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FutureRN_NP

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  1. Peripheral Line Not for ABT?

    FutureRN_NP posted a topic in Patient Medications

    One of my pts pulled out his PICC Line yesterday night. When I got in today, the AM nurse said he had it done and PICC is back on. When I was to start next dose of ABT, no PICC line found. I called...

  2. Background check gets me majorly annoy

    FutureRN_NP posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am going through let say waiting to have my background check completed for a hospital job. Well, here is the thing they keep calling asking me too many questions where they could not verify me at...

  3. Body fluid exposure..from a cyst?

    FutureRN_NP replied to littlekaneRN's topic in General Nursing

    Does your facility have any policy just in case this happens? I would be worry too if I were you. Talk to your PCP about it and see if you can get tested. I think usually 6 months after exposure to be...

  4. Need Some Advice...Which Job To Take?

    FutureRN_NP replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It definitely is a tough call. If the second offer was a permanent job, I would not hesitate to advise that you take it. However, it is just two months. Speaking of experience first hand I would not...

  5. PRN and got call off more than I thought, is this normal?

    FutureRN_NP posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello my fellow nurses, I got a question especially for all the PRN folks. I recently work in a hospital but as PRN and I already got call off more than I anticipated. Is this

  6. PRN and got call off more than I thought, is this normal?

    FutureRN_NP replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    I was scheduled to work but still called off on my shift? How is that possible? Maybe I am new to this PRN world and learning how it operates

  7. 5th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    FutureRN_NP replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Charles! I think one of them was a student nurse helped take care of you in the hospital last year. What on earth has happened to him? He is a change person

  8. Just another new nurse needing some advice :(

    FutureRN_NP replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I can relate and yes I am in the same position. It gets annoy at time when your charge nurse (just one) I encounter recently talks to me a new nurse like a child. I understand I might not have many...

  9. Would U hav time for meh?

    FutureRN_NP replied to kameera's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In this situation, I would first hold of the discharge paper because you can always come back to finish it. When you are ready to discharge a pt you should have all information you need to answer the...

  10. Background Check for Domestic Violence

    FutureRN_NP posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    So I got a job offer and waiting patiently for the background check to go through before I can start the orientation. I am so nervous because I was arrested 8-9 months ago. It was a misunderstanding....

  11. New Orientee working with SN

    FutureRN_NP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new hired in this hospital. My preceptor is wonderful and very knowledgeable. I like her. But here is the thing that bothers me little bit. She orients two people, me and another senior SN. SN...

  12. New Orientee working with SN

    FutureRN_NP replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all for words of encouragement. I don't let that bother me anymore. I've learned that people will be people. Some are worse than the other anywhere I go

  13. Job search question

    FutureRN_NP replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    When they ask what shift you prefer or looking for tell them you are not picky. You will take whatever available. I was previously applied for FT then they told me they did not have FT at this moment...

  14. I've made a mistake, and now I need help

    FutureRN_NP replied to holdyourheadhigh's topic in General Nursing

    I would say ask the head doc first for the guidelines. He can call the shot if pt needs to be contacted and obtain late entry signature. I would not go out about anything until further advise from...

  15. Anyone else the QUIET nurse?

    FutureRN_NP replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can be quite at times depends on how comfortable I am with the other persons. I think the misconception people have on quite nurse vs loud nurse is the assertiveness portray in loud nurses. Pts tend...

  16. I've made a mistake, and now I need help

    FutureRN_NP replied to holdyourheadhigh's topic in General Nursing

    I say do what your guts tell you. If it is safer to talk to the head doc who the one will decide your faith anyway then do so. If he is okay with it more likely than not the other doc will be as well....

  17. I've made a mistake, and now I need help

    FutureRN_NP replied to holdyourheadhigh's topic in General Nursing

    I would say let him know and be remorseful in front of him. He might spare you which I am very positive he would. Honesty is the most valuable thing we human

  18. Should I let it go or hanging on to it?

    FutureRN_NP replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    You couldn't have said it better. Did you find another job already? I know this hospital job might be a big challenge and a major change but nurse-pt ratio is much lower. I prefer to stay focus on...

  19. Should I let it go or hanging on to it?

    FutureRN_NP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started my first RN job in LTC rehap late last year in Dec. I didn't like it because the working environment was awful with non-supportive management and backstabbing staff. Additionally, the...

  20. Blood pressure medication / checking blood pressure

    FutureRN_NP replied to abeautifulmind's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You need to check BP prior giving BP med. There is no way around it. I always do mine to ensure I do what I am suppose to do. Oh when a tech tells me I never have to take this pt's vital prior these...

  21. To mention or not to mention plans for BSN in the future when interviewing

    FutureRN_NP replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have an opposite point of view. When they ask if you plan on continuting your ed meaning they want to kow if you care to further your career as a nurse. I think most potential employers find this...

  22. Should I let it go or hanging on to it?

    FutureRN_NP replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    i don't want to leave it point blank, because i want able to say i work there for one year. i want it to reflect in my

  23. Should I let it go or hanging on to it?

    FutureRN_NP replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for great input. I think I will keep the PRN position and work my

  24. My mistake?

    FutureRN_NP replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    If you work in LTC, before or after sending pt to hospital you suppose to notify MD, his/her family member whoever name on file and hospice case manager. Hospice case manager may and should notify the...

  25. fingerprinting

    FutureRN_NP replied to ohmeowzer's topic in General Nursing

    It would take a week at the most. That fast how mine got