Ortho_RN

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  1. Got a letter from BON

    Ortho_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I got a letter saying I was chose for an audit of CEU hours.. Problem is I am a new RN, I just got my License in February, was required to renew in July due to my bday, but I was told I did not have...

  2. Got a letter from BON

    Ortho_RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, well I called the BON and of course it was past hours, but I guess the lady got the message cause she called me back later.. She told me if my license was less than 2yrs old than I'm not required,...

  3. Using one secondary set for all IVPB's

    Ortho_RN replied to Robinr1958's topic in General Nursing

    I use the same secondary set for the same antibiotic... Tubing is good for 72hrs... Many antibiotics aren't compatible... I know someone tried to use Vancomycin tubing for another antibiotic, and it...

  4. Where is everyone from?

    Ortho_RN replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

    I was born and raise in Mississippi, but now live in Fort Smith, Arkansas.. Have been here for 4yrs

  5. Shift Question

    Ortho_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi.. I have a question.. At my hospital it is typically 8hr shifts.. We have several nurses that pull 16s put that is their choice... I got my schedule a week ago and my unit manager has me scheduled...

  6. unprofessional behavior in RN community

    Ortho_RN replied to miphillli's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well we have the same problems with nurses talking about each other, but it definatley isn't just the YOUNGER nurses doing it... Backstabbing runs wild on my floor... It is one of the main reasons I'm...

  7. do new RNs always get the night shift??

    Ortho_RN replied to amyrae76's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, not everywhere makes you do nights... But that is where most of the openings tend to be, and I know alot of new grads go the night shift route, due to more money.. I did, and it didn't take me...

  8. Scheduling Vent

    Ortho_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Prepare yourself for some major whining :) I am new nurse... 6months out.. Well in March I was diagnosed with having narcolepsy. I'm not to the point of falling asleep anywhere, but I get very...

  9. Scheduling Vent

    Ortho_RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks.. Narcolepsy is considered a disability, and I was offiicially diagnosed with it.. We I went to days she informed me that we must cover other shifts, and she said it would be a rare thing,...

  10. Scheduling Vent

    Ortho_RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    But you would think with the Disabilities Act, they have to make some type of adjustments.. I haven't asked for much, just that IF she must schedule me on some Nights, to just do one at a time, not...

  11. screwed up at work... feeling crappy...

    Ortho_RN replied to Kudra's topic in General Nursing

    Don't beat yourself up... I have forgotten things on discharges at times... I also work on an Ortho floor.. I have been on it for 2yrs, 6 months of that as a RN... I knew what I was getting into when...

  12. New nurse self doubts

    Ortho_RN replied to RuthG's topic in General Nursing

    It will get easier... I've been out for 6months and there are days where I am on top of things and then there are days where I feel like I am chasing my tail all day... And the other nurses do the...

  13. 4th of July, no time and half

    Ortho_RN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital is doing the same thing... Tomorrow (7/5) will be the day that if you work you get the holiday pay... I think its rather stupid myself.. But I work today and tomorrow, so it works out...

  14. Opinions please!

    Ortho_RN replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wouldn't let the NCLEX pass rate sway my decision on a school... The school I went to had been having a 95% pass rate.. But these were classes that graduated 40+ students, where my class graduated...

  15. Opinions please!

    Ortho_RN replied to alexillytom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wouldn't let the NCLEX pass rate sway my decision on a school... The school I went to had been having a 95% pass rate.. But these were classes that graduated 40+ students, where my class graduated...

  16. 75 questions...pass or fail

    Ortho_RN replied to volleyballchicka_mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Someone on the board posted that they failed after answering 75questions... So YES it can

  17. Oh My God Passed With 265

    Ortho_RN replied to Emilys Mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats... I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for

  18. Night Shift...............

    Ortho_RN replied to Ari RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, well I will be the negative one.. :) I HATED nights!!! I'm also a new grad, and started at night due to the shift differential.. But it literally kept me sick.. (didn't help that I found out...

  19. Question about FMLA

    Ortho_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have FMLA for my migraines... And when I call in and use it, my work automatically uses any vacation time that I have to cover for the call in... IS that normal?? Do your jobs do that for you that...

  20. Question about FMLA

    Ortho_RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I haven't called in FMLA in a while, but the next time I do, I am gonna request that they do not use it, and see if they listen

  21. I Passed Boards!!!!!!

    Ortho_RN replied to J Lynn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats.... Just proves that the cut off number means nothing

  22. Went on hospital tour...but....

    Ortho_RN replied to nursepearl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YUK.... Our hospital doesn't have that policy, but they do have the policy where if you were day shift then you have to work night shift "as needed" to cover for lack of staff... It sucks.. Unless you...

  23. I Passed!!! Yes!!!

    Ortho_RN replied to lovinghands's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats... I am so happy for you... I remember when I took mine in February how much of a relief to get that PASS was... :) Now off to other stresses (at least these pay money)

  24. 265 questions, I'm terrified!

    Ortho_RN replied to Belle03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to answer all 265 and I passed, so don't

  25. What Really Scares Me

    Ortho_RN replied to AcosmicRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sure you did fine.. But they have changed the retake to