NursErin07

NursErin07 has 4 years experience.

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1. My achy breaky feet!

   NursErin07 replied to darkangel83's topic in General Nursing

   Get you a foot tub from Wal Mart. I think there is a Conair brand for about $20. It bubbles the water and you can add some Epsom salts and soak your feet. You just put in warm water. It doesn't keep it warm but it still feels good. Definately helped ...

2. Disappointed in myself and feel like a failure in nursing.

   NursErin07 replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

   The only actions you can control on your own. If you hear these people saying things that bother you you can simply say "I don't feel that you should be saying that and if you have an issue with another person you should discuss with them first inste...

3. Delegating task

   NursErin07 replied to mynhii's topic in General Nursing

   Delegation definately becomes easier when you are a busy RN with 15 things demanding your attention at once! It's as simple as telling the CNA to get your VS for you on a patient or just asking them to get something to help you. You will learn in nur...

4. Do your Managers and Charge nurses work on the unit?

   NursErin07 replied to pilotnurse's topic in Emergency

   I worked in a very busy ER and my charge nurse and manager could not take a full assignment because they have to be able to deal with the issues when they arise and be available to go where they are needed when they are needed. With a full load of pa...

5. interqual

   NursErin07 replied to kvick's topic in Case Management

   If the patient is dying, refer them to hospice for general inpatient care at the hospital. The hospice have to have a contract with your facility but they foot the bill for the stay and meds, etc. Definately more cost effective and hospice is a huge ...

6. Two med errors... I'm sick!

   NursErin07 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

   No problem dear, I know what you mean and I'm glad it helped!

7. measurement 0.5ml same as 0.50ml?

   NursErin07 replied to ajfm's topic in General Nursing

   Trailing zeros are a JCAHO NO NO!

8. I did a stupid, stupid thing...Need Advise!!

   NursErin07 replied to New_LPN's topic in LPN/LVN

   I would wait it out to be safe. You do not have to go into detail as to why you needed time off of work. That is personal. You could just say that you had some personal issues in your life and needed to deal with them. You can do it, stay strong.

9. Two med errors... I'm sick!

   NursErin07 replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

   Sister, let me tell you about my first med error. It was my FIRST night off of orientation in the ER. They were short handed and took me and another new RN off orientation early and let us work an area by ourselves. We had a little old lady come in v...