LargeMarge

LargeMarge has 10 years experience.

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1. Online MSN without practicum?

   LargeMarge replied to KCMnurse's topic in Online Learning

   Hi KCMnurse, I am just curious if you ever made any headway with this ? I am currently in my MSN and struggling so bad with the practicum/preceptor issue that I am actually considering trying to transfer to another program where maybe I would't have...

2. House of Cards

   LargeMarge replied to bear14's topic in Addictions

   Thanks for explaining this, I saw that scene when I was very tired and loosely paying attention. I didn't know what the heck he was doing...

3. About the "do not crush" medications

   LargeMarge replied to Sam. W's topic in General Nursing

   You have to document that the patient states they are unable to swallow the pill whole and it can't be crushed. Sometimes people can swallow the pill whole but coated in applesauce or pudding, but most likely they can't and to be on the safe side, y...

4. 3am bloopers

   LargeMarge replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

   About the time when your brain goes to mush......You know how patient's can't really see your face very much when you are wearing an N95 mask ? Well, I was just discussing with my coworker how this patient was completely blind, not partially blind,...

5. Deliberate sabotage?

   LargeMarge replied to greenerpastures's topic in General Nursing

   Removing anything to do with oxygen or suction is a huge safety issue. If a cardiac arrest was to happen in the 2 minutes after she removed a critical piece of equipment, before the next nurse was around to "do their checks" that would COMPLETELY f...

6. Night shift is killing me-Help!

   LargeMarge replied to pedsnurse22's topic in Career Support

   I think it helps to make sure you adequately hydrate while you are working the night shift and eat light, protein rich meals or snacks during your shift. I try not to eat when I get home in the morning, but also not go to bed hungry so that can be ...

7. I want to be an RN, but I am getting divorced, single mom and need to work right away.HELP

   LargeMarge replied to annaliz04's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the advice to start as a CNA. There are many opportunities for CNA jobs with flexible shifts and overtime if you want the money. You might not be able to at first, but eventually you might get a CNA job that has tuition assistance for...

8. Wedding Dress Designer Helps With New Ebola Suit -just 5 minutes to exit

   LargeMarge replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in COVID

   I love this :)

9. I'm starting to feel like I'm done

   LargeMarge replied to TheOldestNurseOnUnit's topic in General Nursing

   When was the last time you had some "me time" ? Vacation and nursing conferences have always helped me get back in tune with my true self at work. I think it is good to vent, especially here where many people understand and have probably had the ...

10. Contunious fluids, Incompatible antibiotics

    LargeMarge replied to BlueDawnRN's topic in New Nurse

    Between my current and last job I have seen both done, but I think if they are regularly receiving something that is not compatible and they have decent veins a second IV would be a good idea.

11. art line capped..

    LargeMarge replied to shooklypeg's topic in Critical

    I agree you are only asking to be hung out to dry if using the "I was only doing what I was told" excuse and for your own protection find out the specific policy regarding what is allowed in what units. Doctors often have no idea about those things ...

12. what is the best practice for rotating the ETT

    LargeMarge replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Critical

    At my previous job 2 years ago the policy was for the nurse to rotate the ETT once every 24 hours and it was the night shift responsibility to do it and document.

13. Bedside reporting as a management tool of humiliation

    LargeMarge replied to sistrmoon's topic in Relations

    It sounds like extremely poor management which is unfortunate because there are many positives to bedside report. I have been through 2 different hospital roll outs of bedside reporting and both were pretty bad. Is there anyone the nurses can compl...

14. Correctional nurse survey

    LargeMarge posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi, I'm writing a paper and have a little section on correctional nursing. If anyone has the time to answer these few questions, it is much appreciated. 1) What do you perceive as major concerns for the population you work with? 2) What is your ...