canoehead BSN, RN

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    Mandatory Cross-training

    canoehead replied to Nikjraccoon's topic in General Nursing

    Look up "constructive dismissal." I believe this situation might apply, and could help you make your
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    Accused of making a medication error

    canoehead replied to ONCRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Do you not sign the med bag when you hang it? We do, and it would answer your question. I'm disgusted that they accuse you of this, but don't tell you what patient so you can go review the chart. You...
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    Doctor upset by charting

    canoehead replied to LalaRN9000's topic in General Nursing

    I would have made a direct quote. If the speaker makes that statement, but doesn't follow up with a formal complaint, it diminishes her credibility. If she has concerns about the treatment, but...
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    No Respect.

    canoehead replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the ER and get similar requests for a drink or a warm blanket in the trauma room. I've got Styrofoam cups and a sink, so they get tap water until I can get organized. I've also sent family in...
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    PTO use

    canoehead replied to sadpandaRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you need another weekend off, I suggest you look to switch with your
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    Made a fool of myself to board of nursing rep

    canoehead replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP has made an important point. It makes sense to start people with basic nursing skills, and move up. Approach every task knowing why it is done that way and how each part affects the...
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    Does this nursing diagnosis makes any sense?

    canoehead replied to mzsuccess's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Looks ok to
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    Even if you're new, remember you can think

    canoehead replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    What you describe doesn't make you a dangerous nurse in my mind. Especially the first scenario. You notified the physicians twice...as a crusty ER nurse I know to say "I'm requesting that you come and...
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    Smallest gauge for blood draw?

    canoehead replied to KLouHerout's topic in General Nursing

    It's not necessarily distal, but definitely small veins. And only with high
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    English As A Second Language

    canoehead replied to Santa Monica's topic in General Nursing

    You are learning new words and in a new environment. There are only so many brain cells in your head, so maybe she could be a bit more patient. I think that with your education you'll be getting lots...
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    Feeling Guilty

    canoehead replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Normal K here is 3.5, so it wasn't a big error, but it could have been. You'll be more conscious of K from now
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    Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    canoehead replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    Manja, just knowing you are there if they choose to talk has some value. As you gain a few years on the unit you will build a reputation, and maybe things will loosen
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    Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    canoehead replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Forget the admission, you'll get hit with a chart! Really truly, I don't believe that word actually makes things happen, but my gut still does a little lurch. The world continues to turn, and terrible...
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    Taboo: 10 Things Nurses Should NEVER Say!

    canoehead replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    Keeping a drip that was dc'ed, keeping the IV in, and keeping the patient on the monitor, all ward off evil spirits. And even if it doesn't work statistically, it makes the nurse look very smart if...
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    Smallest gauge for blood draw?

    canoehead replied to KLouHerout's topic in General Nursing

    When I put 24G on a pump they start to back out of the vein because of pressure at 500ml/h, 400ml/h is iffy, but 300ml/h goes in fine. A unit of blood over 4 hours is no
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    Hidden camera in nursing home, cries for help unanswered

    canoehead replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing News

    Here's hoping the supervisor and the nurse that initially found him, goes to
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    canoehead replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    For me, the point of cutting off the prongs is so they don't go in the nose, and the kid gets blow by. What do you do to keep O2 on if they don't tolerate the prongs as is, or a
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    What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    canoehead replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a chance to move visitor chairs, give yourself a clear path to the patient without having to squeeze by junk and people. If all the chairs are on one side, and the equipment you need is on...
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    My role in student nurse clinicals

    canoehead replied to serenity now's topic in General Nursing

    I got caught once with a student and no instructor. I don't mind if a student follows me around, but the instructor needs to be on the floor, and responsible for them. If I'm responsible for someone...
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    Bedside Handoff

    canoehead replied to ryhudark's topic in Emergency

    We tried it and it was so disruptive to the patient anxiety, and also the patients wanted to tell their story again to the oncoming nurse. Or we were waking sleeping patients by talking at the door....
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    Restraints in Spinal Rehab

    canoehead replied to BlueberryFranklin's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me that if the patient verbalizes a desire to have the belt on, it's their choice, and therefore not a
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    Treatment Requested VS Treatment Needed

    canoehead replied to EthicalRN60's topic in Emergency

    Patient satisfaction linked to higher health-care expenses and
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    My husband wakes me up!

    canoehead replied to BabyRN_nights's topic in General Nursing

    After doing all the explaining, and getting mad, I would be inclined to do a few household chores at 2am. Vacuum the house, it will just take a minute,
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    Are anti-vaccine people conspiracy theorists generally?

    canoehead replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I just get a friend to give me a swirly in the toilet. It exposes me to all the germs, all at once, and my immune system can take out possums in the back yard. And there are no credible studies...
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    Fear of nursing responsibility is holding me back from being a nurse. Please help!

    canoehead replied to PrettyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Just jump in, it will make sense as you do it. You can fret about it, or you can hold your nose and jump. The alternative is to throw away those years of work without even trying. You got through...