LovingNurse BSN, RN

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    Toradol IM only vial given IV

    LovingNurse replied to pantherboy's topic in Patient Medications

    If a vial is marked "for IM use only" & the order is for IV, then YES -check with the pharmacy. (When I was a new grad I found an error this way - and the drug absolutely was not to be given IV...
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    diluting IV push meds

    LovingNurse replied to peaceful nurse's topic in Patient Medications

    When I dilute, I always add the NS last. For example, If I am pulling up DRUG X, I will pull up correct dose in a syringe, then, while the needle is still attached - I will pull NS from the flush...
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    Transfusing blood

    LovingNurse replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If priming with NS, I don't start timing the transfusion until the blood product has reached the patient.
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    Just for fun; Quotes you use for encourgement

    LovingNurse replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    "Keep your eyes on the prize" (- It's worth it, and within reach.
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    Do you miss the hands-on care?

    LovingNurse posted a topic in Telephone Triage

    I recently moved from floor nursing to triage nursing at a very busy practice. I'm still just as busy (still no time to potty) but it's a different kind of busy and I don't ache at the end of the day....
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    Before we call doctor. What info should we have handy?

    LovingNurse replied to Prado's topic in General Nursing

    As prev mentioned - SBAR is the way to go. I also have the chart on hand and computer open to that patient's info - ready for any questions that come my way ... Plus think ahead for what else you...
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    Do you miss the hands-on care?

    LovingNurse replied to LovingNurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    Thank you for the info. I hate to be looking for another job when I am not even out of my 90 day probation period but that is exactly what I am doing. The RN I share an office with does 1/5 the...
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    Do you miss the hands-on care?

    LovingNurse replied to LovingNurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    lol, me
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    Do you miss the hands-on care?

    LovingNurse replied to LovingNurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    I switched b/c I would physically ache something terrible after my med/surg shifts - (not a spring chicken and have significant arthritis).... plus, I thought it would be less stress - NOT MORE. I...
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    Do you miss the hands-on care?

    LovingNurse replied to LovingNurse's topic in Telephone Triage

    I'm doing office triage, so I'm away from my family more now than I was with 3 12's on the
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    Do recruiters actually read cover letters?

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

    The HR rep mentioned my cover letter in my interview, so I know it was read and made an impact. Hang in there. These are tough
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    Help on Kansas RN program

    LovingNurse replied to TNtoKS's topic in General Nursing

    Johnson County Community College. Excellent reputation. Can't go wrong. Welcome to KS. Good
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    Sad..lost another!

    LovingNurse replied to risa426's topic in General Students

    It is heartbreaking. We lost several people from the class I was in. The absolutely sweetest person in our class was dismissed in the last semester due to an injection error. She kept after her dream...
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    Need help re: desire for multi-state licensure

    LovingNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Although I'm licensed & working full-time job in the state where we currently live, I would like to obtain licensure in two other states as well: MO - because we boarder that, with a 10 min drive...
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    How Do I Get Strength To Go Back?

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

    You've already gotten nice advice. I agree, you should ask for more time. It's a lot cheaper for them to pair you with a preceptor for a while more than it would be for them to train someone all over...
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    what was your favorite part of clinical during nursing school?

    LovingNurse replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite part of clinical was being able to go with my patients(s) to diagnostic procedures, surgery, etc. Going with them and seeing the other departments is something you never get to do once...
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    PRN TID

    LovingNurse replied to SunnyAndrsn's topic in Patient Medications

    fFirst time I saw one of these I called the pharmacist to clarify and he snapped at me saying "it means exactly what it says... You can give it three times a day, if necessary. Just use your nursing...
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    Vango Notes anyone?

    LovingNurse replied to 2ndLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used Vango notes and also listened to my recorded lectures. I enjoyed the Vango notes, but was uneasy about relying on them because I found several errors! I'd be listening and think "hey, that's...
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    Enjoy complications...which unit would be best?

    LovingNurse replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in General Nursing

    ICU or ER. Believe me, Med/Surg has plenty of "complications" but the complication eats up time you absolutely cannot afford with 6 or so patients or an admit that just hit the floor. SOmeone...
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    Using "RN" After Your Name

    LovingNurse replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    I accidently put the RN behind my signature on occasion, but just out of habit d/t signing charts all night. I would not do so otherwise, for fear of coming off
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    What nursing magazine should I subscribe to?

    LovingNurse replied to kreaglin100's topic in General Nursing

    The only one I find worth the money is "Nursing Made Incredibly Easy." It's an entertaining read if you like the medical info. I get very bored by the nursing politics in most others. Most of the...
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    Leave Floor Nursing for office nursing?

    LovingNurse replied to LovingNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your wonderful replies. I did office nursing several years ago for a small private practice which included all the phone stuff, hands-on nursing and office manager and absolutely...
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    Leave Floor Nursing for office nursing?

    LovingNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm considering leaving my three 12 hr shifts for a M-F office triage nurse position.. Any
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    My A&P Elephant

    LovingNurse replied to keithjones's topic in General Students

    If permissible, take photos of the models they use in class & use those to study from when the real thing isn't available. Most instructors don't care HOW you learn them, just that you DO learn...
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    My A&P Elephant

    LovingNurse replied to keithjones's topic in General Students

    One bite at a time. Keep your eyes on the prize. You can do