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    What are Your Goals for 2018??

    dontbetachy90 replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I have not yet written down my goals for the year so I am happy to have stumbled upon this thread! My goals are - Improve my attitude. Allow myself to let go of negativity, to remain calm and...
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    Fall prevention

    dontbetachy90 replied to dontbetachy90's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you everyone for your input!! Certainly we use the Morse Fall Risk scoring system diligently; required assessment is once per shift and with changes in LOC/mentation. Nonskid footwear, hourly...
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    Oregon Pre-nursing student in need of reassuring words

    dontbetachy90 replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you WANT to be a nurse, if being a nurse is something that you believe will be fulfilling and will benefit yourself and your family, then the time it takes to get there doesn't matter. I am...
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    Nitroglygerin

    dontbetachy90 replied to neuron's topic in Patient Medications

    I know EMS will administer nitro unless contraindicated but on the floor, this is a no-no. In fact, there is not a single thing we can or will give without an order at my facility, especially nitro. I...
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    Help! New RN grad wanting to quit job.

    dontbetachy90 replied to mg13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will start by saying that adjusting to night shift is a beast all its own. I've been doing it for 3 years and sometimes it still feels just as difficult as when I first started. It helps to get into...
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    Feeling Guilty

    dontbetachy90 replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the thing; yes, you missed a lab value, and yes, missing electrolyte replacement CAN be a critical error in some patients. A potassium of 2.7 can certainly cause some problems for your patient...
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    Feeling Guilty

    dontbetachy90 replied to Goofaroo's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the plan of care and the patient, and definitely the provider as well. I work in cardiac intermediate and we often heavily diurese people on Bumex gtt's; these patients sometimes receive...
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    My husband wakes me up!

    dontbetachy90 replied to BabyRN_nights's topic in General Nursing

    I have this problem with my sister, who lives 3 hours away. I have worked nights for 3 years and she will STILL call me at noon, one, two PM, regardless of whether I told her I would be asleep from...