Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Student Assist

What does S/P mean?

I know it stands for status post, but what does it actually mean? For example, deep vein thrombosis s/p inferior vena cava filter. Does it mean the patient...

New Nurse

Why does this stigma exist in relation to new nurses?

by VeraciousRN

I am really confused by the stigma and negative attitude towards new nurses from experienced nurses as I am a new nurse and just plain do not understand? arent...

Career Support

Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

by PchezRN

I was in an interview the other day and was asked about a mistake I have made. I was kinda at a loss for words and sat there for a moment thinking of what I...

Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

by 8mpg

Do I or don't I go for a Nurse Practioner degree? My thought process may help make you in your nursing journey.

Med-Surg

When To Hold Blood Pressure Meds?

by spicy1

At what pressure do you hold your b/p meds? I had originally figured that I didnt feel comfortable giving if there under 110 systolic, but I had other nurses...

SRNA

Nurse Anesthetists programs in Canada?

by Jasoneks

Can anyone refer me to any University in Canada, preferably in Toronto, that has a nurse anesthesia educational program? Ive been searching for quite a while...

General Nursing

Physical Assessment - What is CSM exactly?

by beatrice1

Can someone please tell me what CSM is and how you assess for it. I work for a homecare company. And all the other nurses fill out their assessments and just...

Student Assist

Why cant I transfer from one nursing program into another?

by preparing4thefuture

Im currently enrolled in a nursing program, but I do not like the college I currently attend. I would like to transfer into another 4yr nursing program at...

Operating Room

OR RN work schedule?

by linguine

Hello or RNs, Do you mind sharing what a work schedule is like for OR nurses at your facility? From what I have learned so far, it seems that OR nurses...

General Nursing

Is this legal? What are the nurse's rights on privacy in the workp…

by sasha2lady

Last week I discovered that a spouse of one of my patients has a tape recorder in the room & has been recording staff when they come in the room. The...

Uniform/Gear

Know of any place to sell used scrubs?

by lcjRN, BSN, RN

Between moving into a new house and both my hospitals going to standardized scrub colors, Id like to sell my old scrubs. Can anyone recommend a place to sell...

PACU

what is the difference between the PACU and the post operative car…

by cowgurl89

I was viewing job postings on a hospitals website and they had job openings in both the PACU and the Post Operative Care Unit. What are the differences between...

General Nursing

I Administered A TB Skin Test And It Did Not Bubble Up

by Dazglue, ADN, BSN, MSN, RN

Im a very new graduate nurse. I gave my very first TB skin test last week and it did not bubble up. I figured I done it wrong or went to deep. My coach said it...

General Nursing

How do you know if you put an IV in an artery?

by crystal777

I have three years of nursing experience. Over the past 6 months I have been doing IV insertion. I still get anxiety about it. My patient insisted that I put...

General Students

How is the ATI comprehensive predictor test scored?

by studentnurse5555

Our school requires that we take an ATI comprehensive predictor test next month in order to graduate. We have to score in the 95th percentile. We have access...

Can the NP assist in surgery?

by cassowary

Hi, Im new to this forum and wanted to know if the NP can assist in surgery (similar to how the PA can assist in surgery). If so, which specialty NP track...

General Nursing

April Fools Day

by RescueNinja

I am working nights tonight and my coworkers have a bit of a fun prank war going on while they are on their breaks. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for...

Career Support

What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

by Kitty Hawk, ADN, RN

I have great boundaries in my personal life, I have no idea why I won't enforce them in this situation.

General Students

Documenting a foley cath removal

by Liebchen

How do I document a removal of a catheter removal. I know I need to include that the tip was visually intact. Do I just start with saying that per the...

NP Students

Cheap online MSN / FNP programs

by RNbrent

After spending a couple full days last month applying to Georgetowns online program, I got accepted. The program is to start in March, and its all online...

CRNA

Can a RN with no certification in anesthesia administer tumescent …

by sleepy1010

Was wondering if a RN with no certification in anesthesia, can administer tumescent anesthesia for lipo if trained by the physician. I am unsure if this is...

General Nursing

Fired By Patient Family

by SolaireSolstice, BSN, RN

I had a very difficult weekend at work. Very high acuity patients. One of my patients family members asked the doctor for me not to take care of the patient...

General Students

Medication Abbreviation 'MR'

by sandyfeet

My patient has a prescription for temazepam 15mg. The prescription says PO HS PRN MR x 1 for sleep. What the heck is MR? I understand the rest...by mouth at...

Ob/Gyn

You Arent Supposed To Hold A Newborn Baby If On Menstrual Cycle?

by starmickey03, MSN, RN

I have been having a debate about this with some people. They swear that its so true, but I just dont believe it. I actually think its kind of silly, an old...

Critical

Rapid Response vs Code Blue?

by JennyJo22

Okay so Im sure this is a silly question but it is really bugging me. But as they say there is no such thing as a stupid question. I hope. What is the...