RNKX

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1. No 1:1 sitter for fall risk patient

   RNKX replied to RNKX's topic in Safety

   Only time I have used and will ever use a restraint is if they are an immediate threat/danger to others or themselves. JC is not a fan of the use of restraints especially if the patient is redirectable with a sitter.

2. Thinking about quitting

   RNKX replied to snider1970's topic in New Nurse

   When I worked for a SNF and LTC as a new grad, I actually learned a lot!! I learned time management, all different sorts of meds, and wound dressings... Etc. You won't be "losing your skills" because right now you don't really have any as a new grad ...

3. Running maintenance and IVPB simultaneously

   RNKX replied to RNKX's topic in Medications

   I thought so, crane! Had a co worker tell me that I had to slow down the maintenance to the same rate as the Secondary line so to avoid giving it too fast.

4. No 1:1 sitter for fall risk patient

   RNKX replied to RNKX's topic in Safety

   Oh here's another: there was no RRT (rapid response) on night shift last night!

5. Running maintenance and IVPB simultaneously

   RNKX posted a topic in Medications

   When a patient has IvF maintenance running at say 125 mL/hr & IVPB 10meq of K is to be infused at 56 mL/hr... If I set up the IVPB on another pump & hook it to the primary maintenance line so that I can run the IVF simultaneously... Do I the...

6. No 1:1 sitter for fall risk patient

   RNKX posted a topic in Safety

   What do you guys do if there is a MD 1:1 ordered for a confused, high fall risk patient but due to inadequate staffing, you were unable to get that 1:1. How would you document that? Do you mention "no staff available for 1:1" in your notes (I'm guess...

7. why do nurses discourage nursing students?

   RNKX replied to direw0lf's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Wish my professors would have warned me about the harsh realities and problems nurses have to put up with

8. Incompatible drips

   RNKX replied to cablefree's topic in MICU

   Wow, seriously

9. Do you have (or are you) a bully queen of the ICU?

   RNKX replied to RNdynamic's topic in Relations

   I thought this post was brilliantly written! Your use of descriptive words painted a vivid picture of how my "Bully queen" acts and looks. Without the imagery, it wouldn't have been an interesting read! Is it mean to talk about how ppl look or their ...

10. What to do??...

    RNKX replied to RNKX's topic in Career Support

    Update: I am extremely devAsted to report that I did not get my #1 choice because of an internal candidate hire. However, I don't regret my decision about turning down my other option! Everything happens for a reason. Only in time will I discover the...

11. "Why are you leaving your current position?"

    RNKX replied to wkate's topic in Job Hunt

    Don't mention it! Never a good idea. I'm speaking from experience! Accidentally bad mouthed unsafe staffing issues & the manager just happened to be promoted to "director of nursing" and pretty much defended and stated "all hospitals have some l...

12. What to do??...

    RNKX replied to RNKX's topic in Career Support

    I dont consider myself "new" as in "new grad." I've been a nurse for three years. After much consideration, although the clinic job has nice hours that are compatible with my family & personal life... It isn't compatible with my school. I'm in a ...

13. What to do??...

    RNKX replied to RNKX's topic in Career Support

    @theCommuter : thanks for your post. You are right...I subconsciously made my decision and seeking validation/support and other opinions before acting upon it. It's not a bad thing to do this though. Im always open to hearing the opinions (whether I ...

14. What to do??...

    RNKX replied to RNKX's topic in Career Support

    They've already given me three days to "decide." But it doesn't matter now, I just declined the position without a guarantee at the hospital! I'll just have to hope for the best. I will kick myself if I get neither! Thanks for all the posts/advice....

15. What to do??...

    RNKX replied to RNKX's topic in Career Support

    Not a new grad