RN2serve

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1. What did I do wrong?

   RN2serve replied to mzsuccess's topic in CNA/MA

   We all make mistakes. I put a pt in the ED giving an enema. They bucked and came down on it and my fist causing a tear and bleed, but boy did I feel awful and have not done an enema since. When the state did our annual survey I was interview by them ...

2. I'm supposed to what now?

   RN2serve replied to jojo489's topic in Geriatric

   The patient is on Hospice. The day shift should talk to the Hospice nurse and the family about their wishes and get the Morphine scheduled in addition to having PRN available. Most Hospice patients have the goal of comfort for their end of life care....

3. Can I become a Nurse at 40?

   RN2serve replied to amoy36's topic in CNA/MA

   There is an advantage to being older too. We just hired a new ADON, and my coworkers asked why I didn't go for the job? I said I only have 3 years of experience, they replied "She's twelve". I said "She has 14 years of nursing under her belt". My pat...

4. Can I become a Nurse at 40?

   RN2serve replied to amoy36's topic in CNA/MA

   I started my pre-reqs 3 months prior to my 40th birthday. I had NO prior medical experience. I was in sales prior to pursuing my RN. I sat down after losing my job due to the economy and everything I liked pointed to volunteering in the senior commun...

5. Is it normal to not know your clinical location until the first day of class..

   RN2serve replied to Kandake's topic in General Students

   When I was in school clinical placement was very difficult, too many students not enough quality locations. One of my sites turned us away when we showed up, state was there for an unscheduled inspection and they didn't want to deal with students too...

6. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

   RN2serve replied to Lacrimosa's topic in CNA/MA

   I am a second career RN. I went straight to nursing school without any time as a CNA. I have worked recently as the aid on my floor, as we were over staffed with nurses and under staffed with CNAs. My company would rather pay me my RN pay to be an ai...

7. Do you know your patients?

   RN2serve replied to ProudMom511's topic in Geriatric

   One thing - learn to rely on your CNAs for normal behavioral, ADL and cognitive status of your pts The CNAs know them best and their information is invaluable. LISTEN to them when they tell you something's wrong. The above is most important! My CNA h...

8. I cannot ever seem to pass my NCLEX!!! No matter what I do and how hard I try!!

   RN2serve replied to jjgrlh0318's topic in NCLEX

   I took HURST review through my school. I could hear the speaker in my head the whole time "what should a two year nurse know". Go with the best answer, usually the one that pops in your head first. For the select all, eliminate what you will NOT do a...

9. Which specialty would you like to end up in?

   RN2serve replied to baseball mom's topic in Pre-Nursing

   There are so many specialities, not a bad thing not to know, clinicals will help with that too.

10. Which specialty would you like to end up in?

    RN2serve replied to baseball mom's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I stared school wanting to get into geriatrics and I have been in geriatrics for 2 years now and love it. I love the stories they have to share and I love to see them recover and go back to their independent or assisted living lifestyle. I work in a ...

11. How hard is it to become a nurse after starting a family?

    RN2serve replied to amirana1's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Nursing school is NOT flexible. I was in school with an 11 year old and a very supportive husband. I learned to study in a variety of environments so I wouldn't miss out on events. The back seat of my car was a mobile library. Clinicals are a 100% m...

12. Sweating in my scrubs... yuck

    RN2serve replied to RunninNurse's topic in General Students

    I use a product called "No More Monkey Butt" I get really sweaty down south and have found this to be fantastic. No infections or respiratory issues either. It also prevents chaffing. I live in the mid west and won't leave the house without it in the...

13. My scrub pants are killing me!

    RN2serve replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    I use a product called "No More Monkey Butt" yes that is typed right. It is a powder to prevent moisture and chaffing. Motorcycle riders and athletes use it too. I had a pt s/p CVA with contractures to the left hand and they used it to keep her hand ...

14. Is it right to pursue nursing if the school is 2 hrs away from husband & kids?

    RN2serve replied to fbanh's topic in Pre-Nursing

    My child was 11 years old when I went to school and I was 40. My husband was very supportive but it was still hard on all of us. Nursing school requires a huge time commitment. Depending on were you live look at the job market many nurses are not get...

15. Do I need to give my manager notice?

    RN2serve replied to fsh1986's topic in Job Hunt

    I used one of my co-workers/mentor as a reference. I am a new nurse (less than 1 year) and felt that a mentor would be good reference. This mentor works part time at my facility and teaches full time. I was just offered a position, so I would say it...