dream'n BSN, RN

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

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    LVN covering as caregiver for a shift

    dream'n replied to guest907278's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I work they have on occasion had to use a RN for sitter duty. When they do, the RN is still paid her RN
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    In what setting does an RN do the most thorough physical assessments and health histories?

    dream'n replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with you about the physicians relying on the nursing assessment, I've actually seen them copy and paste it in their own notes Or they'll chart a completely negative assessment on a...
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    So if I can actually gain acceptance to a nursing program what am I in for.

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

    I too found LPN school much more difficult than getting my BSN. But I thought the science classes were much easier than nursing school
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

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

    I'll be brutally honest. In my opinion you will need some real world bedside experience before moving up the ranks of administration. I'm honestly tired of students getting advanced nursing degrees...
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    That's MY JOB!

    dream'n replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, you can always get a new employer. But you have only one conscience and license. I like being able to look at myself in the mirror and being able to sleep at
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    In what setting does an RN do the most thorough physical assessments and health histories?

    dream'n replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    FYI-Medical Assistants are not part of the nursing staff. They are not
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    In what setting does an RN do the most thorough physical assessments and health histories?

    dream'n replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, Med-Surg nurses do a head to toe every shift. An example of my basic assessment on a patient would be alert/oriented, symmetric facial expressions, bowel sounds and bowel tenderness, last BM and...
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    Port-a-cath's and Biopatch usage

    dream'n replied to deweydecimal13501's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    We always use a biopatch with ports, and all other central lines. Our unit hasn't had a CLABSI in
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    Being micromanaged by a CMA?

    dream'n replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    I so want one of those individualized guided imagery tapes. Where did you get it, if you don't mind
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    Ethics making you quit?

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

    Kinda. I had a previous job where one of the other employees was running a side business that put the patients and other staff members in a very awkward position. It definitely wasn't ethical and...
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    Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    dream'n replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, for patient safety sometimes the floor is NOT able to accommodate a new patient quickly enough. And our charge nurses are not always available or even on the floor. Sorry but I will not give...
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    IV piggy back help

    dream'n replied to mm5256's topic in General Nursing

    One quick caveat; if you have to run a Secondary at a slower rate than the Primary, make sure that the Primary is not programmed to the original rate for about the first 30 mL. For example; say...
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    Verbal Hand-off Reports - Are they no longer necessary?

    dream'n replied to yr.pedsnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Verbal report is important because sometimes things happen on the floor and the nurse is not equipped at that very moment to handle the new patient. At least if a call is made, the ER nurse can be...
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    Administering Tylenol to a friend

    dream'n replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    I had a professor tell me once that a nurse could lose her license if she took a pulse oximetry reading on a patient in respiratory distress without an order. I called her out on her BS. Professors...
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    Scanning in the supply room

    dream'n replied to elizabeast7's topic in General Nursing

    Of course things cost money, but I will not be roped into doing another non-nursing task. I DO NOT have the time to worry about financial capture of supplies. As for staying after shift to scan all...
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    Scanning in the supply room

    dream'n replied to elizabeast7's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea how my hospital receives reimbursement for supplies. We don't scan supplies of any kind. On top of all I have to do as a nurse, if I had to scan every set of IV tubing, etc., I would...
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    Describe Your Bedside Report

    dream'n replied to ak3991's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses should be ready for report at 6:45, not putting coats up and adding items to their brain sheets from the Kardex. The on coming shift needs to be on the floor ready for report at 6:45, not...
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    Give me the spoon!

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

    Saline flushes?? Guess he was going to use the IV, therefore no needles at least to stick ya
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    16 Ice creams

    dream'n replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to add that I totally understand your frustration. These patients for some reason are mostly females and are of a particular type (although I've taken care of some males like this). Drives...
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    Question about nursing and RRT

    dream'n replied to Ryan Walker's topic in General Nursing

    You will have to deal with poop, there is no way around it. Even if you get an office type RN position immediately (unlikely), you'll have lots of poop to deal with in school. You'll also deal with...
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    New Grad off Orientation

    dream'n replied to froggy93's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been nursing for years and I still get stressed sometimes because of multiple emergencies/urgent needs or patient acuity/ratios. A total lack of juggling and stress in a new graduate nurse...
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    Would you choose nursing again or another health profession?

    dream'n replied to Abbr's topic in Nursing Career

    No, I wouldn't choose nursing as my career path again. My dream job would be working on the cutting edge of forensic psychology although I'd probably have really also enjoyed teaching British...
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    Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

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

    No. Work is work. If you are lucky to meet a special someone or even make some wonderful friends, that's just great. But I certainly wouldn't go out of my way for either while at
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    Calling in sick, boss harassing me.

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

    Many employers require a release from Occupational Health if you have been off over a certain amount of days. It's not that their being nosy, they just need to make sure you're fit to return to work...
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    I NEED DIRECTION

    dream'n replied to msfefe44's topic in General Nursing

    We really can't know what's best for you. I guess alot matters on how important the move to Georgia is? Personally, I wouldn't base a large move on which nursing program I'll be attending. I'd do...