Spritenurse1210 BSN, RN

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    Administering pain meds to a sleeping pt

    Spritenurse1210 replied to opossum's topic in General Nursing

    I always educate the patient about which pain meds are scheduled and which ones they have to ask for. I wake patients up for scheduled pain medications. Depending on the reason the patient is on my...
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    My nursing judgement call.....thoughts?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to knittingfan283's topic in General Nursing

    I won't let her sway my judgement, since she freezes during true emergencies. Someone has to take
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    Lots of young people on disability?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to bisacat's topic in Emergency

    I am not an er nurse but I see my share of free loaders who think we owe them something. I am sick of being ordered to wait on them hand and foot and not tell them what I think about their...
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    Nurse suicide follows infant tragedy

    Spritenurse1210 replied to babyNP.'s topic in Nursing News

    I don't understand why they threw this woman under the bus. It could happen to any nurse so when I read this it really broke my
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    Silly family members, Trix are for kids!

    Spritenurse1210 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lady (or Mister), I am a nurse and not a magician. I wish I were, because then I could wave my wand and your butt would be out of here so I can actually provide care to my
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    Anyone feel like their hospital/agency/employer is out to get them?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    I got a verbal counseling for not hanging blood in a timely manner. The kicker? I am not legally allowed to hang blood in my state. I had to hunt down an RN that was free to start the blood for me....
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    What do you pack in your lunch box?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I have a hard time eating while at work because of stress, so I've taken to packing finger foods. They are usually light and easy to prepare . I also am a BIG fan of chocolate flavored Boost. Talk...
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    Hyperkalemia and order of meds

    Spritenurse1210 replied to RoyalNurse's topic in Emergency

    I agree. If the K+ is high, and there is no arrythmias to correct, then you many not need the calcium and bicarb at all. Always look at your patient. I would do all of the
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    Sex in a LTC...is this ok?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

    Hehehe. When I read this post I immediately thought of Chris Rock saying "there is NO sex in the Champaign Room!" All joking aside, In the LTC setting, you're basically working in their home. Sex...
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    Do give up your seat for a doctor?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in General Nursing

    I only give my seat to a doctor if I happened to be sitting in the dictation area of the nurse's station or to answer a call light. > I wouldn't have been very well liked in the old school days!!!...
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    verbal abuse from patient

    Spritenurse1210 replied to big bang theory's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a guy like this before. He actually said that I wasn't doing what he wanted because he was black. (I'm white) I told him that I was following the doctor's orders and the facility's policy as...
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    Legitimate Pain or no?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to MiaNursingStudent's topic in General Nursing

    You're in the right, but there are also many factors to look at. She may very well be experiencing breakthrough pain. As you said, she has MS and Cancer. Since you're just a student at the moment,...
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    Burned Out.

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Gracian's topic in General Nursing

    The important thing is you applied yourself! Try the veterans association or
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!
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    Funny drug compilations

    Spritenurse1210 posted a topic in General Nursing

    While taking care of a coke addict I've made up a new drug: Xanhaldon! Xanax, Haldol, and Geodon! What are some of your unique drug
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    if you had to do it all over again, what profession would u choose?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I would have gone to school to become a Registered Dietitian. I still may follow that goal. I
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    anxiety attack during an interview

    Spritenurse1210 replied to sammer's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Oh that sucks. I'm so sorry that this happened to you. I really wouldn't know what to do in your shoes, so
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    Want to resign outright. What happens?

    Spritenurse1210 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Never, ever, EVER leave without finishing your resignation period (usually 2 weeks). Even though they are dangerous, they are still able to mess you up when you go for another job. You want to leave...
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    Long hair male nurses

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Nursee13's topic in General Nursing

    Or
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    Funny drug compilations

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    OMG norsaline!!!! Why didn't I think of that one. Could have really used it on my dilaudid seeker the other
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    Long hair male nurses

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Nursee13's topic in General Nursing

    Me too!! :) There is this male nurse in the ER where I work with almost waist length hair! I do love eye
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    Long hair male nurses

    Spritenurse1210 replied to Nursee13's topic in General Nursing

    *drool* Oh sorry, I've got a thing for long-haired men !!! Anyway, I don't see why it would be a problem, as long as (like we female nurses) you keep it out of your way and
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Of course!!!!! One family with an inherited allergy to soap and water had been holing up on our unit for weeks, while "Granny" was dying of end stage COPD. Well, one of them grabbed our crash cart...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    I have a code so either shut up and get out of my way or I will whistle with glee while I run you over with my crash cart. Your loved one is DEAD. There is no sense in taking our crash cart and...
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    Foley Catheter Insertion Tips

    Spritenurse1210 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all. Can anyone offer me some tips/tricks for inserting a foley catheter in either a male or