nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Updating drug guide

    nurse2033 replied to WillowNMe's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a PDA or ipod or smart phone get Epocrates. Updated daily, free and has every drug on the market,
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    Can anyone tell me your experiences in a accelerated nursing program?

    nurse2033 replied to skyheaven477's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've known several people to attend accelerated programs and they have worked out great for them. True, jobs for new grads are hard right now but all data show that nursing jobs will be growing in the...
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    Who Would Do It...Monitor Handwashing?

    nurse2033 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    God help
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    Please help me!! New in nursing

    nurse2033 replied to dkim4429's topic in Men in Nursing

    You have to become a RN first. You will need your BSN before moving forward. Why do you want to become a post-graduate nurse? A bachelors degree will be what you need to work as a nurse. If you want...
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    Becoming a nurse with being bipolar

    nurse2033 replied to luke1985's topic in General Nursing

    You should check with the BON regarding state guidelines. I know a few nurses with psych problems and they cope just fine, and they are very open about their conditions. It is a medical problem, as...
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    relationship advice about joining the guard

    nurse2033 replied to srleslie's topic in Government, Military

    I gave up military dreams for my ex, then got divorced, and am now in the Air National Guard. I just barely made the age restriction. You may have to choose between the two. You can always meet...
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    Confused new RN!

    nurse2033 replied to ashalina213's topic in General Nursing

    Spend some effort trying to find ways to enjoy your job. I'm currently stuck (for a variety of reasons) in a job I don't particularly like. I've had ups and downs but have worked hard to find ways to...
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    triage question

    nurse2033 replied to RNkalima's topic in Emergency

    I agree with the 4. Even if they needed antibiotics and blood cultures this could still be done in fast
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    Pneumonia Vaccine Fell Through the Cracks

    nurse2033 replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    It's not your responsibility. You did your best to find out. Whomever had the medication in hand should have given
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    IV help

    nurse2033 replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    IVs are designed to put fluid in, not out. Not all IVs will draw, but patent IVs will flush. It is a common beginner mistake to not fully push the catheter into the vein. When you get a flash the tip...
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    I need to quit but feel like a heel.............

    nurse2033 replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is not uncommon in my experience and I've heard those words before, "You'll pick it up as you go". If you choose not to work in a potentially dangerous environment you are not a quitter. I think...
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    RN or Paramedic advice

    nurse2033 replied to Kevsab7's topic in General Nursing

    I was a medic first and had ten years of experience before nursing school. This meant that I already knew about half the material making nuring school easier, but I still had to learn all the same...
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    Nursing Faculty orientation on a medical unit

    nurse2033 replied to sassysmart66's topic in General Nursing

    I would say in the long term get a part time job on the floor. That would take care of the
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    RN or Paramedic advice

    nurse2033 replied to Kevsab7's topic in General Nursing

    I'm both a RN and paramedic. It sounds like you are thinking about leaving school, becoming a paramedic and then back to nursing? Getting paramedic experience will help you as a nurse, but will not...
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    just completed ACFEI CFN

    nurse2033 posted a topic in Forensic

    I thought I would put a little info about this program. I spent about a month studying for this and just passed their test. They have two text books and an on-line class followed by a test. The book...
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    Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    nurse2033 replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    I plan to although the hospital I currently work for does not have a SANE program. I'm waiting to find a new job where I can use those
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    Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Question

    nurse2033 replied to nurseglitter's topic in General Nursing

    The real answer is- depends on the cause. There isn't enough information in the stem to make a good decision. If it is a witnessed arrest into Vfib then defib is the answer. If it is a child choking...
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    Forensic Nursing (FN): Programs

    nurse2033 replied to sirI's topic in Forensic

    Thanks for this info, it was very helpful. I just passed my CFN through ACFEI and look forward to furthering my career. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs also has a forensic certification...
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    Your Dream Emergency Department...

    nurse2033 replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    How about no charting! Just treat'em and
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    CPOE computer physician order entry

    nurse2033 replied to RN0202's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds ridiculous and completely removes the benefit of CPOE. CPOE reduces medical errors because it removes one step in the transcription process. You can bet, if you are a professional order...
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    Pin Number & HIPAA

    nurse2033 replied to cokristinug's topic in General Nursing

    We use this exact system and it works, although family frequently get ticked off when they don't have it. We actually take the last 4 digits of their hospital number so anyone can look at the chart...
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    Online class Vs traditional class room

    nurse2033 replied to gettout's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, just make sure the school is
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    A Sentinel Event........

    nurse2033 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    I know it includes a patient death, but I think also covers permanent disability. A root cause is to identify all factors involved, usually
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    Prescribing narcotics to drug seekers

    nurse2033 replied to Djuna's topic in Emergency

    I read about an ER that simply stopped giving prescriptions for narcs, ever, for anyone. I can't remember the hospital but you might google it. I would gather as much real information as you can from...
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    RN feeling discouraged, can't find niche

    nurse2033 replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in a similar boat. I say just change jobs every year until you find one you like. There are so many enrivonments. Try something like corrections or join the military (not good if you want to quit...