AmandaRN

Latest Activity

1. uniforms are killing us

   AmandaRN replied to parklandtrauma's topic in General Nursing

   THANK GOD I have never been critically ill. Having said this, when that time in my life comes, I'm quite confident that the attire of those helping me will not matter in the least. Do you all actually think that the patients (ultimately, the only o...

2. Smoking Policy- What do you think??

   AmandaRN replied to AmandaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Shandy, I agree with you. Let me reiterate something. I am postively, totally, 100% for health awareness and the general health of the public. Having said that, I will say that whether or not I smoke is my business. Yes, I do abide by smoking pol...

3. Smoking Policy- What do you think??

   AmandaRN replied to AmandaRN's topic in General Nursing

   I did not want this to turn into "Smokers are the only one's who get a break" issue. I said in my original post that this is not the end of the world. I do work in a hospital, one in an alliance of several. Thanks for your input.

4. Where to find a pocket reference

   AmandaRN posted a topic in Emergency

   Hey Guys. I was wondering if any of you all know where I can find a pocket-size quick reference that will be handy in the emergency room. I have looked some places, but can't quite find the right thing. Thanks in advance.

5. Smoking Policy- What do you think??

   AmandaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Okay guys. I really need to know what you all think about this. I learned today that as of July 1, the facility for which I work is going to be totally tobacco free. By this I mean that tobacco will be allowed NOWHERE on the facility premises. Th...

6. Suturing

   AmandaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   This may be a totally ridiculous question, but.... I am wondering if RN's are allowed to suture?? Is this even allowed, does it vary from state to state, institution to institution, etc. Thanks in advance!!

7. What is your most valuable piece of advice?

   AmandaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I thought that this would be interesting. As we have new graduates beginning to orient in our respective units, do any of you have any fool-proof pieces of advice for them? If you could only give them 1 "rule" to always obey as a nurse, what would ...

8. Question about PALS

   AmandaRN replied to AmandaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks, guys. I may never work with the pediatric population much at all, but I figure that it never hurts to learn. Thanks again!

9. Question about PALS

   AmandaRN replied to AmandaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. I already have ACLS. I work at a very small hospital, and we don't even have OB. I am hoping that I never have to use the skills I will use in PALS, but at the same time, I know that it won't hurt to learn just in case.

10. Question about PALS

    AmandaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if any of you guys could give me some advice to take with me to PALS class. I have very little experience with little patients, and I am taking it so I will be better prepared in case I end up in the wrong place at the wrong time. A...

11. NCLEX review class or just go for it?

    AmandaRN replied to rn2binmay's topic in General Nursing

    I passed the first time taking the NCLEX, and I also opted to skip the review class! You can do it!

12. Nursing programs in Virginia???

    AmandaRN replied to KeniRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where in Virginia does your sister live?

13. Nclex

    AmandaRN replied to etok89's topic in General Nursing

    Teshiee, Don't freak out. When I took my test, I had all 245 questions also. I was absolutely positive that I had failed. My test also contained about 1/2 - 3/4 questions that I had no clue as to the answer; I just made the best educated guess tha...

14. Needless IV Systems

    AmandaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have just recently been acquainted with the new needless IV devices, and I can't decide if I am going to like it or not. I know what you are thinking (that law went into effect months ago), but my facility has just recently switched our systems ou...

15. HELP!! JCAHO is coming!

    AmandaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am about to go through my 1st JCAHO survey. I would like all of you that have been through this to give me some advice!! I am scared, even though everybody says I shouldn't be. Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated!!