Dancin'Mom

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  1. Yet another IV question

    I've been a nurse for about 10 months, still perfecting my IV technique. How does one avoid twisting of the catheter when attaching the luer-lock tubing to the catheter? I sometimes have lost blood flow after attaching the tubing to the actual cathet...
  2. no critical thinking here

    I work a busy telemetry also, night shift though. I also work the same days every week-F,Sa, and Su. If patients haven't been discharged, I get the same 4 (occasionally more) patients every night. I get to know them, will go home at times, and review...
  3. Survey: New Grad Pay

    I work in Omaha, NE-just graduated last December. I was a Medical Technologist-did all the lab testing, drew some blood for 12 years prior to the nursing switch. I make 18.75 plus 15% shift diff on nights, another 15% shift diff for weekends because ...
  4. What are the best days & shifts for moms?

    I work F, S, Su night shift, 12 hours. I have 2 girls both will be in grade school in fall. I do this to save money and have more consecutive days off with girls/husband. It is not ideal but what really is when you work and raise a family. It's diffi...
  5. I recently had a trach patient who was on the blender receiving up to 90% oxygen, with sats in mid 80's, had pneumonia, COPD and many other diagnoses.( I understand the whole oxygen issue with COPD patients.) We were suctioning her as needed and sti...
  6. How to stay in shape???!!

    I know of another nurse who does stairs at work when she has a break. You could work out on days off or just make yourself get up, exercise, and go back to bed if need be. You might find that exercising give you a little energy boost. Also, at my wor...
  7. Who else doesnt plan on being an RN forever?

    I was just wondering if you'd considered looking for an RN position elsewhere? Do you work 12-hour shifts? I work the same 3 days every week and I feel I have lots more time and energy for my kids and other fun things in life. I can understand that ...
  8. Who else doesnt plan on being an RN forever?

    I guess everyone has a different perspective on nursing. I actually worked in the lab as a Med Tech for 12 years before going into nursing. If you want a career with little respect, low pay, few rewards, then consider the lab. On a positive note, it ...
  9. Phlebotomy Advice, please!

    I worked in the lab for years before becoming a RN. When I wanted to brush up on my phlebotomy skills, I volunteered to go work at an outpatient draw station with other experienced phlebs. You could also volunteer to work at a health fair.
  10. Having just recently graduated last December, I have yet to subscribe to any nursing journals. I look over my nursing notes/books when a topic comes up that I need to review. I would like to stay current of new nursing info that comes out. Any ides?:...
  11. Define Nursing in 3 words

    high-tech waitress: A lot of what we do involves filling water jugs, taking meal trays, providing comforts such as repositioning, adjusting room temp, changing beds, general conversation (therapeutic communication). Service, service, service.:redbeat...
  12. This is my 3rd week on my own on a Med Surg/Telemetry floor.........I can't say I get sick before work, definitely butterflies in my stomach, but haven't thrown up yet. What has helped me is asking a lot of questions, volunteering to do as many IV's,...
  13. nursing reference pocket book

    Could anyone out there recommend a good nursing reference pocket book (I work on MedSurg/telemetry). I'm wanting fast info on IV drugs, other drugs, basic cares of different diagnoses, foods included in different diets, ect. I would like it to be sma...
  14. Please Help! Accelerated BSN cost

    Yes, my student loans were cost of living loans. I have a family so I had more than a single person might have. PM me for the recruiter's name, if interested. Good luck!
  15. Please Help! Accelerated BSN cost

    The accelerated BSN I got was even pricier than the one you are looking into-tuition was 36,000 for the year. I would see if they have any tuition repayment programs with the hospitals the school is affiliated with. I went to Creighton in Omaha, NE a...