ella2990

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1. 2 yrs exp. ideal to go for FNP?

   ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in NP Students

   No, it's not the ONLY reason why I decided to do NP in the first place. I wanted to have a deeper background on patho/pharm. And I think nursing is always changing and continuous learning/education is necessary, so I don't know why I'm interpreting s...

2. new grad having extreme difficulty

   ella2990 replied to momo42's topic in Job Hunt

   I relocated from CA to VA. I was a nursing assistant at a teaching hospital in NorCal, I was unable to work in CA because I was a foreign grad and it's too complicated for me to process my RN license in CA at that time and I wanted to start working a...

3. 2 yrs exp. ideal to go for FNP?

   ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in NP Students

   Yes! That's what I'm itching to learn. I want to have a deeper background in patho to be able to explain to pt's in layman's term. I feel like for my BSN, I can explain some diseases just fine and some diseases I just flat out forgot the patho! Also ...

4. MD was angry I questioned him.

   ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

   Intervention wise, she did another EKG when tele reported that pt's heart rate dropped down to the 30s but it was normal. She didn't call a rapid on him since he was asymptomatic, it was a brief drop and didn't stay that low.

5. MD was angry I questioned him.

   ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

   This was not the first time this specific DR. had ignored me. He notoriously known for not really caring about his pts. When we do 10am rounds all he would say is "I'm discharging this pt." "He can stay 1 more night".. like no discussions as to what ...

6. 2 yrs exp. ideal to go for FNP?

   ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in NP Students

   I wouldn't say I'm incompetent, I guess what I'm trying to say is, I want more knowledge, I want to be able to explain to pt why s/he is experiencing this and that, and why this medicine is prescribed by the doctor vs the other medicine. I don't know...

7. 2 yrs exp. ideal to go for FNP?

   ella2990 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi, I just hit my 2nd year mark as med/surg nurse. I am starting my bridge program for FNP this Fall. I was reading some threads and noticed that a lot of nurses acquired more than 5 years before they went on to go for their NP school. Is being a nur...

8. Stubborn CNA in ICU

   ella2990 replied to AnnoyedNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I wonder, is the policy regarding how many layers of fabrics/chux different if the pt is in an ICU or Med/surg unit? I work at a med/surg unit. If the pt is on an air mattress bed our policy is one flat sheet and 1 chux. If the pt is on a regular ho...

9. MD was angry I questioned him.

   ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

   Funny you mentioned that, while he was busy ignoring my text page, I caught him walking towards the stairwell and called his name, he kept walking away, and I had to run to catch up! When I did, he kept climbing down and ignoring me as I was clarifyi...

10. MD was angry I questioned him.

    ella2990 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Almost time for shift change, I admitted a very young male who was very confused but pleasant. Hooked him on tele and noticed his heart rate was very irregular it would be as low as 50s to SR to as high as 120s-150s at rest. EKG was done and was urem...

11. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Yes we do reporting and I did explain why she rapid in my previous replies. When I say I am a new nurse, I am not looking for an excuse, IMO 2 yrs of experience is nothing compare to 5 or 10. So yes I have a lot to learn and a long way to go. Like I ...

12. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    And I am guessing you did not read my previous replies. I did not have anything against the pt at all. That was the first time EVER that I held pain medicines to a pt asking for it --because again based on my assessment it wasn't safe. And yes, afte...

13. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I meant to say --I did not get any information why she rapid on that day -- it was end of shift and NOC are wanting to start the reporting. I before I left the unit I asked the charge nurse if they needed anymore help with the pt.. she said no...

14. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Oh god no!! I never meant to demean the pt!! Let's just say I am the type of nurse that is very nervous questioning Dr's orders..I was nervous and not arrogant or aggessive towards the DR. When you said hx with the patient? You mean bad blood betwee...

15. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    ella2990 replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    Blondekristi and Been there,done that Please read my previous post. I explained everything regarding personal beliefs, and why I thought it was unsafe based on my assessments. It wasn't solely based on MY judgment. I ASKED OTHER NURSES FOR THEIR OPI...