strength4unityRN

strength4unityRN specializes in critical care, PCU, PACU, LTC, HHC, AFC.

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   Hearing Impaired Nurse

   strength4unityRN posted a topic in Disabilities

   Hi Everyone. I was born with a hearing loss of 25-30% & I wear hearing aids. I can hear without them but they do help me hear 'everything' alot better. On my yearly work review I received good marks and that they were happy to have me on ...
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   Fluid Med Error

   strength4unityRN replied to Newgradtrauma's topic in General Nursing

   Scanning meds can catch errors & has helped prevent med errors but scanning isn't always 100% going to catch all errors. I have had computers go down, barcode won't scan, scanner stop working, EMR decided to reboot. Very annoying. Especiall...
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   Am I overreacting?

   strength4unityRN replied to OUxPhys's topic in COVID

   You have a right to be uncomfortable if you weren’t I would be worried. I am afraid this is happening to hospitals all over. They are doing the same thing in my hospital. They are combining PCU/ICU together (basically there is no more PCU at this ti...
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   ICU charge RN - how are you organizing yourself with COVID-19 crisis

   strength4unityRN replied to strength4unityRN's topic in COVID

   Yes I completely understand & empathize with you. You cannot train anyone to do this in 2-3 weeks let alone 2-3 months CC training, we just don’t have enough experienced nurses at the bedside anymore, let alone CC. Thanks for the reply & stay...
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   ICU charge RN - how are you organizing yourself with COVID-19 crisis

   strength4unityRN posted a topic in COVID

   Hi Nurses! With all the changes & sicker patients in ICU d/t COVID 19, I am overwhelmed as most of you are, I am also the charge RN. My unit was a mix of ICU/Stepdown pts, most of the staff I work with our not use to 1 pt this acute let alone th...
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   Am I too stupid to be a nurse?

   strength4unityRN replied to iconicqueen's topic in General Nursing

   You can’t compare yourself to your co-workers, some people may be good at hiding their anxiety, meaning they are anxious too, just not exhibiting. Till this day I still have some anxiety and ‘oh crap’ moments, but working through them is how ‘we lear...
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   Feeling like I'm not making a difference

   strength4unityRN replied to Wrestler133's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing overall is a tough field! The problems you describe our everywhere, everyplace has its problems. I was an aide too before I was a nurse, overall I have worked in the hospital for 15 years I also traveled for a few years and have worked in ov...
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   Really, is this real?!?!

   strength4unityRN replied to FlossyRN's topic in General Nursing

   You had a lot of points I wanted to address but I wanted to respond to a few. I think you have a right to how you feel and even though this is the 'norm at some facilities' not all but majority operate at this ratio. Your doing the best you can and ...
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   New to ER, coworker makes me feel stupid.

   strength4unityRN replied to ConfusedAmanda1's topic in Technicians

   I can understand your frustration and agree with the other poster quote by Eleanor Roosevelt. As difficult as it may be being in a new work environment and your 'go to person' difficult to approach for questions, you cant beat yourself up for her att...
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    Pet peeve, bad practice, or overly critical?

    strength4unityRN replied to NewICU's topic in Critical

    It depends on the patient/situation. Use your nursing judgement. I agree it's a great way to assess the skin etc. Plus a CHG bath and doing a quick turn doesn't take long at all in most cases. However it depends on patient and situation, if drips (pr...
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    Should i give references even if i'm still at my current job?

    strength4unityRN replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in Travel

    Exactly. I understand. Just let them know, so no one is surprised. Also some travel companies like to know once you complete a contract if you can provide a reference from someone at that facility. So keep that in mind while out on assignments.
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    Should i give references even if i'm still at my current job?

    strength4unityRN replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in Travel

    I don't see why not, you will eventually have to give a notice to your employer you are going to be leaving. That 1 month will fly by before you know it. I would first let your manager know, then inquire for references as you feel comfortable. Howeve...
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    CNA License

    strength4unityRN replied to ren09's topic in CNA/MA

    There is a state board test you do or 'did' have to take. When I was a CNA, I received a certificate from my school that I completed the course. Then became eligible to take the state test, which consisted of a lab/skills assessment. Then if you pass...
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    Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    strength4unityRN replied to Nola009's topic in Safety

    I personally wouldn't hold it. Do you know why your supervisor requested you hold it? Does the patient have a diet ordered? Are they NPO for a procedure? Have they been having problems with hypoglycemia?
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    Teamwork: A Recipe for Positive Patient Outcome and Self Satisfaction

    strength4unityRN replied to Lourdes FMcD's topic in Emergency

    i love this article, teamwork AND a good work ethic go hand in hand. I do however believe in the fine balance of work and family life, however I have no problem helping out my co-workers if my assignment has been lightened due to discharges or etc (d...