I just attended an in-service on this today. Technically you are supposed to reserve one lumen for blood draws, the other for meds. I've seen some specifically ordered that way, and others not addressed. I also learned today that you are to scrub ...
RNgrad2012 replied to babsy28's topic in New Nurse
I'm new-ish, became a RN in June 2012. I was hired at a critical access rural hospital, working 32 hours/week. Out of my class of 16, I was 1 of 3 to get job right away. The rest of my class took 3-6 months to find work. I'm in central Iowa.
RNgrad2012 replied to Spikey9001's topic in Critical
When I graduated with my LPN, I went to work in LTC. Initially I worked in the skilled wing, but due to low census, management told me in order get hours, I'd have to be willing to work the nursing home side too. It.was.terrifying. I had little co...
RNgrad2012 replied to Vespertinas's topic in Relations
If I'm told by the outgoing nurse that a Pt. has been difficult, I try to really do my best to come across as friendly, attentive, and approachable. Sometimes it's not enough to placate the Pt., but I'll give it my best shot.
RNgrad2012 replied to danegerous's topic in ADN/BSN
I think after your field experiences it would be difficult to transition back to the more strictly enforced scope of nursing practice in civilian life. I say if you're willing a ready for a new challenge, go for it.
RNgrad2012 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in ADN/BSN
I work at a small critical access hospital (17 beds) and the majority of us are ADNs, which is obvious when we discuss where we went to school (CC vs. University). Our employer doesn't differentiate on our badges between adn/bsn/msn.
Prior to attending nursing school, I earned a BS in Community Health Education. I live in Iowa, and there is talk of making BSN the standard, instead of ADN. My question is does my BS in a related field "equal" to BSN in employers eyes? Is it wort...