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beachbum3

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  1. IV Abx?

    beachbum3 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    We change abx tubing q 24 hours, tubing for fluids and other meds q 72 hours. (unless TPN, then its q 24 hours

  2. What hours do you work?

    beachbum3 replied to mena24's topic in General Nursing

    I should add, my kids are all school aged, so when he is working during the day, I am sleeping while the kids are at

  3. Pleasantly surprised

    beachbum3 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I am having it checked out, have an appointment at 145 today. Hoping its not pink

  4. Pleasantly surprised

    beachbum3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So yesterday am my rt eye started feeling irritated. I took my contacts out and through out the day it just got worse and worse, red, painful, watery, gooey. Was thinking I have pink eye. Called in to...

  5. IV Abx?

    beachbum3 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    We run ours alone all the time. I can't remember if I heard in school that was not what we are supposed to do. I don't think they ever said not to. Also, even if you do run it as a piggyback, the...

  6. new nurse feeling defeated

    beachbum3 replied to nursealanarae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think I would too. (Look for a new job) I think the only time I would really get down on myself for making a mistake is if there was a poor outcome for the patient directly related to my missing an...

  7. What hours do you work?

    beachbum3 replied to mena24's topic in General Nursing

    I work full time, 12s x3 per week. I work on a telemetry floor on nights, 5pm-530am. Right now SO isn't working, so he keeps the kids while I work. When he gets a job we will get a sitter for the...

  8. new nurse feeling defeated

    beachbum3 replied to nursealanarae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad too, and I think it sounds like you work with a terrible group of people. I can't even imagine getting lectured like that. I guess I still don't realize how lucky I am to be in an...

  9. Dating/Military marriage

    beachbum3 replied to SakuraYumi's topic in General Nursing

    my SO who was in the military for 8 years says that if you were dating before you joined then its fine, as long as you aren't in the same squadron. But if you'd started dating after you became an...

  10. night shift advice...

    beachbum3 replied to oncologynurse77's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't expect to have the option to leave. That said, you just do it. I don't really know how else to explain getting through the night. I find I really don't feel that sleepy because I am at...

  11. RNs...What are the CNA's duty in the hospital you work ?

    beachbum3 replied to KdnRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a telemetry unit. There CNAs are responsible for answering lights, ADLs, helping pts ambulate, changing bed linens, refilling water pitchers, taking blood sugars, vitals (except blood...

  12. child care for overnights

    beachbum3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who have kids and work nights- 12 hr shifts. (and even those who don't that have ideas) What do you do about child care? I have 3 kids ages 10, 8 and 6. Normally my SO (who has lived...

  13. scheduling issues

    beachbum3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    so I posted earlier about SO traveling for 16 days every three weeks. My dilemma is what to do about my 3 kids. I was thinking about what if I could get 1 full week off during that time... have you...

  14. scheduling issues

    beachbum3 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Would I talk to my charge who does the schedules or go to the director? I feel bad because I've only been there 7 weeks, and I was hired as full time, and now this has come up and something has to...

  15. ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    beachbum3 replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing programs can be difficult to get into, it depends on the program. I suggest finding one that accepts students using a point system. I did that and got in right away. My gpa wasn't incredible,...

  16. Gardasil: has your daughter had this vaccine?

    beachbum3 replied to Morgan314's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is 10 and she has had it. I think anything I can do to protect her health is a good thing, whether it benefits her now, or in 20

  17. The Motivation Thread!

    beachbum3 replied to TheCloser's topic in General Nursing

    -making a difference and doing something really meaningful with my time -the sense of accomplishment I feel when I stop and remember how many obstacles I overcame to reach my goal of becoming a nurse,...

  18. What was your 1st day like??

    beachbum3 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    My first day was great. I was nervous about doing any pt care, but after I followed my preceptor a bit. I didn't take any pts that day, but my preceptor had me help with assessments and tasks as I was...

  19. Baths

    beachbum3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A question: How are pts given baths on your unit? Do the techs get the pt completely uncovered/dressed and give a bath while they are completely naked on the bed or leave parts that aren't being...

  20. How does one become charge?

    beachbum3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse, but was wondering, how does one become charge or team

  21. starting on nights tomorrow. Question..

    beachbum3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Tomorrow I start on nights. My theory tonight was to stay up as late as I can and then sleep as late as I can tomorrow... what do you usually do when you are going to work (nights) the next day after...

  22. MRSA isolation

    beachbum3 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I have a question: My feeling on the subject is that unless someone is MRSA + in the sputum the gown is somewhat of overkill. In other words for a pt with say, MRSA to a wound, well, unless I'm...

  23. Baths

    beachbum3 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    See, thats what I always thought, and yet on my unit the techs seem to get the pt completely naked and exposed. It bugs the crap out of me every time I see it happening, but I'm still on orientation...

  24. Survey for my Sociology Paper!

    beachbum3 replied to EMT_to_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i work nights, so with out shift diff it would be about

  25. Nurses showing up late for work.

    beachbum3 replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

    I myself have to fight against being late, I tend to try to fit too many things into too little time and am always feeling "against the clock". I get to work ontime, but just on time- usually clocking...