Being a team player is important. As...

  22. Sleeping in the Closet?

    Buckeye.nurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    LOL Orion!! :) I actually wondered if the neighbors might think I was weird for a brief minute...but I'm in my mid-30's now, and am moving past the point where I care about what others think as much...

  23. Lack of Sleep

    Buckeye.nurse replied to Melissaxoanne1's topic in General Nursing

    Every situation is different, but as a very long time shift worker, I have a few ideas that might work for you. ~Try to keep your sleep schedule as consistent as possible (ie. try to avoid staying up...

  24. Will I ever be able to work in Pediatrics?

    Buckeye.nurse replied to nursejanXoXo's topic in General Nursing

    I worked on an adult post-op, general surgery floor for my first year out of nursing school, and then transitioned to pediatrics. It was a learning experience to transition (as a change to any new...

  25. Sleeping in the Closet?

    Buckeye.nurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I still have mild PTSD from my night shift days :/ I resorted to putting tin foil on the bedroom window, and then covering with a black fleece blanket. Plus I wore a face mask, and put a fan on high...