ParisAntonel

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  1. difference high risk OB VS L&D?

    What are the duties of a high risk OB nurse and the duties of L&D nurse? They are separate units, and I am trying to figure out for which unit I should apply. Some People have said L&D is more fast paced, and in OB you have more time to talk ...
  2. The *EXPERT* Beginner

    I am a new nurse with less than 2 years experience. I have a different problem " I know that I know nothing" just enough to provide safe care but not even close to expert level! God knew he couldn't be with me at all times so he created Google , I g...
  3. Mistakes Are Inevitable: No One Is Perfect.

    Was Lauren reported to BON? Could she be charged and go to jail for killing a patient( even though it was not intentional)?! I am very surprised she didn't get sued! People sue for anything nowadays!
  4. Mistakes Are Inevitable: No One Is Perfect.

    I am so so so happy I got to read this article!!
  5. Would you hold Metformin fot a BS level of 149

    I wouldn't hold metformin for a BG of 149. If the pt is NPO ( no TPN or TF) for a procedure , or did not eat lunch , or was hypoglycemic and you had to give D50 , and now BG is high, I would hold metformin, insulin if BG 149 or even higher than tha...
  6. Wipe the iv port even with antibiotics?

    At our hospital we cover all ports with caps ( they are like alcohol wipes), everytime I give meds, I remove cap, I still scrub with alcohol pad, and place a new cap.
  7. Holding Antihypertiensives

    I hold BP meds all the time when I don't feel safe , meaning SBP lower than 110 and pt has multiple BP meds. However, you cannot hold meds without MD's order, so I always call MD within an hour. I ask for parameters , and make them aware of VS and BP...
  8. Thank you!

    There are good people out there:) I am so happy for you.
  9. Sitting down in patient rooms.

    I do this when I have the time . If you are standing and looking down to talk to pts, it makes them feel inferior,anxious, uncomfortable. I've noticed they feel comfortable and they open up more when you're sitting down ! :)
  10. Defensive/CYA charting

    This is so helpful, I love it, thank you! Time for me to improve my charting skills.
  11. Rough day with your coworkers

    I just read this and I find it very helpful, I hope it helps you too! Here are some of the most common types of negative workplace personalities I've encountered — and some ideas on how to effectively deal with them. 1. The Bad News Bears Like Petra...
  12. Let's call it "organ support," not life support

    Grntea, I like the new terminology/idea. When I grow up, I want to be smart just like you. Love your advice and honesty :)
  13. requirements for a job application

    Congratulations on passing the nclex! Now you can start applying for RN positions. Go to the hospital website and look up career opportunities , read the application requirements. It will tell you if you need letter of recommendations , most hospital...
  14. Are my pts "brain dead"?

    This is a great review! Thanks for sharing, I love reading from you and GrnTea :) my two idols :)
  15. New nurse- Over thinking everything

    I hope so! Thank you so much for the reassurance, I love learning from people ! :)