55nt29x

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1. Looking for Advice-New Grad, 8 patients?

   55nt29x replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in Med-Surg

   I agree that it depends more on the acuity than the number of patients you will be assigned, although 8 still sounds a bit excessive. I worked on a M/S surg floor with a patient to nurse ratio of 4:1 on days, and although that sounds great, our patie...

2. Refued to give pain meds due to brady

   55nt29x replied to kindnotstupidRN's topic in Med-Surg

   I think you did the right thing. I would have also explained to the patient that it is my duty to keep them safe, and I did not consider it safe to administer the narcotic considering how bradycardic they were. I would have then called the physician ...

3. Waiting on first contract = scary!

   55nt29x replied to jab3da's topic in Travel

   Just a couple tips: RESEARCH your travel agency VERY well before signing on with them. Also, it's very important to thoroughly research the housing/area they place you in (if you choose their housing) and also the hospital at which you will be assign...

4. do you wear those clogs?

   55nt29x replied to EDnursetobe's topic in Uniform/Gear

   LOVE my Danskos! Only shoes I can wear for 13 hours without getting a backache! :)

5. any study tips/help in how to prepare for the nclex lpn?

   55nt29x replied to mashamontago's topic in NCLEX

   Practice questions! I learned through Kaplan that it's more important to focus on strategy when test taking rather than knowledge, since it's impossible to know everything that will be on the test. Focus more on different test taking strategies, such...

6. New Grad, new job... My First emergency!

   55nt29x replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric

   I think you did great great, especially since this was your first emergency. A good reminder to always take our patients seriously when they tell us they "just don't feel right". Great job!

7. Will better blood glucose control prevent further foot ulcer damage?

   55nt29x replied to cheesecakesquared's topic in Endocrine

   Maintaining proper blood glucose levels after surgery, especially in diabetic patients, also has a huge effect on wound healing. I took care of a patient who developed an abdominal wound dehiscence following surgery primarily due to consistently high...

8. Cracked and Bleeding hands...help?!

   55nt29x replied to ustechrn's topic in Stress 101

   Vaseline! You can thin it out with a bit of water if you feels like it's too thick/greasy, or you can just use it to spot treat. It also works well for dry, chapped lips!

9. Are shy and quiet people not allowed to be nurses?

   55nt29x replied to sunnyskies2's topic in Relations

   The negative comments your instructor has made to you prove her ignorance. Excellent nurses come with all types of personalities!

10. how important is GPA?

    55nt29x replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, if you're considering graduate school. I am currently applying to a DNP program at a very competitive nursing school, and I know that this particular college takes a close look at their applicant's GPA. As far as being hired into a facility aft...

11. Stressed out from job

    55nt29x replied to Rnurse 2008's topic in General Nursing

    If you feel like your safety/license is in danger, don't return. However, if you feel like you can endure a few more weeks without comprimising your safety/license, then I would recommend giving a two weeks notice. It may feel like an eternity, but i...

12. Number of patients you care for?

    55nt29x replied to winter_green's topic in Relations

    I agree with the fact that it depends on the hospital. I worked on a General Surgery unit at a facility in CO that had a ratio of 4:1 on days, and 5:1 on nights. Although the ratios were great, we did get VERY high acuity patients, some of which defi...

13. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    55nt29x replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

    Patient: I neeeeed pain medication (in mumbled jargon with eyes half closed) Nurse: But sir, you appear very drowsy and can't keep your eyes open long enough to tell me how badly you require pain medication Patient: Suddenly pops eyes wide open and c...