GenieToBe

GenieToBe has 7+ years experience and specializes in ICU, CCU, NICU and L&D.

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1. How NOT to Write an Incident Report

   GenieToBe replied to CloverPark's topic in Humor

   This was seen charted during the evening shift by a former colleague of mine. "Patient c/o numb and cold balls. Given hot pack to make it less cold and numb."

2. Night Shift & Eating

   GenieToBe replied to iheartnursing91's topic in General Nursing

   When i was doing the night shift, i usually would have a heavy dinner and pack a few bars of snickers to keep me on the go. It's not healthy, i know but it was the one thing i could have with me at all times. My former unit still is the busiest at ni...

3. As a RN, which would you choose?

   GenieToBe replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

   Let me be clear on this. I do not profess to be all knowing nor being dramatic. Frankly i'm not seeking anyone's validation here. Just FYI, the doctors that i work with are legally certified DNR like me.

4. As a RN, which would you choose?

   GenieToBe replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

   My original post is not about me or my decisions (I used my personal choice as an example). I wanted to know what were your thoughts on whether you would choose C.P.R or D.N.R? My apologies if that was lost in translation.

5. As a RN, which would you choose?

   GenieToBe replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

   It is legal for me, as i do have the relevant documents. Not only its on my necklace, i do have a small card in my wallet that states that I don't want to be resuscitated in any event which is certified by state.

6. As a RN, which would you choose?

   GenieToBe replied to GenieToBe's topic in General Nursing

   The answer to both your questions is no in. Why prolong the inevitable? it's the same thing either way. I won't deny anyone else seeking it.

7. As a RN, which would you choose?

   GenieToBe posted a topic in General Nursing

   Quite recently a friend (non clinical) asked me whether hypothetically if there was a medically critical situation would i choose a life saving intervention or otherwise? Instead i showed her my necklace which i always wear which states "Do Not Resus...

8. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

   GenieToBe replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I personally don't identify myself as a nurse. However, my family does anytime they have to be admitted or go for their check-ups.

9. A little off topic...

   GenieToBe replied to OhioBPH's topic in School

   This actually happened to me and my colleague. Not only the room was painted in watery pale brownish yellow colored feces but also the three PA's and the Prof who just happened to open the door!! HAHAHAHA!!!!!!

10. Outrageous Complaints

    GenieToBe replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    I had a VIP patient who threw a food tray at my colleague when he didn't get his "gourmet chicken salad" for breakfast when he was admitted during lunch hour the same day. Then he complained to the charge nurse that the nurses was eating his ordered ...

11. Non bedside nursing Option ... and a side question bout Nails?

    GenieToBe replied to lovelyc's topic in Career Support

    There are many other jobs in the healthcare industry not just the bedside care (e.g. medical device manufacturer). The job requires you to give talks or provide training on the medical devices. However, the bulk of your nursing experience should come...

12. "I am a nurse!"

    GenieToBe replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My parent's are the same.... Few years ago, my dad went to the local GP for a cough that persisted for some time. The doctor examines him. Rx mucosolvan and cough syrup. My dad tells the doc, "My daughter instructed me to take that. I did. Not workin...

13. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    GenieToBe replied to Alexx_xox's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree 100% on this..... Reminds me when i was going through the processes of getting my BSN... My then lecturer asked the lot of us to prepare a training workshop for the affiliated nursing college first year students. Let me tell you, thi...

14. Charting Bloopers

    GenieToBe replied to AHarri66's topic in Humor

    That got me.... I just spewed tea all over my laptop

15. The Patient's "Guests"

    GenieToBe replied to rnsheri's topic in Humor

    When I was working in ICU, a ventilated patient's wife actually closed the curtains preventing my colleague from seeing the ventilator. When my colleague and i opened the curtains, the wife was doing the dirty!