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  1. How many hours do you work?

    nurseofalltrades replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    I went thru an evening and weekend part-time program. I worked full-time 7am-3:30pm. I still had time to study, but it was tough....u have to get used to functioning on a lot less

  2. computer vs. paper charting

    nurseofalltrades replied to sweetsmiles2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    I wish our facility would switch to computer charting...We are still old school with the paper charting and it takes forever...I mean u have to find the chart, find the tab and 9 out of 10 times get a...

  3. CALLING ALL NURSES: I Need Your Input

    nurseofalltrades replied to PACURN216's topic in General Nursing

    years in nursing: 8 months what type of institution do you work at? i worked in long term care/ skilled facility what 5 things are important to you as a nurse from most important to least:...

  4. The Sad Things In My Nursing Home That I Cant Change!

    nurseofalltrades replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    You have no idea how true that scenario is....We have a major shortage also. I feel guilty if I dont stop what Im doing to help the little lady who has been ringing her bell for minutes cause she...

  5. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nurseofalltrades replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a LTC/ Skilled facility. We have residents (some who are surprisingly with it) mention seeing a little girl in a yellow dress and a little boy in a blue suit. Shortly after they are seen a...

  6. Best-smelling liquid meds!

    nurseofalltrades replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    I have a patient on PO Vanco and it smells yummy....she informs me however that it doesnt taste as good as it smells....I may be crazy but I like the smell of Kayexalate

  7. Studying help needed for nclex-lpn

    nurseofalltrades replied to scorpio82's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Everyone's tests are different. There is no way to know what to study..My best advice is to brush up on each system and some common meds associated with each....know some maternity such as lochia,...

  8. uncooperative resident

    nurseofalltrades posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a problem with at a resident at the PC facility I work at as a med aid. Lately she has been refusing to eat. This is not a medical problem but an example of her being stubborn. She knows how to...

  9. Nclex-pn

    nurseofalltrades posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone know of anyone who failed NCLEX-PN with 85

  10. Nclex-pn

    nurseofalltrades posted a topic in General Nursing

    Did anyone hear of anyone failing Pn boards with 85

  11. Looking for any 1yr lpn programs in pittsburgh

    nurseofalltrades replied to kwebbie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There is a great one year LPN program in Pa but it is in Johnstown, Pa. Sorry dont know about

  12. 50 hrs, 13mins later, I PASSED!! shame on gallstones (lol)

    nurseofalltrades replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!! I test October 30th for my PN and am soooo nervous

  13. counting narcotics

    nurseofalltrades replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is that whoever is coming ON duty counts the drugs and has to show the blister pack to the nurse going off duty/writing on MAR. We had several incidences where a missing pill was found a...

  14. Being denied employment because of a credit check :(

    nurseofalltrades replied to Dunno?'s topic in General Nursing

    My credit sux and I will admit that, but it is from when I was younger and immature. I have grown up a lot and have to live with the past, but that doesnt make me a bad

  15. Code Red/Code Blue/Code whatever....what do you have/what are they for?

    nurseofalltrades replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Code red = fire Code blue = any code (cardiac, resp) Code green =missing patient Code yellow=weather related emergency such as

  16. Need help with abbreviations!

    nurseofalltrades replied to Luvelyone's topic in General Nursing

    SCN in our facility stands for skilled care

  17. Resume Questions....

    nurseofalltrades posted a topic in General Nursing

    How early did you send out resumes? Did you wait until u actually graduated school or did you wait until after u passed

  18. One quiz question I am struggling with

    nurseofalltrades replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I choose "D". The adolescent is presenting herself for tx. Initial visit wont guarantee trust.Priority is good nutrition for mom and

  19. Taking A Poll for an Assignment

    nurseofalltrades replied to beckyrmm's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is a requirement where I attend school.We used a company the school was familiar

  20. What do u think?

    nurseofalltrades replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility only uses this hospital because it is 3 blocks away.Closest hospital besides that is 30-40 minutes away.Didnt think she had time to make it that far! quote=WhimsieRN;2113632]Homan's isn't...

  21. What do u think?

    nurseofalltrades posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a student who is working as an MA thru school. We had a resident who was complaining of severe pain in right foot that quickly flew to right chest. Res has been in bed for the past week due to...

  22. What do u think?

    nurseofalltrades replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    Possible as in clot or GI bleed? The hospital supposedly checked her out.This hospital is a joke.They send our residents back to us with bogus DX all the time. We had a lady who was c/o dysphagia.Sent...

  23. Incident Report Documentation

    nurseofalltrades replied to khagerman's topic in General Nursing

    At our facility we chart about the incident in the nurse's notes. We don't mention a report being filed, but list all info regarding incident.It is a CYA thing I think. since the notes are legal...

  24. The Circumcision Discussion

    nurseofalltrades replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I give kudos to any male who has been circumcised. I witnessed my very first circumcision this morning. I never gave much thought to the whole procedure until I actually saw one with my own eyes!...

  25. O.B. help!

    nurseofalltrades posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need to do a small presentation for my O.B. rotation. Could someone help me with some