Steffy44

Steffy44

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  1. Being called an idiot

    Steffy44 replied to historylovinglpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Even our ortho docs aren't that bad. We spend most of our days cleaning up a few doctors messes. Yes, you need to have a post op antibiotic. Hey, can they eat ever again. Some pain meds for this...

  2. Nurse stealing narcs advice

    Steffy44 replied to Nursenicole1's topic in General Nursing

    at my hospital you cannot give PRN meds an hour early or late. The earliest we can give pain meds is 10 minutes early. 30 minutes like this case will get you in big trouble. I agree she better be...

  3. Scanning in the supply room

    Steffy44 replied to elizabeast7's topic in General Nursing

    On my floor the things like foleys, expensive dressings, etc are locked in a Pyxis like machine and we have to log in to even get the proper door open. Once the door opens "bi$ching Betty" hollers at...

  4. Am I wrong from refusing to help a friend?

    Steffy44 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    I don't think you can help your friend. Two academic issues already tells me she either just doesn't get it or chooses not to put her studies first. You are traveling a difficult journey yourself....

  5. Court Appearance and Importance of Documentation

    Steffy44 replied to Quantum Doctor's topic in General Nursing

    How ironic this was just covered in this weeks reading for my BSN. The example used was those of us working who are supposed to chart by exception. If I check cap refill at 8 AM and nothing changes...

  6. Being called in to work extra.. ALL. THE. TIME!

    Steffy44 replied to 20plusyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just say no. They stopped calling once they figured out I wasn't going to say yes. There are enough young ones willing to work 13 hours a day, 7 days a week. I'm too old...my 47 year old feet are my...

  7. "Smart" students make bad nurses?

    Steffy44 replied to joseyjo's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is go in with an open mind and closed mouth. I mean it's great to ask questions. I was always encouraged to ask anything and still do. However I work with one of those "A" students and she's...

  8. Seems parents aren't parenting

    Steffy44 replied to Feral.Cat.Herder's topic in School

    Glad I'm not the only one who thought this. As nurses are we always reachable within 30 minutes. I may look at my cell phone if I get to the bathroom. Now, if my kid were diabetic I wouldn't be giving...

  9. Anyone Who Says They Don't is Lying: Medication Error

    Steffy44 replied to BonnieSc's topic in Patient Medications

    We were never allowed to give a single med without the assigned RN or our

  10. Thrown From the Tower!!

    Steffy44 replied to pcaldea's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is this for real. Just because your coworkers won't complain to your face doesn't mean they are thrilled with your lack of responsibility...someone had to pick up those jobs. Your lack of...

  11. Help....I Can't Take it Anymore! - Nurses Coping with Stress

    Steffy44 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OMG this is me some days! I've perfected the "you're not a problem" smile for the patient who rings their call light the second their pain med is due (10 minutes early really) every two hours. Oh you...

  12. On Negative Feedback

    Steffy44 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like feedback. I can't improve if no one will tell me. What's horrible are the ones who will gossip or run to the boss but NEVER tell the person. Then there are the ones who are told all the time...

  13. New grads in specialties without the basics

    Steffy44 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Thankful my ADN program requires we go through and are licensed as CNAs before we can proceed to the LPN and RN class. I was pretty comfortable with patient care. I once saw a nurse from an...