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  1. How would you interpret this order for pain medication?

    nursynurseRN replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    True Katie.... but I work with pts with so much pain and if they have already developed a tolerance then even these pain meds wont touch thier pain.... Chronic pain is another issue if the pt has a hx...

  2. How would you interpret this order for pain medication?

    nursynurseRN replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    I would give both alternating pain meds. morphine then lortab or vice versa depending on thier pain level. I would also try to give them the lortab for mild to mod pain and try to reduce the morphone...

  3. ADN/BSN/Residency

    nursynurseRN replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    I would choose option

  4. Jobless RN

    nursynurseRN replied to Nuke'sGirl's topic in General Nursing

    there is so. Just keep

  5. What med should not be given prior to a CT scan with contrast and for 48 hours after?

    nursynurseRN replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    Metformin must be held 48 hours

  6. West Coast University

    nursynurseRN replied to ivfhelp's topic in California Nursing

    I Know I had a few friends that had very negative experiences with the school. Personally though, I loved it, especially becasue I was able to finish my dream of becoming a RN. Not every school is...

  7. Annoyed, venting, am I too sensitive?

    nursynurseRN replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't take it personal... It doesn't sound like she was blaming anyone. I have seen examples of trying to blame someone in charting. It goes more like "Nurse X gave wrong snack/med/procedure"....

  8. Is it the time for Nursing School?

    nursynurseRN replied to glitterMind's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I spent that much on school... today I probably wouldn't have. I happy as a RN, I do make ok money but as much as I make I spend plus more with school loans. I would just wait to get into...

  9. SubQ sites

    nursynurseRN replied to angelsfire's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught that anywhere ther is FAT a SQ can be

  10. What makes a good nurse?

    nursynurseRN replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    I think what makes a good nurse it you willingness to be 1. flexible, 2. knowing that you DO NOT know everything, 3. willing to accept you made a mistake but willing to learn from them, 4. Empathy for...

  11. Arriving early and not clocking in

    nursynurseRN replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

    some people do it and some people don't. I feel like the newer nurses need a little extra prep time. I used to do it but over the years I could just walk into just about any situation without any...

  12. What nursing course can achieve a license quickly?

    nursynurseRN replied to Hellokitty54054's topic in General Nursing

    if you want to be a nurse (registered nurse or licensed Vocational nurse) you need to go to school for a couple of years. a CNA or certified nurses assistant is NOT a nurse and canly only do certain...

  13. To drink or not to drink

    nursynurseRN replied to ArmyMomJo's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a truama hospital and the trauma docs do it all the time... They either give them beer/liquor or librium.... But it does help one with each meal to an alcoholic does nothing to them... they...

  14. How come people portray nursing so negatively on here?

    nursynurseRN replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Well lets just say that you really do work for your money..... most days! it is not ALL negative but a lot of it

  15. Sub. q stick from hep.c positive patient...

    nursynurseRN replied to Mdean05's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this has happened to me.. good thing it was SUB q... There is less chance if transmission this

  16. Is it really worth it to get your bachelor in today's economy?

    nursynurseRN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Students

    Having a BSN would make you more valuable... I think you should get it if you can.. the more education you have the

  17. Any other EMS professionals turned nurses having issues!

    nursynurseRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well I have afew friends that were EMT's and wanted to Paramedics but ended doing nursing for the same reasons. Better money and better hours, Unfortunately, they are unhappy with their choice too. It...

  18. Would you question this order?

    nursynurseRN replied to dura_mater's topic in General Nursing

    Well It is a little weird, but does the doctor know the patient? Since there is a order for it I think you are covered. What did the charge nurse say? It makes sense what he said that there is a...

  19. Help!!

    nursynurseRN replied to Brunette90's topic in General Nursing

    The PB Main IV and Mini Infuser were all Compatible it was ok to run together. I probably would have run them seprately cause I get a little worried something might

  20. Staff nurses and their bad attitudes

    nursynurseRN replied to ShellyRSRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My advice since I have worked days and nights and YES Day shift nurses have a MEAN streak. They will ususally treat Night shift bad becasue they think nights does nothing all night. I personally think...

  21. LVNs training RNs???

    nursynurseRN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly my point. The patients are human too, if we wear gloves to give them a glass of water I would feel like I am so dirty. I try and only where gloves when I know I am going to come into contact...

  22. LVNs training RNs???

    nursynurseRN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think a LVN can definetly train a RN if the LVN is experienced well enough to the flooe she know what she is doing. The glove issue well depend exactly what she didn't use gloves for. As a new grad...

  23. Nurses and your significant others

    nursynurseRN replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    I have that same problem... My Husband gets mad when I come home grumpy from work and I take it out on him. What i try to do it go straight to the shower and meditate, relax and try to think good...

  24. New grad discouraged about job oppurtunity

    nursynurseRN replied to Maciver's topic in General Nursing

    Take what you can get now... Work for nurses is getting really hard to find... especially with all the new grads and competition out there. Without any nursing experience you're at a big loss, just...

  25. SICK OF BEING A LPN

    nursynurseRN replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    True... but being a LVN is a lot worse. When I was a LVN the RNs were very disrespectful. At least now a a RN it isn't as