Quark09

Quark09 has 11 years experience and specializes in ED, MICU/TICU, NICU, PICU, LTAC.

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1. Chamberlain Rn-BSN online starting 1/2/17

   Quark09 replied to doughboiwife's topic in Chamberlain College

   Hi! I'm starting the RN-MSN bridge program (TOMORROW!) I've been a member here for a while but haven't posted in quite a long time (several moves and recently another new baby). Nice to meet all of...

2. How To Document Sleeping On Night Shift

   Quark09 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

   I'll usually write "pt resting quietly; eyes closed, VSS, NAD at present". Depending on what pt has been admitted for (resp. distress, cardiac, etc) I'll do extra notes on that specific area as

3. Probiotics in the NICU? What's been your experience?

   Quark09 replied to jpeters84's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   It's been broached on my unit, but right now our standard is breastmilk/donated BM. It would be interesting if we could start a trial here; I'll be interested to see what other replies you get. Sorry...

4. She actually said it! Yay for my instructor!

   Quark09 replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

   Oooooh I remember that from nursing school. We had a chick in there who had had every single condition we ever studied, and if she didn't have it, her kids, her husband, or her BFF did, and the...

5. IN licenesed RN looking to get CA RN license

   Quark09 replied to lindsbeck23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   California and Indiana both participate in NURSYS (well, California does for RN licensure). Reciprocity is much easier to obtain this way, so check out this link:...

6. Failed NCLEX 3 times and FINALLY passed!!

   Quark09 replied to cantgiveup's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congratulations to

7. Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

   Quark09 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

   And that I completely understand. I haven't worked in many situations where I would run into that particular behavior (ED I hear is a big one); I've done PACU and SICU (both situations where the drugs...

8. Thoughts on using donor breast milk in NICU?

   Quark09 replied to HeartNIC's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   We use donor milk for our preemies if mom can't express milk; I don't recall anyone refusing - what I find more worrisome is the indiscriminate/informal internet milk-sharing I've seen lately. One mom...

9. Sometimes it's hard to tell a drug seeker from a patient in pain.

   Quark09 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

   Lots of really good replies on this, and I've nothing really profound to add - only that if I have a patient saying he/she is in pain and I've an order for the meds, I'll give it. I'd rather a drug...

10. Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

    Quark09 replied to christophermiles's topic in Washington Nursing

    I live in Tacoma (originally from southern IL). For some of the bigger hiring entities, you really need at least a year's experience - for example, Multicare hires for several of the area's main...

11. I passed my first semester of LPN school!

    Quark09 replied to Neese80!'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations! That first semester is usually the rough one; now you've a better idea of what to expect and how to study. Good luck in your upcoming

12. Jeff Solheim -where can I buy his CEN CDs?

    Quark09 replied to robinzkj's topic in Emergency

    He's on facebook too; Project Helping Hands also has a page. Someone there may be able to point you in the right

13. Working with student nurses

    Quark09 replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on both ends of this. I do recall being in clinical my first semester on a med-surg floor; my preceptor had a Foley to insert on a female pt and asked if I'd like to do it (of course I was...

14. New grad and I love my job!

    Quark09 replied to 1968cowgirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    SWEET!! Amazing how the areas you think you wouldn't like/be good at are where you truly thrive

15. 2 PRN jobs?

    Quark09 replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering what would be the best way to schedule two PRN jobs; I didn't know if most people set aside certain days/shifts with one agency, and then worked around that with the other, or just...