TallGirlAni

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  1. Former addict a nurse?

    TallGirlAni replied to JoeyDog's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters. Plus, with his background, he may find out it was you who had said something and might have take some retribution toward you. Better to not get involved and let his...

  2. When prefilling mixed insulin syringes for a week:

    TallGirlAni replied to GingerSue's topic in Home Health

    Do some research using the literature and evidence-based practice. Once you have the facts, present them to the "company," and your plan of action for how things should and could be

  3. Peg prep for surgery tomorrow A.M.--patient ends up in ICU by end of shift

    TallGirlAni posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hello to all, and i just wanted to write about my patient and his situation on my shift tonight. I am a new grad (Dec 2005) and this is my first RN job. I have been employed here since Feb 6 of this...

  4. Would you leave?

    TallGirlAni replied to stephiebob/lpn2rn's topic in Pediatric

    Go with your intuition. If you feel like your license is in jeopardy, then it is. Rarely does anything "get better over time." Things usually get better after something really bad happens, forcing...

  5. Having a blue Saturday

    TallGirlAni replied to sunny2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took the NCLEX, I felt pretty good in knowing that I passed. Well, I could not sleep the first night, doubting myself, realizing the questions that I missed, not having any calculation...

  6. I'm taking it in 4 days, yikes!!

    TallGirlAni replied to nursebenson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My friend had the same problem as you, in early February. I took mine in January and she called me to tell me that she was having doubts about taking NCLEX, as she was scoring in the 60s on Kaplan. I...

  7. when will i receive my Liecense??

    TallGirlAni replied to tobelpn's topic in General Nursing

    I am from Wisconsin and I got mine within 2 weeks. I once was in a similar situation (moving, and wanting to change my address via phone, etc.). The info I gave over the phone was...

  8. MRSA in sputum and open door?

    TallGirlAni replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    If something is truly airborne (like TB) and the door to a room without proper ventillation is shut to contain the germs in LTC, then I feel sorry for anyone who has to enter that room without a...

  9. Computer Charting

    TallGirlAni replied to sstromberg's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a veteran's hospital, and we have computer charting (CPRS). I am a new grad and this is all I know. Some of the seasoned nurses admitted that they hated when they had to convert from paper...

  10. Soo Many Posts On Criminal Records

    TallGirlAni replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    This brings an interesting question to my mind. If one has obtained, let's say, a bachelor's degree in nursing, and then finds that one cannot obtain a license (due to not being able to pass NCLEX or...

  11. MRSA in sputum and open door?

    TallGirlAni replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I would question the doctor's order that this be airborne precautions. Collaborate with the doctor and suggest to him that he should change the precautions to at least droplet. I did some research on...

  12. When prefilling mixed insulin syringes for a week:

    TallGirlAni replied to GingerSue's topic in Home Health

    Also, are you changing insulin needles? Is this possible? I thought the needle and syringe were always one complete needle/syringe

  13. MRSA in sputum and open door?

    TallGirlAni replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I agree with Canoehead. MRSA in the sputum is droplet precautions and coughing or no coughing, droplet precautions should be used (mask within 3 feet of patient), gloves,

  14. colleges, chances of being accepted?

    TallGirlAni replied to katie07's topic in California Nursing

    You might want to repeat/type that SAT score again....Doesn't SAT only go up to 1600? If you want to get into nursing programs/schools, make a list of all of the ones in the area where you plan to...

  15. RN with relapsing cdiff

    TallGirlAni replied to RNinPGH's topic in Infectious Disease

    For this reason, when a patient has C-Diff, we take out the alcohol-based hand gels/foam out of the patient's room, and emphasize the use of proper hand washing, gloves, gown. You'd be surprised how...

  16. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    TallGirlAni replied to straba's topic in General Students

    I graduated from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in December of 2005 with a bachelors in nursing! Although I and many of my classmates complained about the usual gripes throughout the years, I feel...

  17. hanging IV bags w/ the pump

    TallGirlAni replied to hittme123's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I make it a rule of thumb after hanging all bags, piggybacks or primary bags-- to stay in the room for a few seconds after hanging the bags and see the drip and listen for any pesky beeps the IMed is...

  18. pain medication

    TallGirlAni replied to AussieKylie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, consider the age and prior history of use of the narcotic for the patient. What is his pattern while he has been staying at the hospital? What are his vitals? What does the patient say works for...

  19. Clinical rotations but never worked in a hospital

    TallGirlAni replied to OURN83's topic in General Students

    I had no prior experience when I started my first med/surg clinical. I was not alone. There were a couple of others in my group of 8, and the students within my group--we helped each other out. I was...

  20. How many don't make it out?

    TallGirlAni replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Students

    It was very competitive to get in to the program at my school. I think the minimum gpa that got in was about a 3.0 or a 3.2. Out of about 120 students, I think only about 3 or 4 did not make it to the...

  21. Lost Job because of background!!

    TallGirlAni replied to SeanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Seany, don't you already have your license? I assumed you did, since your name was SeanyRN. What did you check on your license application? Did the board find anything on your background

  22. Is it better to become a CNA first?

    TallGirlAni replied to luna357's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should make a list of the schools you would like to apply to and which schools require CNA as a prereq. My university did not, and based their admissions on grades. If they do not have CNA as a...

  23. How do you deal with lazy nurses??

    TallGirlAni replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Being new to a floor is hard, as I am new with only a couple of months on my floor. I know it is hard to walk that fine line of doing your nursing and not interfering with the way another nurse is...

  24. How do you deal with lazy nurses??

    TallGirlAni replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why would you call someone a nut? I did not take Larry's post to be that he wanted to let staffing know that agency personnel was at fault. What I got from reading his post was that if it is an...

  25. Lost Job because of background!!

    TallGirlAni replied to SeanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would try to contact someone in human resources at the place that you applied (besides the other person who notified you). I would explain the situation and ask him if it shows if you were actually...