SweetieRN

SweetieRN

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  1. verbal discipline and retalliation...(a little vent)

    Personal cell phones at work IRRITATE me :angryfire It is unprofessional in my opinion. I have seen nurses answer their personal cell phones in patient rooms . My biggest pet peeve is the ones who...
  2. TAB's?

    I think it is a nurse's right to refuse to participate/assist in the actual procedure itself, if she has moral/ethical/religious beliefs that prevent her from doing so - HOWEVER - if she was told...
  3. The most embarrasing thing you've done at work!

    Just the other night! I couldn't believe I did this! I had a pregnant patient that was very, very sick. She had dangerously high BP and began to c/o chest pain & difficultly breathing. I had...
  4. backstabbing co workers

    Many hospitals have polices now about bullying and sexual harrassement. I would speak with your nurse manager. We have one of these at work too - well, she's not really a bully - but just a mean...
  5. OB Clinicals

    I loved OB clinicals - and that's why I'm an OB nurse now I can't imagine doing anything
  6. Lost It at Work!

    I work night shift and we get blamed for everything that is missing, dirty, done wrong, whatever! It's all OUR faults. We had a new grad that had been orienting on days and then had to orient with...
  7. Accelerated BSN - Do employers really care where you went?

    My employer gives recognition and praise for us RN's that have taken the initiative to go back to school for our BSN. We have a better opportunity for managment positions, but as far as pay - there...
  8. Question about BP

    Being an OB nurse, I see my share of preeclamptic women. I guess my first question would be, are you using the right sized cuff? I have seen readings too high and too low with incorrect cuff sizes....
  9. Being a bit of computer GEEK, I absolutely love our completely PAPERLESS charting system!!! Beside charting is the best! I actually spend LESS time charting and more time is devoted to patient care....
  10. Snow emergency excuse?

    i live 13 miles from my hospital. this weekend we had an ice storm. roads were pretty bad. it took me sunday morning (i work night shift) 45 minutes to travel 13 miles. the roads were bad enought...
  11. Internet Porn at work-need advice

    First stop - your manager's office. My personal opinion is to stay away from any conversations that are not related to work with this person. I would be hesitant to use a computer after this person...
  12. Starting PO after c/s

    I like to start them on clear liquids and then introduce food gradually as long as there is no nausea and vomiting. BUT - there's always the mom's who are munching down on hamburgers or pizza that...
  13. What is a "Code Black"?

    Nurse in need of chocolate -
  14. What is a "Code Black"?

    :chuckle :roll Too
  15. What is a "Code Black"?

    In Oklahoma it means severe weather and I have been at work during several of them. We have to get ALL the patient's out of their rooms, close the patient room doors and get them into the center of...
  16. Charting Bloopers

    Not exactly a charting blooper, but a pharmacy label error. Label on a tube of hydrocortisone cream: two sprays to each nostril as
  17. Charting Bloopers

    Charting on the assessment of an incision of a recent c-section: "infant intact with
  18. Charting Bloopers

    From the physician's notes about a first-time pregant, newly admitted OB patient: "Patient is a 26-year old
  19. I here ya! As a former resident of the "Conejo Valley" (Thousand Oaks) I was going to school forever! There was a waiting list for the pre-reqs! Fortunately I moved out of state (Oklahoma) where...
  20. This cannot be ethical!

    Does your facility have an ethics and compliance person? Most do. I would be giving them a call . . . you do not have to give your
  21. Patient/Family Rage

    I find that most family members are stressed out about their loved ones being in the hospital. I was appalled when one night a patient called me and asked if she could get one of those "chairs that...
  22. cell phones

    We do not have a policy in our OB unit against patients or family members using cell phones, as we have no cardiac monitors to worry about - BUT we desparately need a policy against the nursing staff...
  23. Question about blood sugar levels

    We give our diabetic patient's 1/2 turkey sandwich on whole wheat and skim milk before bed. That seems to
  24. Crocs Brand Shoes

    I don't like them! They are too "sticky" on our floor surfaces and I end up tripping all the time! I'll keep my Birkis,
  25. Sounds like the facility where you do clinicals is not very student friendly and either are the nurses! DO NOT GIVE UP! When the going gets tough, the tough must keep going! You can do it, you can...