knurse10

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1. Novice Providers & Mortality

   knurse10 replied to BostonFNP's topic in NP

   Maybe Nurse Practitioners are more prepared for the stress of practicing as newbies? I think back to being a new nurse, having little frame of reference for clinical judgement, pathophysiology, medications, and technique for nursing procedures (IV's...

2. Did you contract anything from a patient?

   knurse10 replied to RNrhythm's topic in General Nursing

   Only from my coworkers who don't stay home when sick, and then spread their germs all over the breakroom... I've started wiping everything down before I eat lunch (along with the standard hand hygiene). So sick of catching whatever junk people bring ...

3. Nursing is not what it is made out to be..

   knurse10 replied to ModernRN's topic in General Nursing

   I somewhat agree with the OP. Nursing is very romanticized, especially during nursing school. The reality is quite different...

4. Any one pursuing a DNP, this fall?

   knurse10 replied to APRNGreene's topic in Doctoral

   "In 2008, 13.2 percent of the nation's registered nurses held either a master's or doctoral degree as their highest educational preparation. The current demand for master's- and doctorally prepared nurses for advanced practice, clinical specialties, ...

5. Any one pursuing a DNP, this fall?

   knurse10 replied to APRNGreene's topic in Doctoral

   Yes, the amount of programs has certainly increased. However, the percentage of DNP prepared nurses is very small compared to MSN, BSN, and Associates prepared nurses. I remember seeing it broken down somewhere but am trying to find the official sour...

6. New at Charge, HELP!

   knurse10 replied to JcorbinRN's topic in General Nursing

   I was forced into being charge. It started off as "we need someone for Saturday nights" and then it turned into an every night I work I'm charge kind of thing... Being successful at charge nurse does not depend solely on your experience, although exp...

7. Any one pursuing a DNP, this fall?

   knurse10 replied to APRNGreene's topic in Doctoral

   The only reason I am considering DNP when I am done with my MSN is because I love teaching. Also, I may want to be more diverse as a nurse practitioner. For example, teaching full time or part time and seeing patients full time or part time. Plus the...

8. Is it customary where you work to recheck BPs manually?

   knurse10 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   People with afib will can have odd readings, both high and low, that require a manual for accuracy.

9. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

   knurse10 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   "Show me how to work this bed alarm so it doesn't go off."

10. Really hard choice

    knurse10 replied to Nurseannieb's topic in General Nursing

    What would your dad want you to do? Also, you could always have a discussion with your manager regarding scheduling so you can have more time with your family. You may be able to have your cake and eat it too. I suspect there will be difficulty and...

11. My coworker was high and got away with it

    knurse10 replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    The policy at my work when someone is suspected of being under the influence is... Employee informs the charge Charge informs the manager Manager informs nursing supervisor Employee is taken for immediate bac/urine drug testing. Nowhere in this proce...

12. The Nurse at the Bedside

    knurse10 replied to RobbiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would love bedside nursing if my feet didn't hurt, my body wasn't sore, and the patient ratios were a little more reasonable and safe... And if I wasn't charge nurse, a role I was talked into performing by my manager.

13. Math requirement for RNs?

    knurse10 replied to llg's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on how you define math literacy. Setting up an equation for dosage calculations correctly shows that you are math literate. The people who can't make it this far have no place in nursing, calculator or not.

14. Dysfunctional Unit?

    knurse10 replied to VAC's topic in Relations

    Attitude reflects leadership. Your leader is probably the one who needs the attitude adjustment. I think teams can be built back up over time, but it could take a while to regain trust on both sides regardless of who has been wronged.

15. Dealing with a dirty old man

    knurse10 replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me wonder about the state of nursing when if given the choice, we choose getting groped over getting punched in the face...