humglum

humglum BSN, RN

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  1. So what do you do if you cut your finger?

    humglum replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    Is it still bleeding? I'd put a square of gauze over the stitches and cover it with an occlusive dressing. Accidents happen -- just make sure it is well-covered and you wear gloves when

  2. Nurses and marriage

    humglum replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I find it hard to believe, especially in this economy, that someone would latch onto a nurse as a 'meal ticket' and expect to be kept by him or her. I'm an RN and I make a good amount of money but...

  3. So much negativity towards Associate Degree Nurses

    humglum replied to LPN_2005/RN_10's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't think anyone here is anti-ADN. If you've been around this site for any length of time, you'll see some variation of this thread over and over again. In my opinion more education is never a bad...

  4. not looking "put together"

    humglum replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a prison surrounded by men who stare at me like they have never seen a female before. I strive to look as plain as possible. I wear minimal makeup, I pull my clean hair back from my face,...

  5. New Grad in Corrections

    humglum replied to ibrn2010's topic in Correctional

    I think you should share your medical information. It is important information for them to know if you should have a diabetic emergency while at work -- it could mean the difference between life and...

  6. Help RN's w/ my HW!

    humglum replied to jesslopez_619's topic in LPN to RN

    Are you serious? Why would you convert to mcg? Divide 25 mg into 450 mg and you'll have the necessary volume. I'm quite sure you can manage this

  7. Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    humglum replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    When can you start? No, really, when can you start? I've been in my corrections job for YEARS now so I can't offer specific advice. I'd be clear on maintaining boundaries, being...

  8. Strip searches?

    humglum replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    No. There is no reason for medical to be involved in strip searches. That is a custody issue. We're not involved in cell extractions either but we do treat inmates (and, to some extent, assist...

  9. Drug testing issue.

    humglum replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started taking drug tests they would ask what medications I was taking. Now they don't. If, for some reason, you test positive the person that interprets the tests will call you (using...

  10. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    humglum replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in corrections and here nobody can carry a cell phone, not the medical director, not the warden. It's a safety issue because of inmates getting control of phones and making escape plans or...

  11. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    humglum replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Cell phones aren't permitted at my job. We go through a metal detector, our belongings are packaged in clear bags that go through a scanner, and we have pat downs. No cell phones, period. No...

  12. Anyone applied to Salisbury University's ABSN for Fall 2009?

    humglum replied to nursing8648's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I live in Salisbury and I've never had any problem with violent or property crime. I think, like anywhere else, there are good areas and bad areas and it is important to be aware of your surroundings...

  13. No Patients!

    humglum replied to nkochrn's topic in Rural

    Wow, I can't imagine that. Our census tonight is 6. I'm the only nurse here, which is fine because there isn't much to do. One night I worked and had one patient all night long. That patient had the...

  14. Starting PIV = bane of my existance. Any advice?

    humglum replied to whykiki0103's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We don't generally draw labs from IV starts, either. And I would agree that the best thing for your skill and confidence level is practice. I work in a prison so I am usually starting IVs on healthy...

  15. Nightshift- sooo tired on off days

    humglum replied to EllaGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Probably a good few months. Maybe as long as 4. I started out feeling sort of zombielike during my days off but my problem is that I'm a light sleeper and I had trouble sleeping during the day. Now I...

  16. Nightshift- sooo tired on off days

    humglum replied to EllaGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Nights is hard. It's such an unnatural schedule. I try to take a quick, 2 hour or so nap before going in on my first night. On my last night I go home and sleep until 1 or 2 pm at the latest (then I...

  17. Med Errors: Share Your Stories

    humglum replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Just recently I underdosed someone. I work in a prison infirmary and we had a trainwreck of an inmate here. We get our Vancomycin in vials to be reconstituted and then added to minibags; it comes in...

  18. vent--angry patients--your input

    humglum replied to RN4911's topic in Emergency

    I don't think it was inappropriate at all. There's no reason for a patient to be verbally abusive, regardless of your specialty or what their medical problem might have been. Thankfully I work in...

  19. Pretty sure I failed at 75

    humglum replied to Hawaiiangurl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think everyone thinks they failed, regardless of their actual result. I passed with 75 questions, first time. Good luck to

  20. pca in correctional facility

    humglum replied to wright405's topic in Correctional

    Well you'll find out if you go in for an interview and facility tour. Ask a lot of questions. We don't have CNAs/PCAs at my facility but we do have a couple of CMAs (medication aides) -- they do the...

  21. medication administration at correctional facility

    humglum replied to alegea23's topic in Correctional

    I don't understand why administering medications would be outside of your scope of practice. At my facility the inmates in general population come up to pill call (and only for those medications that...

  22. Difficult IM

    humglum replied to jailhousegranny's topic in Correctional

    Well, you're right. That is difficult. If an IM refused to come down to medical for insulin rollout I would document him as a refusal. Of course that doesn't help if you have to keep going to him...

  23. What types of scrub bottoms do you prefer?

    humglum replied to TheCommuter's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like unisex, drawstring-waist. No elastic. I actually prefer unisex scrubs all around. No cutesy prints or shirts that tie in the

  24. Frustrated and need some encouragement/advice.

    humglum posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all. I've been a member of this board for years but I mostly read what everyone else posts. Today I have a question of my own. I've been a nurse for 5 years (graduated in 2003) and so far have...

  25. new grad in a sticky situation with HR!

    humglum replied to NPs4health's topic in Nursing Career

    How long have you been there (i.e. how long was your nurse externship?), what area are you working in, what is it about your environment that you consider unsafe? If you can I'd advise staying and...