Straydandelion

Straydandelion

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  1. Giving Digoxin with an Amiodarone drip and HR of 48

    Straydandelion replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

    It is a tough call, and honestly I don't know the parameters enough to say positively what is the correct and safest thing to do in that circumstances. As such, before I second guess, whether the doc...

  2. Bedside shift report.

    Straydandelion replied to mamason's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have done it for ages, and love it. There are no surprises after report all having seen the patient first hand. Using a little judgement i.e. some things are discussed outside the room, some we go...

  3. Merry Christmas from...

    Straydandelion replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Happy Holidays to everyone from

  4. Ever burned a bridge?

    Straydandelion replied to LuvMyGamecocks's topic in General Nursing

    Weighing whether to burn a bridge not giving a two week notice, or having something affecting my future license as an RN (was working at a student nurse at the time), I elected to burn the bridge....

  5. program to teach preceptors to be preceptors

    Straydandelion replied to leejmac's topic in Emergency

    Some universities give them, might want to check in your area.

  6. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    Straydandelion replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    I only remember calling in once. Driving to work being extra cautious, I stopped at a redlight and instead of actually stopping, slid half-way into the middle of it. Being a fairly long distance still...

  7. Nicely undermining you.

    Straydandelion replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I agree fully! Agreed, best to

  8. Did I handle this incorrectly?

    Straydandelion replied to swirlygirl's topic in General Nursing

    The BEST answer to any situation comes the day after with hind-sight, ultimately however I always follow the above

  9. Long...but HELP!

    Straydandelion replied to Jay2daq's topic in General Nursing

    Some states require facillities to have a program in place for harrassment in the work place and this would be addressed in the employee handbook. I am not sure if yours does however I would have to...

  10. Is this a common discharge practice?

    Straydandelion replied to ThanksForAllTheFish!'s topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen this but am assuming they need a unit bed, in that case, a transfer to the floor would have been safer. A PICC line without discharge teaching, or is home health following up? That...

  11. Hi, are you the doctor?

    Straydandelion replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Stereotypical response contributed by the media now, yet actually a reality in the past...is it mainly from older

  12. Did I cause my patient to die faster?

    Straydandelion replied to lou_tango's topic in General Nursing

    Please! If I am on my last leg, don't let me die dirty because someone was afraid to turn and clean me up! Honestly, it is possible that ANY movement at that low ebb could have contributed to her...

  13. Wishing I wasn't an RN when it comes to sick family member.

    Straydandelion replied to Avery205's topic in General Nursing

    As an RN I can see your point, you understand what he is going through. Is he alert at all? If so, I am sure he has already thought of alternatives. As a family member, I would just support the rest...

  14. What type of family member drives you craziest?

    Straydandelion replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am only bothered by the family member with no ears..no words go in and they all come out. In other words ones can't seem to listen/understand much of

  15. Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    Straydandelion replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I actually don't understand the problem with taking the flu vaccine for H1N1 in order to prevent the patients we are responsible for, from catching it from those that are there to see to the patient's...

  16. Charting for another nurse

    Straydandelion replied to mominsd's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, refuse to do it.What also bothers me is this wasn't brought up BEFORE you were hired. If this LPN can't deal with computer charting, there may be a lot of places she can no longer work since a...

  17. Who else has passed out?

    Straydandelion replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Nursing

    I was told at one point that it is closely related to http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/medical/orthostatic.html .. slow, deep breaths and instead of standing perfectly still try...

  18. Daily assignments -- how are they made?

    Straydandelion replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I have never worked at a place another shift's charge nurse made the daily assignment for the next shift. There can be things going on the next shift including acuity that is not seen on nights unless...

  19. Horrible hospital experience!

    Straydandelion replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. The recovery room should have made sure his pain was relieved before bringing him to the floor (which is no excuse for the floor nurse btw). 2. The original floor nurse that admitted him has no...

  20. I'm working TWO full time jobs, crazy??

    Straydandelion replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! I wouldn't do

  21. Rude Physician - Tips for Handling

    Straydandelion replied to Ihoplover's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have also given the family the phone number of the surgeon and let them address their concerns. Aside from that however, I am not interested in being "chewed out" for attempting to be a...

  22. Can you guys please help me?

    Straydandelion replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Just posting a link to your other thread for all:

  23. Can you please help me?

    Straydandelion replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in Emergency

    I hope you get some good news from your appointment... "shedding some light" is a little like diagnosing which of course you know this forum can't help with and you probably have tons of people...

  24. Sexual Harassment?

    Straydandelion replied to diane227's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like he is very unprofessional and it finally caught up with him. The hospital atmosphere is not one to play the dating/flirting game whether the claim is true or

  25. Not for Rehire

    Straydandelion replied to xoxLauren51xox's topic in General Nursing

    I personally wouldn't use them as reference however if you have to.. find a co-worker for the reference but also explain to the position applying for that you didn't work the last night due to another...