dream'n BSN, RN

UR/PA, Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, Psych

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    Only RN and they want me to do care fore patients and blood transfusions.

    dream'n replied to midwestvintage's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I would love to get an update from your
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    Considering leaving new job after just a few months

    dream'n replied to ericthered's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have a particular source. Like I said I have heard this all 2nd hand from nurses and nurse leaders that have been employed in nearby reservation hospitals. I guess they could be lying or...
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    Considering leaving new job after just a few months

    dream'n replied to ericthered's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are a Native American of the particular tribe over the hospital, know that your job there may not be comfortably stable. If a member of the tribe needs that job, you will be laid off in...
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    Heroin pandemic

    dream'n replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Addictions

    I was told that heroin is cheaper than and easier to obtain for teens nowadays, than alcohol
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    Triage question

    dream'n replied to gvrn13's topic in Emergency

    Just curious and want further information. If I, a 40 something diabetic came in with chest pain, I would be treated after a 70 year old with chest pain due to
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    New grad, want to quit

    dream'n replied to nursing926222's topic in General Nursing

    Ask for a new preceptor, even if it makes waves. You are already willing to quit, so what do you have to lose? Also, you are the only one that knows exactly how bad this situation is; if you feel you...
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    Denied shift change position

    dream'n replied to nitrospeed16's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen current employees being interviewed for only a shift change. It goes by seniority everywhere I've been. But yes, I would be actively looking for a new job if I were you and I would...
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    I harmed my first patient today.

    dream'n replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't see where you made a mistake? Sometimes removing a foley can hurt and sometimes a patient may bleed a little. There was NOTHING you did that "caused" this. Some people also have a lower...
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    How to handle back to back admissions within 1 hours of each other while having 4 other pt

    dream'n replied to new.grad.rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My best advice for a new grad is that nursing has moments that will be overwhelming. Don't be nervous to ask for help, prioritize your care as a nurse (I don't care if your employer wants XYZ charted...
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    How to handle back to back admissions within 1 hours of each other while having 4 other pt

    dream'n replied to new.grad.rn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Prioritize and keep your cool. Handle the new onset chest pain first, but I would set quick eyeballs on the new admits as I ran by their room to quickly make sure they are breathing, alive, and ok to...
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    Nursing speciality for someone that hates people

    dream'n replied to Gogol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Perhaps you are looking toward healthcare as a career because that is what you have known growing up in your family. Maybe it is a comfort zone kind of thing? My personal opinion is that I would...
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    Less judgment more, construction. Don't tell me I cannot, tell me how to, and this is why.

    dream'n replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will find that many people have now or have had in the past, mental health issues. I don't believe that the judgement you fear so much is as rampant as you may think it is. Take care of...
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    Nursing speciality for someone that hates people

    dream'n replied to Gogol's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't recommend nursing for you. As I've said in a previous thread, I don't like when people come into nursing and don't want to touch a patient. Nursing is a patient centered career. No you...
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    Thank You Nurses

    dream'n replied to jcam25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Almost all nurses really like the Dr./Residents we work with. We also get very protective of them. I've seen a few Dr/Residents really think the nurses are out to get them. Honestly the only time a...
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    PO vs IV Medication Question

    dream'n replied to smithma5's topic in General Nursing

    I recently saw Calcium replaced by IV. It was on the shift prior to mine so I didn't actually get to see the IV bag or if it was some odd form of
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    When the Hospital Fires the Bullet

    dream'n replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    Oh our K-9 dog is so cute. I have to check myself every time he rounds the hospital so I don't pet or bother
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    When the Hospital Fires the Bullet

    dream'n replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nursing News

    Laws have made the use of restraints so difficult, that many times when they are indicated the staff is unable to get them due to policy, etc. I'm sure this patient would have rather have been...
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    Least stressful nursing specialty

    dream'n replied to Svkd's topic in General Nursing

    No, no, no. Giving chemotherapy can be very stressful, mistakes on calculations and dosage are completely unacceptable. IV infiltration, leakage, or spills are nightmares. Controlling side effects...
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    Given bad report all the time.

    dream'n replied to MoonlightingNurse's topic in General Nursing

    As you are a newbie nurse I'll tell you a little secret; nurses are human...if you work nights, you will occasionally find a day nurses mistake and the day nurses will find yours. The part of the OP...
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    dream'n replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    Managers and supervisors must be able to do the jobs of their direct employees. They must understand the ins and outs of their employees position to be able to make appropriate policies and...
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    How to find ambulatory surgery jobs

    dream'n replied to Inori's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Maybe try to get on at a hospital in Medical Surgical then when able try and transfer to OR, PACU, or Pre-op for
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    NPs in Phoenix

    dream'n replied to Miffy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I'll try and help. I've known a few new NPs to get work quickly, but that is due to "who they know". Otherwise I don't think the market is great for the inexperienced NP. There have been alot of...
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    LVN teacher

    dream'n replied to nursefromcali's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Most nursing or medical assistant schools are looking for a Masters of Nursing Education for their instructors. Not saying that as a LPN you won't find a CNA or MA school that won't hire you, but the...
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    Inappropriate Facebook postings by family and friends of the patient

    dream'n replied to morman's topic in General Nursing

    If I understand correctly, the parent allowed friends/family to see the deceased and one of them photographed the child and posted it to Facebook? If that is the case, and it wasn't a staff member...
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    Should I switch my major from nursing to special education teaching?

    dream'n replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    RN job security and opportunities are not too great in many areas of the