NurCrystal22

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1. Did I participate in an unethical situation?

   NurCrystal22 replied to defib queen's topic in Safety

   Um, I think it's really messed up you had to do that.... WTF?

2. My FIRST 3month EVALUATION

   NurCrystal22 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Well, when my charge nurse walked up to me with my eval (which I was completely not expecting) I was a little nervous, but as I read it I was shocked that I was actually doing well, she said I connected well with my patients and families, pts wrote "...

3. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

   NurCrystal22 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Med-Surg

   Pt 1 pneumonia, not too bad, pt 2 ISSUES, bad attitude, doc just stopped CAPD, transfer to ICU.. I don't have time, make time. Now behind, pt 3 back from surgury, too much pain 10/10. New admit with Lamy, just when I thought I was catching up. Pt 4, ...

4. More good days than bad

   NurCrystal22 replied to shape0fmyheart's topic in New Nurse

   Hi, hang in there. I'm new to nursing too and I know how you feel. I'm in orientation right now, one more week to go until I'm supposed to be on my own... but last week we were short staffed so i was basically on my on anyways. Some days are hard... ...

5. How to unwind after work??

   NurCrystal22 replied to DianeS's topic in General Nursing

   I wouldn't do this if I were you, messing with your bodies natural neurotransmitters is not a good idea, A/P 2. Take a relaxing bath, maybe you NEED noise to distract from your throughts, turn some soft music on... I can't fall asleep without having ...

6. Leaving work at work!

   NurCrystal22 replied to dianacs's topic in New Nurse

   Don't feel bad, I know exactly how you feel. I was on my own last night, unexpectedly, and I was responsible for 5 patients (I'm still supposed to be in orientation). To my suprise I actually had a good day, got things down but constantly worried abo...

7. Hanging IV Potassium

   NurCrystal22 replied to MrsMinor's topic in New Nurse

   Usually pharmacy mixes it up, 20meq KCl in 1000ml of 1/2 Normal Saline, we infuse at 75ml/hr, decrease rate if burning/irritation/etc sensation is felt by patient. ~Crystal

8. Just took the NCLEX test today. All LPN can you tell me what number the computer stop

   NurCrystal22 replied to kjcboys's topic in LPN/LVN

   My states minimum is 85 questions and that is how many I recieved..... and I passed. You can't really judge by the amount of questions though.... good luck. ~Crystal

9. beginning 4th week of orientation...

   NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in New Nurse

   Well yeah, if i don't know something, I always ask. Last night went great with 4 patients and I learned how to do CAPD. Other than that it was a quiet night, I stayed buzy, really great patients. ~Crystal

10. Work fulltime and go to school?

    NurCrystal22 replied to RudyMvp1's topic in General Students

    Here is some advice from someone that is in this situation. I am single, I'm an LPN, have no kids work full-time second shift 3-11:30, M-F. I'm taking 7 credit hours this semester and I start into the LPN to RN program Summer 06. Look, if you WANT to...

11. Can you give these together...

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    If a patient has a med schedule for Ambien at 2100 and also requests a Vicodin PRN at the same time is that okay? OR If a patient has a scheduled me for Ativan at 2100 and requests a vicodin PRN is it okay to give. I'm asking because it seems like pa...

12. Nurses all come from DYSFUNCTIONAL backgrounds??

    NurCrystal22 replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Just because a person comes from a "dysfunctional" background, doesn't mean that they ARE dysfunctional. I wouldn't get twisted over what your manager said.... forget it... ~Crystal

13. beginning 4th week of orientation...

    NurCrystal22 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Well out of four weeks, I'd say I had one bad night. So I guess I'm doing alright. I'm looking forward to being responsible for my own patients but at the same time I'm super nervous, I have a fear of making a horrible mistake but I think it's the fe...

14. Incident or not?

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I should clarify, the patient came to the ER and was TRANSFERRED to my floor, the ER people connected him to the yellow port, I guess inadvertantly (sp) because he had a LOT of "things" going on and I'm sure they were in a hurry, anyways, no,...

15. Incident or not?

    NurCrystal22 replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm.. okay