AdamantiteEnigma

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  1. I miss The Commuter!

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Awww... I was hoping to meet her one

  2. Insulin error

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to rn1924's topic in Patient Medications

    I guess my first question centers around how the patient is doing? So, the patient went from a BS of 66 to 129 when you gave Orange Juice? Did I understand that correctly? And you gave insulin...

  3. Do you trust the organ donation process (after recovery of 'brain dead' boy)?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    There are, of course, exceptions. My older brother definitely qualified as one. He did not survive his anoxic brain injury. And although, he'd clearly stated to anyone in our family he did not wish...

  4. I Quit Nursing.

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd suppose that there is always the possibility of working for one of the insurance carriers in an office capacity. The pay is there and many ads I see in my area are asking for a license for those...

  5. Meyers Brigg, Have you done it?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    Depending on my mood apparently I'm either ENTP or INTP. They tell me I'm an atypical introvert/extrovert, or Debator/Logician. Suits me

  6. Male student enters OB room. What do you think?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to truckinusa's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In my experiences thus far, this is highly unusual. Actually any male nurse I've known, including myself, has defaulted to being overly sensitive. I'd guess this is due to that underlying fear of...

  7. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Plus a little ice and elevation wouldn't hurt a thing. Just don't leave the cold pack on longer than 20 minute

  8. "Observed" urine drug screen

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to thisgirldrums's topic in General Nursing

    We had a situation at my old job where 6 Morphine tabs came up missing at count. There was a required observed urine screen required of both myself and the nurse coming on (who incidentally was the...

  9. When should nursing homes be allowed to evict residents?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Emergent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The article is indeed interesting. I'll definitely side though with the folks who are stating there must be more to the story. Currently, I'm working in a rehab center which also houses a small...

  10. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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  11. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's a fair assertion. The hospital I was trained to work tele on did have parameters with corresponding PRN orders to initiate. I also recall seeing similar setups when working agency in other...

  12. LPN to BSN programs

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to laurenjarrod's topic in LPN to RN

    The only functional one I'm aware of in my area is found at the University of Phoenix:LPN/LVN to BSN Online - Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of Phoenix I didn't care for it personally, as...

  13. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As you have stated policy/procedure for checking vital signs, do you not have standing orders? It's a telemetry unit, they are likely listed in plain sight (which translates to often missed). I get...

  14. Should I leave this racist town?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I didn't say my opinion would be popular. And while I agree that utilizing counseling resources would be useful; I cannot help but to take notice of murky water regarding the degree of what is being...

  15. Should I leave this racist town?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I suppose the long and short of it is that it's best in terms of your career prospects to get your year in. It does sound though like the treatment you are getting may warrant some intervention by...

  16. Malpractice Insurance

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to PCnurse88's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yes,

  17. Hey nurses!!! WE ARE PEOPLE TOO!

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to AspiringNurse23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Resentment of others coupled with inflated self importance is a dangerous path. My CNA's are my eyes and ears on the floor when I am on duty. In many ways they are an extension of my hands, and I'd...

  18. How much trouble am I in?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to Tropicalsun's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This was my question also. If IV access could not be achieved - why wasn't another route utilized? And, OP, did you only speak to the staff at the point of contact, or approach charge...

  19. Today, I am thankful for......

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Today I am thankful for: 1. That I woke up this afternoon, I have a lot left undone in my life. Time to get crackin'! 2. My patient, whom I'm rather fond of, passed away without pain or discomfort in...

  20. I got reported to HR

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep. My name actually stems from a direct reference from a mythological deity of fire, death, and war. My father, who loved his recreational chemicals, won that argument. Otherwise I would have been...

  21. I got reported to HR

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes, we stumble into rough road socially while bearing the best of intentions. Not every person walking the earth is going to be able to interpret your intentions correctly. Compost happens......

  22. I'm a sexless nurse

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I am no longer struggling to contain myself after reading nursingaround1's posts in this thread. Thank you for

  23. GoFundMe Thoughts?

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to singwithme123's topic in General Nursing

    I have a policy of strictly ignoring go fund me links and requests. Due to my volunteer efforts I've become a fair internet sleuth, and have found myself actually getting angry over go fund me stuff...

  24. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    You don't think that having a restraining order would get that abuser out of her workplace? I'm asking, not challenging. I've not had the unfortunate experience of having my abuser show up at my...

  25. Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    AdamantiteEnigma replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Dear OP, Have you documented your contacts with this patient? If you haven't, I'd strongly suggest that you do. I really like the suggestion given to you involving utilizing a survivor's/women's...