Ivanna_Nurse BSN, RN

with an attitude like that, I wouldnt wanna work for them anyway....

We have filter needles too, and as someone else posted- filter straws.... Love those things. I would never give anything from an ampule without a filter needle. Ivanna

All I can say is wow. And the fact that you are upset about a FB friend "out to get" the offender who posted the pic is interesting. I hope that you dont believe that this is acceptable behavior or practice for a minute. I am glad that someone ad...

mrsa of what exactly? mrsa isnt an STD, and basic hygiene would cover most situations... who rubs their mrsa filled wound on their sex partner... and if it is colonized in the pts nose, Im sure that they will be fine, provided there is no crazy sexu...

ruby, i sure do wish i could double kudo you sometimes! ivanna

I use epocrates... it is handy for dosages and interactions, and has lots of med math tools. The basic one is free! I do not ever use my phone in the pt room though. ~Ivanna

Woo Hoo! Im glad things are working out for you! Ivanna

Boards will be here before you know it. :) Check with the BON about working w a temp license and passing meds. it will help ease your mind. Good luck with boards too! :) Ivanna

All excellent info, I have nothing to add except good luck to you :) Ivanna

Fingers crossed for you... from what you describe it sounds like it went well, and if this is an indicator of the future of you being there, she seems like an easygoing boss. Good Luck, keep us posted! Ivanna

Choco-charcoal.... my FAVE!! Ivanna

Ill never forget the young paraplegic who was taken care of at home by his mother...She ran out of money and dressings and began to use duct tape to hold his necrotic, decomposing bottom together. No wonder he was septic. The man who was trached, aw...

i have seen the yellow fabric gowns... at my hospital, the nurses from endoscopy wear them. Sometimes a few gowns will wind up in the icu and stick around. Maybe these are the ones that you are seeing? Hope this helps, Ivanna

what about monitoring i and o... as well as daily weights?? potassium and phosphorus and calcium play an important part in renal function... how so?? What about medications that the patient is on?? Does creatinine clearance play a part?? How woul...

I just read your post and preceptor evaluations would be a grand idea. I know its been several weeks since your post I hope that things are improving for you. Ivanna

Ive been there... hang in there. No two nurses are alike, and some may precept differently than others. Stop in and see your manager, touch base with her and let her know how much you enjoyed your alternate preceptor. You are not the first person ...

dang! I think that we are working on the same unit! Sheesh.

we have a shift report sheet as well... its pretty informative, so all i do is take a piece of paper, write down the systems and note what I need to as i go. mine includes med times, accucheck times, tubing changes, labs needed, and pending tests. I...

I learned to not snort cocaine the day before I go in for an elective hernia repair. The last dude that did that wound up trached and on dialysis. Im glad for the insight! Ivanna

Get some rest, and remember some days are better than others. Hugs to you :) Ivanna

Rome wasnt built in a day, and neither was this nurse! Ivanna

Off topic, but had to share... this nite shifter is up early, cant sleep and have 4 more shifts to go. I totally thought the post read orange for hemorrhoids. I was thinking how unpleasant that'd be and then reread and cracked myself up. I better g...

A pen in each clipboard, so Im not fumbling in my pockets Rounding at the beginning of the shift to say hi to the families, and make sure I am not running out of any drips. Flushes, alcohol wipes, tubing, chux and wet wipes in each room. Hourly round...

Part of it is that you are still new to nursing, it hasnt been but a year. In this time you will experience frustration with the limitations that are placed on you and be dissatisfied with the amount of care you provide. Nursing school was 2 patien...

Three call outs in 90 days and then you get a warning. If you get another, its a small suspension. The first day falls off after the 90 day mark, so its a constant think. 3 tardies count as a callout. The one perk-if you are under the care of a ...