pixierose BSN, RN

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    Long hair at the bedside

    pixierose replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just happy my shoes match (most
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    Long hair at the bedside

    pixierose replied to kakamegamama's topic in General Nursing

    I don't get it. Who would WANT their flowing locks floating into the C-diff they're cleaning, the Foley they're placing, or the wound with MRSA they're dressing? Gag, no thank
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    If you apply and accept a job, don't bail out for no good reason

    pixierose replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I've been lucky, in that I've worked in good conditions. But I've seen some situations that haven't worked out for former classmates, or former coworkers, and even posters here on AN, and I'm not...
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    Geri-Psych Admissions: Where's the Line?

    pixierose replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in Psychiatric

    ^^ Yep. I worked Geri-psych. We admitted dementia patients with SI, yes. But, my unit had to inquire long and hard as to the patients' baseline. This was due to beds; patients with dementia cost quite...
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    Change in field

    pixierose replied to Rnbe's topic in General Nursing

    My first job was behavioral health, Geri-psych. I now work neuro ICU. A former co-worker now works hospice, and another works oncology. You never know until you apply. Good
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    Scanning meds for refusal

    pixierose replied to Job33's topic in General Nursing

    Our NM looks for 100% compliance for scanning meds ... it's our hospital-wide policy, even for those pesky meds we know darn well our patients won't be taking. Super time consuming to pull from the...
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    Scanning meds for refusal

    pixierose replied to Job33's topic in General Nursing

    We get dinged for it at our facility if we don't scan. My NM once explained that it's assumed that we didn't offer the med, even if we know darn well that the patient is going to refuse it. Or that we...
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    Med/Surg nurses - how much psych do you see?

    pixierose replied to humerusRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't blame you for being frustrated with lack of training and resources; there shouldn't be a problem with you attending an 8-hour CPI intervention training, for example. But thank you for all...
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    Miserable nurses

    pixierose replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    You're going to encounter coworkers that you're not going to hit it off with. Some will be grouchy. Some gruff. Some very much "to the point." What these traits have in common is that they are viewed...
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    Miserable nurses

    pixierose replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like the nurse you were assigned to had a really rough day. It's never easy to start the shift with a challenging patient, especially one that wants to talk to the head of the hospital? I'd...
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    pixierose replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I read and re-read the OP ... and it just reads as someone who is sad and looking for feedback from nurses who have BTDT. Of someone looking for life-balance. It does not read, in any way, of someone...
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    Med/Surg nurses - how much psych do you see?

    pixierose replied to humerusRN's topic in General Nursing

    You're correct, the mental health system is broken in our country. I think of it as ... I feel extremely lucky that the kid in that bed isn't my own. There are so many children that come in through...
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    How is drug testing done at your facility?

    pixierose replied to Janecollective's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously. OP, you've been playing with fire long enough. This shouldn't even be a damn question. I'll take my anxiolytic and my career over the possibilities you could be
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    School Shootings

    pixierose replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know, OldDude. Maybe it's regional, maybe situational (again, I'm only 25 minutes away from Newtown). All the teachers I'm still friends and acquaintances with want no part of law enforcement...
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    School Shootings

    pixierose replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ This. In the meantime, I want my children to be given a fighting chance to survive. If a damn metal detector stops just one kid from bringing a gun, that's a
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    School Shootings

    pixierose replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    It should be as easy as that. But it's not. My FIL throws out, "it's my second amendment right, damn it!" every time the issue of gun control is brought up. To me, it's a foolish argument. Something...
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    School Shootings

    pixierose replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

    Good idea for a thread, OD. But a heartbreaking one. As someone who has two high schoolers, it's frightening to think, "again." It should be "never." As a former schoolteacher, the solution isn't to...
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    10 Ways Nurse Leaders Can Make Work Enjoyable for Staff

    pixierose replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    I also have 2 assistant NM and one NM. Ask me how many times I see any one of them (I work 5 8's a week by the way).... My NM was "trying to reach me" via leaving me VM messages last night on my cell....
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    10 Ways Nurse Leaders Can Make Work Enjoyable for Staff

    pixierose replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Is it me, or am I the only one who dreads team building activities? They do a number on my social anxiety. I think I'm a good team member, throwing in my muscle and giving it my all even when unasked....
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    Nurses' Week - Upended.

    pixierose replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    One of the ambulance companies brought us candy for nurses week ... we were touched. Administration hasn't acknowledged us yet ... a giant metro hospital. Wheels, thank you ❤️. You're what
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    New co-worker...my ex patient

    pixierose replied to BehavioralRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Oh, for heavens sake... Cardiac nurse = must have heart issues NICU nurse = must have been a 28 weeker L&D nurse = must have children Sure, some might be patients. Most aren't. OP, I'd be...
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    For new or prospective Psych NPs

    pixierose replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    Just reread the OP again and ... I'm still confused. What situation came to a head? Why even prescribe the med if you weren't getting very far with therapy? And what does this have to do with online...
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    Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    pixierose replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Went into work with one pen in my pocket. Came home with three pens in my pocket. Alas, no memberes. Hubby is working and I think he'd have a few questions
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    Serious Mental Illness: How Can We Help?

    pixierose replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Our mental health system is so broken. We need longer IP stays, as many times in our ED someone will get d/c from a mental health facility ... and wind right back in the ED days, sometimes hours...
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    Do nurses get away with nurse brutality

    pixierose replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    This is inaccurate. In the psych ED setting, the patients' parents are often present when restraints (chemical, 4-point, a physical hold, a chair restraint) are applied. Of course they are upset -...