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    LVN instead of RN

    fultzymom replied to cancalbloop's topic in General Nursing

    But what happens if she did not say something et the patient coded? It doesn't matter what trouble you might get into about something. When a patients health/safety is on the line, HONESTY is ALWAYS...
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    Need nurses opinions. Is this right?? Nursing Dx

    fultzymom replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    We are not allowed to use Medical Dx in our care plans. You could use Impaired Thought Process r/t increased confusion/ST Memory problems AEB asking the same questions repeatidly, ect and list the...
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    What's your level of responsibility?

    fultzymom replied to HisHands's topic in General Nursing

    Here we all help out with the admissions whether it is our side or not, but when it comes to taking care of the patient, passing meds, ect it is the responsibility of the nurse whose wing it is on. We...
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    How Different is the PN-NCLEX From the RN-NCLEX?

    fultzymom replied to land64shark's topic in General Nursing

    I did pass et have been working for about 3 years now in LTC as the RN Supervisor et now I do
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    How Different is the PN-NCLEX From the RN-NCLEX?

    fultzymom replied to land64shark's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the RN questions required more knowledge of delegation, which patient would you see first, prioritizing, ect. I had some medication questions that I had not heard of. In general it was a...
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    forgot to flush iv

    fultzymom replied to big apple's topic in General Nursing

    Of course we do! The thing is to learn from it. In school, I forgot to clear the air out of the tubing before hooking it up to the pump. My instructor let me start to turn it on, then stopped me et I...
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    Cold sores & stress

    fultzymom replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    I really like Caramex. I put it on them all day long. I too get them when I am under a lot of stress of when I am sick. It sucks!! Sorry to hear you have them too. I used to get them all the time when...
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    Did I miss the memo???? (rant)

    fultzymom replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    I have been at my facility for 5 years. I wish that we had more nurses like you! Sounds like someone else is just an unhappy person. Or maybe she just doesn't like it that you go out of your way to...
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    How to prep myself for nursing school

    fultzymom replied to s5995's topic in General Nursing

    Take a big, deep breath et relax. Nursing school is hard as it should be. Look at the responsibility you have. BUT, we all have been in your shoes. Very nervous, afraid that we would not make it. You...
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    Fractured Pubic Symphysis when pushing?!

    fultzymom replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Mine was the seperation of the pubic symphasis I was talking about. Not a broken bone. But hurts like one though!! Sorry that you still hurt but glad to know that it is not just me. My kid is over two...
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    how would you feel as a pt?

    fultzymom replied to crissrn27's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would laugh. That is funny to say. I would want to laugh as the nurse saying it. It sounds ridiculous. I could imagine myself laughing each time that I said it to a patient. Too
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    One quiz question I am struggling with

    fultzymom replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    B. You have to have the trusting relationship to get anywhere with a
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    Fractured Pubic Symphysis when pushing?!

    fultzymom replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I too had never heard of this until it happened to me. It was my second baby et I had this bad feeling. I kept having a lot of pain et telling the nurse that something was wrong. Her reply to me was,...
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    dilemma

    fultzymom replied to niceswtnurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:
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    Student Nurse who needs some input/advice

    fultzymom replied to blyn79's topic in General Nursing

    "Hmm, a 2 year program and then they come out and some call themselves nurses. Why don't they just go to NURSING school in the first place?" Actually, the do not come out et call themselves nurses (or...
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    At home schools

    fultzymom replied to sacredwoman's topic in General Nursing

    You would be suprised at how much help you could get with being a single mom with two kids. If you really want to be a nurse, please go talk to a financial aid counselor at the college. If you go to...
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    New hires with higher base wage.

    fultzymom replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know about this particular situation. Our new grads all start out at the same pay. But there is like $4-6 starting pay from LPN to RN. I got a $4 pay increase when I finished my RN but I had...
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    Bladder infection labs question..

    fultzymom replied to linzz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    OOPS! I posted my reply right when you were posting this I guess. You got in first. I hate it when docs are not straight forward about what they are looking for. If it were me, I would say point...
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    Bladder infection labs question..

    fultzymom replied to linzz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Could be watching for renal failure. Those tests could indicate it depending on the results. Best thing to do is just ask him why he would be watching those
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    Please help me with my career choice!

    fultzymom replied to MrsSportcat's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is very stressful no matter what field I think. But it is very rewarding. If you enjoy working with people I think it is a good choice. It is a very hands-on career. Often times you work short...
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    Heartbroken

    fultzymom replied to HisHands's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that things did not work out like you expected. I guess that you have to decide whether you love the job or the hubby more. I worked like that for about 8 months. My husband worked M-F evening...
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    Disfunctional RN's

    fultzymom replied to Rnandsoccermom's topic in General Nursing

    We have the same problem where I work. As long as you have a heartbeat, you will get hired. Sometimes when I meet the people they hire, I wonder what went through their minds. Or maybe people like...
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    Student Nurse who needs some input/advice

    fultzymom replied to blyn79's topic in General Nursing

    In Oh, MA's are allowed to give injections in the Dr's office. They are taught in their program. Also, at one school we have here, it is a two year program. If I were the OP though, I would go to my...
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    need help getting started

    fultzymom replied to mydestiny's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Check into all of the schools around you. Do research on their programs and find the one that best fits you. Then go to the admission department et let them know you are interested in nursing. They...
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    How pushy is too pushy?

    fultzymom replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would not think so if you waited until early afternoon. I would not call real early but calling back would let them know you are interested in the job still. Good