AliceTrout

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  1. Why don't you just read the chart?

    AliceTrout replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As an ICU nurse, I like this - and not in a condescending way. I realize I am required to know more about my TWO patients than a floor or ER nurse, that is partly why I only have two. In our world, I...

  2. Reasons patients turn on their call light

    AliceTrout replied to diamondp17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have heard this one more than once. Always because of DTs or ICU delirium. But when it's a coworkers patient saying it, I extort them by threatening to sit by the door and

  3. What's the meanest thing a patient has said to you?

    AliceTrout replied to fangirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Scariest and meanest things ever said to me was by a patient the day shift nurse started report off with saying "Girl, you are going to love this patient. She is just the sweetest little thing ever"....

  4. Clinical Question: Continuous PCA Infusions w/ XYZ Drip

    AliceTrout replied to CCNP-FL's topic in Critical Care

    The only real problem I see is that your method is imprecise, particularly if you are trying to titrate one (or more) of those drips/PCA. I used to do the same thing more often, but have since learned...

  5. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    AliceTrout replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the nurses in my unit have talked about how the "back of the SICU" is haunted. I never really thought much about it, being a bit of a skeptic. Now that Halloween is approaching, their stories...

  6. Tips for first job after graduation

    AliceTrout replied to CSIPAIGE's topic in General Students

    I have never been yelled at by a doctor, and the only time I have ever witnessed a doctor yell at a nurse, she deserved it. See this post for the story on

  7. There is no such thing as a dumb question. But seriously, there is.

    AliceTrout posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    As a new grad, I am often reminded of the mantra "there is no such thing as a stupid question" every time I get that sheepish "I have a question" look on my face. I almost started to believe it was...

  8. April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    AliceTrout replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Better tell the hostess not to seat anyone else near this table until they

  9. WHY do I need a BSN?

    AliceTrout replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Reading through this thread has been upsetting and depressing. The petty bickering, belittling, and name calling is pedantic and immature. To me, it comes down to this. We should want to see our...

  10. Things they don't tell you in nursing school

    AliceTrout replied to LondonLeprechaun's topic in Nursing Humor

    May I add one I recently learned, dead people can in fact, projectile

  11. "You are now a stepdown nurse too"

    AliceTrout replied to SummitRN's topic in Critical Care

    Personally I would wonder if there was an implication that I wasn't quite up to speed to be in the ICU yet, and would probe my supervisor about what I need to do to step up my game. That may very...

  12. Are swan-ganz (PAC) still around in your area?

    AliceTrout replied to ninis's topic in Critical Care

    While I was in school our critical care instructor went over them in depth and forever - implying those of us ICU bound would see them all the time. Ha! Been in ICU since graduation, have yet to see...

  13. Accused of withholding pain medication

    AliceTrout replied to trucol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are several things about this post that seem like they just shouldn't be as confusing as OP makes them. 1. If a PRN medication for pain is available (as in you are within the time perimeters of...

  14. How Soon after Graduation did you take NCLEX?

    AliceTrout replied to starmickey03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated in December. Got my permission to test and temporary January 17th. Started work the 20th. Did not take NCLEX until Feb 17th. If I had to do it all over again I would skip the temp license...

  15. % of Nurses that smoke

    AliceTrout replied to twinner05's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was a closet smoker all through nursing school and it was a source of a lot of stress. I refused to smoke in scrubs before or after my rotations, just because I was so concerned the smell would...

  16. Concept mapping, client had no true diagnosis!

    AliceTrout replied to Friskee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    When in doubt you always have wellness diagnoses!!! Readiness for

  17. ICU interview

    AliceTrout replied to pseudo_name's topic in Critical Care

    Congratulations on your new job!! I realize I'm a little late here, but still wanted to share this horror story for any others who want to know what terror looks like. I was a few months shy of...

  18. Average age of nurses on your unit

    AliceTrout replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

    For us there is a big difference between night and day crew. The day crew is mostly 40 and up and nights tends to be 20 -30 year olds. I think that largely has to do with the fact that day shifts are...

  19. March 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    AliceTrout replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    How do I chart 3pm in military time

  20. I feel like such a FAILURE!

    AliceTrout replied to MissAreli's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As my old coach would say when we "failed" - you didn't lose, it was a learning experience. What better review for NCLEX is there than NCLEX!? Take the expierence to make yourself stronger, faster,...

  21. My long winded version of how I (sorta) studied for NCLEX

    AliceTrout posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey all! So I was a Dec 13 grad, took my NCLEX on the 17th. During my program, I was that weirdo (with no job or kids) that was active in student activities, finished a minor, and studied nursing ALL...

  22. rationale ..seems wrong

    AliceTrout replied to bhallakishu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This maybe solid advice much of the time, but don't check your critical thinking at the door and automatically shoot for the positioning answer. Many of my NCLEX resources had a variation of this...

  23. February 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    AliceTrout replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Some people make it look

  24. Cruel words....

    AliceTrout replied to bgause-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    People like that, for me, serve as a poignant reminder of who I don't want to become. I wouldn't bother confronting her as it won't accomplish anything positive. Just strive to be the kind of person...

  25. "Just" a CNA?!

    AliceTrout replied to AliceTrout's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I also understand context is everything. But several different people have used the "just" when introducing themselves to me in my first two weeks, and this is specifically the context I was...