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    RN's required to be sitters???

    RNNPICU replied to anneRN96's topic in General Nursing

    Many on this site who are nurses also worked as techs prior to becoming a nurse and have had to sit as part of that role. I tend to disagree with your statement. While nights are toughter, it still is...
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    RN's required to be sitters???

    RNNPICU replied to anneRN96's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I can understand your frustration on having to sit for 8 or 12 hours. Just remember that is what sitters do. It is in the job description of an RN.. It could be a good way to see what the sitters...
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Davey Do: Awesome. Great ideas to stay cool. Great work by the
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    Bedside with an MSN?

    RNNPICU replied to Sophia P's topic in General Nursing

    You can work as a bedside nurse with an MSN. Ways to use education - think of ways to update discharge education on your unit, get involved with councils that focus on nurse professional development,...
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    Working Weekends: How often? Seniority based?

    RNNPICU replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    This should be after 25 years no
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    Working Weekends: How often? Seniority based?

    RNNPICU replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in a union hospital, sometimes that can dictate weekend requirements. We have every third weekend. I think after 20 years it is one a month, I believe after 2 years you don't have to work...
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    New Grad struggling to land hospital job!! Advice needed!

    RNNPICU replied to nurseynurse21's topic in General Nursing

    I just caution as a new grad in home health. You will need to know different development, trach management, vent management, tube feeds, PICC line, broviac cares, TPN administration, etc. Clinical...
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    New Grad Indecision

    RNNPICU replied to rnofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    But again, they didn't throw out your application, if there were no other positions, they still wanted you.
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    New Grad Indecision

    RNNPICU replied to rnofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I still think that they must have thought enough of you to offer something you didn't apply for. That means they likely think you are a good candidate for their hospital and want you as an employee...
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    New Grad Indecision

    RNNPICU replied to rnofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    That scenario at shift change is the exception not the norm. You can also choose to hate or like something. If you have an offer, you obviously interviewed and applied for a reason. I realize it was a...
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    New Grad Indecision

    RNNPICU replied to rnofsunshine's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of any area where you would be in the patient's room for 3 + hours, you would never have time for everything else that needs to be done. In the ICU you try and minimize the time in the...
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    Is 6 times a day too many to visit a favorite patient who isn’t on your caseload?

    RNNPICU replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes I think it is better that way, you can grieve the loss but then still be able to think, okay, on to thinking about the next set of patients. Sorry for your loss
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    Code blue and PPE

    RNNPICU replied to Slipping CMA's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Think Scene Safety, the first rule in a code situation. There is absolutely no reason to put yourself at risk. You can be the hero once you are
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    What's the RIGHT answer to this clinical scenario?

    RNNPICU replied to OregonRN91's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you missed it. You were right about needing oxygen. Now take a lok at the HR, high HR and low BP - potentially sepsis, might need some fluid resuscitation. Aso, h/o diabetes - may need a...
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    What's the RIGHT answer to this clinical scenario?

    RNNPICU replied to OregonRN91's topic in General Nursing

    Look at the BP... Is that normal? What can you do for abnormal vitals? Is there something elseyou can think of? This is just to help guide your decision making, Take a look at each of the vital...
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    Is 6 times a day too many to visit a favorite patient who isn’t on your caseload?

    RNNPICU replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I am glad to see the perspective you have gained. All of us in this profession become attached, we care about our patients and want them to feel better and comfortable. Sometimes as you have now...
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    Is this bad sign?

    RNNPICU replied to dlee50's topic in General Nursing

    Managers get 50+ emails a day, no joke. There are lots of emails they have t send with high priority, are in multiple meetings a day, need to deal with employee needs, and other unit management as...
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    When a Covid 19 vaccine becomes available, will it be absolutely mandatory for healthcare staff?

    RNNPICU replied to NewRN'16's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am guessing mandatory. Similar to the H1N1 vaccine. Flu vaccine and COVID vaccine will not be the same There still will be a flu vaccine, different
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    PPE Question

    RNNPICU replied to LNS95's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One thing to remember with questions like this is to try and not think what you do at work or what you did in clinicals, or if you are working your hospital does. For questions like this you have to...
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    Mean nurse?

    RNNPICU replied to will_power27's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One thought I had is that it may have come across as grilling her on her report. Her abrupt end to report may have been because she felt you already had all of the answers. It may just have been an...
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    At times I think some days and months trudge on without end in sight, then I realize how long I've been somewhere or how long ago something happened or the edge of someone I knew since they were born...
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    100% agree with the coffee. I feel like it is a life-giving fluid necessary to fuel the day. I consider it "nurse fuel". I can't decide which of the above three I like more. Honestly it is all of...
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    Extra Person Wearing PPE

    RNNPICU replied to Sophie Garcia's topic in General Nursing

    Since she is a student, her role is that of observing. She isn't there to help you out. Because of that, there is really no reason for her to go into a COVI + room. Have her come with you for all of...
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    Facial coverings effective?

    RNNPICU replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I tend to agree about the mental health intervention for some, but also, I think many people stress a lot over wearing a mask. However, just because wearing a mask might make others "feel better" is...
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    HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    RNNPICU replied to Davey Do's topic in Retired Nurses

    Davey Do: You really do have a huge talent with your cartoon art. It is always nice to see your work. Especially after cahllenging days it is a nice reprieve. Have a great