PediLove2147 BSN, RN

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    Just Wondering: CNA to Patient Ratio on Your Unit

    PediLove2147 replied to pRNss808's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It depends on the shift but usually during the day our CNAs have 8 patients. They are responsible for VS, bathing, feeding, I&O, EKGs, and blood sugar checks. The fewer patients the CNAs have the...
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    Uh, tech support, it's me again...

    PediLove2147 replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I have a list on my phone of all my work passwords. I counted 6! I am so forgetful and having to change my passwords every couple of months doesn't help! I usually stick with the same password and go...
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    Nights and weekends as neede

    PediLove2147 replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    I work a rotating schedule, days/nights. In one six week period though we usually only have to work one week of nights. I actually don't mind it. I prefer days but the nights I work are usually low...
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    Working Easter anyone?

    PediLove2147 replied to SnowboardRN's topic in General Nursing

    Worked the overnight. A few nurses were heading straight to family get togethers. No thanks, I can't wait to sleep! We don't get paid extra for it, it's not considered a holiday at my
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    Do you talk about work at home?

    PediLove2147 replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    My best friend is a nurse so when we get together we talk a lot of nursing. Especially now that she has a new job. I love hearing about other hospitals and how they do things (probably why I am...
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    Dealing with crappy tech/assistant performance

    PediLove2147 replied to mitral's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am sorry but I hate when people come here and say this. She HAS a tech so she shouldn't have to do this herself. Every other person is doing their job, why can't she? I understand that some days are...
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    Precepting a nursing student

    PediLove2147 replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know this thread is old, hoping KelRN215 is still reading! Advice from anyone else would be appreciated as well. I am nervous, I want to do him justice. I started yesterday with my student and his...
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    One huge reason I want to be a nurse

    PediLove2147 replied to mrnightinggale's topic in General Nursing

    I understand where the video is coming from but where is the compassion on the patients' end? Is that awful to say because of what they are going through? Probably.. but I am sick of patients yelling...
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    Will 2 days a week be enough?

    PediLove2147 replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What is your current job? I think that would make a difference. 2 days a week could be enough. During orientation I only did 3 days a week since my preceptor was 36 hours. You will probably be...
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    What is your favorite nursing scrub design? Do you have one?

    PediLove2147 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I love Urbane bottoms, I am not really particular on the top. Right now I wear mostly solid colors but when (not if ) I get a job in peds I plan on getting a ton of cute print
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    Free Kindle Books!

    PediLove2147 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the heads up, I just downloaded it! :) Never heard of it but it looks
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    Tell me more about your PCT's....

    PediLove2147 replied to blackvans1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Most of our aids are great. There are a few though that I dread working with. One is probably going to be fired soon for (proven) false documentation. We've lost a lot of aids in the past few months...
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    How bad is it to quit first RN job after only 5 months

    PediLove2147 replied to mpihl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is looked down upon but you do what you have to do. There is no reason to be miserable at a job that you hate if you can find another. I wouldn't quit without one lined up but it doesn't hurt to...
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    How much experience before being charge nurse

    PediLove2147 replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A year is the magic number on my floor. There is a class but most people don't go through it, just have a few shifts orienting to charge. We have quite a few experienced nurses on my floor though, I...
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    The Patient Who Receives No Visits

    PediLove2147 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I prefer when my patients don't have visitors, makes my job a lot easier! Very good article though because it is so true. We just don't know and sometimes never will. It is sad when pediatrics...
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    honey moon phase with my workplace is over

    PediLove2147 replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    I can't comment on being part-time and the frustrations with that but I can say I know what you mean about the "honeymoon" phase being over in terms of a new job. I started on my floor a year and a...
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    Noise level at night

    PediLove2147 replied to NoonsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with the post. When patients are complaining about sleep and whatnot and then ask to stay another night, I try to explain they will heal better at home, in their own bed where they...
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    Treating fever with acetaminophen

    PediLove2147 replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient Medications

    38.5 is considered a fever with most of the docs on my floor. We usually medicate for anything over that and have an order for such. If someone is postop I will have them use their IS an usually their...
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    saline flush ..Joint Commission

    PediLove2147 replied to melgrek's topic in Patient Medications

    They are "locked" up in the clean utility closet. The door is never closed so I suppose anyone could walk in and take one. We also have them in the med room. I carry a few in my pocket though. We also...
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    Accuracy of Automatic BP machines?

    PediLove2147 replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Nursing

    I trust the machines. It can be a pain to find the manual BP cuff so I only use it if I get a wacky reading and want to
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    LR as maintenance

    PediLove2147 replied to MarcosB's topic in Pediatric

    Is this a peds thing? I am on an adult floor and use LR as a maintenance all the
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    Subq Heparin

    PediLove2147 replied to JTworoger's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work on a post-surgical floor so 99% of my patients receive subq heparin. We do not need a co-sign for subq though, only IV. I think I would go insane if I needed another nurse every time I have...
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    Co-signature for Insulin administration

    PediLove2147 replied to MissRN7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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    Co-signature for Insulin administration

    PediLove2147 replied to MissRN7's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I always use alcohol. You'd be surprised what people have on their hands. As for the wipe away first drop of blood, that is what I was taught but I admit if they are barely putting out a drop there's...
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    Am I Only one who is irritated by doctors and medical shows?

    PediLove2147 replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I forgot about O2 tubing! That is probably the thing that bothers me most, it's so insignificant but every time I find myself yelling at the TV. My husband even points it out