Reno1978 BSN, RN

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    i got accepted to nursing school!THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE

    Reno1978 replied to sandrago's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! Nursing school is quite the challenge, but the rewards are
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    Nursing Mnemonics Etc

    Reno1978 replied to pielęgniarka's topic in General Nursing

    There is a thread that has many of these here: https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/mnemonics-memory-aids-146408.html I agree that many are so
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    ICU interview--what do they really ask?

    Reno1978 replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think it really depends on whether you're interviewing as a new grad or an experienced nurse. As a new grad I was asked basic interview questions like why I want to work in an ICU, goals,...
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    allnurses exhibiting at NSNA Student conference - Reno, NV Nov13-16

    Reno1978 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    It has been a pleasure meeting and talking to so many nursing students, faculty, and others about allnurses.com! Come visit the booth this morning!
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    RN Working Under Standing Orders

    Reno1978 replied to HealthCenterDirector's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts would be that you would still need to use a provider with prescriptive authority and the ability to diagnose medical conditions (MD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant). It is not...
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    Serous / Sanguinous

    Reno1978 replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Serous is usually pale yellow and transparent. Serosanguinous would be the same as the above with blood involved, so it usually looks like diluted blood. I use the terms serous and serosanguinous...
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    Should I do a psych rotation?

    Reno1978 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    The most valuable thing I learned during my psych rotation was relationship building with the patients. That skill is invaluable and extends into all areas of nursing and even as a ICU nurse, I've...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Reno1978 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Where I work now, there's maybe 4-5 nurses that have their CCRN out of about 75. We aren't encouraged to get it. I am moving though to a new state and new unit in January and the manager asked about...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Reno1978 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    CCRN is my goal by the end of 2009. I'm approaching my 1 year anniversary as a RN and I began in the ICU. I bought the Pass CCRN book by Dennison and I'm starting my
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    suctioning the intubated patient...1 nurse/RT or 2?

    Reno1978 replied to kessadawn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Where I work, we only use in-line suction catheters for our adult patients on a vent and we suction
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    Reno - Renown Emergency Department?

    Reno1978 replied to ItsTime's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hopefully FERN-tastic will chime in about the working conditions in the ED at Renown. She works there. Renown is a Level II trauma center and we get a lot of trauma in this area from so much of the...
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    "I need someone who can give me regular IV's "

    Reno1978 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Or Vitamin
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    Peri-Care - What do you think of this?

    Reno1978 replied to lexibear99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's simply unhygienic and it doesn't make sense. What's next? Oral care without opening patients' mouths?
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    allnurses exhibiting at NSNA Student conference - Reno, NV Nov13-16

    Reno1978 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    If you need any members to volunteer some time, I'm free on the 15th and 16th. I loved this convention when I was a student
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    Relocating as a New Grad?

    Reno1978 replied to mb20and151's topic in Nevada Nursing

    you can apply for a license in the state you want to work in and move there. you don't have to work in nv at all, or even get a license
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    AIDS Education Requirement for WA License

    Reno1978 replied to Reno1978's topic in Washington Nursing

    Lucky for me the hospital I applied to had the materials and let me use them for a $35 fee and I now have my 7 hour certificate. Saves me time trying to track down old coursework and syllabi from...
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    AIDS Education Requirement for WA License

    Reno1978 posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Looking over the WA state application for licensure, I noticed they require some AIDS education. The application states "AIDS affidavit must be initialed and dated. AIDS training may include...
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    To Move or Not to Move?

    Reno1978 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm at a crossroads and I'm really not sure what to do. Actually, I'm pretty sure what I want to do, but I'm scared and want some advice. I currently live in Reno, NV. I'm a newer nurse,...
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    To Move or Not to Move?

    Reno1978 replied to Reno1978's topic in General Nursing

    Just an update! I interviewed on Monday afternoon and the phone call that woke me up Tuesday morning was a job offer! I haven't officially said yes yet but I think I
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    How often do you assess your patients?

    Reno1978 replied to MissAnthrope's topic in MICU, SICU

    full head-to-toe
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    Do Newbies "Eat" Their Elders?

    Reno1978 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    While I can probably spew sweeping generalizations about the older generation, I don't think it's professional or accurate. What it all comes down to is attitude. I've found, as a new nurse with less...
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    Uniform Guidlines where you work

    Reno1978 replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much whatever we want. We can't wear all
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    How big is your facility?

    Reno1978 replied to Fonenurse's topic in General Nursing

    808
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    Discharged directly from ICU?!?!?

    Reno1978 replied to VivaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, I've discharged patients to home, but not under those horrible conditions! These were stable patients that were in the ICU for days beyond having orders to move to the
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    NPO and meds

    Reno1978 replied to stephlucasrn2008's topic in MICU, SICU

    If there's any doubt in your mind about whether or not you should be doing something, ask. I think the best answer to your questions is that it just depends on the patient. Sometimes if the MD isn't...