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  1. Pt post CABG changed in mental status

    time4meRN replied to meimeiy's topic in General Nursing

    That far post op is concerning. He should be evaluated, sound like he has some risk factors for complications if he is that far po and still on 02 and sequentials. Most pt's are getting ready to go...

  2. New nursing student and AIDS patient

    time4meRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Ummm, did you learn about a little thing called universal precautions ? Look at it this way, you have the advantage of knowing the DX. Are you saying you would take lesser precautions with other pt's...

  3. Some of our residents scare me. . . . .

    time4meRN replied to kcalohagirl's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhh yeh, that's why we have to be on our toes and be advocated for the pt's. I work er and surgical ICU. I was talking one day in the ER about tiratring gtt's in OHRU and all the standing orders...

  4. How Bad Is It Really?

    time4meRN replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you will be good at your job. There's always something that gets our gag reflex going. For me it's the eye For instance eye surgery. I have been nursing for 30 years. Pt's and their...

  5. Concerned about Daughter's Assignment

    time4meRN replied to imenid37's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, a student doesn't have the experience to care for someone of his nature. I work critical care/er , I wouldn't expect a student to care for a new open heart pt. by them self . Psych is the...

  6. Which nursing skills do you dread?

    time4meRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Triage when the ER is full , 8 hour waits and having to explain to people that we are not wendy's, first come first serve. I usually get a blank stare and then I hear' " I know , but I came before...

  7. Vocational Nurse/Medical Assistant (Soon)

    time4meRN replied to Bettyfdavis's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, be sure to be clear on what your job will be . LPN/LVN are licensed through the BON's. MA's are certified but not licensed. Therefore, your job capabilities and responsibilites will be...

  8. Nurses struggling with mental illness

    time4meRN replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Glad to hear you're doing well. Hope things continue to go well so that you have peace in your

  9. Roles of the RN

    time4meRN replied to keaton90's topic in General Nursing

    Just start with school first. That is enough to worry about . Decide on your choice of career path latter. There's pleny of time for that. I went into school thinking I wanted to do OB, I disliked...

  10. Ever "talk back" an MD/ other person whose screaming at you?

    time4meRN replied to diapason05's topic in General Nursing

    You'd better get over that. Nursing isn't the only feild that "eats their young". It's not just women either. I've seen many men intimidate nurses as well. And heck, yes I yell back. Maybe yell...

  11. C'mon, let's play!! Real-World NCLEX Practice Questions

    time4meRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    the answer is "none of the above" always ,,,,,,always......always do abc. assess, buisness, credintials ! after all , we have pres-gainy to worry about. if the pt stops breathing, they won't be...

  12. Rediculous "could you be a nurse?" quiz

    time4meRN replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ha, that's funny. Must have been administrators from a magnet hospital that put it

  13. Are RNs under the supervision of physicians?

    time4meRN replied to SiempreBella's topic in General Nursing

    It's kind of weird. A RN is working on the terms of their own licensure. As is the LPN . Both have a scope of practice that is defined by the BON. A physician has their own licensure and acts under...

  14. Professionalism in Nursing

    time4meRN replied to ForzaItalia's topic in General Nursing

    A nurse makes a difference by saving lives,aiding in comfort - education of pt's family and communities. A nurse can make a difference in so many areas within humanity that they are impossible to...

  15. retention bonus for RN's and LPN's

    time4meRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would defininatlley call HR to find out. If you've been passed by they may need to give you back pay. Good

  16. Bipolar SN is picky about shift, soon-to-be new grad can't work overnight

    time4meRN replied to KaminoAcid's topic in General Nursing

    don't tell them. Look for day shift. Keep in mind , you may be narrowing your jobs but, if thats what you need to do them so be it. Prevent going to a job and complaining about the shift, how...

  17. What's "CVVH" in the ICU??

    time4meRN replied to tutored's topic in General Nursing

    look under hemo dyal. or

  18. Question about discontinuing life support

    time4meRN replied to CarrieRN2006's topic in General Nursing

    That's terrible.. I'm sooooo sorry you went through this. I've been a critical care, trauma, er nurse for many years. I must say, I don't know the family dinamics, I wasn't there so I am careful...

  19. BRN investigations and future emloyment

    time4meRN replied to 925_ER_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not talking about suit on wrongful termination. It sound like to me this nurse needs to be worried about prosecution and loss of nursing license at this point. I think if it's gone this far there...

  20. To the floor nurses from a student:

    time4meRN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Ahh, that's nice. I'm an ICU , ER nurse but, it's always good to hear such positive comments. It sound like you must have been a pleasure to work with. It also Sounds like you need to give some credit...

  21. What do you do in clinicals?

    time4meRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    That's wounderful. I can just picture it. You are the kind of nurse I would want for one of my loved ones. :rotfl: Love to walk in room and see this student sitting watching TV some day... I can...

  22. BRN investigations and future emloyment

    time4meRN replied to 925_ER_RN's topic in General Nursing

    First advice would be to get an attorney. Dont't call HR, BON or anyone else until you speak with one. Good luck, dealing with "big brother " can really stink some

  23. Diploma School vs. BSN

    time4meRN replied to Ms Kylee's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I graduated from a Diploma program . I wouldn't do it anyother way if I were back in the 1980's, We were one semester short of a BSN program. We had all of the same course work on top of our...

  24. What do you do in clinicals?

    time4meRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    take some advice from an old nurse. you are the kind of student every nursing instructor loves to hunt and destroy. take advantage of your clinicals, you are there to learn. do realize how many nurses...

  25. Is this a nursing Diagnosis?

    time4meRN replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for infection : Due to ......use actual dx. or things that are prescribed for this pt f. Ie:pnemomia, steroids immobility etc.....Is fine. It's even on our nurses notes for nursing dx in the...