Irish_Mist BSN, RN

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    GJ tube, pediatric, brown drainage

    Irish_Mist replied to chasityz's topic in General Nursing

    Contact his physician. That's honestly the most prudent course of
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    Socially needy coworkers

    Irish_Mist replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    To be completely honest, I feel sorry for this woman. It sounds like she just wants to be included but doesn't have the necessary social skills. I suspect she is insecure and it manifests itself in...
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    New Grad feeling like I can't do anything right!

    Irish_Mist replied to ashrnbsn12's topic in General Nursing

    What I want to know is this: where in the hell was your preceptor when you forgot to hook a heparin line or set a chest tube to suction? Obviously the ultimate responsibility is on you for making...
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    Verbally Abused

    Irish_Mist replied to Bubbles72's topic in General Nursing

    So because you didn't mark a check off next to "bed" on the list, that means you in fact left the patient in wet sheets? What kind of investigation is this? Is it a facility investigation or state?...
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    That's not a bad nurse

    Irish_Mist replied to stephen1219's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I have never heard this one before. Honestly, I doubt most of the physicians I know have started in IV in the last five years and that is being generous. If requested, they'd all agree that the...
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    Bad messed up

    Irish_Mist replied to pcbeachbum's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would look into this: https://ipnfl.org/ I found that in a simple google search. I would strongly suggest you contact the board of nursing before your former employer does. You could also call the...
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    That's not a bad nurse

    Irish_Mist replied to stephen1219's topic in General Nursing

    If people are asinine enough to think that not getting an IV on the first try makes a bad nurse, then I'd like to see them try to get an IV on the first try under less than ideal conditions. Even the...
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    is this really bad nursing judgment?

    Irish_Mist replied to mlss94's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Assuming you described this situation in great detail to the surgeon, he came to his own professional conclusion and gave you an order to keep the line. As long as you documented that appropriately,...
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    nurses not using stethoscopes

    Irish_Mist replied to akint19's topic in General Nursing

    I use my stethoscope every shift. I listen for lung sounds, bowel sounds, and to the heart sounds. Just because "they" are doing it that way (the wrong way), doesn't mean you have to follow suit. An...
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    Graceful way to NOT answer all the personal questions my patients ask me.

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

    I am from Texas and I have lived here my whole life. Depending on the vibe I get, tt doesn't bother me if someone asks if I'm married or have children. I won't discuss politics with patients but I am...
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    Crushing Oral Medications...New Regulation

    Irish_Mist replied to ltcnurse4u's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What moron thought of this? I swear, these non clinical suits need to stop thinking of more ways to torture everyone with their
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    Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    Irish_Mist replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    I have had it up to here with this crap. So I'm supposed to be Mother Teresa year round simply because I earned a BSN and RN behind my name and work as a full time RN? I call BS. Real and honest...
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    Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    Irish_Mist replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    Your manager will find out and it will backfire. Wait at least a year before applying for a
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    Does nursing really suck that badly?

    Irish_Mist posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I know this discussion has likely been hashed and re-hashed several times. However, I wanted to discuss not only my concerns but my specific situation. Here is some background information on me: I...
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    Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

    Irish_Mist replied to Kikzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I see how you a pre-nursing student. These nurses her age that are working have likely been a nurse for 20, 30, even 40 years and are probably going to retire soon. Yes, there are areas of nursing...
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    Is 61 too old to start Pre-Nursing?

    Irish_Mist replied to Kikzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm shocked your college allowed you to register for both A&P1 and 2 in the same semester. Whatever you do, DO NOT TAKE THEM AT THE SAME TIME! You are setting yourself up to fail. I am all for...
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    Don't Risk Your Job Over Social Media

    Irish_Mist replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    My own personal policy for social media and how it relates to my career: 1. NEVER EVER mention anything about a patient or their care even if posted without using their name (JUST DON'T DO IT). 2. Do...
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    Depression/anxiety

    Irish_Mist replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise seeing a psychiatrist. A lot of family medicine doctors are not comfortable dealing with mental health issues. I went through a spurt of terrible anxiety and after seeing my family...
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    How To Recover From Near Rock Bottom...

    Irish_Mist replied to Snowana's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any colleagues in the PICU that you would consider a friend? Someone you could ask for some feedback on how to deal with these types of parents? Perhaps ask one of these colleagues to...
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    How To Recover From Near Rock Bottom...

    Irish_Mist replied to Snowana's topic in General Nursing

    I think you need sit down and ask yourself if PICU is where you truly want to be versus adult ICU. If you truly want to remain in the PICU, work on your communication skills. Can you tell us some...
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    unnecessary postpartum preeclampsia workup with straight cath

    Irish_Mist replied to boquiabierta's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is definitely a situation where you go over the resident's head and call the
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    "I Narcanned Your Honor Student"

    Irish_Mist replied to EAGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's hilarious but then again, I have a dark sense of humor. If this t-shirt troubles you deeply, as you said in your OP, I wonder how you'll handle the really rough and sad issues we see as...
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    What is the grossest thing that's happened to you???

    Irish_Mist replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    During nursing school, I helped clean up a patient that had a bowel obstruction. He had diarrhea going around the obstruction and it was explosive. I would describe the odor has fermented poop. It was...
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    How much do you pay for daycare?

    Irish_Mist replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    I pay $800 a month for my 2.5 year old son to go three days a
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    Received a strange email from a hiring manager... Please Help

    Irish_Mist replied to Ebussman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    See? You were worried for no reason! Yay!!!!!!!! Go