ToniRNLa79

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1. Do you have 30 minutes for lunch?

   ToniRNLa79 replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

   I work in the CCU and get my 30, just have to make sure everything is done before I go...although we do carry a portable in case were needed immediately.

2. Officially giving up

   ToniRNLa79 replied to CuddleFox's topic in General Nursing

   Don't give up! I was a stay at home mom of 3 for 11yrs, decided to go for nursing and graduated to find out no one would hire me die to lack of work history and no experience. I graduated in May 2012 and found a job in psych in oct just to get someth...

3. RN->BSN: Is it worth the investment at 57?

   ToniRNLa79 replied to healing touch's topic in ADN/BSN

   I would go for it. Furthering your education is always a good thing. A friend of mine retired from being a floor nurse. 5 yrs later she was bored not working and was able to get a part time job as a nurse manager because of her BSN. She wasn't runnin...

4. Safe sleep aid for alzhiemer/dementia residents

   ToniRNLa79 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric

   I agree with the last post. Trazadone is what I used as well. However depending on the fragility of the pt...I could only administer 25mg for one pt in particular...50-100mg is the usual.

5. Pharmacology Help!!!

   ToniRNLa79 replied to bennet59's topic in Student Assist

   I made my own flash cards with drug name, dose, ect, to really get them to stick. I'd add 10 new ones every other day while repeating the ones I already had. I graduated over a year ago and can still recall those meds. One thing that helped was inste...

6. Problems finding scrubs that fit

   ToniRNLa79 replied to kaceemarie's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Greys anatomy scrubs are the best. I had trouble finding pants...one size was too big and the other too small. Greys fit perfect plus the material is extremely comfy