Comments on: Clinicals aren’t always butterflies and bunny rabbits.

By: Laney

Laney — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:10:56 +0000

Thanks everyone! That really cheers me up.
=]

I will remember that for the eval FNN. And thanks for the tips, Muse. Definitely gonna practice some more. Night shifts, eh? Hmm…

By: the Muse, RN

the Muse, RN — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:44:40 +0000

{{{{{hugs}}}}} You did fine, L.

But if this personality bothers you?….Then, you are destined for Night shifts. Yippeeeeee! (…these types tend to congregate on Day shifts – NOT KIDDING.)

PS. And regarding IV Starts? Everyone has “a Way”. Try them all out and pick those that are sterile (a-hem) and work for you.

My tiny pearl: As soon as you are in the vein (positive flashback) and you advance a teensy bit more (to get the sheath and the needle in the vein) …

POP THE TOURNIQUET —- then, retract the needle. Letting the tourniquet down releases the back pressure on the vein = less likely to SPURT like a MF! (a-hem)

By: futurenightnurse

futurenightnurse — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:00:29 +0000

Augh! I’ve heard of clinical instructors like that. I think she should’ve talked you through it before going into the patient’s room, especially since you voiced concern. =(

I’d definitely remember that one for when instructor evals come around.

By: Hannah Morgan

Hannah Morgan — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:57:46 +0000

Oh she sounds like such a pain. I’m sorry.

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