BeenThere2012

BeenThere2012 ASN, RN

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  1. How do you deal with Doctors that insult nurses?

    BeenThere2012 replied to relusanmi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LOVE this! Excellent. To the

  2. How do you deal with Doctors that insult nurses?

    BeenThere2012 replied to relusanmi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's good. I hope it never does happen to

  3. How do you deal with Doctors that insult nurses?

    BeenThere2012 replied to relusanmi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with all of the above. As long as you are professional in your demeanor, informed and efficient in what you report with the pertinent information they need to answer your question, or give...

  4. PEG dressing options

    BeenThere2012 replied to jessieh13's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I am not an ostomy nurse, but have seen a few things done successfully over the years for this problem. However, it does involve some gauze and so I am wondering what is meant by "cotton kills"? Was...

  5. Really bad fever blister. Should I call in?

    BeenThere2012 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Apologies. Was trying to explain and defend myself.

  6. Really bad fever blister. Should I call in?

    BeenThere2012 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    My point and others obviously agreed, is that she likely was experiencing an HSV1 eruption. We just happened to realize this because we are psychic. No seriously, because we know about this disease...

  7. Really bad fever blister. Should I call in?

    BeenThere2012 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    A "fever blister" a "cold sore" are common terms for a HSV 1 eruptions on the mouth/lips. Maybe one of those terms is not used in your region. Sun exposure is a known trigger for these eruptions....

  8. 10 year old died after I performed CPR

    BeenThere2012 replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    Also...first code or difficult experience aside, we ALL have situations we experience that throw us for a loop. The first one that got to me in a big way happened many years into my career. Not to...

  9. Will I be looked down upon?

    BeenThere2012 replied to GaJenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...agree. Why the rush? Just wondering, are you at all interested in being an RN or actually only want the NP? Many times I have preferred my NP's for my primary care than many/most doctors I...

  10. PICU Nursing: How long would you....

    BeenThere2012 replied to Nurse3242's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Love the nursing history you gave here and quite understandable how these specialties

  11. Really bad fever blister. Should I call in?

    BeenThere2012 replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Okay. You are correct in that she did not mention contagiousness. Those of us who are knowledgeable on HSV (many reasons to suspect HSV) were responding in order to educate her on the danger to...

  12. Can a nurse be Disciplined in every state

    BeenThere2012 replied to ontheupside's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow! Eight years? You must be one dedicated nurse. I would have given up.

  13. 10 year old died after I performed CPR

    BeenThere2012 replied to MjHudd's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto...especially your point on how different it is in-house (or rig as the case may be). One time I witnessed a terrible car crash. Blood everywhere, no obvious access to the driver trapped....

  14. I just had surgery and now I don't think I have what it takes

    BeenThere2012 replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the best posts I have ever read regarding support for a new nurse or nursing student. Very well thought out and

  15. Drug urine test after 12 hour shift

    BeenThere2012 replied to Kallie3006's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OP stated several times that she IS getting the hair test

  16. PICU Nursing: How long would you....

    BeenThere2012 replied to Nurse3242's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    As a PICU nurse with some NICU experience, I feel you described it well and agree with your answer. OP can trust this

  17. What are these wounds??!

    BeenThere2012 replied to NurseQT's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Any treatment for fungal infection been

  18. Carriers for drips

    BeenThere2012 replied to MGMR's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    It's not about crystalloid replacement...Its about a carrier in very low rate/volume infusions. Also, getting lines in Pediatric or NICU patients is.very difficult at times so we don't cap as often...

  19. Carriers for drips

    BeenThere2012 replied to MGMR's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    My recent experience is not to use heparin for Pedi patients, but a lot of NICUs still do. Depends on the rate and sometimes the type of line and unit

  20. PICU Nursing: How long would you....

    BeenThere2012 replied to Nurse3242's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I agree with another who said a good.foundation of adult ICU will serve you well. It really is different though in a lot of ways. Practice drug calculations and getting used to standard dosing by...

  21. I just had surgery and now I don't think I have what it takes

    BeenThere2012 replied to 2soon2beOTC's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...No one knows how act like a nurse before they become one. Take the advice and reassurance.others have said as well. With experience comes knowledge and insight. In time, we all get better at...

  22. Falsely accused of med diversion

    BeenThere2012 replied to kindia's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! It get's confusing. trying to just make a quick response to the OP using my example, and then I start getting comments on my issue...shouldn't have posted that

  23. Falsely accused of med diversion

    BeenThere2012 replied to kindia's topic in General Nursing

    Point well taken about selling and not necessarily using. I never thought of

  24. Falsely accused of med diversion

    BeenThere2012 replied to kindia's topic in General Nursing

    You misunderstood what I was saying. I replied to a comment that said when the second accusation came up, the first one was still on her mind. Also...have you read the posts I made? The first one...

  25. We'd like to offer you the position but............

    BeenThere2012 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious...aside from not liking where you currently work, why do you want to work with adults? Can you speak to this when you interview? If you have true interest and can talk about that it may...