Irish_Mist BSN, RN

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    Many nurses do not chart?

    Irish_Mist replied to Guest716906's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't care less how other nurses chart. I do my best to make sure MY charting is accurate, clear, concise not only because I care about the work I do but for CYA reasons. My feedback: Who cares...
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    Crna school

    Irish_Mist replied to Courtneyrn9317's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My best advice is to get a job in the ICU, research CRNA programs and find out what is required for admission. Possibly ask to shadow a CRNA at your hospital (assuming you work as a staff
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    This person outranks me?!

    Irish_Mist replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that I didn't know your entire work experience based on your long and poorly written original post. Your entire original post smacks of arrogance and judgement so I don't think most people...
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    Staff Nurses Who Refuse To Precept Or Teach?

    Irish_Mist replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think new grad nurses, newly hired yet experienced, and nursing students alike benefit more if NOT placed with a staff RN who has openly stated they hate teaching. Just because you like to teach...
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    No Respect.

    Irish_Mist replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    My philosophy has always been "you catch more flies with honey". Families who choose to alienate the nursing and medical staff by being abusive jerks has actually been linked to bad patient outcomes...
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    This person outranks me?!

    Irish_Mist replied to Aunt Slappy's topic in General Nursing

    Why does your username title say LPN if you are a CNA? Anyway, I am a 29 year old RN with a babyish face. If I had a dollar for every time my nursing judgement has been questioned by a PCT who has...
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    I don't know how I could've handed this differently

    Irish_Mist replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Either this family feels guilty or they're trying to make it look like they aren't responsible. So their attempt at absolution is menacing the nursing
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    I don't know how I could've handed this differently

    Irish_Mist replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Calling every two hours is excessive and ridiculous and NO icu or floor nurse has the time for that. You did nothing wrong other than try to set boundaries. Stick to your
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    What HARD truth have you learned once you became a nurse and/or CNA?

    Irish_Mist replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    These are some of the following hard truths, good and bad, for me. 1. Q2 Dilaudid or Morphine sucks 2. People are entitled 3. Nurses are expected to be the gatekeeper for virtually every single...
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    No Respect.

    Irish_Mist replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't excuse the behavior at all. And quite frankly, I'm sick of the excuses. I understand it sucks that your loved one is hospitalized, possibly dying, or facing God knows what.......
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    Bullying in the work place

    Irish_Mist replied to haney13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's not your problem. Let them deal with it. Assuming all of these people are adults, they can handle it themselves. Don't let this be the hill you die
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    Hung my own blood! :-)

    Irish_Mist replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    This is hands down one of the coolest things I have ever read on this site!
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    Telemetry nurse to ICU?

    Irish_Mist posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for almost an entire year for a semi large hospital system in the Dallas/Ft worth area. I currently work on a telemetry unit. I've always been drawn to critical care and have this...
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    Telemetry nurse to ICU?

    Irish_Mist replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    I'm debating between a CVICU or a medical (or even a surgical) icu. I love cardiac stuff but I'm afraid the cvicu may be too specific? I'm planning on applying once January rolls
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    No Respect.

    Irish_Mist replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiac dork, I have seen your posts and I personally don't see you as someone who is unhappy but rather, venting about things about your job that frustrate you. It's an unfortunate reality that we...
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    What do you think of 12 hour shifts

    Irish_Mist replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    I love 12 hour shifts. Working three days a week is a sweet deal. I stay busy so before I know it, it's almost 1700. Win
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    New RN: don't like job in ICU

    Irish_Mist replied to mrsbech05's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's new nurse jitters. Not only are you learning how to be a nurse but also, an ICU nurse. There's a huge learning curve. Give yourself more time to decide if you truly don't want to do...
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    I failed my first semester of 4th year

    Irish_Mist replied to megaroo22475's topic in General Students

    The fact that you have the option to re-take in the summer is wonderful! Let that be a small dose of encouragement for you today. I'm sorry things didn't go well with your preceptor. Not everyone is...
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    Sloppy clinical instructor?

    Irish_Mist replied to Potatoskins's topic in General Students

    Why didn't this patient's nurse speak up? I for one as the patient's nurse would have told all of those people to get the heck out of the room. One or two students, maybe. But 14? That's just not okay...
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    Do you consider it helpful or not to be given a Pt’s attitude during a report?

    Irish_Mist replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is important to mention behavior of the patient or family members/visitors especially if said behavior is causing a disruption of any kind. I believe the oncoming staff needs to be aware so...
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    I got a C+ in Pharmacology & I am really discouraged about my future as a nurse ..

    Irish_Mist replied to Sherlsx3's topic in General Students

    You passed the class. Move on. One C isn't going to keep you from becoming a competent RN or get a
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    most non-caring branch of nursing

    Irish_Mist replied to nursingnurse2b1's topic in General Nursing

    You mean..... The kind of nursing where no poop, emesis, sputum, or any bodily fluid is ever involved, you have a strict Monday-Friday 9-5 schedule with no holidays ever, and you get paid the most?...
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    PTO granted

    Irish_Mist replied to heatherrn1234's topic in General Nursing

    I am cracking up over here! I love that you refer to benefits as bennies. I'm stealing
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    PTO granted

    Irish_Mist replied to heatherrn1234's topic in General Nursing

    That's ridiculous. How do they even retain staff if they expect a year's notice for PTO?
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    What should I have done about super low O2 levels?

    Irish_Mist replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure what is so complicated about this situation. You see an abnormal vital sign, you report it to the LVN or RN. Don't tell the CNA or the secretary or the janitor. TELL THE NURSE. He or she...