LovingNurse BSN, RN

Oncology, Triage, Tele, Med-Surg

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    Do new graduates RN's get ,easier patients?

    LovingNurse replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    My only newbie perk was that I didn't have to float off the unit. I really appreciated that since it was difficult enough to get my time management under control on my own unit. Otherwise, I got no...
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    what is the best nursing journal to subscribe to as a new nurse

    LovingNurse replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite is "Nursing Made Incredibly Easy." Its format is pleasing and often helps me with explanations that are teachable to my patients. Several nursing journals allow a free trial issue - if...
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    Is nursing the hardest job you've ever had?

    LovingNurse replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    yes! i love nursing but i am absolutely exhausted after my shift and ache from head to toe. what makes it "the hardest job" is the amount of responsibility that comes with it - under such busy,...
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    when state comes to visit

    LovingNurse replied to mrsbiggy's topic in General Nursing

    The state inspector stopped me in the hallway & asked me to recite patient rights and how to handle a patient who was unhappy with his/her
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    Fess Up! How much HSP stuff is in your drawer???

    LovingNurse replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I usually have a couple flushes and some alcohol wipes in my pockets each time but I empty them into my work tote bag and use the same ones to reload my pockets at the start of my next
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    Banana Bags. Etoh. Rate.

    LovingNurse replied to JeepAnnie's topic in General Nursing

    Here ya go: "Banana
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    Help with IV Potassium administration

    LovingNurse replied to sediaz's topic in Patient Medications

    I like getting input from an IV nurse on things, but I've had too many patients tell me the discomfort was indeed resolved by slowing down the infusion to agree with what she told you. Hmmm.......
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    Test result question...please help!!!

    LovingNurse replied to Tech_2_RN's topic in General Nursing

    On the floor, we usually see stool for occult blood ordered "x3" (taken from separate BM's) precisely because it is possible to have a neg. result in one sample and a positive in another sample. She...
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    What would you do?

    LovingNurse replied to Infinitee07_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wishing you good luck with a fresh
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    Improper glove use at your local eatery(s)

    LovingNurse replied to dawnsternlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't contradict myself, but maybe my post was confusing to you. I see the points you make, but there are problems with both schools of thought - which is why my opinion (proper hand washing +...
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    Improper glove use at your local eatery(s)

    LovingNurse replied to dawnsternlpn's topic in General Nursing

    That's the thing though.... How many times do you EVER see someone washing their hands between transactions? I don't think gloves are a replacement for good hand washing... I think they should be...
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    Improper glove use at your local eatery(s)

    LovingNurse replied to dawnsternlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I speak up. I ask to talk to the manager (if available) and say something like, if you don't want a health dept write up, I suggest your employees do "such &
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    Need help taking blood pressure

    LovingNurse replied to liladybug526's topic in General Students

    The bounce might help as a guide but it's not a replacement ... Please learn & do it the right way. Who would want a nurse who
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    Where to work?

    LovingNurse replied to cr2fleming's topic in General Nursing

    I'm too soft to work peds, but if I were cut out for it, CMH-S would be my choice. Nice place. I heard the wages are competitive. What type of nursing do you enjoy? Unless you are really wanting...
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    IPod and lecture question

    LovingNurse replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Students

    If you have an Apple store near you, maybe stop in & have a customer service "genius" help you get set
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    Need help taking blood pressure

    LovingNurse replied to liladybug526's topic in General Students

    Although it's the first clear SOUND you're waiting for, sometimes you'll notice the gauge 'bounce' about the same time the systolic is being detected. It also takes practice releasing the cuff at the...
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    Heparin SC admin

    LovingNurse replied to HURN's topic in Patient Medications

    I have some patients tell me it hurts when some nurses give it, so I wonder if there is something to their procedure as well sometimes... whether maybe they're doing the injection with alcohol still...
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    Anesthesia and urine output....

    LovingNurse replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    If no foley to present to determine whether the kidneys are putting out urine, we use a bladder scanner to see if the patient is retaining urine. I agree with the others on the many variables ---...
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    Well, I was spared being laid off but I'm still down

    LovingNurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad your job was spared, Sue... but send sympathy to you for your sadness toward your fellow co-workers and friends in these tough times. Where my husband works they were all told to be sure to...
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    Sooo tired of patients complaining about foreign nurses' accents....

    LovingNurse replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The only time I've had patient's mention it, they were not really complaining or meaning it to be rude at all- they just didn't understand what was being said to them and needed clarification. A lot...
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    Unit Secretery

    LovingNurse replied to HCRkam's topic in General Students

    Unit Secretary was one of many positions I held before becoming an RN. I loved it! I highly recommend taking a medical terminology course. The solid foundation of a med term course will serve you...
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    Foley Catheter Insertion Tips

    LovingNurse replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    During the preliminary cleansing, I always use a flashlight so see where I'm going, then prop it with a towel or blanket to keep the light where I need it. It's hard to miss if you can really see...
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    Who has read Echo Heron?

    LovingNurse replied to LiveLoveLearn's topic in General Nursing

    I read all Echo's books when I was in NS too. I emailed her with a compliment and she wrote back. If I recall correctly, a couple of her books were out of print but I was able to purchase them online...
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    Med/Surg unit...

    LovingNurse replied to want to do good 86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had 2 oncology offers right out of school. I'd already accepted a med/surg position though. I love med/surg variety - just the pace is
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    Dilaudid question - Personal Opinion

    LovingNurse replied to MayLady's topic in Patient Medications

    Hey there. I'm one of the unfortunate folks who can't use pain meds because they cause me to itch severely. I had major surgery recently and I asked for "something for itching" with the Dilaudid...