AdamantiteEnigma

Awww... I was hoping to meet her one day

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 based on that 129 reading? If that's the case, yeah.....

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 to be an organ donor, there were issues for me to...

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 positions.

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 well...

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 being perceived in any other fashion as being there ...

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

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 off going nurse when I came on duty.) It was done ...

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 amount of long term care residents (5% of the total be...

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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 hospital systems here. Someone mentioned earlier in...

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 it has two years of scheduled courses before one ...

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 that you are new to the profession. But you've stat...

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 experienced by the OP. Tolerance of, and coping me...

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 HR. I'm not entirely sure though. I only say this ...

Yes, NSO.

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 be in at least hip deep water without them. I feel...

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 nurse/attending/rapid response? This is really odd to me.

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 the presence of family who love her dearly. 3. I ...

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 Mike, haha. I've actually only met one person in...

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... What's important now, is maintaining your sense ...

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

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 I've read in the past after checking it out. We ...

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 workplace. Mine was stupid enough to come to where I ...

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 support group. I've found in my volunteer efforts t...