cometnurse

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1. giving iv argumentin

   cometnurse replied to obonye's topic in Pediatric

   If you consult a drug book/ resource, you will find that Augmentin is indeed available in Iv form. It is always best to consult your institutional drug resources or pharmacy with any question about a medication. It is the only way to provide safe car...

2. Only 5 units of insulin per injection site??

   cometnurse replied to utah23LPN's topic in General Nursing

   The nurse who told you this should be following the hospital policy regarding insulin administration, not the suggestion of a family member (whether they are health care providers or not). In twelve years of nursing, I have never heard of this befo...

3. Number of patients you care for?

   cometnurse replied to winter_green's topic in Relations

   Oncology floor. RN ratio 1:3 on day and eves, 1:4-5 on nights. Sometimes less depending on the acuity of the patient. We use the acuity classification system to determine staffing needs.

4. The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

   cometnurse replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

   "There's a blizzard starting so the next shift staff will not be coming in"

5. Dream job if you weren't an RN

   cometnurse replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

   I would be a marine biologist of some kind. I would love to be out scuba diving off the coast of some place like Africa or Australia( or anywhere Ive never been) searching for new and unique underwater life forms. I would teach scuba classes too ju...

6. Studying for NCLEX

   cometnurse replied to Bprice's topic in NCLEX

   I would recommend using any of the NCLEx study books that are filled with questions. the most important thing you can do is to do practice questions. To get the feel for how the questions will be on the test. I used the Hurst review but cannot hon...

7. How to handle nurses who make rude comments

   cometnurse replied to studentnursehelp's topic in General Nursing

   I would not say anything in front of the patient and go out of my way to make that patient feel better. Then I would talk to that nurse and tell her that her comment was inconsiderate, unprofessional and hurtful. I dont care who you are, you do no...

8. can people with hep B REACTIVE work in us?

   cometnurse replied to lovely12309's topic in General Nursing

   It depends on the facility. I have only worked at one hospital that actually required Hep B surface antigens to be tested. Most do not require that as a preemployment assessment.

9. Flu shot/Pneumonia shot in same arm?

   cometnurse replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I recently had to get three vaccinations at one time(travel clinic). They gave me two in one arm and one in the other. We do not have a policy stating that you need to give injections in separate limbs. I remember my arm was so sore I could hardly...

10. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    cometnurse replied to mol42's topic in COVID

    This year my facility has institited the policy of mandatory flu shots as well. However, if we refuse, we sign a document to that effect and are given mandatory "education" on the subject. Im not sure what the fall out will be as this is the first ...

11. First time passers of CPNE?

    cometnurse replied to Mimi2bRN's topic in Online Learning

    I passed the CPNE on the first try also in Madison WI, 2008. I memorized that study guide and used the EC flashcards and skill set bag that you can purchase from them. Practice, practice, practice!! I did not attend any workshops or use any other...

12. What helps you get through a shift ?

    cometnurse replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I remind myself that I choose a career that is a life of service to others. That is the whole point of being there. The Lord with help you as you help others. I also think about my health and reflect on the illnesses and situations of these patient...

13. How many of you have to pay for parking for your work?

    cometnurse replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I dont have to pay for parking, however, I was told in orientation four years ago when I started, it would be apporximately 10 years before I get a parking spot in the ramp or a surface lot. All the spaces are assigned but there is limited area do...

14. Question for Excelsior RN Grads

    cometnurse replied to WldChrry's topic in Online Learning

    I passed the CPNE in 2008. I do feel that I was prepared when I graduated. Obviously, a new grad is never prepared for everything they will come across but I felt comfortable. It also helps that I had been in the nursing field for some time and ha...

15. How come my license expires in 1 year?

    cometnurse replied to RNSu's topic in General Nursing

    In my state (MN . My first time licensure for was one year just because I was supposed to be on the odd years and took NCLEX on a even year in the same month as my birthdate but they cut the CEUS in half being that it was for only one year. (12 ins...