reddellrn

reddellrn

Medsurg, home health, ob and rehab

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  1. can an unlicensed nursing assistant empty foley's?

    reddellrn replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    yes anyone can empty a foley, it does not hurt or touch the

  2. 7 nights in a row!!!!

    reddellrn replied to reddellrn's topic in Rehabilitation

    well this is a night position, if that makes a

  3. when will I lean this ob stuff

    reddellrn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    iv been working in ob for about 4 months now. I have been a nurse for 6 years now but no ob experienc. it is still hard for me to find the cervix an know what cm pt is and i dont have a good coaching...

  4. how long before u get to do stuff?

    reddellrn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    iv been orientating in labor and deliver/post partum unit for a month now. So far all I do is follow other nurses around, observe and give meds. How long did it take u before u were allowed to learn...

  5. The Worst Nursing Job You Ever Had

    reddellrn replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a prison, need i say more? I was outta there in 2 months. No it was not the prisoners but the amt of work was

  6. how long before u get to do stuff?

    reddellrn replied to reddellrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks for all of the replies. I have been orientating mostly in pp, and I do function much on my own in pp, I have been a rn for 6 yrs, so not a new nurse but very new to ob/gyn. I believe it will...

  7. how long before u get to do stuff?

    reddellrn replied to reddellrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i dont have one preceptor, more like anyone who is there when i

  8. should i review maternal child nursing?

    reddellrn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am going to work in ob after 5 yrs of medsurge and home health. I was wondering if i should review my maternal child book or if i will learn what i need to know when i start

  9. ob meds and calculations

    reddellrn posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    im very excited, i applied for a job in ob moday, and that afternoon hr called me and offered me the job. Of course i said yes. Heres the problem. I worked in Home Health for a few years and we do not...

  10. ob meds and calculations

    reddellrn replied to reddellrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    thanks for helping. I think ill be ok with the antibiotics, just worried about pitocin and mag. In school m/u was not in the calculation

  11. night shift

    reddellrn posted a topic in Correctional

    i was thinking about going to nights. day shift is a killer. it is always crazy busy. i would like to hear from nurses who work the night shift to see how does your night go. is it busy? do you have...

  12. do you like working in a prison???

    reddellrn posted a topic in Correctional

    does any one really enjoy working in a prison? It is so busy where i work. Non

  13. How long was your training prior to actually working in the prison?

    reddellrn replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    :Dmy training was 1 1/2 wk. now on my own but still ask tons of question q day. nurses getting anoyed but i dont care. i want to know how to do things the right

  14. Is your infirmary busy?

    reddellrn replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    louisiana

  15. Is your infirmary busy?

    reddellrn replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    yes my infirmary is super busy. as the rn i have to do the treatments then sick call and any emergency that come along, then log in the sick calls in the sick call book, then when time permits do...

  16. should we take this referral

    reddellrn posted a topic in Home Health

    our brand new branch manager who has no home health experience took a referral today for wound care with a wound vac. well none of the nurses at my home health have any knowledge of wound vacs. pt is...

  17. doc with a bad attitude

    reddellrn posted a topic in Home Health

    just need to vent. i have a pt with a hr of 44, the day before it was 42. well i called the doc both days. the second day he ordered to obtain a dig level. level came back wnl. asked doc if he wanted...

  18. how many recerts in one day do you do

    reddellrn posted a topic in Home Health

    i was wondering how many recerts, dc, admits, regular vistits and asv do most hh nurses do in one day. last thursday i had 1 dc, 4 recerts and 5 asv's. on friday i was still working on paperwork and...

  19. HH Teaching pamphlets

    reddellrn replied to Blount's topic in Home Health

    your home health company should have teaching material for u to leave in the

  20. does this sound right to u

    reddellrn posted a topic in Home Health

    the hh i work for was just bought by a company that pays by the patient and they use the point system. full time rn's are required to have 26 points per week. i asked if you make your 26 points at the...

  21. im nervous

    reddellrn posted a topic in Home Health

    im starting a new job in home health next weak i wondering what to expect the first week, any advise would be greatcome on i know there has to be someone out there that can help

  22. corrections are driving me mad

    reddellrn posted a topic in Home Health

    i just need to vent. every day when i get back to the office, there is a stack of paper work for me to correct.:angryfire he i am doing my visits, and my paperwork, and im thinking ok i answered...

  23. corrections are driving me mad

    reddellrn replied to reddellrn's topic in Home Health

    well I have been in hh 2 mos. and just got my second write up for paperwork not being accurate. i dont know what to do. i really like my job. i would be very disappointed if i get canned. maybe i am...

  24. help, i'm lousy at blood draws

    reddellrn posted a topic in Home Health

    hi everyone, well i try and try but i cant seem to be able to draw blood from the patients. i have been in hh for 2mos. at first i was getting the blood draws. but not now. the last 5 pts i had to...

  25. help i cant draw blood

    reddellrn posted a topic in Home Health

    well i