OregonGal

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1. questions ya wanna know answers to

   OregonGal replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

   My guess would be because the bumps look like a de-feathered chicken.

2. Opinion... on Nclex board reviews

   OregonGal replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in NCLEX

   I studied with my ATI books, and did just fine. 75 questions, and I'm an RN! I give most credit to my school for preparing us so well!

3. almost off orientation and crazy nasty day!

   OregonGal replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like you are a patient advocate. Keep it up, and do as others posted, document!

4. Question about residents that smoke

   OregonGal replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

   Yuk! I'm all for promotion of health and prevention of preventable diseases--so it wouldn't be in my job description.

5. Urgent Math question!!!

   OregonGal replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Nursing

   It depends on the med/method. I agree with previous post. Remember your leading zeros: 0.5 Also, consider the syringe size you are using. Can you really draw up 0.666 of med--realistically? No. Probably 0.7

6. Is 6 Month Of Med-Surg Enough?

   OregonGal replied to WinterWolf90's topic in General Nursing

   I'm still looking for a job....I'll gladly take yours.... :)

7. I am a nurse. Venting about how I feel.

   OregonGal replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the post...I'm a new nurse and look forward to, as you put it, "I am simply one person who gives of myself mentally, emotionally, and physically. I do the best that I can with the information I'm given and the situation I'm presented ...

8. overheard a CNA badly verbally abusing an elderly patient

   OregonGal replied to Cyndi_1985's topic in Geriatric

   As the nurse, the CNA reports to you. Send her home!!! She is NOT SAFE!!! Report to Board of Nursing NOW!!!

9. I think peri/rectal swabs are a humiliating 'welcome' to the hospital

   OregonGal replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   How effective is it, if they can opt out? I agree with previous post, evidence-basis???

10. strange morphine reaction !!!

    OregonGal replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks for the posts, good to know!

11. I burned my bridges 4 years ago....(need advice)

    OregonGal replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it!

12. newtitle

    OregonGal replied to newtitle's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, agree. Observe, get to know the staff, they get to know you, ask about rationale for the way things are done. Make changes immediately if safety issue. Efficiency items can come slower, not all at once. I believe they can be accepted more th...

13. Patient ID Bracelets in LTC?

    OregonGal replied to kwvath's topic in Geriatric

    This is 1/2 of the reason I lasted only 3 days as a CNA in LTC. I didn't know anybody, they were identified by what room they were in (double bed rooms). At meal time in the dining room, they were placed 4 per table, no diagram--It was driving me c...

14. So I have a clinical in the ER

    OregonGal replied to IlliniGuy's topic in Emergency

    Cool ! Enjoy it !

15. Pharmacology Class: I'm going to brag on myself.

    OregonGal replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Good job! It goes to show that you shouldn't get yourself worked up after the test, just wait for the score. I usually treat myself to a movie after my tests. :) To get my mind off it.