I<3H2O

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  1. do you have to be strong to be a transporter?

    I<3H2O replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the interview! Start there and then make your

  2. If I hear this/see this one more time, I'm gonna scream!

    I<3H2O replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe people really feel this way. I really don't care if it was dietary standing there. If the patient needed moved up in bed I always ask first, "can you lift?" and then instruct them...

  3. All Hospitals the same?

    I<3H2O replied to eyeball's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the PPs, every unit is different even within the SAME

  4. Transfusing blood

    I<3H2O replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I prime with NS first, I was taught in school that you have to prime with NS first as the blood could actually stick to the inside of the tubing. Now, I question that (LOL) however I still prime with...

  5. Transfusing blood

    I<3H2O replied to Grasshopper11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Actually, by saying that you would use the NS to flush out any dirt or bacteria kind of indicates that you

  6. Essential information I need to know in case a certain patient codes

    I<3H2O replied to joyphul's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Code status 1st and foremost!! Then you will need to know their diagnosis. Beyond that, history probably doesn't matter too much. They prob won't ask you too much.

  7. "I didn't go to school to do X" the new mentality in nursing?

    I<3H2O replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    she did end up picking it up herself. LOL I KNEW I wasn't doing

  8. "I didn't go to school to do X" the new mentality in nursing?

    I<3H2O replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    I actually used that line at work the other day. It was in response to my boss when she got onto me for walking past a 3 inch long dead cockroach and not picking it up. I'm sorry, I can digitally...

  9. Advice for New Charge Nurse

    I<3H2O replied to CandyApple26's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had some advice for you that would help you out. Without knowing you specifically and the unit you work on, I struggle to give advice to you. With saying that, what are you duties as the...

  10. Is this a HIPAA violation?

    I<3H2O replied to studentCL2009's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    ITA with Whispera on this one. Your "friend" should be really, really

  11. Now MS Certified

    I<3H2O replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions! I really appreciate it. THe ANCC med surg test is changing in April. The outline for the test is COMPLETELY different. I am wondering if I...

  12. Now MS Certified

    I<3H2O replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congratulations! I am still thinking about taking it. Did you take the AMSN or the ANCC? If you took the ANCC, did you buy their study guide? The continuing education credits you had to have, 30...

  13. Pyxis Worksheet

    I<3H2O replied to Appalachiannurse's topic in General Nursing

    Appalaciannurse, can you tell me where this feature is located in the Pyxis? I would love to see if we have the

  14. Toomey syringes

    I<3H2O replied to tow6nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I usually walk into a room and start pitching everything. Nobody dates stuff like that so I always just get brand new for my

  15. Patient Scenarios/Critical Thinking

    I<3H2O replied to vg1003's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, the OP didn't even try to disguise the homework question.

  16. New nurse needs advice

    I<3H2O replied to dizzyray822's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have to fully agree with Esme here. Excellent advice. In the event that you truly need the PCA to assist you or to get a set of VS for you, I advise you to not be passive aggressive about it. Say...

  17. Labor and Delivery ?

    I<3H2O replied to sttinnaaa's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a L&D nurse but I do want to say out of my nursing class only VERY few actually landed L&D jobs. They are typically harder to come by and also they usually want someone with...

  18. Unit Champions

    I<3H2O replied to sediaz's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I, too, am interested in your huddles. When do you do these and what do they consist of? I read some information a while back that employed these huddles however our unit was never willing to give...

  19. First day of Nursing school..What should I expect?

    I<3H2O replied to Valery0725's topic in General Students

    May I add on to ArmyGirl's wonderful advice? My advice is ALWAYS LOOK professional. This means scrubs that are clean and pressed, at the very least a dewrinkle setting on the dryer. The only thing...

  20. Is this normal?

    I<3H2O replied to CrazziiRN913's topic in General Nursing

    Totally not a safe practice and not one I would employ as a

  21. What are your favorite types of patients??

    I<3H2O replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I LOVE taking care of jolly old men who try to be gruff but they just can't hold onto it for long. I really love taking care of the little old ladies who never crack a smile, demand things, and...

  22. How does your unit staff for census? Standby (on call) versus called off

    I<3H2O posted a topic in General Nursing

    At 0500 and 1700 each day, the staffing is done for the next shift. Depending on our staffing plan, we need different numbers of nurses for the number of patients. So, my question to you is, Does...

  23. Pyxis - The Ultimate Fomite

    I<3H2O replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I've not even THOUGHT about this before. OMG, I'm gonna get sick. LOL We may as well rub the meds on the floor. I definately do not wash my hands after scanning in and I see LOTS of nurses rub...

  24. Call off guidelines

    I<3H2O replied to MKS8806's topic in General Nursing

    We place our staff on "standby" for the 12 hour shift. 1st SB is OT 2nd is Float Pool 3rd is the person/ppl who want to take a SB day for low census 4th we have a list, calling off those who were...

  25. HATING MED/SURG

    I<3H2O replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I wouldn't wish for someone with this attitude as the nurse for myself or a loved one. To the OP, Med Surg is definately a fast paced, environment. Do you feel like you received adequate...