sarsett

sarsett has 6 years experience.

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1. Giving insulin late patient request

   sarsett replied to daniela095's topic in General Nursing

   Right??

2. Am I being too pushy??

   sarsett replied to RoseyRN22's topic in Professionalism

   You did the right think IMO by sending a thank you message for the interview. Based on the response I would leave it at that, since any further communication will probably only hurt your chances. You were basically told in gentle terms to stop furthe...

3. How to approach this situation from management standpoint?

   sarsett replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in Professionalism

   I don't know if you are present when the oncoming nurse is there for her wound care, but if you are able to, maybe observe the patient when he is getting his dressing changed so that you can see first hand if there was one in place from the previous ...

4. drug calculation

   sarsett replied to priya0504's topic in General Nursing

   As others have already confirmed the 1.6ml is correct. The 2nd part of the question is a little confusing and I'm not sure what they are specifically looking for...is it how many doses in 24 hours or how many ml total will be given within that 24 hou...

5. CDCR/ CA State prison schedule

   sarsett replied to Beatricenurse's topic in Correctional

   You can, but you run the risk of getting mandated on any of your 8 hour shifts, ie you can do 16 hours swap one day and be mandated to do another 16 hour shift the next. There are creative ways to swap that almost completely eliminate the possibility...

6. why is the corrections facility hiring so much?

   sarsett replied to luckie's topic in Correctional

   Like everyone else has mentioned: stress, mandates, inmate manipulation, and it's a fairly thankless job. Correctional nursing is not for everyone and it takes a pretty thick skin to get through the day sometimes. But I love the autonomy and flexible...

7. When male prisoners intentionally expose themselves to females

   sarsett replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Correctional

   This is good advise for a community psych hospital, but in prison this response will have you looking "overfamiliar", which is a cardinal sin in prison. Any wind that you are aware of and ignoring a masturbating inmate or coaching an inmate to use va...

8. When male prisoners intentionally expose themselves to females

   sarsett replied to DoubleblessedRN's topic in Correctional

   Exactly. Don't act like you didn't see anything because this will definitely indicate that you like the behavior (as far as prison rules go...). I call them out loud enough so the whole tier can hear, and basically say "I don't want to see that, don'...

9. Handling remarks/comments

   sarsett replied to KmtWLPN's topic in Correctional

   I usually just say something along the lines of "You need to stop. I expect you to show the same respect to me that I show you." Then I ask what their medical concern is. If they continue the behavior I walk away and say "I'll come back later when yo...

10. Samuel Merritt Uni- Spring 2011 BSN Transfer Applicants

    sarsett replied to Nissan350z's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Tell me about it! Irinachka, if you haven't started already, definitely get all your blood work/injections/physicals done ASAP as well as your BLS course like Laura pointed out (AHA only). Otherwise, you will not be allowed on clinical sites. I start...

11. TEAS VERSION 4.0

    sarsett replied to Rosie707's topic in LPN-RN

    You need to dedicate a few hours every day to studying. Take note of your weaknesses, and focus on those areas until you are more comfortable. There WILL be things (especially in science) on the test not covered in the study guide. Research earth sci...

12. Advise advise about first day of nursing school pleaseee!

    sarsett replied to latinadream's topic in General Students

    Definitely notify your professor in advance! Let him or her know the situation and make sure you express your enthusiasm about starting the program. As for what you will miss, it probably depends on the teacher. Some like to just go over the syllabus...

13. Samuel Merritt Uni- Spring 2011 BSN Transfer Applicants

    sarsett replied to Nissan350z's topic in Pre-Nursing

    That's AWESOME!! Keeping my fingers crossed for you:D

14. Samuel Merritt Uni- Spring 2011 BSN Transfer Applicants

    sarsett replied to Nissan350z's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Admissions is pretty disorganized, so maybe you should call or go over there to see if everything is finalized. I know that tuition deposits have already been due, and that they are now sending out student info to everyone who has confirmed attendanc...

15. Why do you feel that nursing is for you?

    sarsett replied to nyroshan's topic in Male Students

    I really don't think nursing programs are hurting where enrollment is concerned...