Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. They follow orders. But really, that's a question that you should be asking them. There are times when physicians order meds that aren't always available in some pharmacies. But then usually the...
  2. Help. Starting IV Piggy Backs without Primary Order

    Some times you can just use a saline lock, flush it, and hang the antibiotic. Flush again with saline afterward. But if you aren't sure, clarify it. Your message was not specific as far as whether...
  3. Hospitals Firing Seasoned Nurses: Nurses FIGHT Back!

    I'd like to see this read on the
  4. How to deal with this conflict?

    I must admit that I agree with most of the posts here in response to your question. It takes time to win their trust. After all, you are a new grad and you don't know everything. But to be fair,...
  5. NCLEX retake??

    You should research that further. I never took NCLEX and passed my boards just
  6. Can i bring cellphone in the test center?

    There's no way you are going to be allowed a cell phone in the testing center. Turn it off and lock it up, or don't bring
  7. My best friend puts down being a nurse

    Try not to take it as a personal slur. I don't know her of course, but to me, it sounds as though she deep down, understands that it takes a special person to do what you are about to do. She's...
  8. need help with an assignment

    You need to study this disease, its' symptoms and its' course, treatments, etc. Don't expect us to do your homework, Sweetheart. You can do it. Just dig
  9. Well, am not sure how much time you have between classes and studying, but if you are allowed, with the instructors permission, invest in a tiny dictation recorder and place it at the front of the...
  10. Intimidated by being only male

    Don't let that steal your joy. When you start your clinicals, your patients will really appreciate you. Male nurses are
  11. Intimidated by being only male

    My heart does go out to you guys though. We had one male student in a class of 98. He was a wonderful student nurse and always asked questions. He got a bit overwhelmed during the OB clinical by an...
  12. Looks like another "run" on Lucky Charms
  13. How to NOT impress the DON!

    I can't stop laughing!!! Poor
  14. Write it out: Convert grains to milligrams first. 5 Grains = 325 Milligrams. Milligrams to Grains conversion (This link can help you with some conversions.) So, now we write the problem out. I am...
  15. Verbal abuse ... what are my rights?

    Just because he has a disability, it does not give him license to verbally abuse you, and it's perfectly fine to tell him that. He needs some limits to be set. Get the doctor involved and your legal...
  16. Uncooperative Diabetic Question

    Be direct but respectful. This is a "learned" behavior he is displaying. He is making your job more difficult than it needs to be. He is old enough to know right from wrong. Part of nursing is...
  17. Ethical decision or Patient's right?

    Respect the patients' wishes. Not to do so would violate their
  18. Seasoned Nurses VS Newbie Nurses

    First, as a seasoned and older nurse, I appreciate your attitude and care regarding this issue. All nurses know that nursing and medicine are constantly changing. Stick with what you've learned in...
  19. 3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    Now now. Play nice, Children.
  20. 3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    I understand the spirit of this suggestion, but I would respectfully disagree with this suggestion. A new nurse with anxiety issues is not a safe nurse around a child with a trache. I do agree...
  21. I Quit Nursing.

    You are not alone. It sounds as though you are suffering from "burn out", a hazard of our profession. I took a whole year off and did other things for income for a while. It paid the bills. You...
  22. BYOB at work?

    Alcohol is a drug. Your comments are inappropriate. It has nothing to do with being a "Nazi, "
  23. BYOB at work?

    Report that immediately. Alcohol can be deadly with some medications. It is also not what a careful and prudent nurse would do. You need to get an order for that. Alcohol is considered a
  24. 3 nursing jobs in 2 years. Unhirable?

    Well, not knowing details, it's hard to help. But you did mention something about difficulties getting organized with meds. Those kinds of things can be corrected. Your confidence will build as you...
  25. Irrigating Bladder in HH?

    I choose my words carefully. I did not say that the bladder was "sterile." The irrigations are. If they were not there would be a great danger of introducing new bacteria. Why do you think...