1. I've decided to keep a tally of most critical labs in one admission, starting today (not including renal failure patients): hgb, glucose, potassium, chloride, PT and INR
2. Farawyn's what I learned thread was way cooler than mine are.
Adding an 80s song makes any thread way cooler.
3. Don't trust a 0600 portable chest X-ray to tell you if pulling a chest tube at 1600 is a good idea. It really sucks to tell someone they have a pneumo still.
4. If someone has q4h benzos and opiates, bring both when they ask for one because they'll just ask for the other after you've already run to the med room twice for them.
5. When someone's paracentesis site is still actively dripping rather steadily, it makes me want to squeeze that sucker and see how far I can shoot the fluid out.
6. This week, it actually was sarcoidosis.
7. I know what sarcoidosis is now.
Sarcoidosis sucks.
8. Doctors really need to stop saying, "we're going to go ahead and discharge you," without adding, "this afternoon", especially when they know full well they won't be putting in discharges anytime soon.
9. I think I've realized that the best docs we have actually enjoy my unit the best because they chart there.
Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
â–ª I learned my fat furry cat doesn't look as bad as I'd feared after she had her booty shaved dye to her inability to clean that area well enough.
I have a funny story about our Pomeranian named Bunny. So we kept smelling something funny in the house but couldn't locate the smell. We would smell it in one room but then it the smell disappear. So my mom & I cleaned the house from top to bottom but the smell persisted. So then my mom decided to smell dog butts, she picks up Bunny & inches away from her face & matted into Bunny's butt is the most disgusting smelling dog poop. Lol. So my mom cleaned her up then shaved her butt.
Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
2) Having a cat who urinates everywhere can make you feel like your home isn't your home.
Had the same problem not too long ago. Turned out the poor boy had bladder stones. While I've added an extra litter box so there's one on each floor, he at least uses it faithfully and I'm not cleaning carpets anymore. His special food is astronomically expensive, but he's worth it.
I have also learned that at one of the local restaurants around the hospital if you show up in your gown and no shoes, and have a saline lock in they will still serve you alcohol.
I have learned that my mother in law is going to drive me to drink. She fixates on the dumbest stuff.
At least there is a place close to work that will serve you no matter what condition you arrive 😉
Ha. Bottom shaved *due* to her size and furriness (sp?) The vet clinic shaved under her tail and around rectum to help keep it clean. :) I am one proud mama.
Omg I have to do that to my big squooshy cat. He is such a fat slob. He works really hard at washing and makes all these "kitty effort" noises, but the only parts he can reach is his face and his paws.
Omg I have to do that to my big squooshy cat. He is such a fat slob. He works really hard at washing and makes all these "kitty effort" noises, but the only parts he can reach is his face and his paws.
He sounds like he would make a wonderful, fluffy pillow.
Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Omg I have to do that to my big squooshy cat. He is such a fat slob. He works really hard at washing and makes all these "kitty effort" noises, but the only parts he can reach is his face and his paws.
Can we meet up with our pets & hang out? I want to hang out with your squooshy cat & I'll bring my two puppies.
I learned that when a doctor talks back to you in a sarcastic manner, calmly stating the facts makes him change his tune real quick. This week I earned the respect of that doctor, and the next morning he asked me if there were any other issues he should know about. He took his time in talking with me as well.
Had the same problem not too long ago. Turned out the poor boy had bladder stones. While I've added an extra litter box so there's one on each floor, he at least uses it faithfully and I'm not cleaning carpets anymore. His special food is astronomically expensive, but he's worth it.
Medically she's fine, which is good! Now I need to figure out the next step. I bought Cat Attract litter and have added a second litter box. Hopefully this will do the trick! Glad you found out about his bladder stones and that he's doing better
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1) I must must MUST figure out a way to deal with stress. My methods now aren't working.
2) Having a cat who urinates everywhere can make you feel like your home isn't your home.
3) Spending an hour catching up with an old friend can be the highlight of your entire week!
4) Floor fans work great as white noise when you're trying to sleep during the day.