suzem

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1. Orientation Issues with Prioritization

   suzem posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, I am a new nurse in orientation on a med/surg unit. I had a scenario the other day where the nursing educator was upset with me for not doing assessment systematically. I had a patient with a BP 170/107. I wanted to give her four morning ...

2. Transitioning from LTC to Acute

   suzem posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone out there have any words of wisdom that has transferred from LTC setting to an acute care? I am moving from an inner-city LTC facility, 150 beds, 40-50 on 1, ROUGH faculty and staff, very hostile environment, questionable quality of care at t...

3. RN working as CNA2

   suzem replied to suzem's topic in General Nursing

   I have primarily seen that stated on job postings for Oregon Health and Science University.

4. RN working as CNA2

   suzem posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, I am an ADN, currently working in a LTC setting (skilled unit). I am returning to school in the fall to pursue my Bachelor's degree. In the meantime I am considering taking a job as a CNA2 in the hospital setting so that I can get some hosp...

5. New RN - Wants to know when to wake up the doc

   suzem replied to suzem's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much for this advice, I am excited to start a journal my next day worked.

6. SL Nitroglycerin, O/C MD Blues

   suzem posted a topic in Geriatric

   I had a situation the other night while working a NOC shift, I had a client c/o CP. After evaluating her situation I administered a SL Nitro per prn orders, performed proper monitoring for BP and pulse at 5 minute intervals. CP was relieved with 1...

7. New RN - Wants to know when to wake up the doc

   suzem replied to suzem's topic in General Nursing

   Out since June, 8 months, started working 2 months after graduation, had 3 days of orientation.

8. New RN - Wants to know when to wake up the doc

   suzem replied to suzem's topic in General Nursing

   This patient was immobile prior to being hospitalized. She is totally bed bound.

9. New RN - Wants to know when to wake up the doc

   suzem posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new RN with limited experience. Out of desperation in this job market, I had to take a job in a LTC facility / rehab where I am all alone at night with 30 residents to care for, 3/4 of these are skilled! I am having so much trouble deciding ...