stellaRN1983

stellaRN1983

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  1. Hi, We had a pt on my floor who I believe was on tele and we weren't aware he had an MI until an EKG was done which showed MI. He had shortness of breath, which is a symptom of MI. Was the tele tech asleep or EKG more accurate? Should an EKG be done...
  2. When are ted hose removed/ted hose care?

    Why do teds need to be taken off at night for bedside assessment of skin, circulation?
  3. Any in a field of nursing you love?

    Hi, I'm exploring different areas of nursing that may be less hectic than med-surg/tele. Anyone in a different field that they love?
  4. Mental health nursing easier than Med-Surg?

    I'm in my early 30s, with many more working years ahead?
  5. Hi, When should ted hose be removed? How many hours are they supposed to be worn? Someone else said assess their skin. What am I supposed to look for?
  6. Hi, I've been a nurse for 2 1/2 years at a very busy med-surg/tele floor. It's very hectic everyday, pt care can be heavy with IVs, tube feedings, wound care, admits/discharges. I floated a couple of times to the psychiatric ward and the work load wa...
  7. Hi, What is a narcotic agreement, how does it work?
  8. Time to read the chart, MD notes?

    Yes I talk to the nurses after listening to recording and checking orders and medication times.
  9. What is the role of charge nurse

    Hi, I haven't been oriented to charge RN, but what is the role of the charge nurse? The day shift charge RN seems to make assignment, sit at the front desk and gossip, read her email and snaps at me saying she doesn't have time to help when I'm drown...
  10. Time to read the chart, MD notes?

    Hi, I'm an RN who works the day shift on a busy tele and general medical-surgical floor. A lot of time I get a sketchy report. I get so much more out of reading the MD notes. I don't understand all that is written in the MD notes but get much more in...
  11. Thank you!!:heartbeat
  12. What is the importance of patient sitting up in chair?

    Thank you so much for this post!! I did pass the NCLEX on my first attempt and did well in school. I take my job very seriously that's why I'm not afraid to ask questions. Some negative responses sound like they come from Nurse Ratchet. I try to avoi...
  13. What is the importance of patient sitting up in chair?

    Thanks!
  14. What is the importance of patient sitting up in chair?

    I passed the NCLEX on the first time with 75 questions. People like you discourage learning!
  15. Hi, I have a little over 2 years of experience on the floor as an RN. I went directly from nursing school to a general medicine/telemetry floor. I did well in school and passed boards with flying colors. I still feel at times uncomfortable with my le...