sweetdreame BSN, RN

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    Unsafe ED

    sweetdreame replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I completely agree. I have been known to just go down and get my own patient. The ER nurses love me. ...seriously they
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    Unsafe ED

    sweetdreame replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I completely understand your concerns. I have worked MedSurg, ER and ICU and have seen it from all sides. I would STRONGLY encourage you to pick up a couple shifts shadowing an ER nurse to see what...
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    If no union in right-to-work state, then what?

    sweetdreame replied to callmecrazyRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I worked at a unionized hospital in Texas. It isn't everything its cracked up to be. I am pretty sure we were better off before they came around....Seriously. Before they came our raises were 3-5%...
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    Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    sweetdreame replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The system is so broken, and I would be only guessing to hypothesize what might happen... its not a miracle. There is a lot not to like about the ACA, I don't even have the time or energy to get into...
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    feeling discouraged

    sweetdreame replied to lmarti10's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello friend! ICU nurses are smart, resourceful, and usually the cream of the crop...BUT they can be JERKS! Don't you worry! Its ok not to know everything right now. It is obvious that you have an...
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    Is the CVICU for open hearts the most acute ICU?

    sweetdreame replied to RNdynamic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Having experience in both Trauma, Medical, and CVICU, I will say that I feel like you get a little extra from CV training. Trauma and medical are monsters of their own, but I never really understood...
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    Question from an Undergraduate nursing student..

    sweetdreame replied to ginamart's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why don't you do a research project regarding quality of care of CRNAs (independent), CRNAs (ACT setting) or MDAs alone. Is there a difference? The ASA claims there is, the AANA claims there is not!...
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    Would you do that?

    sweetdreame replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel uncomfortable with mouth to mouth you can at least jaw thrust and open the airway. There are other things that can be done. I've seen plenty of puking arrests to use caution before...
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    RN Assaulted by MD

    sweetdreame replied to Lulu2RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would report him to the medical board and press formal charges. I would also go all the way up the chain at HR and report whoever encouraged you not to report him. That is absolutely
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    why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    sweetdreame replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That scares the crap out of me. Do NP programs not require any bedside critical care
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    How to deal with angry doctors

    sweetdreame replied to ann915's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You did EXACTLY what you should have done. You were professional and informative. I frequently ask the same question. You should file an incident report and meet with someone in HR. Don't just...
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    My nursing career

    sweetdreame replied to newnurse1986's topic in Nursing Career

    1. The nursing world is small. People talk and your reputation follows you. 2. There is no such thing as the perfect job. I mean this in the nicest way possible, and for background you need to...
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    why nursing is a mess. three simple facts

    sweetdreame replied to chillnurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Chillnurse: Why are you even a nurse? Every post I read from you is purely derogatory to nurses and the profession in general. If you took the time to read one of the many medical or nursing journal...
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    Chances? Wait 1 or 2 years to apply?

    sweetdreame replied to tsicuRN1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR! You have worked hard, you have good experiences, take the stinking CCRN and GRE and get your buns in CRNA school! The interview can be rough, but just beef up on your CCRN...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    sweetdreame replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    OMG. I was helping a student start an IV once and encouraging her to look in the upper arm (because most people don't look there). She pointed to the pulsating brachial artery and said..."OOOH...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    sweetdreame replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I've done it... still have the scar! I was in a
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    Military to pay for school?

    sweetdreame replied to Hobberdog's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you are considering joining, why not just go to one of their programs? The Army program is considered one of the best in the nation. I considered joining just to get the education and experience...
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    Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    sweetdreame replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If you disagreed you should have called the provider for clarification. I would be willing to bet the provider would have told you to give the medication. I would have given it, no questions asked...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    sweetdreame replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Squirt lidocaine right in your own face and have numb lips throughout the case... Get NTG on your hands while spiking that old-fashioned IV bottle and have a mysterious headache for the next hour!...
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    How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    sweetdreame replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    My ICU was full of beautiful nurses... smart too...I'm just
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    Need a little critique of my plan...

    sweetdreame replied to kbl7td's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Google Wolford CRNA lawsuits. I am pretty sure students have had to result to taking legal action to the abuse they have received. Also, it is considered a CRNA mill, pumping out a large number of...
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    From ADN to CRNA

    sweetdreame replied to JCarhuas's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can't "go straight into" your masters for CRNA. You must have a BSN and MINIMUM of one year strong acute care experience. I was an ADN graduate and worked ER/ICU while earning my
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    Need a little critique of my plan...

    sweetdreame replied to kbl7td's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If I were you I would beef up those Chemistry classes a bit. Why take "Introductory" and "Elementary" Chemistry when you could be taking inorganic I and II and Organic I and II or even Biochemistry....
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    BSN-DNP, no experience

    sweetdreame replied to acarlow's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    In response to DVAL1423 No offense, but you have no idea the vast amount of knowledge you don't know. Your experience as a CNA is not invaluable, but is really worthless compared to what you will...
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    BSN-DNP, no experience

    sweetdreame replied to acarlow's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think you seem very bright and will do well in your endeavors.... HOWEVER, I do think it is a mistake to jump into a program with no experience. I think that it is a disservice to you and to the...