BeckyESRN

BeckyESRN

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  1. Manager wants me to alter documentation on expired patient

    BeckyESRN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a very similar situation a few years ago. A patient of mine was ordered 4 units of FFP. Unit #3 was finished, took vitals, docs came in so I waited a few moments to hang unit #4, docs left the...

  2. That's So Fetch! (Pink Wednesdays)

    BeckyESRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    It's "wear orange day" here. I snagged up on of my husband's flannels, so at least I'm

  3. Thermometer for Sensory Issues

    BeckyESRN replied to PediNurseNYC's topic in School

    I just got a Veridaian touch-free and it works really well. Quick, easy and seems to be as accurate as my VeraTemp(which have been discontinued. It's 27.75 from School Nurse

  4. Horrible day! Need reassuring!

    BeckyESRN replied to scuba nurse's topic in School

    Good for

  5. Who is responsibile for field trip info?

    BeckyESRN replied to NutmeggeRN's topic in School

    In my district, we have to provide RN coverage for all field trips if their is anything more than an Epi-Pen required. Our teachers cannot give any medication and can only give Epi if they are...

  6. Young hospice/palliative nurse?

    BeckyESRN replied to RNleena's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    The thing is, you're going to be a young, newer nurse no matter where you're working. If you're passionate about hospice and palliative care, then that is exactly where you should be! There is no age...

  7. How NOT to be a “new grad� and get an ACTUAL job??

    BeckyESRN replied to justronalyne's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Your resume...you can post it here and ask for feedback. There are also websites that will build a resume for you, a quick google search will yield those

  8. Does it get better?

    BeckyESRN replied to Txschoolrn's topic in School

    Almost forgot! Please come here and share your WTH moments! We all have them and we love to hear about

  9. Does it get better?

    BeckyESRN replied to Txschoolrn's topic in School

    I do play music in my office everyday. Make sure you're getting lunch, outside of a MAJOR emergency, it can wait while you eat. Some years are just crap. Use the agency nurses! If you the day off, you...

  10. Staff Hysteria

    BeckyESRN replied to Ashizzle's topic in School

    :banghead:Parents need to start complaining because this not a safe learning environment for her students! She cannot be your responsibility and providing special accommodations for her in the nurse's...

  11. Need Advice Plz Help!

    BeckyESRN replied to MrsNurse08's topic in School

    Welcome to OldDude elementary, a giant petri dish for boosting the immune system for all who enter! That's a great slogan for your new charter school. Between that and the OldDude Institute for Lice...

  12. What are you seeing in your office?

    BeckyESRN replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Fake "vomiting", invisible boo-boos, and lots of coughing,sore throat, runny nose stuff. And one case of hand, foot, and mouth

  13. Implanted ports for Chemotherapy

    BeckyESRN replied to Newnursehere's topic in General Nursing

    Just replying to say that I have CRPS too. It sucks big time. I'm glad you found something that helps(I'm assuming). It's rare to meet a another with the same

  14. Joining the group!

    BeckyESRN replied to plainfieldguy's topic in School

    Welcome!

  15. Dilemma situation! I'm not a nurse, but is this common practice??

    BeckyESRN replied to Nursing617's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There are times when certain types of lines/ports/and other placements are ordered to be flushed with heparin or have heparin instilled after use to keep the line patent. Heparin flushes are ordered,...

  16. Munchausen on the increase?

    BeckyESRN replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    I have one with a doctor's order for a snack "whenever the child feels it is necessary" because "he gets very hungry". Okay whatever, but do you think the parent sent in nutritional snacks? Nope, not...

  17. Abstinence Programs

    BeckyESRN replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    We all know this, however we are bound by our state/county/school policies. The OP is in Texas, abstinence only is the only "sex ed" those kids

  18. Good Kids

    BeckyESRN replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    I had a kinder with an all over body rash. While we were hanging out waiting for mom, he was telling me all about his brain scans. He has epilepsy and gets frequent EEGs. He told me that at the last...

  19. Nursing Help

    BeckyESRN replied to Kater1719's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The good news is that nursing school will expose you to all types of nursing. You do not have to pick before going into nursing school. Once you start clinical, you'll get to see how different...

  20. Getting sick more often than ever

    BeckyESRN replied to LovegelatoRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I never had seasonal allergies and had not a flare up of my asthma since I was a child, then I started working at the hospital and I was always sick! Within the first 6 months, I had had several sinus...

  21. Epi Given to Student - My First Time

    BeckyESRN replied to WineRN's topic in School

    Great job! You deserve that whole ice cream

  22. C'Mon Now!

    BeckyESRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Umm...what did he think it was going to feel like after have metal objects forcibly shoved through a body

  23. Friday!!!

    BeckyESRN replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    I don't think I've ever looked forward to long weekend as much as I'm this one! Today has been a hot mess. I don't feel well, sore throat, headache, cough, general ickiness, baby was up every 1.5...

  24. C'Mon Now!

    BeckyESRN replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    Bra too small, dog poop on your shoe, yogurt spilled on your shirt at lunch

  25. I can handle just about anything...

    BeckyESRN replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Flare, you are not alone! I swear I say "Okay, but if you're not doing anything about it at home, what do you expect me to do about it at school?" 20 times a day- sometimes about an invisible injury,...