DextersDisciple BSN, RN

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    Insulin error

    DextersDisciple replied to rn1924's topic in Patient Medications

    As long as you documented this discussion in a nursing note your butt should be covered and all the blame shouldn't fall on
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    Does Death Have A Smell?

    DextersDisciple replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't get to read every page but I was waiting for someone to call this "neuro breath". That what my preceptor called it before I could identify It. The sickly Sweet smell to me meant someone had...
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    What would you do if nursing staff refuses do carry out your request?

    DextersDisciple replied to Saflanut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was thinking the same thing. I check my dog for ticks at least weekly and remove them if she has any. I don't need to take her to the vet for something so simple. I didn't realize ticks were so...
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    Please help. Career over before it starts.

    DextersDisciple replied to Emjked123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Out patient oncology. Infusion, radiation and clinic positions are all minimally taxing on your back, especially the last two choices. PICC nurse would be great too but you will probably need to work...
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    What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

    DextersDisciple replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

    Had a terminal heme onc pt hug me and say "I love you DD and everything you do for me. I pray for you and all the nurses everyday. You are angels". The sickest patients are always the kindest...
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    New Jersey endorsement. Foreign graduate (Bachelors) but had Masters in the US

    DextersDisciple replied to gdj's topic in General Nursing

    The state of NJ is just terrible with any kind of applications. Just jump through their specific hoops and then be prepared to wait up to 12 weeks for your license to go through. Keep names and...
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    How is drug testing done at your facility?

    DextersDisciple replied to Janecollective's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe OP would even think to Use fake urine for a drug screen let alone pass with it and try doing it AGAIN. It demonstrates a very clear lack of
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    Requesting to be laid off?

    DextersDisciple replied to nurseypants328's topic in General Nursing

    I guess start looking for new jobs sooner than later. If they were to lay you off how long will they pay you? Even if you still don't have a job next May will they continue to pay for the entire year...
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    Requesting to be laid off?

    DextersDisciple replied to nurseypants328's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you just resign? Will being laid off instead benefit you in some way that resigning
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    Pleurx drains

    DextersDisciple replied to artsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Oh that makes a lot of sense now. I wouldn't feel bad about it as it's inevitable. I would just educate the pt about pain associated with lung re-expansion before you begin. As least she'll understand...
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    Pleurx drains

    DextersDisciple replied to artsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Since the drain is around the LLL and further down towards the abdomen this could seem like abdominal pain to the pt when really it is indeed chest pain. How much did you take off when the pain...
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    starting new job without written offer.

    DextersDisciple replied to huyenchau's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/hiring-manager-offered-1160273.html
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    starting new job without written offer.

    DextersDisciple replied to huyenchau's topic in General Nursing

    There is a similar post floating around where the OP received a verbal offer from the manager but no offer from HR. Lesson learned: everything needs to Be in writing. I wouldn't put the rest of your...
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    Horrible first job - need advice

    DextersDisciple replied to PAnurse94's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This! I read the first two responses and was blown away that getting a lawyer and quitting wasnt immediately suggested. OP I am furious for you, get the heck out of there and take care of yourself!...
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    Balance between school and work?

    DextersDisciple replied to UnapologeticallyCurly's topic in General Students

    I went to a 4 year BSN program full time and worked part time without a problem. I was a store manager, babysat and had work study. Do you work part time as an LPN or RN and currently going to school...
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    Medical Gloves Survey

    DextersDisciple replied to dpreece1's topic in General Nursing

    Nitrile- easy to get on even with sweaty hands. No need for powder. I did love powdered latex gloves for this reason when latex/powder was ok. The only way it affects my performance is when I have a...
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    Charles Cullen and Other Healthcare Serial Killers

    DextersDisciple replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    "Hard read" like very
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    Is it best for the new nurse to start with night shift?

    DextersDisciple replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    "Open visiting hours" meant no escaping families for me,
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    Is it best for the new nurse to start with night shift?

    DextersDisciple replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    I think nights are a great shift for new grads. You will most likely orient on days first. I feel like "the night shift" works together really well, helps each other out without prompting or...
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    Best Tips for Nurses - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    DextersDisciple replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    For new grads especially - No one is your friend. Do not share your personal feelings/opinions even if you consider them positive. Keep your mouth
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    For new or prospective Psych NPs

    DextersDisciple replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    Okay OP, we're all waiting for you to come back and
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    Share Your Favorite Motivational Quote - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    DextersDisciple replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Never settle. Nothing in life is for free, you have to earn
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    Hepatitis Patient

    DextersDisciple replied to Meraj1's topic in General Nursing

    No. The saline was from the bag not from the pts bloodstream. Even if the NSS wasn't on a pump gravity doesn't allow for blood to travel upwards into the bag of
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    Cath Lab or PACU?

    DextersDisciple replied to dma13's topic in General Nursing

    IR is another Avenue as well. I would shadow if you could and get a feel for what the flow is like. PACU has a very quick pt turnover- recover one, the next one comes right in. Cath lab might have...
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    What's your best catch?

    DextersDisciple replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt who had been in our Dept several times during their admission. I was procedural nurse calling time out. As I read the consent for an Hd cath I noticed it did not look like the word...