Spritenurse1210 BSN, RN

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    is it just me?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Med/surg unit, but we double also as the dialysis unit, and the oncology unit. we get mostly nursing home
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    Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Holy crap!!! Well, all in a days work,
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    LTC nurses--tell me about bed alarms...

    Spritenurse1210 replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I think a helmet at all times would at least protect his head. the lowboy beds with the really thick gymnastic mats would suffice. Is there any possible way to get home health to come and sit with...
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    When drawing push meds, do you draw the med first?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I always draw up the medicine first and use a pre filled saline flush unless the medicine is not compatable with saline or needs to be re constituted. I prefer accuracy of dosing over contamination of...
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    How do you wear your hair for work?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to ChasingRain's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer to keep my hair long and pin it up while I'm working. Its easier to maintain than short hair. I just recently cut it a few months ago, and I can't do anything with it until it grows
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    Stethoscope - best for the buck

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Difficult_To_Stick's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've used Littmann, and was impressed until I found the Ultrascope. It works beautifully, and is about the same or less (depending on where you buy them) as a Littman. Their warranty covers more for...
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    25 Things You May Not Know About What Nurses Know

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Spiderella's topic in General Nursing

    The patience of Job in order to keep from slappng the snot out of some of these self absorbed patients and families. Same goes with doctrs who verbally abuse the nurses for clarifying orders that...
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    Nursing and Asperger's Syndrome

    Spritenurse1210 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I have a childhood friend that has recently told me that she wants to become a nurse. She has Asperger's Syndrome, and is very dedicated to becoming an RN. She is currently an EMT....
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    Which penlight do you use? Incandescent or LED?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Take the LED light and shine it in your own eye. Is it comfortable? I've done it and boy howdy did it hurt my eyes. I like the German reusable penlight. It is darn near indestructible and cheap in...
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    I'm getting this down

    Spritenurse1210 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey sue, glad you found your
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    are we human .. really ??

    Spritenurse1210 replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what else to say that you've not covered. sending lots of love, courage and hugs your way.
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    LTC and SNF nurses and CNAs: Have you ever been attacked by a resident/patient?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to MissFlashRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    more times than I can count I have been assaulted and battered by residents and patients. One place I worked as a cna the nurses would gather around the door where I was getting my rear handed to me...
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    Things new grads do that bother you/scare you half to death??

    Spritenurse1210 replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    Always ask questions and don't let anyone intimidate you. A very small majority of nurses think that too many questions is irritating. Simply keep asking and always remember the nursing process and...
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    Jobs while in Nursing Program

    Spritenurse1210 replied to itsworthit's topic in General Nursing

    Get trained and certified to be a Nurse's Aide in your state. You'll thank yourself
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    Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the situation, whether or not I pull the "I'm a nurse card". I have been to some offices where they were quite condescending to me and my mother until I said that I was a nurse....
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    Student Nurses opinion in online chat VS. being reported to Board of Re

    Spritenurse1210 replied to buddha619's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you do, DO NOT MENTION THIS TO YOUR NURSING DIRECTOR. I think you've been punished enough by your own embarrassment, as well as some of the flaming posts received on this blog. Chalk it up...
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    Does it matter where you go to school?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to jamie0110's topic in General Nursing

    After some research, i have discovered that both the LPN program and the LPN to RN bridge program are approved through the board of nursing in the state of CA. My question to you is, what do you want...
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    Is there anything at all about nursing that you don't like?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    The sense of entitlement that some of these patients and families come in
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    Meri- Walkers

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Finallydidit's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hate the things myself. I've seen too many negative outcomes from merri walkers. I had a resident cause severe bruising of the testicles because he would sit on the strap intentionally. These...
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    I Have a Bad Feeling About This Student - Am I Over-reacting?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in General Nursing

    This poor kid needs some help. You're not over-reacting. Bullying can lead to life-long effects. I used to get bullied mercilessly when I was his age. I completely understand where this kid comes...
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    Have you ever had a pt that you knew in real life?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    YIKES
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    Why hide barrier creams and/or skin preps?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to topic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do they look like they have been used? How well does your facility keep supplies stocked? I've hidden extra supplies in resident's rooms or at the nurse's station so I would have them to use if they...
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    Defiant and Insubordinate

    Spritenurse1210 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This LPN as mentioned by the OP lacks critical thinking skills, I'll give you that. Granted there are bad LPNs, just as there are bad RNs. Again, I will grant you that. LPN or RN, we're in this field...
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    Defiant and Insubordinate

    Spritenurse1210 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You had every right to write her up. As the RN you're ultimately responsible for everything that she does. Let me know how this one turns
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    Have you ever had a pt that you knew in real life?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    Working as a Patient Care Tech in my hometown, made it darn near impossible NOT to care for someone I knew personally. I actually took care of my 12th grade Geometry teacher, roughly 3 years after...