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    slow with papper work...I might be to slow for new job

    fultzymom replied to bcollins61's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have been in LTC for 6 years now. I remember feeling like everything was overwhelming and I would not get the hang of it. Now I think I could be on auto-pilot when I am doing those things. It...
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    Reasons to give IV questions

    fultzymom replied to Snoba77er's topic in General Nursing

    TKO is to keep the site good incase of an emergency and you need quick access. IV ATB are given because some are painful when given IM. Also it is faster acting if given IV. If you have someone sick...
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    Kicked out of NS b/c of broken ankle???

    fultzymom replied to Candy303's topic in General Nursing

    It would be really hard to complete clinicals with a broken ankle since you are lifting, transferring patients and such. I would say she isn't getting kicked out of the program, just having to sit out...
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    Am I required to report med errors?

    fultzymom replied to suewolfie08's topic in General Nursing

    Patient was fine so it wasn't a huge deal. But it could have been. At my facility there is an incident form that must be filled out. It is an inner office form. No one else sees it. A copy goes into...
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    Moral Dilemmas

    fultzymom replied to happyhelpert's topic in General Nursing

    You really just have to not worry about what the home lifestyle is, unless it is a dangerous situation, and do your job professionally. It is really none of our business if they are a homosexual or...
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    drug testing in school

    fultzymom replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    We were never tested in school by the school itself. We did have one clinical site that if you went there you were required to take a drug test. I think random drug testing is good. Why care if you...
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    Hospitals The Only Choice For New Grads?

    fultzymom replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    What type of work are you looking for? Usually for the most part a new grad can get a job anywhere around my parts. The hardest place for a new grad here is in a speciality in a hospital. The easiest...
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    SURVEY: What degree did you get for nursing and other questions

    fultzymom replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    hope this helps you some.
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    First needlestick :( :(

    fultzymom replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I had a needle stick too. It is a scarry situation. I gave an insulin shot, then went to put up the protective shield and somehow stuck myself in the finger. Luckily everything worked out and the...
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    Being a patient, your opinions

    fultzymom replied to BeachBayNurse's topic in General Nursing

    One negative experience for me. When I had my second baby, she was so big that she tore my pelvic bone from the pubic symphysis. I had so much pain that when I tried to walk my toes curled up and...
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    NCLEX For 38 minutes

    fultzymom replied to Ramzeneger's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It took me a little longer, about an hour, but I got real nervous and took a break in there and went out to regroup myself. I only had the minimal also and passed. So if you don't count break, it...
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    Anyone take the NCLEX without a classroom review?

    fultzymom replied to guineachick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did not do a classroom review. I had a book with a CD for my computer. I would just take practice questions off of the CD and review from the book. I did that daily until the day before the test....
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    Does anyone know how to communicate?

    fultzymom replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is the nature of the beast.....er.....women I mean. I have noticed that for the most part, the majority of women are catty (I know I am going to get flammed here). But it is true. I would rather...
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    Birth Control Pills and Fertility

    fultzymom replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was on the Pill for about 7 years and got pregnant the month that we started trying to. And every time after that I was always pregnant right away. I have three little girls who tell me the answer...
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    Peer Evaluations

    fultzymom replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a LTC facility but we use the Peer Evaluations. I am not sure how well they work. To me, it just seems as if it is a way for your co-workers to tell you how they feel. We are allowed to read...
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    To tell or not to tell...

    fultzymom replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I say no. I went for an interview and did not want anyone to know, so I told no one that I was
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    why Depakote have to be tapered off slowly

    fultzymom replied to hotshot12345's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. You can never just stop an antieleptic. It can lead to
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    Should I sign up for a program to pass the NCLEX-PN?

    fultzymom replied to scorpio82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We had a nurse where I work who failed the boards x2 and took a refresher course and passed after that. It might not hurt to do a review
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    Help! Interview questions after problems

    fultzymom replied to chrisg0705's topic in General Nursing

    I would say that I do not think that floor was a good fit for me. Tell them you thought it might be but after trying, found that it is not your "niche." It takes a while after graduation to figure out...
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    immunosuppressed nurse (where to work?)

    fultzymom replied to MidnyteRaine's topic in General Nursing

    How about Oncology where they do the Chemo treatments? When I precepted in that department I did not see a lot of people who were really sick, except from the side effects of the treatments. I would...
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    Getting turned down......unexperienced RN....

    fultzymom replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    LTC can be overwhelming when you first start. If you have a good preceptor and adequate orientation you will be OK. Yes there are a lot of people for one nurse but what you have to remember is that...
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    IM going to FLipOUt on my coworkers!!!

    fultzymom replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember a nurse here who made me nervous every time that I would give her report. We called her "Polly Perfect." She was the only one who ever did anything right around here. I would sweat bullets...
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    Policies & Procedures

    fultzymom replied to Medic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have P & P books at every nurses station in our facility. They used to be in the DON's office but like someone else said, that is no good for evening/nights/weekends. So after much complaining...
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    Ear syringing

    fultzymom replied to marjoriemac's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you talking about fllushing them after using the ear wax removal drops? If so, we do it all the time. We attach a butterfly cath tip to the syringe and use very warm water to help you get the wax...
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    Getting turned down......unexperienced RN....

    fultzymom replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    It might not be what you want but have you looked into LTC? Usually LTC is hiring and experience is not necessary. It would at least get your foot into the door and get some experience that everyone...