tlc7116

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1. Computerized Charting

   tlc7116 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I had been working at a hospital who used paper charting. I just recently have been working at a hospital who has computerized charting. I have noticed that I spend less time charting, and more time in the patients room. Computerized charting is d...

2. Do I need a BSN ???

   tlc7116 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I will be graduating in May with my ADN, and I'm really not sure if I want to continue my education. Do I really need the bachelor degree to practice nursing at a higher level. I understand that I will need it to work in administration or education...

3. Adventitious breath sounds

   tlc7116 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I will be graduating in May, and I am really having a hard time with descibing breath sounds. I have a really good stethescope and I can hear well, but I really don't know how to descibe the sounds I am hearing. If anybody has a good website that I...

4. Responding to Doctors

   tlc7116 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am going to be a new graduate in May, and I have a few questions about responding to doctors. When the doctor is on the phone, what should you have in front of you to be prepared, besides the patients chart? Also, what kind of information should ...

5. Smoking

   tlc7116 replied to AngieH2's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with TraumaRUs. I have never been a smoker, and it is difficult for me to cover for someone who wants to take a break to smoke. I think nurses should set a good example for patients. If you are educating a pt about not smoking, it is probab...