bluiis923

bluiis923

ER, Cardiology, and GYN long ago

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  1. A Nurse's Hands

    bluiis923 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    So beautifully expressed. I too, have looked at my hands and frowned at the wrinkles and thin skin. Not anymore, now I shall look at them with renewed admiration for they have done the same as yours....

  2. Stupidest reason to go to ER

    bluiis923 replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    OK here is my top 3 list: 1. Via ambulance at 0300 for an ingrown toenail X 2 years ... "I just couldn't stand it anymore." 2. Via ambulance at 2300 (teenager) for a pregnancy test secondary to...

  3. Need a little feedback from observations, please

    bluiis923 replied to Indy's topic in General Nursing

    I too have a friend with it (17 years) and she looks like she may have applied her blush a little much... no "typical" butterfly

  4. Have you ever heard of this? UGH!!!!

    bluiis923 replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but I would have to beat somebody to death that served me pate made from placenta.... just my 2 cents

  5. Proof There's No Nursing Shortage: Show RN's the MONEY

    bluiis923 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    Well, for what it's worth.... I agree with you, if you increase wages, you'll have more staff. Period. I've seen it happen more than

  6. CA ED Ratio??

    bluiis923 replied to GN007's topic in Emergency

    Central Florida here: We are 4:1 most of the time. Likewise, if the acuity is high, it might be lower. Are you a graduate or new nurse getting an assignment like that ? Geez.... I wouldn't do it with...

  7. Am I stepping on senior nurses toes?

    bluiis923 replied to b eyes's topic in Emergency

    Hey, Just a thought... we have to complete a computer database on all new admits and I quickly tired of dragging around a computer to the pt rooms so I created a paper "cheat sheet" to quickly fill...

  8. American Nurses Association Urges New Tests for Philippine Nurses

    bluiis923 replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

    Just a thought from an American nurse who has kept up with the issues that you are dealing with... 1. It is truly a horrrible situation that the honest ones amoung you are dealing with. 2. Just go...

  9. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

    bluiis923 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

  10. Funniest Complaint on Press Ganey Scores

    bluiis923 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Smith...lol you crack me up! That's why I love ER, working with people like

  11. Agency Nurse doesn't know how to start IVs?

    bluiis923 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

  12. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    bluiis923 replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking no

  13. Sleeping during nightshift!!

    bluiis923 replied to helpinghands's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, Obviously, I'm working in the wrong facility... I WISH I could get a chance for a nap! We are so busy, it's rare that we even get a lunch break, much less a

  14. You know you work nights when.......

    bluiis923 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    you spend more money on concealer for the dark circles around your eyes than you make each

  15. Why are emergency nurses not considered critical care nurses?

    bluiis923 replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    Now children, let's play

  16. Unsafe assignments in the ED

    bluiis923 replied to LeahJet's topic in Emergency

    In our ER (52 beds not counting fast track or peds) we used to take 6 in the "back" and 3 in "front" (more critical) until the Calif. ruling. Then shortly after, we were changed to "4 max no matter...

  17. You know you work nights when.......

    bluiis923 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    When you get up to the bathroom at home (in the dark) and your husband flips on the light...ugh. Of course, I've only worked the night shift for 15 years. He's a slow

  18. You know you work nights when.......

    bluiis923 replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    lol... too

  19. What punishment should this nurse get?

    bluiis923 replied to Daytonite's topic in General Nursing

    OK, guess I'll weigh in on this.... I've worked nights for almost 13 years and I've NEVER fallen asleep but I've had to get UP and get a java or walk around many, many times. I really don't know how...

  20. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    bluiis923 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Point well made... I think we all got off track just a little. We all know (or should) that there are patients that are absolutely needing pain medication.. the ones we are talking about are the...

  21. Did You Get A Sign On Bonus?

    bluiis923 replied to TLC RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

  22. Drug seekers "Drug of Choice"

    bluiis923 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    lol hoop jumper.... Anyone have a Phenergan addict? We do.... comes in once or twice weekly for a shot of Phenergan. Usually gives different reasons for needing it each

  23. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

    bluiis923 replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

    Stargazer, Just wanted to make sure that you are referring to the fact that IV K+ and dilantin burn and NOT that you are pushing them.... I know you probably know but just want to make sure...

  24. Did You Get A Sign On Bonus?

    bluiis923 replied to TLC RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in North-Central Florida and my hospital also gives "recruitment" bonuses but only at certain times of the year... when they need nurses and they can't get them. The shortages have affected us...

  25. Will they make her cut her hair?

    bluiis923 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Well said