MikeyT-c-IV

MikeyT-c-IV

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  1. How to react nicely if a patient asks for your social media acct?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to hedzinkwly's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sometimes fun things happen in life. You'd be surprised where and how relationships can be formed. We, as Nurses, maintain a certain level of privacy and professionalism in regard to the personal...

  2. I really dislike my co-worker

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to ThatsNotMyName's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    These issues have a way of working themselves out. While it's unpleasant to deal with... If you love your job... keep it and wait for things to work themselves out. But then again, I'm a very easy...

  3. What Kind of Threads Do You ENJOY Reading?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I had to think about this one for a couple of days. I registered my account a number of years ago when I was just becoming a nurse. I never really visited here, until lately. I've kinda taken an...

  4. "I work in the medical field"

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Right now, as I sit in a hotel room, (preparing for a skills fair tomorrow) I just want to be entertained. PLEASE HELP ME! haha. I saw the humor in this original post and I thought it would be a...

  5. "NETY" and Other Fallacies

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Ruby, you nailed it. I love reading your posts. I don't even have anything of value to add, other than you do an amazing job of communicating your ideas. Keep it

  6. Is this true?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    There is a ton of evidence, now, that tells us which sites are appropriate and which sites are not. I don't care. Get your access and initiate whatever care is necessary. But PLEASE call me in the...

  7. Where PICC lands!

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to bethchpn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I agree. Always CYA. I'm sorry it sucks for your patient to get another xray but the fact is we need to verify placement and we need to

  8. Increase PICC numbers

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to HMarie13's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I like your question. I work in a hospital about half your size but I place about the same number of PICC's that you do. In fact I think we placed about 690 PICC's last year and well over 1000 PIV's....

  9. Picc line nursing

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to shepab01's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have read many posts by IVRUS and have not found fault with any opinion. I think we come from the same source of thought. Anyway. I applaud any RN who is an expert in placing PICC's. I, am, however...

  10. VACC Certification

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to HMarie13's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I took the very first examination which happened (I think) in 2009 or 2010 ish. I can't remember. Anyway, I keep myself informed via the INS guidelines. I'm actually going to recertify in December and...

  11. Low census--what do you do?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    I have my FT job in a department that only utilizes two of us. We have our scheduled days to work. I love this fact but some days I miss the times when I would get called off work. Back when I was on...

  12. Combative Patients/Body cams/Walkie talkies

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Totally agree. I think there are valid arguments on both sides. But ultimately not a great idea for most

  13. Combative Patients/Body cams/Walkie talkies

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So you're saying we shouldn't even have a discussion on the topic? I happen to think this is a very interesting conversation. I would be interested to learn of any studies on this subject. I wonder if...

  14. Combative Patients/Body cams/Walkie talkies

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the OP offers an interesting question that I've never considered myself. I went to my trusty school library website to see if there have been any studies on this topic. I couldn't find any....

  15. "I work in the medical field"

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. When I'm at the bedside and they tell me this prior to my explanation/education I tend to crank up the proper terms just to watch the funny facial expressions. And then take it back down a...

  16. Male nursing student and female patient

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to StudentNurseM1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Awe, geesh... I actually NEED to make another comment. In regard to age. I noticed that you mentioned your age in your post. I am 40 years old and have been a RN for 10 years. But I still get many...

  17. Male nursing student and female patient

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to StudentNurseM1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes. This is a frequent concern and it always will be for some patients. I respect the privacy of my opposite sex patients. When I was a bedside nurse I was professional to explain the procedure that...

  18. Jack of all trades but a master of none

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Hey, great topic! I'll share my experience but I'll keep it somewhat abbreviated. I started my nursing career on a tele unit. I LOVED it! For the longest time I believed that I would do that forever....

  19. What's Your Sign Baby?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to AutumnApple's topic in General Nursing

    Hehe, I've been in the same scenario. Sometimes Grandma's can be ornery in regard to this topic, too.

  20. Yep. Nurses do "eat their young"

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Dianna11's topic in General Nursing

    Thank ya, Thank ya very much! uh huh....

  21. ITT Tech closing ALL schools nationwide

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to klone's topic in Nursing News

    Once upon a time when I was a manager I was asked by our CNO to not hire any new nurse that graduated from ITT. I'm not going to even address the accreditation or quality of education issues. There...

  22. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    For me, it's a situation where I would have to show you on ultrasound. Let's say when you look at the brachial artery and vein(s), let's pretend we're looking at a silhouette of a mickey mouse head....

  23. Yep. Nurses do "eat their young"

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Dianna11's topic in General Nursing

    When I started my first job as a RN I realized that I was the new guy. It takes time to fit and find your place in a new culture. I've always been the type to keep my eyes and ears wide open and keep...

  24. Hobbies off duty as a Nurse?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Right on to that! I have my one FT job and a couple (very) PRN's. I finished the RN to BSN program over the summer and decided to continue on and start the MSN program this fall. I still find plenty...

  25. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

    In response to the original question: Are there any