RN NascarFan RN

RN NascarFan has 2 years experience as a RN.

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1. Report Sheet Samples

   RN NascarFan replied to ToodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work on a surgical unit and use the attached report sheet. A co-worker set it up and now, more than half of the staff use it. We double side copy so this covers up to eight patients. The space for meds is on night shift time Report Sheet Nights.doc

2. What tricks do you use to make your day more bearable?

   RN NascarFan replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

   :yeahthat: Especially when I hear, just about every shift, what newest "money-saving" plans have emerged from administration. Fiscal integrity is good............... We still all have jobs I also enjoy working with our staff and most have great sens...

3. Any Nontraditional Students Pursuing Nursing for first Degree?

   RN NascarFan replied to FoundMyCalling's topic in General Nursing

   I was 43 when I decided to pursue a nursing degree- married c/seven children at home. I was not the oldest in my classes by a long shot. Be excited about the class work and enjoy the fact that you've made a choice as early as you have :)

4. what to put on your worksheet?

   RN NascarFan replied to megan mahal's topic in Orthopaedic

   Our unit does not have a "set" form for report. We do use SBAR for transfer pts The form most of us use is attached. One of our RN's created this form and continues to change it as needed. She is our "form" goddess :) The space on the right below 'so...

5. Best shoes ever?

   RN NascarFan replied to redraccoon's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Croc addict here but I do have a pair of Quarks that I alternate with. I have tried regular New Balance but I can't stand the completely closed in foot.

6. Resume Cover Letter Help

   RN NascarFan replied to alr1rn's topic in General Nursing

   Have you searched Allnurses for "cover letters"? I have found a good deal of helpful information that way. Also, try typing : RN cover letter samples into Google or your search engine of choice. There are a lot of samples out there to get a good ide...

7. Self Scheduling. Does it exist?

   RN NascarFan replied to badgernurse's topic in General Nursing

   We self-schedule on the unit I work on, surgical. Day RN's work every other weekend, all holidays are rotated for all shifts . Night RN's have to work a combination of 3 Fri/Sat shifts. As long as the shifts are covered our managers leave the sched...

8. New Nurse...Overcome with Emotions: Bad Sign?

   RN NascarFan replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

   My first patient death occured while I was on orientation. The pt had been admitted in a coma and never regained consciousness. The family was with her around the clock and knew the end was imminent. When the patient passed, she was surrounded by lov...

9. What types of blood pressure cuffs are allowed in your facilities?

   RN NascarFan replied to Kay28's topic in General Nursing

   Our hospital does not use the digital either, only manual and Dynamap machines. I prefer manual.

10. A "Thank You" gift for a preceptor

    RN NascarFan replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit had two student nurse externs for the past two months. Their last night was Wednesday and they planned to cook for us as both RN's that precepted them worked that night. My extern also wrote me a very nice card; thoughtful and appreciated :)

11. What is your usual nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

    RN NascarFan replied to extreme's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto...........Upstate NY here

12. Omission of Nurses Note.What Happens?

    RN NascarFan replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to note on one patient for a shift, did flowsheets but forgot to note. My nurse manager just had me note on my next shift and date/time the note

13. What's your holiday bonus?

    RN NascarFan replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital gives bonuses based on "consistently meeting expected requirements for job" In other words, if your yearly evals are above 3.00, you receive a bonus. This year, for RNs, 3.00 =$800, higher evals =higher bonus Bonuses are across the board...

14. RN to BSN online

    RN NascarFan replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

    I have been going through this thread, investigating options for ADN-BSN. I have to look at affordability as well as accredidation (sp). If I am reading this correctly, UOP, the total for BSN through Phoenix is 46,200.00? 120 credits X 385.00 per cre...

15. Night Nursing

    RN NascarFan replied to kenesha212002's topic in New Nurse

    First of all, congrats on your position, I hope all is going well I have always been a night person so working 7P-7A has been a great shift for me. My best friend, on days I have to sleep all day, are a good pair of earplugs. We have 5 teens still l...