LibraNurse27

LibraNurse27 BSN, RN

Community Health, Med/Surg, ICU Stepdown

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  1. The End Of An Era

    LibraNurse27 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    I follow a nurse account on instagram and they did a poll of thousands of nurses of how many had made med errors and it was 90% said yes. Then they asked if you reported the errors. 71% said yes and...

  2. Multiple doses in same syringe?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! That's crazy. and now I want to watch that

  3. What constitutes "a big deal"?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    And that is the best outcome you could ever have for a med error... an unintended positive effect! Then you feel relieved, terrified, happy, stressed, ashamed, all at the same time

  4. What constitutes "a big deal"?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no it didn't feel personal! Even if it was, I always appreciate advice

  5. Multiple doses in same syringe?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Very good advice! Yes, he is very experienced. I think I will just draw the dose I'm about to give as there is no clear policy, just a preference to do it the other way. At least until I recover from...

  6. What constitutes "a big deal"?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much!! I am surprised that all the managers/doctors I have reported to had similar responses as the doctor you reported to... saying the pt will just pee it out, thank God you didn't get...

  7. What constitutes "a big deal"?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Jedrnurse! I hope I don't fall into the "pattern of errors" nurse, but if I do I am constantly working on it! Most of the errors occurred in my first year as a nurse and then my first year in...

  8. Increase in hr/$pay for Bilingual

    LibraNurse27 replied to HeyHeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I speak Spanish and our unit would sometimes have more than 50% Spanish speaking patients, with covid up to 90%. I'm the only one from all 3 shifts who speaks Spanish, and one ICU nurse on PM shift. I...

  9. The End Of An Era

    LibraNurse27 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Aww sorry to Belinda, med errors suck and are scary even when no harm to pt. As long as pt was not allergic to Benadryl I bet no harm. 14 years as an acute care nurse with no med errors, not even...

  10. How to deal with nurses who don't listen during handoff?

    LibraNurse27 replied to guest1068752's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care at all if they don't want to listen. Used to be insulted but now I don't take it personally. I know my report is good, and maybe they already looked up all they want to know and just want...

  11. Vaccine Hesitancy

    LibraNurse27 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Something to add... my wife who is black said she was initially concerned that it would be another experiment on black people, but after seeing how it's been offered to wealthier (and whiter)...

  12. Vaccine Hesitancy

    LibraNurse27 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't liked or trusted the government for the past 4 years, but I agree I've probably put things a lot more dangerous than the vaccine in my body in terms of junk food =( but I do agree those of...

  13. Multiple doses in same syringe?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like I'll be using dilaudid (not for my own convenience!) but because it lasts longer and less risk for apnea, chest wall rigidity, and addiction. But, onset of action is faster so maybe I'd...

  14. Multiple doses in same syringe?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    According to my research fentanyl is stronger. I should have known that from just watching the news. And from friends and patients who bought drugs laced with fentanyl or bought street fentanyl......

  15. Multiple doses in same syringe?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I understand better now. That the way they are doing things is legal and actually recommended but there is a recognition of the risks and allowance of drawing only amount you're giving from...

  16. Multiple doses in same syringe?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I guess infection risk? I always clean with alcohol pad between accessing. Insulin vials with multiple doses you have to do this, and with some other meds in my experience. I think I'm going to just...

  17. Multiple doses in same syringe?

    LibraNurse27 replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'm so glad the pt was OK. I agree wasting tons of medication is wasteful, but I'm used to it and don't like walking around with syringes full of narcs LOL also at the hospital we had to...

  18. What constitutes an IV insertion "attempt"?

    LibraNurse27 replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I made a (panicked) thread about it when it happened. Some people said no big deal, others said infection risk because the needle is touching the skin again and even though the site is prepped it's...

  19. What constitutes an IV insertion "attempt"?

    LibraNurse27 replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have done this twice during urgent IV insertions where the tip of the catheter accidentally came out a small amount during redirecting. Then I freaked out about if for days on end and kept checking...

  20. Personal Life Affecting Work Life

    LibraNurse27 replied to Newnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds simple but I think number one attempt to fix things is just having a conversation with your husband. See where he's coming from and how he's feeling, and express how you're feeling. No...

  21. Let the Healing Begin

    LibraNurse27 replied to amoLucia's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Agreed! I saw interviews where he said he's only been sleeping 3-4 hours a night since March =( At least our new president acknowledges that covid is real and is already trying to start cleaning up...

  22. Does floating kill patients?

    LibraNurse27 replied to TKHnurse's topic in General Nursing

    In this case it seems more like NOT floating kills

  23. If Nurses are "Essential", Why Can't We Be Treated Like It?

    LibraNurse27 replied to Catalin's topic in General Nursing

    She went to Mexico??? And bragged about it? Ahhh I'm so mad and I don't even know

  24. Is there a way to separate the title "Nurse" away from your name?

    LibraNurse27 replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I feel honored sometimes that people are so interested in learning more about what it means to be a nurse and they almost always express appreciation and say they are impressed with nurses, tell...

  25. How to handle covid exposures from other staff

    LibraNurse27 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Hi all, I know I've posted a lot about my covid unit so apologies in advance. Yesterday I found out our clerk has tested positive. Today I found out one of our RTs is having symptoms. Our clerk...