nuttyRN

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1. Xray tech~ more $$$ than RN???

   nuttyRN replied to SoulShine75's topic in Career Support

   I live in Oregon, just got into it with an xray tech about pt care (long horrid story) but heard xray techs start out at $27/hr while RNs start at $25! Don't know the truth behind the rumor though. just an FYI!

2. I can't stop crying~ why can't I be B Positive?

   nuttyRN replied to ERRN1028's topic in General Nursing

   Some patients just get to you - I don't know why, but we are only human! This is why we are nurses though; don't ever lose that compassion and understanding that sometimes we need shoulders to cry on too!

3. Please Help: Can you explain how to get a nursing diagnosis?

   nuttyRN replied to sad's topic in General Nursing

   I so understand where you are coming from! I so disliked this part of nursing school - but I made it and you will too. I always looked through my charts a ton before deciding on the darn nursing dx. But ask yourself "why is the pt here?" "what is the...

4. need advice - delicate situation (long)

   nuttyRN replied to mkf0605's topic in General Nursing

   Get a new job!!!

5. I lack charting skills

   nuttyRN replied to Todd SPN's topic in General Nursing

   I HATED charting at first, when I started nursing school, but I realize that it will save me if, god forbid, I am ever involved in a lawsuit. (knock on wood) I really learned to chart well after nursing school, mostly by familiarizing myself with the...

6. typical nurse/patient ratios?

   nuttyRN replied to FZ1Tom's topic in Relations

   I work on a neurological floor, so we deal with ALL sorts! I have only once had to take 7 patients on a night shift, and these pts were all A&Ox4. We are a telemetry floor too, so if you are the RN with tele pts you don't ever have more than 4 pt...

7. about injections: are filters important for ampuled drugs?

   nuttyRN replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

   Why are you giving dilantin out of ampules?

8. about injections: are filters important for ampuled drugs?

   nuttyRN replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

   In our hospital you MUST use filtered needles to draw meds out of ampules for the above mentioned reason. You really do need to insist on this. And when you do get filtered needles, be sure to change them before giving the injection!

9. Lunch Everyone? Am I paranoid or what?

   nuttyRN replied to NancyJo's topic in General Nursing

   This is absolutely NOT OK! On our floor ( I do work nights) there MUST be 2 RNs and 1 CNA at ALL times - no matter. NO, this is not a staffing requirement, just an unwritten agreement between all who work here. Yes, sometimes we do take "working lunc...

10. Blatant Nursing "No-No's"........what's your worst???

    nuttyRN replied to anndoodle's topic in General Nursing

    I am just so glad that I have not seen too many "stupid nurse" occurances! I have been a nurse for only approx. 1.5 years though!

11. Help with neurological disorder

    nuttyRN replied to nurse2btracy's topic in Neuro

    I am a nurse who was absolutey appalled with the information given to you - go get a neurologist consult for your mommy!

12. I want one!!!!

    nuttyRN replied to gwenith's topic in Neuro

    My patients are post-intubation; they have been moved to the neuro floor! But pupillary changes do occur a lot, and we do not always call the MD- :imbar :imbar

13. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    nuttyRN replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    exactly - we call them donor - cycles too - I have been on the back of a Harley and absolutely loved it; but would only ride if you could guarantee that I would race around without interference - have seen too many donor motoer vehicles!

14. How does your unit handle new graduates?

    nuttyRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg

    I have only been an RN for a 1.5 year and I have to act and be the one that knows alll. Not that I am actually ever given/paid charge nurse wages. We have a unit that is ICU stepdown and stroke unit certified. It is difficult to staff sometimes: but ...

15. Tips for New Nurse Educators

    nuttyRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

    I am not yet a nurse educator, but I am precepting new graduates. I enjoy this very much and would love to someday be a nurse educator. right now though is there any advice for me as far as precepting? My hospital does offer a 16 to 20 week preceptee...