arelle68

arelle68

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  1. Interview Scenario Question

    arelle68 replied to Modine's topic in General Nursing

    Sit them up. Slow the IV to keep open rate. Check O2 sat. Titrate O2 to get O2 sat to 90% or above. Assess lung sounds. Is the pt urinating enough to rule out possible kidney failure? Call the doctor...

  2. Need advice from experienced LTC nurses.

    arelle68 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new registered nurse on my first job. I have been there about six weeks, and I love the work. I don't get a lunch, and hardly get to eat or drink on my shift, because it is so busy. (I'm not...

  3. my first job interview experience and shocking work environment

    arelle68 replied to nurse_dot's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and work on an Alzheimer's unit where I take care of twenty- four residents with three CNAs. It is safe and clean. I work non-stop my whole shift, and hardly get a chance to eat,...

  4. In your experience have you seen this happen?

    arelle68 replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work doesn't reek of urine. My residents are toileted, and kept clean. I'll admit that most nursing homes are gross, but not all nursing homes are. I know that long term care can be done...

  5. Nclex 75 questions: Passed or failed?

    arelle68 replied to I RN A's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you passed. I didn't know alot of the answers, and just had to take the best guess I could. Mine shut off at 75 too. You didn't know SOME of the answers. You must be some kind of a...

  6. I passed in Madison this morning!!!

    arelle68 replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Wow! Good for you! What a major accomplishment! Now get your NCLEX materials, and get busy. Don't lose your momentum

  7. What exactly is CPNE?

    arelle68 replied to kermitlady's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What is the CPNE? Just about the biggest challange you will face in your life. That's

  8. In your experience have you seen this happen?

    arelle68 replied to Smith-Lee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Get your mother out of there! Injury+stories that don't match the injury+conflicting stories+failure to report=ABUSE! Her clonidine patch was 6 days over due for change? Neglect! There are very...

  9. two residents kissing

    arelle68 replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You should tell the confused rsdt that he is someone else's husband. If his wife comes in and sees that, she is going to remove him from your care. If you can reason with the man, you need to. Talk...

  10. How do you deal with an insensitive CNA?

    arelle68 replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the lord was my help in this situation. it was the most amazing thing. i didn't know what to do, but he was there beside me. the inspiration, and the brilliance are his. if you keep him in your...

  11. pyxis dilemma

    arelle68 replied to cptluciejensen's topic in General Nursing

    If Nurse A finds out that Nurse B pulled narcs out of the pyxis for Nurse A's patient, wouldn't Nurse A ask Nurse B what Nurse B thought Nurse B was doing? If not, why not? Help me here. I'm just...

  12. Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    arelle68 replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Millions of people across the United Stated today have become infected with hysteria. Hysteria is very highly contagious, and is caused by the hype virus. The hype virus is spread by the media. To...

  13. "The Disruptive Behavior of Doctors"

    arelle68 replied to dharmanurse's topic in General Nursing

    When doctors back your CNAs against the wall, and proceed to try to kiss them. Now that is disruptive. The ensuing lawsuits are disruptive

  14. OK, YOU WIN!

    arelle68 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    He thrashed about. He kicked your can, But love won out, ...and

  15. When should I make a follow-up call to the nurse manager?

    arelle68 replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    Go in and talk to her. New nurses who are getting hired are doing it just that way. It's called the social and professional networking method of job-seeking, and it works. Don't discount anything...

  16. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    arelle68 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Please forgive me, dear male nurses, for my comment regarding men, which was deemed to be belittling by jm394. It was rude and wrong. I am sorry. It won't happen

  17. Should I stick with this?

    arelle68 replied to RiverNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think we all have days when we feel like you feel today. The profession can't afford to lose a compassionate nurse to a run of bad days. No human being can do this job perfectly. We are all just...

  18. Frustrated with new job

    arelle68 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are an awful lot of good people out of work right now. This is fortunate for you. You should be able to put together a dream team, once you clear out the

  19. New Grad Primary Care

    arelle68 replied to pretty_beets's topic in General Nursing

    It does. You need the experience to make yourself marketable. Do everything you can to get it. Right now, new nurses have to take jobs where they can get them, and be glad they have one. Do a...

  20. do you do med passes in dining room?

    arelle68 replied to retread71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Who makes these regulations? Not someone who stands behind med cart for 6 hours a day, tired, hungry, and trying hard not to wet their

  21. Transition Shock

    arelle68 replied to tmhusted's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started working as a new grad 6 weeks ago. I've learned more than I ever learned in nursing school. Listen to everyone. Learn from everyone. Get help. Ask questions. Be very humble and honest....

  22. Need to ban a family member from the internet!!! (vent)

    arelle68 replied to kermitlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, we run the full spectrum with our families, don't we. This kind, and the kind that won't even show up when you tell them that their mother's death is

  23. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    arelle68 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    You did everything correctly as far as I can see. This doctor is being unfair. You should write all of this up very objectively, make yourself a copy, give one to the DON, and one to your charge...

  24. LTC Nursing Care Sheets

    arelle68 replied to jeepgirl31's topic in General Nursing

    I just started LTC about 6 weeks ago. Go in early and organize your shift. Come up with your own "brain" that will work for your unit. Pray a lot. Tell your CNAs what you expect of them. Find out...

  25. How do you deal with an insensitive CNA?

    arelle68 replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you all so very much for your replies to me. I'll tell you haw this went. When I got in yesterday, I requested a meeting. Another staff nurse was in charge, so she called the Director of...