NurseStacey143 ADN, RN

NurseStacey143 has 20 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in Hospice specialty.

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1. Did preceptors get paid more or receive bonus by precepting new nurses?

   NurseStacey143 replied to atlanta's topic in New Nurse

   if we precept nurses, we get a $200 bonus for the 3 months. Ive also precepted students for the semester.....you dont get extra money for that.

2. Don't laugh, but... what if I throw up??

   NurseStacey143 replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Nursing

   I always stick an alcohol pad inside a mask and put it on. That way if i do mouth breathing i dont feel like im inhaling some nasty phob. If im doing nasal breathing , the alcohol smell helps.....and no it doesnt get you high!!!

3. Is your hospital DIRTY ??? Does housekeeping clean the empty room and bath in

   NurseStacey143 replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

   I think my hospital is pretty clean. The rooms take 30-45 minutes to clean after a patient is discharged and each day the room has a quick 10 minute cleaning while the patient is in the room. They also clean the hallways, including the pulldowns, li...

4. Community College vs University

   NurseStacey143 replied to wanna-b-R.N.'s topic in General Nursing

   A RN is a RN weather they spent $50,000 on their education or $5000! So, in the long run the CC graduate just has less loans to pay off.

5. Mentor Goodie Bags

   NurseStacey143 replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

   Ativan....l Just Kidding. Maybe a package of starbucks ground coffee, the book chicken soup for the nurses soul and some relaxing bubble bath

6. Port o cath help

   NurseStacey143 posted a topic in Oncology

   My grandfather has colon cancer and today they will hook him up to some sort of "Box" with Chemo medication in it that will be administering the Chemo for 2 days. So he doesnt have to make a trip to the hospital on Sunday, they okay'd for me to deacc...

7. Anticipated problem...

   NurseStacey143 replied to BrightSide's topic in General Nursing

   I would talk to the Director of the nursing program. You dont have to get into specifics, but just that your concerned there will be conflict....

8. 5 things a new RN must have...

   NurseStacey143 replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

   The most important thing is to smile at your patients ( even when you want to strangle them) Also time management is a must. Last.....breath mints

9. Any nursing tatoo's?

   NurseStacey143 replied to MacERRN's topic in General Nursing

   i dont have one but i always thought a cool one on the lower back would be R (cadeaus(sp?) symbol) N with tribal art on each side

10. Info on Suburbs outside of Houston!!

    NurseStacey143 replied to gn04's topic in Texas

    I grew up in Friendswood and agree it is has that small town feeling,good schools, but it is also an expensive place to buy a home. (Though there are some smaller starter homes in the Annalea subdivision that are cheaper) Now, I live in Alvin and rai...

11. enlarged lymph nodes

    NurseStacey143 posted a topic in Oncology

    I know we dont like to give medical advice online, Im just asking for opinions. About 6 months ago, my husband was having very severe abdominal pain. I was working and told him to come up to the ER at my hospital and I would meet him down there. I w...

12. Youngest labor patient?

    NurseStacey143 replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    saddest one I saw while in nursing school was a 13 year old who delivered and found out she was HIV +. She didnt tell any of her family members, not even her mother about the dx, so no support:(

13. houston hospitals vs agencies

    NurseStacey143 replied to nik05lsu's topic in Texas

    We have PCA's who assist with the 6 to 1 ratio. Some of them can even do blood draws if they were trained. Other than that, they pass food trays, take vitals, blood sugars, wash the patients and assist with many other things. Were glad to have them!

14. meds never to be given IVP

    NurseStacey143 replied to newgrad2005's topic in General Nursing

    not to mention phenergan ruins an iv by the 2nd push...and with patients who are HARD sticks.....id rather give it IM, its much less of a pain in the ...

15. heparin and lovenox?????

    NurseStacey143 replied to rose28164's topic in Safety

    flushing with lovenox? Never heard of it. Our flushing protocol is flush with 5 cc NS then 2 cc Hep.