PsychNurseWannaBe

PsychNurseWannaBe BSN, RN

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  1. Have you ever heard of this?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to BriRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would get hot and sweaty if I had my steth around my neck. (I know, I'm crazy), but that is one reason why I buy cherokee work scrubs. My steth goes in my leg pocket. Their scrubs have soooo many...

  2. Anatomy and Physiology

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to GuineaPigs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You may run into a problem with doing that. It might help you pass your school exam, but you are still going to have to know pretty much everything for the NCLEX. When I studied, I always had blank...

  3. LPN taking wound care course; skin tear question

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to followyourbliss's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    It depends... is the skin tear well approximated?? Then steristrips to keep in place. If not approximated, it depends. I will use a tegaderm + pad if there is minimal drainage which is normally the...

  4. Deleting nurses notes

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Rugford5LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1. As OP stated, there is always an audit trail 2. As another poster stated, it more than likely will have the person's sign on or initials as the person who "deleted" them 3. You might be able to...

  5. RN job with criminal record

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to ACNP 2B S1S2RRR's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If they are still open... are they consider convictions?? I mean, you haven't been proven guilty

  6. Dementia Activity Documentation for CNAs

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to m.k.a.u.'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You want to implement change, then you better get the input of the staff. Don't they already do ADL charting? Our CNAs carry around cue cards that informs them how to care for the resident. They...

  7. Dementia Activity Documentation for CNAs

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to m.k.a.u.'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I suggest you visit the CNA posts. They are filled with tons of good information for new CNAs, like the pros and cons of the different shifts.

  8. Need Assistance with Nursing Care Plan!

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to nursing_student123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How about Impaired physical

  9. Worked for 2 days, required to list on app?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to SugarBabe99's topic in General Nursing

    Don't put it down. Move on to a better

  10. RN going back to work as an LVN

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    You are being used. She is not doing you any

  11. Drawing up insulin question?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you think of the reason why it is to be drawn up a certain way. You never want to contaminate a fast acting insulin with a slower acting insulin in the vials. That is why you draw up the fast...

  12. Extremely Offensive ER experience

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to NickB's topic in Emergency

    I ended up in the ER with terrible pain in my head. I would let them do ANYTHING they wanted to, to help me get out of pain. Hell, check my prostate if you think that would of told you something, I...

  13. Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Sam1400's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    We are not allowed to provide medical advice here. I encourage you to speak with a medical provider. Hopefully they will be able to help you and guide

  14. ER Abuse

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    THEY didn't choose that. The provider did. Take it up with

  15. Are you so busy that you don't get a lunch break?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to cashew1's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a staff nurse I always made sure to take one. As a nurse manager I always make sure my nurses take their break. I will take their keys and answer the phone and give PRN medications,...

  16. New job question?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to EasternOhioLPN24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That''s sad.... CNAs start off between 11 - 12 an hour by me. LPNs should be paid more, I think they make around 15 to 17 depending on experience. Of course they can make

  17. Pressure Ulcer?

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to limey's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Is this patient in bed a lot where pressure is a factor? If their leg is flat on the bed and the area is touching the mattress, it is more than likely pressure or possibly shearing forces from heels...

  18. Another rant regarding MA's and Nurses

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    I think it really comes down to nurses being frustrated with the way either an organization and/or MAs are either passively or actively allowing people to assume that they are talking with a nurse...

  19. What's the difference between and RN and an LPN

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to Nolander's topic in Nursing Career

    LOL

  20. Another rant regarding MA's and Nurses

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the state. For example, in WI anyone who says they are a nurse and are not can be penalized with a fine or jail time. I don't know if they go in front of the BON or if the BON refers...

  21. SOAPIE

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try this:

  22. fluids & electrolytes...please help

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to TKnTK's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    F/E is a hard topic to grasp. Some find it easier to learn mnemonics to enhance their learning.

  23. PICO process

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to marinalissa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ugh... hated research class. LOL. http://www.usc.edu/hsc/ebnet/ebframe/PICO%20Worksheet%20SS.pdf http://www.usc.edu/hsc/ebnet/ebframe/PICO.htm...

  24. RN assessments in LTC

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to whereisrebecca's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    You will do different types of assessments. But generally, if a resident is placed on report, then you do a focused assessment. Once the resident returns to baseline, they are generally removed from...

  25. RN assessments in LTC

    PsychNurseWannaBe replied to whereisrebecca's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    This is why I wish we had one board of nursing or at least the same scopes of practice for each state. But each state has the authority to do what they wish. This leads to a lot of confusion and can...