*bettie*

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*bettie* has 1 years experience.


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  1. Sticky situation help!

    When I was a new nurse, this happened to me. A nurse was upset that I got the hall she wanted and changed the count, I was too naive to look at both the card and the book, it was my first job, and no one I had counted with did it that way. My mistake...
  2. Calling all HH Nurses, roll call

    I wish I had critical care experience like you. That will bring extra perks in home health infusion. Last week I was at a patients, walking out of the building and I saw a lady struggle to walk in. After a conversation, I determined she was not rece...
  3. leaving meds at bedside

    "I've talked to my superiors about it, they just brush it off. To me it's a big deal!" You are absolutely correct inyour thinking. If you sign off on it, then it is your responsiblity and your license. In my short experience as a nurse, and in LTC, I...
  4. how to be a great supervisor?

    Thanks for all the wonderful input so far!:redpinkhe
  5. how to be a great supervisor?

    Hello! I would like to ask input from those experienced nurse supervisors who can offer insights in the area of CNA supervision. I am referring to getting the best from the staff, inspiring, etc. I am begining a new position next week, and I have h...
  6. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    umm, forgive me, but what is ) having to do mmse on pts with dementia/alzhiemers?
  7. waiting for full time

    yes, you might consider exploring other locations to fill in your hours. You might find you are just as happy there. Also, it is human nature to want what one can't have, so getting a full-time offer elsewhere will give you amunition to approach your...
  8. Interventions for a Terrified, Disoriented Resident

    I have a little experience with this type of population, and I agree with the assessments suggested so far. One other med to consider is haldol- limited basis. I also use distraction, simple tasks like folding wash cloths. Possibly she is bored? :he...
  9. Pulse Oximeter

    I thank you for raising legal concerns. I am going to be doing home health for the first time, and my inital thought was my liability for not testing, supplying the equipment if nesscessary. I think I will opt for using whatever tools the agency supp...
  10. thank you for helping me! :heartbeat
  11. RNs caught lying

    i completely agree that if you are not charting accurately- that is a lie and also against laws, policy and licensing rules. i am a new rn- wet behind the ears- literally one day into patient care orientation. the experienced nurse training me often ...
  12. Does anyone know what 7 variables of a symptom are? I have to do an EENT SOAP note, and I can't find this in my textbook....can anyone assist? I just graduated AASN, and decided it would be a good idea to go right into rn0bsn. WRONG! But I am ...
  13. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    thanks kedamia05 i took my test on wednesday morning, and i am in ohio, so it's posted quickly. my friend called me this morning and woke me up to ask if i had looked on the ohio bon website----- i passed!!! it was posted in 24 hours. it was the sa...
  14. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    kedamia05, What were your thought about the test this time- how many questions, how do you think it went, any thoughts for those of us taking it soon-- like what kind of mix were the questions...? You can make it happen, you appear very determined! ...
  15. Stress? How does 28 years later ...and FINALLY sitting for the NCLEX sound?

    Persistance is the key to all good things in life! Nice job!