suanna

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  1. Floating

    suanna replied to JenRN99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Be careful what you ask for. Are you ALONE on the unit- no other staff at all- you have a complaint, but what if the solution is moving the mom/baby to a med/surg floor and floating both nurses as...

  2. what did I see?

    suanna replied to gfoster6993's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I've never seen an IO line in a hospital or inserted one. I've gotten NO training in 25+ years of nursing in IO insertion or care. It is the new hot thing in ACLS so I'd expect to see them in ER from...

  3. This is getting ridiculous!!

    suanna replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Big pharm has made a lot of $ in the last 50 years- some of it at our expense, but what companys haven't tried to max out thier income? If your 401k was invested in a company that told you they were...

  4. Fellow Nurse Goes Off On Me!!!!???

    suanna replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If the "right-up" was factual, honest, and oriented toward positive change- Great! I'd bet that isn't the case. I don't know your policys but where I work you review a "right-up" with the unit manager...

  5. Will I be facing discrimination?

    suanna replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not uncommon- and yes you will get just the same from time-to-time in the practice of nursing. Ever see the "Focker" movies? Men in nursing are such a funny joke that the franchise has spun off 2...

  6. RIDICULOUS RULES!

    suanna replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry for your rocky road. I agree it isn't completely fair, but you did screw aroung in school 10 years ago. You were an "adult", and chose fun over grades. I can see you have matured and are now...

  7. Experienced cardiac nurse transfers to CTICU..gotta read this one

    suanna replied to Morettia2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You were treated badly-I agree, but I work CVSICU. Let me tell you a story. So, we were getting an SurgICU/MedICU nurse with 10+ years experience. First week on orientation all we heard was " Oh, I've...

  8. Worst doctors orders ever received

    suanna replied to jenfromjersey's topic in Emergency

    At least is was "as

  9. Apologizing for my prima donna ICU coworkers.

    suanna replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    If you watch the TV medical shows, ERs accurately diagnose, treat, perform complex surgery, recover the patient and educate the family, patient and community all in 4 minutes. I think you aren't...

  10. Zofran

    suanna replied to scoopyjosh's topic in Patient Medications

    Your patient will have less nausia too

  11. Is it time to quit?

    suanna replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You could be a bit thin skinned- I've been known to make sarcastic comments that were WAY TOO cutting than I intended them to be. Or,is is possible you got that comment after the straw broke the...

  12. Craziest Thing You Saw a Surgeon Do.

    suanna replied to gymnut's topic in Operating Room

    Not in OR, but it was still a surgeon: My post-op patient coded and per protocal the EKG tech had them hooked up to a 12lead-during compressions. The surgeon arrived on scene and promptly hurled the...

  13. Post CV A-Fib Protocol?

    suanna replied to PMFB-RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    For AF the standing orders are for lytes and gasses. As a rule if HR >100 we call the doc without waiting to treat lytes. If lytes are out of whack and pt stable we may give a try at treating them...

  14. accepted to med school, but thinking of nursing instead

    suanna replied to bluewater's topic in Nursing Career

    Most nurses I work with are dissapointed in thier choice of career, but that is also true of almost all of the doctors I work with. A degree in both fields are just a jumping off poin to your eventual...

  15. Is becoming an RN still worth it?

    suanna replied to round12tko's topic in International Nursing

    *NO!*

  16. Does anyone take Topamax for migraines?

    suanna replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I took it for another pain issue related to a on-the-job injury. As far as I can tell the theraputic effect of this medication is to make you feel so CRAPPY you don't mind the pain as much. I can't...

  17. Terminated...

    suanna replied to rencontrezmoi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Pretty easy answer: " I got behind on my licence renewal paperwork and let my licence lapse, I had to stop nursing until I was again licenced." It wouldn't hurt to emphasize the fact that this was an...

  18. Sense of Dread....When Will It End?

    suanna replied to AICU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been working the same critical care unit for over 25 years and so far it hasn't completely for me. If you get a definitive target date let me know so I can have something to look forward to. The...

  19. Injury on the Job

    suanna replied to MBrickle's topic in General Nursing

    My wife had a simular injury and was off work for more than 8 years. Do as you like, but I would take advantage of one of all the lawyers that are going to be sending you greetings in the near future....

  20. unknown terminology

    suanna replied to clearblue3's topic in General Nursing

    So it isn't that sick feeling you get when you are in a hurry to get to work and you see the blue and red flashers in your

  21. Sent into a correctional facility...failed miserably :(

    suanna replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Agency Nurses

    This is why most of us don't have the cojones to go into agency nursing. I think I'd rather join the armed services and go to the lands of sands. At least there they let you carry a gun and shoot if...

  22. Do you ever get tired of hearing this phrase?

    suanna replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I hear that phrase I just feel like smacking whoever is sitting next to

  23. Im 24 and I want to be a nurse badly but my age discourages me!

    suanna replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you keep up with your "Geritol" and try eating a few prunes in the morning you may be able to squeeze a few years into your practice after you get your BSN- even if it takes you till you are almost...

  24. 1st week on job and absolutely hate it!!

    suanna replied to mrw322's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I see where you are comming from. I have often felt being independently wealthy would be the best option for me for spending time with my family. I could still volunteer to practice nursing in my...

  25. Foley bag wasn't closed...help

    suanna replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Really, you are this wigged out over a little pee on the floor? I can see if his intracranial ventriculostomy bag fell on the floor and leaked brain juice all-over the place, but pee? Who would care?...