Reno1978 BSN, RN

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    Crazy Family Member!

    Reno1978 replied to scooby72's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness - as a family member of a patient I would be complaining about what a PITA that person was and how her outburst distracted you from focusing on your mother's care during your visit with...
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    New Grad Jobs in Reno

    Reno1978 replied to michelle.laree's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Call the critical care nurse recruiter directly. If that doesn't work, call the unit managers directly. There are 3 ICUs: Sierra ICU (mostly trauma), Tahoe ICU (cardiac intensive care), and Roseview...
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    NCLEX HELP PLEASE!!!

    Reno1978 replied to rdeol05's topic in General Nursing

    That's cool! They must not require the transcript to release your ATT. They'll definitely require it before issuing you a license, though, if they require that for licensure. I hope you clear up the...
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    Help on Spiking Blood Bags

    Reno1978 replied to GlennRN's topic in General Nursing

    blood tubing that i've used doesn't seem to have as pointy/sharp of a spike that is inserted into the bag as tubing for regular IV fluids. Just be careful - you should be
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    NCLEX HELP PLEASE!!!

    Reno1978 replied to rdeol05's topic in General Nursing

    You probably have to formally request a transcript be mailed to the BRN - your school won't automatically do it...you must authorize them to release your school records. You won't get your ATT until...
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    NCLEX HELP PLEASE!!!

    Reno1978 replied to rdeol05's topic in General Nursing

    You won't get the ATT until your board of nursing completes your application and they tell pearsonvue you're eligible. Then pearsonvue sends the ATT to you via e-mail. So I graduated on December 7...
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    NCLEX HELP PLEASE!!!

    Reno1978 replied to rdeol05's topic in General Nursing

    Take it as soon as possible. The longer people wait, the worse they do. The thing I would be most worried about is if you will get issued an approval to test (ATT) before you leave on vacation....
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    patient/nurse ratios in Nevada (Reno)?

    Reno1978 replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Courtyard = Roseview ICU where I worked. They opened their new Tahoe tower and renamed everything so it's easier to explain to visitors where to go. Anyhow, I loved the courtyard and didn't care too...
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    patient/nurse ratios in Nevada (Reno)?

    Reno1978 replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Just wanted to point out that she is speaking of the Trauma ICU (Now also referred to as the Sierra ICU). I haven't heard that nurses have 3 patient assignments there now, but I have heard of...
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    Dealing with ICU visitors

    Reno1978 replied to leesespieces's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have open visiting hours, so there's no restriction on the number of visitors or the time of day they arrive/leave. I haven't had any major issues. Sometimes I've had patients whose entire...
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    Patients and their crazy requests

    Reno1978 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I love where I work now is, with the exception of some patients, that all food/snacks are ordered by the patient straight to the kitchen. They ask me for food or something to drink other...
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    ER's Turn Non-Emergencies Away?

    Reno1978 replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    I think the statement that it's an emergency room and not a primary care clinic sums up my opinion on the matter. Also, it's frustrating to hear people say they can't afford to see a regular doctor...
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    Coumadin question

    Reno1978 replied to starletRN's topic in General Nursing

    We give it at 1800 where I work. Besides ensuring that it is given after lab results are back, patients are less likely to eat foods that interfere with its effectiveness in the evening/night
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    Being an RN is there a lot of blood and guts???

    Reno1978 replied to SexyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    I wholeheartedly agree. One-way ticket to Gagsville, coming up!
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    Being an RN is there a lot of blood and guts???

    Reno1978 replied to SexyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    Things that I would have thought would have totally grossed me out prior to becoming a nurse are just all in a day's work now...your mindset really changes from responding with "THAT'S GROSS!! to...
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    Smart to get licensed in compact state first?? Plz advise

    Reno1978 replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    Furthermore, although endorsing your license from one state to another is easy, it usually involves paying your current BON a fee to verify your license and fill out paperwork or completing Nursys...
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    Looking for a great ICU flow for RNs to organize their shift

    Reno1978 replied to christen13's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm attaching one that I use and like. It has slots for each hour of my shift that I write in things that are due like meds or timed labs and I write HR, BP, RR, Temp into the boxes Q4...it helps me...
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    Smart to get licensed in compact state first?? Plz advise

    Reno1978 replied to 09NewGrad's topic in General Nursing

    If you're going to move to and work in IL, get a IL license. Whether you get your license in another state or not, IL will make sure you meet all of their requirements to get licensed. I see no...
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    New Grad opportunities at Renown?

    Reno1978 replied to play4lock's topic in Nevada Nursing

    In Reno, the new grad pay was $27.21, I believe, at Renown. Much less than the Bay Area, yet must less cost of living
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    New Grad opportunities at Renown?

    Reno1978 replied to play4lock's topic in Nevada Nursing

    They aren't that harsh. My interview mostly consisted of basic interview questions, asking about me, my personality, why I wanted to work in the ICU - as a new grad they aren't grilling you on...
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    Dog walker?

    Reno1978 replied to yetanotheramanda's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming you're in a hospital since your specialty listed is neurotrauma ICU - are there not hospital volunteers that can walk/toilet the dog? I agree that it shouldn't lie upon nursing staff,...
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    How familiar are you with vents/trachs?

    Reno1978 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    What sort of jobs are you looking at that are requiring experience with ventilators and trachs? Outside the ICU, I can't imagine too many positions that would require much experience with
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    New Grad opportunities at Renown?

    Reno1978 replied to play4lock's topic in Nevada Nursing

    OK, well, if you're trying for the ICU, I can only suggest that you contact the nurse manager for the unit you want to work in directly...especially if you've already submit your application online....
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    how to change a s/p cath

    Reno1978 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Although it really depends on anatomy, you don't need to advance the catheter too far - just 3 inches or so. I think they're much easier to change than ones that go up a
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    New Grad opportunities at Renown?

    Reno1978 replied to play4lock's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I moved away in December, but I'd be persistent and try to get a hold of the recruiters. They tend to hire new grads this time of year and in December/January when the nursing schools there graduate...