twopurpleskittles

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1. My poor coworker:(

   twopurpleskittles replied to MomRN0913's topic in Home Health

   That is awful! Poor girl! I was bitten by a yappy little bastard right on my butt. It barely broke the skin. Definitely a job hazard. I feel so bad for her and I pray for a speedy

2. New grad in HH $20/visit no mileage.... is this right?

   twopurpleskittles replied to vn-rn's topic in Home Health

   Whoa there! Definitely harsh. The expired tube thing could happen to anyone, even a very experienced RN. It's not as though she will be working in a vacuum. Help is but a phone call

3. I got my first job!!! But I am worried...

   twopurpleskittles replied to Bunny99's topic in Home Health

   Hey, I understand that! We do what we have to do, right. You'll be just

4. Working for 2 agencies at the same time

   twopurpleskittles replied to tktjRN's topic in Home Health

   I worked full time for one agency and prn for another. I saw 5-10 patients for the prn gig. I didn't tell anyone so as not to **** them off. Just be careful not to mix up the paperwork. That would be...

5. I got my first job!!! But I am worried...

   twopurpleskittles replied to Bunny99's topic in Home Health

   Firstly, I'm not sure that home health nursing should be your first job out of school. Not much experience to work from but not to worry. It's not as though you'll be working in a vacuum. Help is a...

6. Why Do People Bully Me?

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

   This is horrible! I am so sorry you were treated this way. I hope that you can get past this and back into nursing! If you made it through nursing school then you CAN do this. WOW!, I can honestly say...

7. Elevated INR without warfarin

   twopurpleskittles replied to angelcantrell1985's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Was this pt septic? Severe sepsis will cause elevated INR

8. Advice on how to be more assertive

   twopurpleskittles replied to anjresident's topic in Correctional

   I worked in Florida State Prison for more than 3 years. That is the prison where 'Old Sparky' was used and where executions are currently held. It is maximum security. Those inmates are the worst of...

9. Why Do People Bully Me?

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

   I was also bullied as a new nurse working my first job in the ICU. I was actually still in my preceptor-ship. The charge nurse, with 100+ years of experience (lol), was the perp. I'm not sure why she...

10. Witnessed unsterile procedure and feeling terrible about it

    twopurpleskittles replied to cblake4293's topic in General Nursing

    The moral of this story is make sure you have ALL the facts before you go on a crusade. I love the plan to get with training/p&p to find out the proper technique then moving

11. 12 hour shift

    twopurpleskittles replied to haiman7's topic in General Nursing

    I think 12s. 8s are too short, 12s are perfect, and 16s are too long. Once upon a time, when I thought I was wonder woman, I worked 80 hours in 6 days. 16 8 16 16 8 16. Then I had 8 days off. I lived...

12. Tales of Woe; or, Nursing Job Search Fiascoes.

    twopurpleskittles replied to Bortaz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I interviewed and was hired on the spot for an ER position. I was so excited! I left there walking 5 feet off the ground! I got a call the next day saying that the hiring manager, the one who hired...

13. Embarrassing/Clumsy Moments!

    twopurpleskittles replied to BKCinNOLA's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Then add into the equasion the fact that I wear those funny little rubber shoes and have been a recepient of the dredded "Croc Stop" on many occaions. You know, you are happily walking down a hall...

14. Home Care: Meds and flushes via g-tube

    twopurpleskittles replied to nurse4sale's topic in Patient Medications

    If you want to be clear with the volume of water given I would write it something like this.. Meds given via g-tube mixed with 120cc of water. The word alternating implies that you gave the patient...

15. Night Shift Question/Advice/Tips

    twopurpleskittles replied to EMEddie's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a night shifter for more than 1/2 of my nursing career (4+ years so far). #1-When you go to bed, unplug/turn off your phones! I don't care what happens, it will be handled without me. You...