rgroyer1RNBSN

rgroyer1RNBSN BSN, RN

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  1. Why drug someone who does'nt want to be drugged?

    rgroyer1RNBSN posted a topic in Emergency

    Ok here goes, anyways as most of you have known in the past I am a frequent stone former have'nt had one for about two years now, until today, I was working sicu and almost fell over, so they send me...

  2. Why drug someone who does'nt want to be drugged?

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in Emergency

    Not to mention 10mgs is a hell of a push to give someone like me who is drug naive and doe'nt take narcs or is not use to them, and he did'nt even give me fluids so I am trying to drink alot, not to...

  3. Should i go over my manager's head

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Ladybluebell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you sue and esme for the advice. Esme we have had this issue for awhile now, why admit likes to take my ed and icu nurses and float them to the floor, and float me and other critical care nm's...

  4. Should i go over my manager's head

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Ladybluebell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not to mention I probabley ranted on b/c I have to admit I was full of phenergan when I posted, I have still had severe issues with n/v and anorexia since my surgery, which I do'nt know why, I have...

  5. Should i go over my manager's head

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Ladybluebell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you ladybluebell, but sue is right my post was innapropriate, and she does have a point, I would'nt like it if someone posted that about me, but since I am the nm, and this other manager really...

  6. Should i go over my manager's head

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Ladybluebell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry everyone, and ESME is right I think this is half my problem, typing on an ipad for someone with big hands just does'nt work, back to the computer for me. Sue I am sorry, and I did teach and...

  7. Should i go over my manager's head

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Ladybluebell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Not that long ago, and I havent posted in awhile just came back on about 3 weeks ago, not to mention just got back to work after being on leave for awhile, I have been recovering from a liver...

  8. TV shows and movies that are ruined, because you know better

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to HollyHobby's topic in Nursing Humor

    On a side note about hawthorne, shes the cno, would you like to tell me where we all can find a cno that is actually going to come to the floor and actually work, let alone helping us code someone,...

  9. Should i go over my manager's head

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Ladybluebell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey I was sick and tired when I posted, and you go work with her for a night, I generally dont talk mean or bad about anyone, but this women has hit my last nerve, I am not trying to be mean, but she...

  10. Best Shoes for 12 hrs shift

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to AnacaliRn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As far as tennis shoes go the best ones I have found are the new Reebock zig techs they are awesome, they conform to your feet, are light and very comfortable, and are easy to break in, the only draw...

  11. Finding the right stethoscope?

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to softballsmarty's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the welch allen harvey elite cardiology stethoscope which is a little cheaper then the littman, has great sound qaulity, and tons of interchangable pieces, I also have a sprague double tube...

  12. RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And btw why we are on this topic, none of my Cna's or Pct's would'nt dare to act this way torward any of my Rn's or Lpn's, because they know how I am as their nurse manager and supervisor, and if they...

  13. RN- How do I get the most from CNA/s while not causing major conflict on the unit

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to kyrn1999's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My aides are awesome even if it is at the hospital, I am er and sicu nurse manager, and I will get out and do aide work even if I am a Bsn, and Msn, I started out as a Cna in ltc, then bacame an lpn...

  14. Should i go over my manager's head

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Ladybluebell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This manager is either having problems because she is new and having problems adjusting and is just trying as hard as she can and shes just having a hard time this is especially true if shes trying to...

  15. burnout in ER

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to pm2rn's topic in Emergency

    I work both ed and sicu and I am a supervisor one that will work the floor with you and believe me I have felt this way to about 97 percent of the time it is bs, but I am there for the other 3 percent...

  16. How to write up a verbal warning for indirect behavior

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to SoulSpirit_Rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree with traumarus I am a nursing supervisor and work as charge alot and this is behavior that would infuriate me, your the RN she isnt, next time ask her where she got her nursing license and how...

  17. Trauma Nursing

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Emergency

    We have a trauma area in our er and generally the ed nurses and some sicu nurses like myself float to ed and we are generally the nurses assigned to that area, but mostly ots vetran ed and sicu...

  18. Can anybody share any first hand experience with being coded, on a vent, sedated, etc

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    Also on said topic from earlier I am this nurses boss and when I came back to work I cooked this nurses posterior with a good long lecture about pain management and how if someone is sedated they can...

  19. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Im a nurse manager of the er and sicu, and this is a pet peeve of mine why adults would want to even do this is beyond me, and I am sorry but the next time I see the lpn from fastrack wearing the ugly...

  20. IM injections - divide into 2 or keep as 1?

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to samyaira's topic in Patient Medications

    No kidding! Lol! Thats why I usually dont write or type them

  21. Can anybody share any first hand experience with being coded, on a vent, sedated, etc

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    I was tubed for 2 weeks in my sicu after my liver transplant, all I remember is the nurse kept putting the radio on the oldies station and they kept playing that dumb song "rock the boat, dont rock...

  22. Love or hate your IV pumps?

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to steffimarty's topic in General Nursing

    Oh god, I can see I am not the only one who hates the stupid plum pumps and when I worked icu when we had them I got the joy of putting up with the three way ones I can still here the beep-beep-beep...

  23. Have been in the ER for 3 hrs now....

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Emergency

    No offense but I would have fast tracked her, I am not trying to be rude but please remember we have cardiacs, traumas, and priority 1's we have to deal with first, and cut the "rude nurse" some slack...

  24. You Know You're A Nurse If...

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    You beleive there is a special place in hell for the inventors of the press gainey survey and all er/ed nurses know what I am talking

  25. The dumbest thing I ever said to a patient.

    rgroyer1RNBSN replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok well here goes mine I tried to take a direct admit pt to the floor the other day get this the guy was short aka no offense a midget and I didnt even look to see which room he was going to, and my...