JustANurse2018

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1. Should I run from this job??

   JustANurse2018 replied to Statdotcom's topic in General Nursing

   There are worse things than working weekends, nights or on-calls. In this case, I think the potential for liability/legal issues supersedes the nice schedule and good pay.

2. NCLEX in 19 days!

   JustANurse2018 replied to RNBSN1Z's topic in NCLEX

   Give yourself plenty of time to study. For myself, I studied for 3 weeks before I took my exam. I was working a new job at the time, 8-5, so Monday through Friday I would study 3 hours after work. Then on the weekends, I would study 8 hours a day....

3. Foley Catheter Issue?

   JustANurse2018 replied to JustANurse2018's topic in General Nursing

   Hmm, okay, good to know.

4. Foley Catheter Issue?

   JustANurse2018 replied to JustANurse2018's topic in General Nursing

   All possibilities, but am unsure because I didn't see any redness in the site area and the urine was clear, yellow with no odor.

5. Foley Catheter Issue?

   JustANurse2018 replied to JustANurse2018's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, we do and this could be a possibility. I'm not sure I remember how long I waited before cleansing with betadine before inserting the catheter. How long does it typically take to dry/would you recommend waiting?

6. Foley Catheter Issue?

   JustANurse2018 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So, the other day, with the help of a coworker, I successfully placed a Foley catheter into a male for the first time...or, did I? My coworker had me keep inserting the catheter into his penis until we got urine return. When we saw urine output, we i...