07302003

07302003 ASN, RN

Tele, Med-Surg, MICU

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About 07302003

07302003 has 4 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Tele, Med-Surg, MICU.


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  1. NOC with kids home for summer break?

    I found that midnights gave me good balance as a mom: could see them in the AM, and before I went to work. It was just that I felt so exhausted all the time I couldn't stick with it.... But I loved working the actual shift and the balance in my life.
  2. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    Geographic location - Midwest large metro area Pay rate: $30/hour In which area / specialty do you work? Transplant What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN, BSN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? BSN How many years of expe...
  3. Worst Medication Error of my life

    So if asked, what med would you give to reverse the Versed? What s/s would you be looking for that the patient is in trouble? The med error, in the scheme of things, is not a big deal - minor, reversible, and most importantly, you owned up to it. I ...
  4. What do ICU nurses do with ventilators in USA?

    Where I was (and it may depend on state / hospital) RN's don't touch the vent except for oxygen breaths, however, there is a lot of collaboration if the patient needs settings changed, etc. RT's cannot take verbal orders from a doc, so the RN does. A...
  5. Fluid bolus for patient with end stage renal disease?

    As others have said, there is no way to fix this patient without a liver transplant, and if they're non-compliant it's unlikely they are listed or will be listed. With the boluses just pay attention to breathing, that they don't get fluid overloaded...
  6. Dealing with family so draining

    Turf it, to the charge nurse, the unit manager, the house manager, especially complaints. That is why they are there, and they often have the time and patience and people skills to deal with it. Your job is the safety of the other patients, and if ...
  7. Feedback requested before I give 2 weeks notice!

    If you value your job and career, suck it up and smile. Meet with the manager, thank her for her concern, "as you know I'm a new nurse and I appreciate your time. I do feel overwhelmed at times, because I want to do a great job taking care of my pa...
  8. As I've gotten older and wiser I've found that it is NOT worth a power struggle, or judgement. I sit down with the patient with pain issues at the start of my shift, talk to them, assess their pain, history, etc, and make a plan. Do you want to be g...
  9. I've found that unless your previous work experience was *in nursing*, those who hire don't count it as experience. So they're looking at you as having no management experience. So you may have to take a more entry level management salary to get nurs...
  10. Different Piggyback Antibiotics, Same IV Tubing??

    I always use the same secondary tubing for antibiotics and electrolyte replacements, unless the secondary is something that has major incompatibility issues, like dilantin or some antibiotic that doesn't work with D5 or 0.9 NS (pharmacy always labels...
  11. What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    Danskos hands down! They last over 5 years (if you don't get patent leather or prints) and get me through 12 hour shifts. If you're not sure about plunking down $125 for a pair, go into a store, figure out your size, and buy a used pair on ebay. I pr...
  12. Nursing gear passed on from older generation

    I have my Grandma's scissors... she was a WWII RN (and after).
  13. How to save my hands

    Mine wouldn't get better this winter, saw my primary care doctor who wrote a prescription for extra strength hydrocortisone cream once daily, it's worked WONDERS!
  14. What's it really like to be a nurse?

    Think about working as a CNA. Seriously. It's great training for prioritization, and interactions with patients and families. And these days, it's one of the best ways to get a nursing job in a hospital. You will have the good chance of getting a RN...
  15. Angry Nurse here!

    This guy is a sociopath, who would want him as a co-worker, but for the big picture.... would you want someone with this LACK of morals or honor to be taking care of your mother or father in a healthcare setting? That's what makes me puke....