piperknitsRN

piperknitsRN specializes in CVICU, telemetry.

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1. How to give report?

   piperknitsRN replied to ScreamBoxDolly's topic in General Nursing

   Report Sheet for General Medsurg/Tele 1) Name 2) Age 3) Code Status 4) Allergies 5) Primary Physician and or Teams involved 6) Chief Complaint and Diagnosis 7) *Pertinent* Medical Hx 8) Isolation for...

2. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

   piperknitsRN replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

   This is off topic, and perhaps deserves another thread of its own, but I've been reading the vent comments here, and wonder just how on earth students conspire to cheat in nursing school? How is it...

3. I think cutsey scrub tops look ridiculous on adult units

   piperknitsRN replied to AZO49008's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I'm all over the board on my answer to this one; I can see the validity of many different opinions proffering different views on this subject. Personally, I wear plain, sold colored scrubs in muted,...

4. Tonight's Boston Med: nurses featured!

   piperknitsRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

   I'm guessing part of so many viewers' perceptions of this nurse's "rudeness" had to do with editing, as many have suggested already. I probably wouldn't have gone as far as she did--I personally...

5. Nurses, Clients and Power

   piperknitsRN replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

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6. Nurses, Clients and Power

   piperknitsRN replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

   I wish to address the statement made by GEPDAR: "Many nurses do not deal with life or death on a regular basis in a hospital and the ones who do are paid even more, so to pull that card out is not...

7. Nurses, Clients and Power

   piperknitsRN replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

   deleted for multiple posts; please

8. Job offers... stuck

   piperknitsRN replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

   Call Facility A and say you are very interested in the offer but you are waiting on another facility's decision, and ask them how long they are willing to wait for your response. Call Facility B...

9. Items You Carry Daily in the Hospital

   piperknitsRN replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

   I keep it simple, and the number of things I carry around while on the floor has dwindled since I was a student. Since I work in an ICU, most of the supplies are (in theory!) supposed to be stored in...

10. Why are some nurses so rude to students?

    piperknitsRN replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    Katy: You sound like a conscientious student who wants a good clinical experience, and I do not take umbrage at your statement that you feel as if you are there to "take the load off of staff nurses."...

11. Nursing jobs outside of a hospital or LTC

    piperknitsRN replied to JStyles1's topic in General Nursing

    To Liles: Registered Nurse would probably be your best bet if your goal is to become a travel nurse; there may be some LVN positions out there for travel, I don't know, but my guess is most...

12. Is it anxiety?

    piperknitsRN replied to Goodlord1's topic in General Nursing

    p.s. Another suggestion when you speak to your manager and/or preceptor is to ask for feedback on your performance, "It would be helpful for me to have feedback on my performance in orientation so I...

13. Is it anxiety?

    piperknitsRN replied to Goodlord1's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are taking the right steps, and would suggest you also try to make an appointment with a mental health counselor or EAP to help "talk it out" and devise strategies for you to cope with...

14. New RN hating night shift

    piperknitsRN replied to lindseyjaneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I sympathize! I cannot tolerate nights, since I cannot sleep during the day when I have been up all night. I felt exhausted after a night shift, but once my body "caught sight" of daylight, I...

15. New grad struggling with job decisions, 12 shifts and school age kids, advice please!

    piperknitsRN replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    Do not worry about being "behind the curve" or "not finding your niche"--some nurses hit the jackpot straight out of the gate... but honestly, I think most of us end up doing several different...