PastoralCareRN ASN, BSN, MSN

PastoralCareRN has 26 years experience as a ASN, BSN, MSN and specializes in Home Health/ Hospice.

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1. Why is getting my IL RN license so hard?

   PastoralCareRN replied to 0603lcs's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I don't understand what is Failed or Rejected....? But as far as fingerprints go, I had to do mine, and I am sure that has not changed. Get your background check done and do your fingerprints....

2. What should I do in this situation? (Very afraid)

   PastoralCareRN replied to LvlupNurse's topic in Nursing Career

   In my opinion, you are being "groomed to be let go". There needs to be reasons behind what they are saying and doing. If there are no specifics, what can you do? And even though patients try to give...

3. Just Wondering

   PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

   Haha! I knew that... just didn’t think of the way it would happen. Thank you for making this old brain work a few more cells....

4. Just Wondering

   PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in General Nursing

   Would the rapid increase of C02 cause a

5. Just Wondering

   PastoralCareRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   If a patient is on a venti mask at 50%, that's 15L oxygen, right? So, I am curious, if this venti mask is removed, it is possible for a patient to go into distress enough that it could possibly aid in...

6. I found so many preceptorstates for my FNP

   PastoralCareRN replied to RenitaRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I am re-entering school after having an emergency leave a couple of years ago. I just glanced at this and it bears more digging into, but hey... I'll gladly pay $55 if it will help me find a preceptor...

7. Lasix for EOL secretions?

   PastoralCareRN replied to kat7464's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I have never heard of Lasix being given for excess secretions. Our go to is Levsin or Robinul.

8. Is Hospice nursing for me?

   PastoralCareRN replied to ascty87's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I have worked out in the field in hospice and am now inpatient. The upside? I love going to peoples homes and educating them and answering questions and helping them get what they need to care for...

9. Made a big med error as a student... i'm devastated.

   PastoralCareRN replied to FuturePN's topic in General Students

   Eh.... it happens to all of us. Don't let it get to you. You know now, and I can guarantee that you won't make the same mistake again! Kudos to your instructor for using a teachable moment wisely....

10. Paper to Read, Papers to Write, Oh my!!

    PastoralCareRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am so over all the paper writing, article reading, medatrax charting, and all of it! There is not enough hours in one day to do all required of us, yet somehow, we have all found a way to continue...

11. New Nurse anxiety on the job

    PastoralCareRN replied to NurseSu12's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Give yourself time to settle into a routine! It will all become so much easier as time goes on... Best of luck to you!

12. Could I be sued for neglect or lose my license over this?

    PastoralCareRN replied to Ccinct's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do not believe you will lose your license over this, but in the future, document, document, document!!!!! Note that "So and So" RN was informed and at what time, note that you requested of...

13. Bullying online is NOT harmless

    PastoralCareRN replied to Dianna11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for your insight. I also have seen the harsh remarks, but because I have not been here in awhile, I chose to not say anything. However, I do agree with some of the others about you saying...

14. The Dreaded Social Media

    PastoralCareRN replied to Lorelions's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm afraid I must agree with the others. Just don't. Don't take that

15. Termed...After the Fact?

    PastoralCareRN replied to PastoralCareRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes. I did. It has now cost me a job. Two lawyers from my area won't discuss it with me. I just can't believe it can be changed from a resignation to a termination after the fact. Thank you for your...