dream'n BSN, RN

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

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    Floating Policy

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

    It seems that certain areas always need float staff. I would think that would be a big red flag to administration that something isn't quite right. Personally I don't like floating but do did when...
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    Did I not get the job?

    dream'n replied to hopeless romantic's topic in General Nursing

    And don't lose hope, sometimes HR seems to drag their
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    Please don't call me Dude

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

    The southern part of my speech lives with me and I use "sweetheart, honey, and bless your heart" without even thinking. I guess I'm leaving a trail of disgusted people in my wake :) . Oh well, call...
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    OMG - I broke a nail!

    dream'n replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Two words: Worker's
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    Why so many 3-11 jobs at nursing homes?

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

    I'm a weirdo and liked 3-11, but couldn't do it because of my children. They would be at school all day and asleep when I got off. Now they are grown I would do it again in a heartbeat, but with all...
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    IV push failure - how I am failing

    dream'n replied to Brandazzle1's topic in Patient Medications

    OP, I'm struggling about how to explain this without confusing the heck out of you. You know to check compatibility, but that's just one thing. Now think about your Y-port. From the Y-port to the...
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    Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    dream'n replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in a few different Dr. offices over the years and as far as I know it is NOT illegal to fire any patient from a practice. The only stipulation I've ever seen is that a written 30 day...
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    Unwanted 'diagnosis'!

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

    You reminded of a sad/funny story. I had an office mate several years ago that was a fantastic friend. One day she looked at me while we were discussing some women's health issues and said, "Have...
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    Procedure on this? Nurse and her abuser

    dream'n replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are going through this. I think your office manager is a miserable, unsympathetic person. I would get out of that job ASAP and not only because your abuser goes to this office, but...
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    advice needed

    dream'n replied to chelsey6600's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, your DON is being ridiculous. You looked, the student looked, and it wasn't found. You circled your initials and were honest that the patch was not seen, so therefore you couldn't remove...
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    Narcan prescriptions in NH

    dream'n replied to aeris99's topic in General Nursing

    I've had experience in dealing with Heroin addicts in a non-nursing capacity and I truly don't believe allowing families/loved ones access to life saving Narcan is enabling the addict. An addict will...
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    Nursing Student : Back Injury

    dream'n replied to meganec17's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be too negative, but floor nursing is very physical. Even people with great backs can have issues with all the standing, lifting, turning, etc. When I come on shift, I don't sit for at least...
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    Changing/Eliminating 1:1's?

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

    There is no way I have time to check a patient every 15 minutes and document it throughout an entire shift while also having a normal patient load. Just not
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    Can't get into school because of statistics :(

    dream'n replied to haedis's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh statistics was the bane of my existence. HATED it. Only way I survived was with a very smart and patient study
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    Vent: Why so many local threads started in General Nursing

    dream'n posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed a recent trend here at Allnurses. I seem to be seeing a lot of local threads started in the General Nursing Forum and it's starting to get on my nerves I feel like I have to scroll...
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    If you work nights, what are your days off like?

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

    My days off are like living in Zombie World, seriously. I'm looking for a day shift position and hope to find one very soon. My sleep is so disordered from nights that when I'm off I sleep for 3...
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    Confused in Brooklyn

    dream'n replied to mbr3028's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are in NY? From what I've read, NY has one of the most difficult New grad job markets around. You will probably wait 6-12 months for a job offer after graduation. And New grad pay definitely...
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    What changes would you like to see from administration?

    dream'n replied to kbakrevs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wish if administration adds an additional responsibility on to the RNs, then they have to take one responsibility away. Instead they just continue to pile responsibilities on; more and more and...
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    Can I make a difference?

    dream'n replied to gypsierose's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Yes, one person can make a difference. Maybe even if it is for only one patient and even if it's just a caring attitude. As for the whole system, well I don't think one person could change all
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    Clinical Assignment in Oncology

    dream'n replied to Grrrse's topic in Oncology

    Congrats!
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    insulin question

    dream'n replied to nurse2289's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Agree completely. What time of night did the patient's blood sugar bottom out? Humalog hits its peak at 30-90 minutes with a duration of 3-5
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    Heparin

    dream'n replied to bear14's topic in Medical-Surgical

    A patient with a platelet level of 75 is at higher risk of bleeding and the heparin is used as a prophylactic to prevent blood clots. Does a patient with low platelets (generally) need further blood...
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    Medsurg Question

    dream'n replied to 16mm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    No, read the replies above and rethink your answer. You are assuming the patient is nervous? Wouldn't the 1st thing be to increase the patient's oxygen? If you were a patient, would YOU be able to...
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    Would You Worry?

    dream'n replied to AbbyLou86's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree, if you were stuck you would have known it without a doubt. You're over-thinking and upsetting yourself. Worrying never solved
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    Overwhelmed and lost

    dream'n replied to strive2Bbetter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Talk with your preceptor. I'm sure he wants you to succeed on the floor. When I first started as a new grad RN, I followed my preceptor alot at first. Watched how she started her day; took...