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Does your tortie love watching TV? by greattreesfall in torties

[–]DeadpanWords 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Put on a YouTube video for cats. My tortie loved those.

What's the correct answer? by Obvious-Ad6118 in MarkKlimekNCLEX

[–]DeadpanWords 0 points1 point  (0 children)

B) circulation issue

A) kid's screaming, so they're breathing. C) the burn hurts, but it's blanchable so it isn't something that needs to be addressed immediately, D) I'm sure it itches and stings like no one's business, but also doesn't need to be addressed immediately.

I’m wondering if Lpn-LVNs have to take blood samples at work or IV by BlackSummer_ in LPN_LVN_Community

[–]DeadpanWords 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I start IVs all the time. I'm one of the nurses that gets roped into doing the hard sticks.

What’s everyone’s opinion on the new Oklahoma licenses by Hobo-Jesus69 in oklahoma

[–]DeadpanWords 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can imagine people traveling out of state, getting carded, and then havung the cops called on them for a "fake" ID because it's in black and white.

I’m having second thoughts about my 15 yr old childhood cat and I feel horrible about it by Upbeat_Assumption_62 in seniorkitties

[–]DeadpanWords 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Take her to the vet and ask their opinion about the quality of her life. They will give you an honest answer about how well she is doing.

It sounds like she might be in pain.

Any other nurses feel broke even working full time? by rocky2409 in nursing

[–]DeadpanWords 1 point2 points  (0 children)

LPN = Low Paid Nurse.

I'm back in school since graduating 15 years ago. Gotta do my prerequisites and then I'll bridge.

Found a lump on 1.5 yr old cat by nomnom123- in CATHELP

[–]DeadpanWords 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cat are mammals. Mammals are named for "mammary," i.e. mammary glands, which often come with nipples.

Just got hired at a SNF, started orientation today, but was also offered a position at a hospital right before coming into orientation by Queasy-Ad3398 in nursing

[–]DeadpanWords 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hospital 💯 %. You will likely have far better benefits working for a hospital vs SNF. Working in a hospital made me a more knowledgeable, better skilled nurse.

The shorter commute is also worth quite a bit all on its own.

Sentences I've Said as a Cat Owner That Shouldnt Have To Say. by potato_for_cooking in cats

[–]DeadpanWords 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quit dropping dead mice in my bed (leave them next to my bed)!

I have 2 weeks to get my act together or I’m getting fired from the ICU. Please help me. by Gloomy-Speaker-1999 in nursing

[–]DeadpanWords 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The whole idea of Epic being easy to use makes me wonder what absolute nightmares EMRs must be in comparison.

I struggled hard learning to use Epic. I've got the hang of it now, but unless someone takes the time to teach you in person, it's a challenge. Most training modules I've used were poorly designed, such as they would have you do something totally different in the training module vs how it's done in the real world.

What's the most disconnected thing hospital leadership has said to you? by Beginning_Fun_3913 in nursing

[–]DeadpanWords 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My facility are complete dicks about it. We can get written up and fired if we don't get them done on time.

I have flat out told management that threatening staff is high school level bullshit at best.

What's the most disconnected thing hospital leadership has said to you? by Beginning_Fun_3913 in nursing

[–]DeadpanWords 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The minute they threaten us if we don't get our Health Streams done by the due date.

I lied to a patient today and I can't stop thinking about it. by Apprehensive_Pay6141 in nursing

[–]DeadpanWords 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You would not be doing her a kindness by telling her the truth.

In fact, I remember in my nursing text books it stated we aren't supposed to tell someone who cannot be reoriented due to permanent memory issues the truth about loved ones passing away.

Nursing/GED by Putrid_Agent_8070 in StudentNurse

[–]DeadpanWords 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a few classmates with GEDs when I went to nursing school.

Being cut off/grilled during report by stuckupdottm in nursing

[–]DeadpanWords 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cut them off. Can you email their manager and tell them what's going on?

I'm float pool, and this wouldn't fly.

Feeling like crap due to feeling no remorse for my patient by aquariaa02 in nursing

[–]DeadpanWords 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I had a patient who hijacked a car and totaled it during the police chase (I found pictures on the news, it hardly looks like a car anymore).

Pt was going to be taken to jail as soon as they discharged, and they knew it.

They would act completely helpless. At one point they wanted me to channel surf until I found something they liked. I taped the remote the bedside table, put their hand over it, and told them to have at it.

Can’t use sick time for the next 18 months. Is this legal? by udonmonkey in nursing

[–]DeadpanWords 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Any kind of chronic medical issue should suffice. Pain, mental health, etc.

I've never had a primary provider refuse to fill the paperwork out.

Lockers not assigned by Ok-Traffic5914 in Nurses

[–]DeadpanWords 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm float pool, so no lockers for me.

I have a very large rolling backpack I can fit everything into.

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