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  1. Specializing as a fresh nurse?

    onyx77 replied to gareysn's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the specialty. I say - follow your heart, but only after thinking it

  2. Is there such a thing as a good LTC?

    onyx77 replied to MN.MelissaCNA's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Yes, Good LTC facilities DO exist! I work in one! Infact, I've worked in a few. I used to say that a facility is only as good as its nurses and CNAs. I've now changed that to a facility is only as...

  3. Freaking Out a Bit....

    onyx77 replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is a med tech. It is legal for her/him to pass meds per the

  4. Assistive Living Billing

    onyx77 replied to Laurab14's topic in General Nursing

    The CBRF/ALF I work at charges by level of care. Example: if your MIL was living at our facility and needed more than an alotted amount of time (I believe its 15-20 min) of nursing care than she would...

  5. Foley care with providone iodine

    onyx77 replied to hnwxmo's topic in General Nursing

    I have never seen nor heard of it being used as a daily thing for a long term foley. Have only used it with inserting one. Generally normal peri-care is used with careful

  6. Needle Phobia

    onyx77 replied to zebra0611's topic in General Nursing

    LOL I don't know if I'll ever get over it! Shots hurt!!! And my fear stems from a poor lab tech trying to get ABGs on me in the ER. He tried 3 times and was fishing around all three times - I've not...

  7. Am I making a mistake by enrolling in an ADN program?

    onyx77 replied to jacky8168's topic in General Students

    Are you in a bridge program or accelerated program? Most BSN programs that I've heard of (not only in my area) don't start their actual clinical skills until their second year. Every program is...

  8. TKA - Muslim pt kneeling to pray?

    onyx77 replied to CanuckNurse1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have to say it..... this makes my knees hurt just thinking about! I would assume that they wouldn't be wanting to kneel because of the pain. I'm sure there are alternatives for them... what they are...

  9. Am I making a mistake by enrolling in an ADN program?

    onyx77 replied to jacky8168's topic in General Students

    ADN - BSN ...... we all take the same NCLEX! If you are looking to get a management position then getting your BSN is a plus. But I know MANY ADNs who have nursing manager positions. I also know a...

  10. I'm not 'getting' this. Should I be RN?

    onyx77 replied to croppyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first six months as an RN were horrible! Focus on your work and doing it well. Don't worry about making friends at work, we're not at work to make friends. As a nurse I go to work to help my pts....

  11. Thoughts on Hospice Care w/ non-terminally ill patients

    onyx77 replied to simplyme06's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard this from only one hospice nurse in my area and it really doesn't make sense. My aunt recently went on hospice and was required to sign DNR papers inorder for her to be qualified. So, why...

  12. New Grad and scared might get fired

    onyx77 replied to NN2BVE's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If she was going to fire you for this, she would definately have met with you already. Try your best not to worry about it. It is a lesson learned that you will never forget. Hang in

  13. New Grad in LTC - Feeling Overwhelmed (21 pts)

    onyx77 replied to simpreza2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While this is the nature of LTC, 3-5 days orientation is rediculous! There is NO way a new grad would be able to get it in that short time. It is also very dangerous seeing that you are ina subacute...

  14. First job out of nursing school in LTC...any advice

    onyx77 replied to NurseM2011's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first job out of school was in LTC. I found my experiences there more valuable than any. I didn't care for my hopital rotations all that much and I love my geriatric pts. There will be skills that...

  15. Things you would love to tell your management and get away with

    onyx77 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    1. No, you can do your OWN work! Quit putting it off on me! 2. Instead of sitting in your office talking about your vacations - try offering a helping hand! 3. Do you think you could help with the...

  16. WI Nclex

    onyx77 replied to magdalena223's topic in General Nursing

    congrats!!!:clpty::hpygrp::ancong!:

  17. WI Nclex

    onyx77 replied to magdalena223's topic in General Nursing

    I found out 2 or 3 days after I took it. I did pay the fee for quick results. (I actually had my husband look for me, I was too nervous to do it myself!) If you don't want to pay you can check the WI...

  18. have you ever had family members who interfered with treatment?

    onyx77 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Does the pt have allergies listed in her chart? That is what I would go by. If there are any questions always check with the MD. The whole thing doesn't make sense to

  19. scopolamine patches

    onyx77 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    thanks guys! It was something that I've never heard of - and of-course didn't take the time to look up being the holiday season and all. We've used scop patches for secretions on hospice pts and it...

  20. scopolamine patches

    onyx77 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever encountered reactions to scop patches? Such as confusion, combativeness, etc. A friend recently had a ca pt with these s/s and it ended up being a reaction to the scop patches. I had...

  21. latex allergy and nursing school

    onyx77 replied to RDH1's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have any local healthcare facilities that are not

  22. Horrible study skills

    onyx77 replied to shippoRN's topic in General Students

    Not everything works for everyone. I hope you've found a way that suits your learning style. It took me awhile to find what REALLY works. And what sucks is that not every study habit works for every...

  23. eri exam

    onyx77 replied to SUNSHINE312's topic in General Nursing

    I found the final ERI test to be similar to the NCLEX, as did the others in my graduating class. And amazingly enough, with the scores indicating a possible pass/fail, with the exception of one...

  24. Concern about flu shot

    onyx77 replied to inspire's topic in General Nursing

    Actually we were taught in school that many vial "stoppers" contain latex, not ALL but MANY! And the reason I brought it up with the flu vac is that my MD told me to make sure the nurse takes off the...

  25. Concern about flu shot

    onyx77 replied to inspire's topic in General Nursing

    But doesn't the rubber on the vaccine vial itself contain latex? I was always told that is where the concern lies. In-fact, I've had some that would pop off the top of the vial prior to drawing up the...