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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...