canoehead BSN, RN

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  1. canoehead

    Improved Trauma/Code Response

    canoehead replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    This is very helpful, we are looking at not calling a code in the ER, we usually have enough staff, and we know where everything is. I expect that will make life
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    Work refuses call out?

    canoehead replied to Nurseynurse11's topic in General Nursing

    Look up the facility's sick time policy, and the supervisor has to abide by the facility policy. If you HAVE sick time, you are allowed to call out sick. Some people will question you mercilessly, and...
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    I don't know if I should call out or not r/t snow storm

    canoehead replied to SoNan's topic in General Nursing

    Buy your house knowing that you’ll HAVE to get out during Winter storms, get the best snow tires you can afford. Get 4WD in your next vehicle if possible. Pack a shovel, salt, warm clothes, snacks,...
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    Who should call family during ICU transfer? (did I goof up?)

    canoehead replied to Ioreth's topic in General Nursing

    With a transfer to the ICU, the physician makes contact with the family, in all the hospitals I’ve worked
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    Any other Nurses suspecting agency scams?

    canoehead replied to JadedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn’t even answer inquiries with broken english, unless I was ready to move to their country. If a company has first contact with potential employees and they can’t communicate, it’s a...
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    What to do about DNP and flu shot?

    canoehead replied to Travelingon's topic in General Nursing

    In Canada, personal healthcare decisions are not mandated by your employer. It was litigated in BC, specifically around flu shots. Have you thought about moving? I believe in flu shots,...
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    Concerns with safety after orienting a foreign graduated nurse

    canoehead replied to strawberryluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Write a letter to your supervisor detailing your concerns. If they keep her on, you’ve had your
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    Cutting myself short?..but trying to make the best

    canoehead replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Emergency

    If you are bored in any ER as a new grad, you aren’t paying
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    Systematic abuse of patient rights.

    canoehead replied to paul1980s's topic in Addictions

    If the patient challenges the hospital, saying they were under the influence when they signed, they may not have to pay. On the other hand, given the meds used to get through detox, and any other...
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    Feeling terrible about a mistake I made in clinical

    canoehead replied to CatieK's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Facepalm! It happens to everyone. If an IV is bad, just take it out at the time. Before you put the next one in. You or someone else could infuse into the bad IV, or you could remove the good on...
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    How is Patient satisfaction measured in a comatose patient?

    canoehead replied to yourgoodneighbor's topic in MICU, SICU

    The family will fill out the
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    Reaching out to a deceased patients family

    canoehead replied to nizhoniphoto's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest making out a sympathy card, addressing it, and handing it to your manager, asking her to read and send it if
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    Paperwork or punches?

    canoehead replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    THREE MINUTES???? Get out of my ER. Your administrators arshole is tied tighter than a surgeons knot. What does one say when called into the office for something like
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    Delaying of abx

    canoehead replied to Janie10188's topic in Emergency

    This is not a mistake. Maybe someone else would have done things differently, but just locking the line thinking they would need to have contrast is reasonable. Yeah people could pile on and make you...
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    post COVID chaos??

    canoehead replied to nursemomma's topic in Emergency

    Make repeated and detailed reports of your shift in emails to your boss. Make sure your concerns are on record, and you'll be able to look back and say they are aware of the conditions if anything...
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    Patient-Police Statements

    canoehead replied to cliniquenurse's topic in Emergency

    About 12 years ago in Maine I was the only nurse working a 7 bed ER. An intoxicated patient was brought in by police to be treated for injuries...a few hours later released into police custody. They...
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    Preceptor is a bully....

    canoehead replied to Hardhands's topic in General Nursing

    The unit staff knows darn well when they have new staff assigned to a crusty or ditzy preceptor. In my experience you get big points for being able to work with the challenging preceptor and learn...
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    NICU babes dress-up for Halloween

    canoehead replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I’m too crusty as well, but if it makes someone else happy, go to it. I feel that way about unit decorations too. So long as I don’t have to clean it up, I can live with
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    1-2 weeks pregnant

    canoehead posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I’m working in the ER, and get women coming in regularly claiming to be 1-2 weeks pregnant. They want a confirmation pregnancy test. Call me mean, but it just gets my goat that pregnancy test kits...
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    Forced to Return to the Floor

    canoehead replied to harumi22's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend you look up the term "constructive dismissal" and consult a lawyer. I don't think they can change the terms of your employment so drastically without your consent. They'll definitely tell...
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    IV insertion practice needed

    canoehead replied to pedsnurseIJAG's topic in General Nursing

    In hospitals where I worked you could speak to your manager about doing a morning in day surgery, and spend your time just putting in
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    SI patient

    canoehead replied to Guest1139443's topic in Emergency

    If a patient knows they are going to the ER and wants to hide something, you won't find it. I think we need to put more emphasis on building relationships and openness with our patients instead of...
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    Medical DPOA for my mother, constant refusal to give me information even with the official form

    canoehead replied to InSchool4eva20's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    As long as the POA isn't activated, we have to respect the patients wishes, even if we think they are making the wrong decision. Once the doc comes in if we ask the patient again, or word it...
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    A day in the life of Infection Control

    canoehead replied to pandaburr's topic in General Nursing

    Every infection control nurse on the planet has had a breakdown in the bathroom in the last few months. That just means you care, and youre doing a good job. Hang in
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    Hating float pool - came from the OR, what should I do?

    canoehead replied to adeela01's topic in General Nursing

    I hate floating, you just get on top of your assignment, and they move you to another floor for four hours to figure out their pit of hell patients. I want to know where I'm going and know that that's...