BookwormRN

BookwormRN

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  1. NTC Waiting List

    BookwormRN replied to blessedx2's topic in General Nursing

    Very true about the waitlist...I did not have to wait as long as I was told, either. I think I got in a year earlier than expected. Also, it really does depend on how prepared you are. I only had to...

  2. Can you give blood and antibiotics both at the same time through a triple lumen cath?

    BookwormRN replied to mommy2anangel's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Agree about giving new med and blood simultaneously; otherwise, yes-you can give antibiotics and blood simultaneously through a triple lumen. That is why they are

  3. Primary Nursing OR Team Nursing --Med surg

    BookwormRN replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have the Team approach on our Med/Surg floor and I couldn't live without my CNAs!!! I really just can't imagine having all of my RN duties and have to do primary care, too. (Please understand that...

  4. Inconsiderate co workers

    BookwormRN replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    Lucky for me, we do get overtime for anything over our 8 hours in a shift. Not that I enjoy the late comers....(I'm always at work, printing out my assignment by at least 1445....BEFORE I punch

  5. Does taking low census look bad?

    BookwormRN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    If it does make a person look bad, then I look AWFUL!!! I LOVE low count, and it doesn't happen nearly enough on my small

  6. How to determine patient acuity

    BookwormRN replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, acuity systems also fail to account for the ADT 'noise' (admissions, discharges & transfers) that are very time consuming. We all know you can start & end the shift with 4 patients,...

  7. How to determine patient acuity

    BookwormRN replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital uses the MESH system for acuity levels. Of course, nothing is perfect, but at least we have something other than ratios to go by. I've added the link below....

  8. Recommendation on what books to use to study for the NCLEX EXAM

    BookwormRN replied to Spunkygee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Below is the link to an Amazon page....this is a book on test taking strategies and it is terrific!!! Even if you don't know the answer, it helps you break down the question...I loved it...

  9. How many of us work on RN only units?

    BookwormRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Med/Surg---We have RNs only. Used to have an LPN, but she is now in an office position. Come to think of it, I don't know of any LPNs on any of the

  10. Doing away with side rails?

    BookwormRN replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At our facility, we have to have the Pt sign a consent saying that it is ok for the top two side rails to be up while in bed. I think even the two are considered a restraint...even if they are up so...

  11. Any nurses out there still wearing a cap?

    BookwormRN replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    My Aunt retired within the last couple of years. She wore all white and a cap every day to work. Her sister continues to work at the same facility and also wears white and her cap. I LOVE...

  12. Need advice about precepting!!!

    BookwormRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Do you not have to fill out evaluations on this nurse?? I would definitely let my manager in on this nurses behavior!!! She sounds scary to

  13. Nursing Care Plans

    BookwormRN replied to PAKidsNurse's topic in General Nursing

    We have Care plans in place, but on occasion it is necessary to write one that we don't have on the computer. The following is a link to a book on Amazon.com-this is what we use to write the care...

  14. Shoes for the ER??

    BookwormRN replied to TJG618's topic in Emergency

    Here are the shoes I swear by! R-Clogz Lights from Cherokee. They are LIGHT weight, clean easliy and are extremely comfortable. They may feel a bit snug when you first get them, but do stretch. I am...

  15. Evening shift and BAD eating habits!

    BookwormRN replied to RNcDreams's topic in General Nursing

    I'm right with you....snacking and bad late night TV to wind down. I'm trying to kick the "bad" food habit, by trying carrots/apples, etc. and instead of TV (which really winds you up again), I pick...

  16. looking for...

    BookwormRN replied to Nickels's topic in General Nursing

    Hi-I couldn't find the lilac with hearts, but on the page below, I did find some pink with flowers and other designs. Hope this helps :)...

  17. Presenting to freshmen students-healthcare majors

    BookwormRN replied to presenting...Soon!'s topic in General Nursing

    I feel that THE most important skills anyone can have in healthcare (or any other field) are COMMUNICATION skills! A person should have the skills to communicate with people one-on-one and in groups;...

  18. Med/surg to OR?

    BookwormRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    Any input you can give me would be appreciated. I currently work Med/Surg and am contemplating a switch to OR as a circulating nurse. Has anyone here made that transition? If so, do you enjoy OR? Do...

  19. nonsterile gloves to do wet-dry packing? This according to a doc!

    BookwormRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    This makes me think of the time I was precepting a student and she was putting in a Foley and contaminated her gloves. The doc came in as I was going to get a new set of gloves and said, "Well you...

  20. Cardiac Cath Lab

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Am considering changing jobs and have been contacted about a Cardiac Cath Lab position. Have never stepped foot in a Cardiac Cath lab and am curious about the nursing duties... I am assuming I...

  21. Cardiac Cath Lab

    BookwormRN replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input, Gila. I'll add on-call hours to my list of questions for

  22. pay range for rn new grads from wisconsin

    BookwormRN replied to PACIFICWHALES's topic in General Nursing

    Pacific, I can "hear" you, but fail to understand the need to appear hostile in your post. New grad pay in WI varies-depends on your location. I've seen postings starting anywhere from $18-24/hour....

  23. low census, cancell that deprives nurses of their livlihooding shifts

    BookwormRN replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    We can be called off as well, however, the hospital can only "make" you take one full shift of on-call/low census per pay period. If they call you and you've already been called off, you can refuse....

  24. Anyone aplying to UW Oshkosh Accel. BS to BSN?

    BookwormRN replied to JCBJLT's topic in General Nursing

    Hi-don't mean to butt in to your conversation ,but just wanted to add my about stethoscopes! Check out www.allheart.com for great prices on scopes. I have also included a link to the Littmann product...

  25. Suggestions for good nursing drug book

    BookwormRN replied to iwanna's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to Davis's Drug Guide for nurses. I find the layout works well for me, and it also has pronounciations for each