RN1981

RN1981 has 5 years experience and specializes in Hospice, OB, Telemetry.

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1. No Bowel Movement in Three Weeks

   RN1981 replied to RN1981's topic in Hospice

   Thanks guys for your tips, especially that cocktail. We're having IDT today so I'll discuss it with the team before moving forward.

2. No Bowel Movement in Three Weeks

   RN1981 posted a topic in Hospice

   I have a 60-something year old male patient whos primary diagnosis is Prostate CA. He is very weak and basically lies in bed all day and eats a couple bites of peaches or applesauce daily. He is also on Oxycodone 5mg every 4 hours for pain and Roxano...

3. Comfort Measures ONLY

   RN1981 replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a hospice nurse and we also have a list of standing orders under our Medical Director. But we're a home care team and we're basically out there on our own in the home and we don't have an MD around. So it's really nice to be able to order things ...

4. Oh wow! I'm going to be a nurse!

   RN1981 replied to colta's topic in General Students

   Probably not till I passed NCLEX lol. Congratulations on your realization early. It will help you get through.

5. is it necessary to go to high ranking nursing schools for RN?

   RN1981 replied to adorablesh's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Co-signing swirlything. All that matters in the end is that RN license after passing NCLEX.

6. How can I go from full-time to part-time status without angering my team?

   RN1981 replied to RN1981's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks guys for the encouragement. I'm only taking two classes now and it's extremly difficult to keep my head above water with weekly quizzes, reading assigments, research papers, and tests and then keep on top of my caseload at work! I feel like my...

7. How can I go from full-time to part-time status without angering my team?

   RN1981 posted a topic in General Nursing

   In November I took a job as a hospice nurse. I was told it was M-F 8-4:30. I'd be on call every fifth weekend. I was told that we have an on-call nurse for during the week although when she is off the other nurses do have to pick up the slack. I told...

8. Am I going to regret being a nurse?

   RN1981 replied to lovelylady42's topic in General Nursing

   You'll be FINE. Nursing isn't aout selling anythig to people. It's about CARING. If you can do that, you'll be a fine nurse.

9. OU Nursing vs. UMich Nursing

   RN1981 replied to wbrogers's topic in Michigan

   Really, all that matters is that you have your RN license and that you got a solid foundation wherever you went to school. And I can testify that both U of M and OU graduate great nurses. So if I was in your position, I'd go with OU and save the mone...

10. Question for U of M Flint RN to BSN Students

    RN1981 replied to RN1981's topic in Michigan

    Thanks for the info AnnaN5. When you took NUR 308 (Nursing Research) how many papers (if any) did you have to write? And the website says there is a 45 credit requirement of UofM Flint classes to complete the program. Are you only taking NUR classes?...

11. Question for U of M Flint RN to BSN Students

    RN1981 posted a topic in Michigan

    I am working five 8's in hospice home care. I have weekends off BUT every fifth weekend I am on call alllllllll weekend. I am just starting the RN-BSN program. I currently have 9 credits lined up with NUR 369 (Transcultural Care), NUR 202 (Health Ass...

12. The right car

    RN1981 replied to RN1981's topic in Hospice

    You have helped meso much with this post! I live in the Detroit area as well. So I was thinking if I did get another car, what kind would I get? It definitely has to be able to deal with the Michigan winter and handle well in snow, sleet and rain. At...

13. The right car

    RN1981 replied to RN1981's topic in Hospice

    You guys have helped tremendously. The reason I was thinking about leasing is because after I finish my RN-BSN program (hopefully by 2012) I am planning to move to NYC. For the most part, you really don't need a car in the city, especially Manhattan....

14. The right car

    RN1981 replied to RN1981's topic in Hospice

    Thanks for all your help guys!

15. The right car

    RN1981 replied to RN1981's topic in Hospice

    I wasn't palnning on getting a new one until sometime next year, probably the summer. So I'll know by then. I'm not sure exactly how all this goes, as I'm new to hospice nursing and I've never had to buy or lease a car before in my life. Thanks for t...