Whitesranch BSN, RN

Whitesranch has 26 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in CPAN.

Latest Activity

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   Coronavirus (COVID-19): We Want to Hear from You

   Whitesranch replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in COVID

   I work at Rush, the kid from Italy had an entire wing of the hospital to himself! All the news trucks were parked outside. It was crazy.
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   Terrible Medication Error

   Whitesranch replied to rekea526's topic in Medications

   It’s tough cause your a new nurse but, standard of practice is to check INR before giving Coumadin. Move on, build on knowledge, you’ll never do it again ?
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   Fentanyl Consent?

   Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in PACU

   The way I figure, he wouldn't be able to "consent " to anything after general anesthesia! People have lost their minds! I will definitely clarify all this at the Country Club Christmas Party! Lol
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   Fentanyl Consent?

   Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in PACU

   Right, denies need for pain med at this time. Exactly. I have to believe this pt would have had an issue either way:/
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   Fentanyl Consent?

   Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in PACU

   Yah, that's what I thought too! But my charge nurse said "well, did he?" I was offended that she was even entertaining the complaint. I said to her "well, he didn't object!" Uuuuuggghhh!
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   Drug administration in PACU

   Whitesranch replied to SNIXRN's topic in PACU

   PACU BSN RN CPAN Illinois/Indiana
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   I am new to nursing but I don't want to do this anymore

   Whitesranch replied to newgradkat's topic in New Nurse

   Yes, give yourself more time. You seem very conscientious and that's a good quality in nursing. I cried a lot my first year. On the floor is very overwhelming, but after some experience, you can move to a specialty area if you wish.
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   Fentanyl Consent?

   Whitesranch posted a topic in PACU

   Patient complained in post op phone call that he did not give his "consent" for Fentanyl in pacu for post op pain. He was my pt and did not object when instructed what I was giving him, what it is for, when it will start to work and how. I was called...
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   PACU Standards - 2 RNS

   Whitesranch replied to Rinehajb's topic in PACU

   Hey sis is right. 2 RNs one of which must be proficient in Phase I recovery. It's a standard of care and if your policy states that you follow aspan guidelines then that's your ammo!!
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    Zander Periop Nursing Education legit?

    Whitesranch replied to Va77's topic in PACU

    I used Zander weekend seminar as part of my preparation for CPAN. Trish was awesome (instructor). Plus 3 months of studying with multiple resources! Passed!!
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    Working Alone

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in PACU

    Well ya'll, since then I am now CPAN certified and familiar with ASPAN standards of care. Now after some employee turnover because of the additional call implementation, I am the one my fellow nurses turn to when they have a question! You are right...
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    My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

    Whitesranch replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    My husband doesn't know and probably wouldn't care...I love sharing things with other nurses. ..they are the only ones who could possibly understand. ..plus I learn a lot from other nurses circumstances..thank God for allnurses!!
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    Lied to in Interview

    Whitesranch replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    Give them your two week notice..they may let you leave immediately since you are still in orientation...just plan on not working there again
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    Working Alone

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in PACU

    Ok..I will look it up!!
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    Working Alone

    Whitesranch replied to Whitesranch's topic in PACU

    You are so right...the charge rn is now punishing me by having me do 3 to 4x the amt of call then anyone else...I am documenting everyday I work and what goes on in specifics and also bringing the schedule to my managers attention...they are trying t...