0.adamantite

0.adamantite

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  1. PATIENTS BECOMING MORE ABUSIVE?? anyone agree?

    0.adamantite replied to nurseredd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel too young to be saying this, especially as a part of the dreaded "millennial" which have a bad rap for being selfish. But I believe society as a whole is getting more entitled. The Burger King...

  2. I shouldn't be a nurse

    0.adamantite replied to scarednurse's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new nurse, another new nurse had a situation occur that most likely resulted in a patient's death (I was not closely involved). I never judged her, there by the grace of god go us. It...

  3. stroke/brain bleed

    0.adamantite replied to marie2014's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure but what about a subdural hematoma? Is that considered a brain

  4. What is this condition called in bariatric patients?

    0.adamantite replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    The patient that was dead had most of his panniculus on one side. However the alive patient laid on their back most (I presume). When we turned the patient to look at the skin on the backside, I noted...

  5. What is this condition called in bariatric patients?

    0.adamantite posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was involved in helping clean a dead patient. The patient was extremely overweight though I'm not sure exactly, however we are talking 500+ lbs. The nurse I was working with was more experience and...

  6. Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

    0.adamantite replied to westieluv's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never answer the phone if they all me. I listen to the voicemail and decide if I want to call

  7. What is this condition called in bariatric patients?

    0.adamantite replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    Yes the second patient I saw it in was alive, a new

  8. What is this condition called in bariatric patients?

    0.adamantite replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    I googled lymphedema and elephantiasis in the abdomen and it might be this, although it both cases these patients did not appear to have an infection or any reddness / purulent drainage....

  9. How to get in the zone?

    0.adamantite replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think one of the good things about being a nurse is that time often flies. Before I know it I'm 4 hours into my shift and almost halfway

  10. Healthcare Facilities running out of medications + supplies

    0.adamantite replied to calivianya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Lotion

  11. Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    0.adamantite posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Worked a late shift and had a patient who was admitted by a specialty service. It was about 11pm and patient wanted his eye vitamins NOW. (he usually took them with HS meds, but when inpatient a lot...

  12. Dealing with drug seekers without alienating them

    0.adamantite replied to Secel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It doesn't matter whether they are drug seekers or not. You are going to drive yourself crazy. Like another poster said, it's not healthy for you to "go to war" with these patients. We are not going...

  13. Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    0.adamantite replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    I always toss the dirty bed pan. Then I take the trash bag to the utility room so it doesn't stink up the room. I'm not about to have poopy water spray up in my face or on my uniform. I'm sure the...

  14. Would you take a patient's blood sugar without an "order"?

    0.adamantite replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in an emergency. For example newly admitted diabetic states "I need to eat, I was in the ED all day and my blood sugar is low!" (usually in this case the blood glucose is between 200-300 lol) and...

  15. Why do we not get paid for lunch even if we never get to take one?

    0.adamantite replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to second this. Often other nurses will go on break and those of us left on the floor are scrambling to keep up with call lights and patient needs. Then we fall behind and aren't able to...

  16. Let's Resolve To....

    0.adamantite replied to jadelpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a professional goal for me. To smile, nod, offer a sympathetic word or two, and remove myself (whether physically and/or emotionally) from the situation, and maintain a professional demeanor....

  17. Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    0.adamantite replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes but what about when it gets around to a manager who is very invested in patient

  18. Given a do over, which (feasible) career would you pursue?

    0.adamantite replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Veterinarian, veterinary technician, or botanist. I've found nowadays I like plants & animals more than

  19. Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    0.adamantite replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I told the patient I would leave a "sticky note" (a spot on the EMR where we can write non-urgent messages to the MD) about the vitamin but the patient was not having it. Since it was close to shift...

  20. officially beginning RN career in Med/Surg

    0.adamantite replied to albyRN805's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Med-Surg is a specialty that can work you into the ground but you will learn so much. You won't know what bone tired means until you've spent a day running around the floor on a busy day. I have been...

  21. I wish they had to stay and watch the chaos

    0.adamantite replied to greenerpastures's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you work where I do? It's not unusual for me to discharge 2 and get 2-3 as admissions or transfers. There is no way to provide excellent nursing care in these situations. The patients get what I...

  22. IV pushes

    0.adamantite replied to #NurseB's topic in Patient Medications

    I have read stories of patients going deaf from too fast pushes (Lasix if I remember). Medications can be dangerous if given too

  23. So disappointed in hospital RNs and MDs

    0.adamantite replied to carachel2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm a medical-surgical RN and I do a COMPLETE assessment on each patient at the beginning of my shift and with any changes. There is no excuses. I do basic mentation (AAOx3, forgetful? eyesight...

  24. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    0.adamantite replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Heparin SubQ Novolog insulin Dilaudid IVP Zofran IVP

  25. Pushing flush too slow?

    0.adamantite replied to Birdy2's topic in Patient Medications

    I know this is off topic but in relation to the smaller syringe = more pressure, on some PICC lines it is dangerous to use anything less than a 10 cc syringe because the force generated could rupture...