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  1. Doctor who?

    suanna replied to wooden nickel's topic in Men in Nursing

    As I have said before, I have never used the "male" part of me to lift a heavy patient (my adams apple). I've been in this for 20+ years and I have found the "how come you didn't become a doctor"...

  2. My mother is embarassed that I'm going to be a nurse...

    suanna replied to iriska_meller's topic in General Nursing

    My father could never use the word "nurse". I was his son that worked with the doctors in the heart surgery department. He did once ask me how long I had to be a nurse before they promoted me to...

  3. Milrinone vs Dobutamine

    suanna replied to mark2climb's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I assume you can look up the PDR info so I will give you the practical viewpoint. Dobutamine- cheap, fast onset fast wean if not tolerated. Increases heart rate and contractility and provides some...

  4. How do you feel about the patients that WON't take care of themselves?

    suanna replied to diapason05's topic in General Nursing

    Just think of them as job security. After all many of the ailments we see in our practice could be avoided or mitigated with optimal health practices. If they come back soon enough is much easier to...

  5. What malpractice insurance??

    suanna replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    I carry a rider to my homeowners policy. Its only $50-$70/year and I don't have to think about it. I'm sure there are other options that give a more tailored coverage, but for the price I get piece of...

  6. can you lose your job for posession

    suanna replied to pugsdaddy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most states you can loose you licence and better yet, as a bonus you can go to jail for posession. I think the Boys in Blue hear "that's not mine, it must be my girl/boyfriends" from time to time; as...

  7. Nurses that write their own orders

    suanna replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    We use a bladder scanner several times a mos. It is floor equipment, just sitting in the clean utility room, and non-chargable. I'm not convinced of how accurate it is for residual after a small...

  8. What do I tell my kids??

    suanna replied to GregAnurse2b's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't think there is anything you can do to keep 6year olds from being cruel to each other. If it wasn't your chosen profession it would be the car you drive, the dress you kid wears, the brand of...

  9. Advanced degrees intimidation?

    suanna replied to twrn03's topic in General Nursing

    8+ years nursing BSN, MBA, now MSN with Admin. Sounds to me like you are shooting too low. My hospital has hired DONs with less credentials. If I was the nurse unit director I would be intimidated by...

  10. Need as much advice as possible-considering leaving nursing program.

    suanna replied to ANurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the problem is a lack of self confidence rather that a lack of aptitude. Keep in mind that much of what you are doing is common sense and that unskilled untrained people have been doing...

  11. Did I do the right thing? (long)

    suanna replied to LilDKessler's topic in General Nursing

    A far as EPI pens being on a crach cart I've never heard of such a thing. They have a use in the field for laymen use an a bridge to get to the hospital for definitine care-not as a acute care...

  12. Sliding Scale Insulin

    suanna replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in General Nursing

    It depends, is you sliding scale in addition to a programed insulin like lantus or an oral agent or is it the only hypoglycemic agent being used. If all you are holding is the bolus dose of insulin...

  13. Contagious CNA showing up for work!!!!

    suanna replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    It's apparently a universal problem. I don't work in a Assisted Living Facility but in acute care. It is always assumed that you are faking it when you call off. Our discipline policy is based on 3%...

  14. TUGs...Anyone have experience with these???

    suanna replied to Devil_Duckie's topic in General Nursing

    Out hospital operated one for a several years but I haven't seen him out for a while. Often he was found banging up against a doorway or wall repeatedly asking an unmovable object to "please stand...

  15. Do you attend funerals?

    suanna replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Like I said -Hospice may be different from other areas of nursing care in that the peaceful where the passing of the patient is the goal. These families may be further along in the grieving process...

  16. How to deal with coworker during report?

    suanna replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm probably that nurse- try to grit your teeth and be kind and professional. My favorite answers are " that's why we have more than one shift" or the ever popular "someday I hope to be as good as...

  17. I feel like a complete idiot in my chemistry lab and so embarrassed!!!

    suanna replied to Susanna23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We all have our little glitches that make us who we are. Fire phobia would be difficult to get by with in other cultures but in the good old USofA if it doesn't bother you it doesn't bother me. That...

  18. From a student - how much of what we learn is really done?

    suanna replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

    You are right and wrong. You will have to learn a lot of impractical ways of doing things to pass both your exams and State Board. For most of us "nursing diagnosis" is an anachronism of out student...

  19. Nurses that write their own orders

    suanna replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand your concerns but I still feel that it would be impossible to write for every contengency that may happen- the orders would be so long the doctor may as will spend the night on the...

  20. If your job went from 8 hour to 12 hour shifts...

    suanna replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    About 16 years ago our hosp went from 8s to 12s. They trialed it on a couple of floors first and it had almost 100% positive response. The hospital went house wide 7-7 and everyone was happy-...

  21. Do you attend funerals?

    suanna replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We have the "Death Squad Girls" on my unit- 2-3 nurses that feel it's necessary to attend a patients funeral. AAGGGHHH! This is a PRIVATE time for friends and family to pay thier respects to a lost...

  22. Anyone sporting a beard?

    suanna replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men in Nursing

    I grew my beard with the birth of my first grandchild 14years ago. (it was either that or a motocycle). So far no problems. One thing I did notice was once I grew the beard patients and staff treated...

  23. Multiple preceptors = multiple "rights"

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

    That is the most common complaint of new staff in our unit. The truth is that how one nurse looks at a problem and finds a solution may be very different from his or her peer. My best advise is find 1...

  24. If the backstabber tells you what you did and informs managment, is that backstabbing

    suanna replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'm in the minority but I would prefer someone with concerns about my care go to management. I'd prefer, unless it's a minor issue, they not confront me personaly. I have no desire to defend my...

  25. So I lost it? Am I out of Line?

    suanna replied to fizz2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    RUN RUN RUN. the staffig you described is way beyond unsafe. No wonder your unit has such a high turnover. Don't waste another minute earning seniority in that zoo. Get out before if kills you out you...