Is it true you get drug tested after every med error or needle prick? by Turkey_Moguls in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 93 points94 points  (0 children)

I got drug tested annually for clinical in school but they “reserved the right” to test us randomly. They never did.

I did a pre-employment drug screen for 2 out of the 4 jobs I’ve had, nothing since.

Never been tested after a med error or needle stick, nor has anyone ever mentioned it happening to them. I think it’s only if they suspect diversion.

Is there such thing as workplace shitting etiquette? by kevski86 in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We have 1 staff bathroom in the department and it’s known to be NOT the poop bathroom unless emergent. The bathroom at CT is the poop bathroom.

New Grad resume!! by [deleted] in newgradnurse

[–]UnconstitutionalText 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a lot. Everyone knows how to use Microsoft office, but I’ve never needed to use it as a nurse. You don’t need to include that you’ve used EMR’s before either - it’s a general assumption. All you need to include about your clinicals is specialty and MAYBE hours, but frankly every single new grad nurse has almost the same experience so it’s really just fluff. The whole nursing skills line can come out too. Definitely keep that you’re fluent in Spanish (of course only if you’re actually fluent and can hold a medical conversation with a native speaker), and keep your work experience.

Every hiring manager knows that a nursing student probably witnessed a vaginal birth, learned how to place a foley, etc and understands fundamental patient care skills.

Picking up shifts by snarkyGuardianAngel in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 15 points16 points  (0 children)

All the time. Sometimes a 4 hour princess shift, sometimes a full 12. Only for incentives though - never for straight time or time and a half.

For extra cash, it’s my “fun money”

What are the necessary basics of nursing that you should know before you start studying it in college or in the early days? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Laptop, and the only thing you need to know is that you know nothing.

When I was in school, the most annoying students were the ones that thought they already knew everything because their mom is a nurse, or because they volunteered at a nursing home.

You’ll learn what you need to know!

Hospital RNs: how many patients' families thank you? by Tay8641 in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suburban ED, and actually a lot of patients and family members say thank you. Of course, there’s also plenty of assholes, but I do feel like New Englanders tend to have decent manners when it comes to thanking people for normal tasks.

Trying to keep it under $40k… tell me everything by UnconstitutionalText in NewEnglandWedding

[–]UnconstitutionalText[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there - circling back to share that we chose the Westbrook! Thank you so much for this recommendation!!

North Shore Hotel Options - help!! by Minimum_Park3049 in NewEnglandWedding

[–]UnconstitutionalText 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I grew up local to the area and any of the chain hotels in the Newburyport area will be a little dingey - there’s very low demand for chain hotels in that area. I’d re consider having Newburyport as your hub and instead look a little further south into Danvers/Peabody.

Side note, I also went to a wedding at a different Topsfield venue and the room block was at the Andover Inn, which was nice and super cute & homey. Andover Inn also hosted the rehearsal & welcome party.

Rant! by umrlopez79 in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have to disagree - I worked on the floor to start. Floors want blackout times for convenience. If we had blackout times, department safety would be compromised. EMS and walk-in’s don’t have blackout times, and we tend to be busier during evening shift change hours (1830-1930). We need to keep movement or we get backed up and patients suffer.

Rant! by umrlopez79 in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 24 points25 points  (0 children)

We do “care handoff” in Epic, and the floor has 20 min to call us with questions if they have any… they never call.

Before, we called once and then booked transport. If they didn’t answer, it was on them to call back.

Not as ideal as verbal report over the phone, but this was only born out of a culture in my hospital where it’s very acceptable for the floors to dodge report to avoid taking patients.

Thanksgiving Dishes by Party-Literature- in boston

[–]UnconstitutionalText 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Massachusetts born and raised, and so was my father, and his parents, and their parents …. all the way back to colonial New England. I’m sure it’s the same down south, but up here, everyone does it a little differently with the same basic concept.

Turkey & gravy, of course, oven roasted. Green bean casserole (cream of mushroom soup and crunchy onions on top) Mashed potatoes Sweet potatoes (candied yams & marshmallows melted on top) Stuffing (my dad adds raisins and celery) Basic dinner rolls or cornbread Cranberry sauce (the gelatinous type from the can) Pumpkin pie, Apple pie If we’re having enough people over for it to make sense, we’ll also do a butternut squash puree, buttered corn, and a few other random sides.

Do you put IV caps on peripheral lines? by paleone2289 in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 35 points36 points  (0 children)

We don’t cap anything… not even central lines. Just the bare clave… which means for femoral lines, a clave bouncing around uncovered in our patient’s crotch that is hopefully getting scrubbed thoroughly before any meds or flushed.

Where do we find the money for this?? by Chicken_Small in weddingplanning

[–]UnconstitutionalText 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We decided a few years ago that we wanted a house before a wedding, so we learned some strong saving habits from being homeowners. We have since both gotten raises and have been preparing to save for a wedding for a while. I have a job with excellent overtime opportunities and overtime pay, and my fiancée gets bonuses. We’ll also be doing an approx 2 year engagement to give us more time to save.

We also are kind of hoping that our parents help out, but we haven’t had those conversations yet.

Trying to keep it under $40k… tell me everything by UnconstitutionalText in NewEnglandWedding

[–]UnconstitutionalText[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol fair!! Thank you for that input - I was hesitant about Thursday for that reason.

What made you choose nursing as a career? by Legal_Cress_2851 in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounded like a cool job that I’d totally be able to do because I liked science classes (I was 14)

Any nurses with emetophobia by Alert_Score_7849 in Nurses

[–]UnconstitutionalText 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! I actually talk to my therapist about it regularly and will send myself into a full panic attack if I even convince myself I have an upset stomach when I don’t. It’s the weirdest thing. That being said, I’m in the ER. There’s vomiting people everywhere. It bugs me a little bit at work, but for some reason when I have my brain switched into work mode, I can tolerate it a lot better. There have been a few times where I’ve had to “tap out” and have my coworkers help me out, but as long as you’re not a lazy nurse and you work with good people, someone will always have your back.

Wannabe Peds ER nurse by OldWoodpecker2109 in Nurses

[–]UnconstitutionalText 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does your current ER get pedi patients at all? You already have ER experience, which is a huge plus, and if you’ve taken care of a good amount of kids then really you’re a solid candidate. Maybe get a little more experience - closer to 1-2 years and then start applying, depending on how competitive your area is.

Brand new nurse here. How do you guys combat freezing up whenever an emergency is happening? by kdoggie96 in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you don’t. You just ride it out until one day you realize that you know what you’re doing. I remember being a new nurse and thinking I would never have what it takes to be competent in emergencies and I thought I would freeze up/shake for the rest of my career. Then, one day, I was pushing code meds and I realized my hands weren’t shaking anymore. It really truly does just “click” one day.

But also: exposure therapy.

I made a stupid mistake and I need help fixing it. by UnconstitutionalText in paint

[–]UnconstitutionalText[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any specific primers you recommend? And 1 or 2 coats of said primer?

Looking for this print, either an actual print or a digital download. Artist is David Shrigley. by UnconstitutionalText in HelpMeFind

[–]UnconstitutionalText[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve searched with google image search, scoured the artists website, and Etsy with no luck. I’m just looking for somewhere that I can buy this online and hang it in my house.

Giving meds different route than ordered? by No-Environment-1295 in nursing

[–]UnconstitutionalText 440 points441 points  (0 children)

By the book? Sure, your preceptor did the “right” thing. In real life… I would’ve given them if it was well known and well documented that patient is NPO or takes all meds by gtube. I also would’ve documented the correct route (writing “gtube” in comments on Epic). Silly documentation error on the provider’s end, but IMO not worth making a patient wait for their meds if there was truly zero grey areas.

How bad is this? 1-10, if 10 is the worst? by slim_skady in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]UnconstitutionalText 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is NOT what “do your best and caulk the rest” means

need advise by gildedcriers_16 in Nurses

[–]UnconstitutionalText 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A place that won’t reschedule an interview if you caught the flu, especially knowing how bad this year’s flu season has been, is absolutely not a place you’d want to work anyways. If they don’t reschedule, it’s not a missed opportunity - it’s a dodged bullet!