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    When family fails the patient... it breaks my heart

    DextersDisciple replied to Kharma711's topic in Critical Care

    This is a big part of why I left the
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    Flushing PIV with clot

    DextersDisciple replied to Robin1990's topic in General Nursing

    If there was a clot you would have difficulty flushing and have sluggish/no blood return. The blood in the extension tubing is normal as you are in the vein. Don't worry, the pt will be
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    Depressed in Nursing School

    DextersDisciple replied to _ashley_'s topic in General Students

    I agree and just wanted to add that there are such things as "medical leave of absence" from school. My mood disorder was manifesting itself to the point where I was failing my nursing class. I went...
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    J-tube. RN/LVN

    DextersDisciple replied to cjkekoa's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is wayyy off
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    J-tube. RN/LVN

    DextersDisciple replied to cjkekoa's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    THIS! she clearly does NOT resent new grads since she is willing to listen to their (mostly unwanted/unnecessary) opinions on how to be a
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    BP machine Cuff

    DextersDisciple replied to random666's topic in General Nursing

    I thought current practice for alcohol swabs didn't involve the swirling, just use good friction in an up And down
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    IV pump basics

    DextersDisciple replied to random666's topic in General Nursing

    You can keep the empty secondary bag and tubing in place and do not need to clamp it as Morte explained. You will need the clamp open to backprime for your next IVPB bag. Dispose of the secondary...
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    J-tube. RN/LVN

    DextersDisciple replied to cjkekoa's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why is a new grad telling an experienced LEAD nurse how nursing works? I'd watch her closely if I were you, she's bossy and way too overconfident. Her answers were wrong
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    Resignation from a job

    DextersDisciple replied to PS1234's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience I beg to differ. I worked only outpatient but applied to the hospital's ICU as an internal transfer and got the job. A couple of the ICU staff worked with me outpatient as per diem...
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    Soon to be new grad looking for advice

    DextersDisciple replied to Jdknittle's topic in General Nursing

    The first job I was able to land as a new grad (without experience because that's what all hospital wanted!) was in a rather coveted outpatient specialty. I didn't know it was a highly sought after...
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    DextersDisciple replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I guess what I meant was (anecdotally) I've been told that nurses were able To spend more time at the bedside and really be there for their pt in the
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    Roll Call - Who's Been Around the Longest and Your Accomplishments

    DextersDisciple replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    The best piece of info I've gotten here was that it's normal to feel like an idiot and want to quit during your first year as a new RN/new to the unit. I knew it would suck but having so many other...
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    Questions for Cancer Center interview?

    DextersDisciple replied to NewNurse1997's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they will question as in "quiz" you (if that's what you meant) since you have not done the chemo course and haven't worked in oncology yet. Other than that they will just ask you the...
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    RN tells my mom that I don't need to take pre-requisites to become a nurse

    DextersDisciple replied to Wannabenurseneko's topic in General Students

    She's probably speaking of a traditional 4 year BSN program. The kind you go to right out of high school where your "pre-reqs" (which are really just non-nursing related courses necessary to graduate)...
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    Any RNs considering medical school?

    DextersDisciple replied to Jstimmm's topic in General Students

    Incompetent and simple minded? You have serious issues and no one will like or respect you with that attitude. I think it is incompetent that after multiple suggestions to use the quote button you...
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    Advice please

    DextersDisciple replied to ert01479's topic in General Nursing

    In (my) ICU(s) the RN does everything. No phlebotomists on our
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    Increase in Ehlers-Danlos (especially hypermobility type) patients?

    DextersDisciple replied to ArtClassRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh now I HAVE to watch
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    Increase in Ehlers-Danlos (especially hypermobility type) patients?

    DextersDisciple replied to ArtClassRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was found to be "FOS" at the ER too, recommended mag citrate and back to square One a week later. I just don't think a bowel sounds assessment was enough though. Mine were very hypo and I didn't...
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    Increase in Ehlers-Danlos (especially hypermobility type) patients?

    DextersDisciple replied to ArtClassRN's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't realize you meant the students literally are in the same private school. That sounds very very
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    Increase in Ehlers-Danlos (especially hypermobility type) patients?

    DextersDisciple replied to ArtClassRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think what she is trying to say is these particular patients she encountered do not have a conclusive dx. Mental health comes into question because they are stating they have symptoms and insisting...
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    Increase in Ehlers-Danlos (especially hypermobility type) patients?

    DextersDisciple replied to ArtClassRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did have one pt like this but I was only with her for a few hours. Do you work with these pts often? That's a very specific profile down the PRN
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    Increase in Ehlers-Danlos (especially hypermobility type) patients?

    DextersDisciple replied to ArtClassRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is interesting. We place G/J tubes all the time in my Dept. I've had one or maybe 2 EDS/similar condition and they fit this profile. I have idiopathic gastroparesis and thank my lucky stars that...
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    "My doctor told me..."

    DextersDisciple replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    I was pretty bewildered about the bleach and dish soap too but now I have learned something new today. Fascinating! Thank you for
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    I need some career advice

    DextersDisciple replied to EternalFeather's topic in Nursing Career

    List HR'S number or the general number for the
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    I need some career advice

    DextersDisciple replied to EternalFeather's topic in Nursing Career

    BTDT, I have the same question. Could You PM me as well