nurse2033 MSN, RN

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    Failed NCLEX, School dropped me from program!!!! HELP!!!

    nurse2033 replied to medeiros808's topic in General Students

    Yikes, that sucks. Be sure you have explored ALL options before giving up. Have you read all the policies and rules carefully? There could be a loophole. Can you enlist any local nursing organizations...
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    Bedside Reporting

    nurse2033 replied to OttawaRPN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I hate that too. First, it's hard to write while you're standing, and you're right there is often information that is not for the patient's ears, and the ward room clearly violates patient...
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    ER and Critical Care New Graduate Interview...HELP

    nurse2033 replied to AKAnurse4's topic in General Nursing

    I assume you are a new grad. Don't worry about what you don't know. Stress how you are a solid performer, eager to learn, and not afraid to ask questions or ask for help. The work flow in those two...
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    Nurses and your significant others

    nurse2033 replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Don't use your significant other as an emotional tampon, been there... It is fine to share and seek his support, but if that's all you do most men can't handle that. Make an effort to come home with a...
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    last night

    nurse2033 replied to getoverit's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a typical day nursing to me... Thanks for the
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    Fired because they "can't afford me"...now what?

    nurse2033 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    God, that sucks. Did he do any kind of research or business planning? I hope you land on your feet, good
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    not passing nsg school

    nurse2033 replied to tucker-jones's topic in General Nursing

    Have you asked the school for tutoring? See if you can get some personal attention, ask your teachers if you have a specific area of weakness. Are you sure you don't have some kind of learning...
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    Just had an interview for DD Nurse and need help PLEASE!

    nurse2033 replied to Samira.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters, sounds like a fly-by-night operation. Not only would I check with your state BON but I would report them if their practices are not
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    Why is Nursing School So Flawed?

    nurse2033 replied to TCASII's topic in General Students

    Amen. It sounds like your program is not so good. It also sounds like you are able to learn on your own. Jumping though ridiculous hoops is a skill that certainly doesn't end after nursing school....
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    we cannot have acrylic fingernails

    nurse2033 replied to jh56031's topic in General Students

    Long fingernails are a breeding ground for bacteria and get in the way of the work. Maybe Girlygirl can get her own reality show providing aesthetic care to the stars or something. Check out this...
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    Need some advice - baby + nursing school

    nurse2033 replied to mrsb04's topic in General Students

    I would pursue the part time program. If you get in over your head with the baby, you will end up quitting school or not being able to keep up. Especially with your first baby you won't be as...
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    Back on the floor after 12 years!

    nurse2033 replied to TheOldestNurseOnUnit's topic in General Nursing

    Keep track of the times they fail and that will become an employment issue for them. I work with one woman in particular who gives attitude every time you ask her to do anything. I just let it roll...
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    Technology in preventing medication errors

    nurse2033 replied to sk8inghunny's topic in General Nursing

    Each med has a bar code that can be scanned by a hand held scanner. We also use a computer based med ordering and charting system. Good
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    Feel like I'm contstantly making mistakes!

    nurse2033 replied to Nicole2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    These things will become second nature over time. You seem to have a great attitude. Keep doing your best and I'm sure you will
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    annoying family members

    nurse2033 replied to noctanol's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Too bad, not much you can do about people like this. Sounds like to tried to provide some good customer service without avail. Try to let it roll
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    Necrotizing Fasciitis from a PAPER CUT

    nurse2033 replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen a few cases all involving the groin area. Take a
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    An interesting article

    nurse2033 replied to Mr.Vagabond's topic in Men in Nursing

    Good article. One problem I think is that most nursing leaders are women and they are happy with an all woman work force and don't see the benefits men bring to nursing. My patients often comment they...
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    Changing a unit's culture?

    nurse2033 replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Changing culture means things have to change. You have to lay out what you expect and be prepared to fire employees who will fight you at every turn. This will take a lot of backbone but if you don't...
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    Opioid Related Respiratory depression

    nurse2033 replied to helsinki1's topic in General Students

    Monitoring is useless without action. You must act on your assessment findings. Start with your ABCs which is exactly what is going to be compromised in opiod oversedation. Narcan is a direct...
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    Action of Beta Blockers?

    nurse2033 replied to bd4411sa's topic in General Nursing

    If you block the action of epi you get less of what epi does. Beta receptors are more prevelent in the heart than in the blood vessels. Beta blockers reduce the workload of the heart by blunting the...
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    excelsior lpn to rn

    nurse2033 replied to dawnsternlpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Worked great for me, best way to do if you can. I assume you checked with BON in your state to make sure they will accept it. Good
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    Hospital Technology Question

    nurse2033 replied to KnightRN's topic in General Students

    Log-in now but have used swipe in the past, faster but don't ever forget your
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    I have a few questions about the VAP Bundle and trach tubes

    nurse2033 replied to bounceybounce's topic in General Nursing

    Just one more thing, ET tubes can only be used for about 10 days. The thin tissue lining the trachea can be injured or infarcted by the cuff, even if cuff pressures are not high. As you can imagine a...
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    Transparent? no

    nurse2033 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    It is a rare employer that walks and talks like an effective manager. One problem I see is that managers are almost uniformly 30+ year nurses at the end of their careers and think they know what they...
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    need feedback regarding shift choices for practicum...

    nurse2033 replied to Shanlee79's topic in General Nursing

    Go where you will get the best nursing experience. I would think the larger teaching hospital. Good