FireStarterRN BSN, RN

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  1. FireStarterRN

    Anyone else feeling frustrated with their job?

    FireStarterRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    This surgery alone is a major life-changing stressor. You can use your recuperation time for reflection and evaluation of the rest of your life. Your goal is to become happier and healthier. This will...
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    Anyone else feeling frustrated with their job?

    FireStarterRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    TurnLeftSide, I know you are very experienced and are extremely marketable. You have been unhappy for a long time. You need a change. You need to start setting the wheels in motion, my
  3. FireStarterRN

    Anyone else feeling frustrated with their job?

    FireStarterRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really enjoying my job. I'm so glad I left my last job. Every time I go to work, I feel grateful that God closed one door in order to open
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    In desperate in of some pointers!

    FireStarterRN replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    Research has shown that studying in short periods with frequent breaks is most
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    Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    FireStarterRN replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    One thing to remember is that the conditions in Mexico City are by and large substandard. It's the worlds most populous city last time I heard. There are crowded shanty towns and generally low...
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    Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    FireStarterRN replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I thought we were definitely in endtimes.... I heard it on the radio the other day. The fellow said all the signs were
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    Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    FireStarterRN replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I see a brilliant colleague has already suggested this idea. Perhaps we can organize a group discount....
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    Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    FireStarterRN replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I plan to wear a hazmat suit whenever leaving the house. It's the only way to ensure my personal safety in the face of this
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    Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    FireStarterRN replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

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    Swine flu raises fear of pandemic - Adults and Children

    FireStarterRN replied to oramar's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Well said. I totally and absolutely agree. The mass media makes money by whipping the public up into a panic. Every year has a new menace to humanity. Whatever happened to Ebola, SARS, Avian bird...
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    What would you have answered?

    FireStarterRN replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

    I would have checked the level of consciousness. You could do that easily as you are starting to get the
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    Really bad test questions!!

    FireStarterRN replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

    Maybe you need to brush up on your critical thinking skills. Answer D is the ONLY answer that in any way describes the 24 hour urine collection, and it does so very simply. All other answers don't...
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    Really bad test questions!!

    FireStarterRN replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

    You seem to be missing the fact that answer 'B' basically doesn't tell you a thing about the test. It says "I will completely empty my bladder into the container" Can you please explain what that...
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    Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    FireStarterRN replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Technically, there title 'doctor' can be used by anyone with a doctorate degree. However, colloquially, the title 'doctor' means, to the average person, that the holder of the title is a medical...
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    Really bad test questions!!

    FireStarterRN replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

    Exactly, when you take NCLEX you won't get any extra points for missed answers. Remember, don't try to read in too much into the question. In this question they are looking to see if you basically...
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    Newborn Kitten Emergency- Anyone???

    FireStarterRN replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    It could be too many kitties that don't like sharing
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    Was this an appropriate order?

    FireStarterRN replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    He had probably already left the unit when the order was written. What I would have done was, as I was signing off the order, I would have written a sticky note and put it where the rounding doc...
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    Was this an appropriate order?

    FireStarterRN replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree. We don't know what was going on with this doctor. Maybe he is shortstaffed at the moment and has a fuller schedule than usual. As example, our cardiac surgeon's nurse practitioner was on...
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    Was this an appropriate order?

    FireStarterRN replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Doctors are extremely busy people. I think the doctor was trying to make good use of other members of the healthcare team. I, also, make requests of unit secretaries, techs, the charge nurse, social...
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    Really bad test questions!!

    FireStarterRN replied to ~FutureNurse~'s topic in General Students

    You discard the first void, then all urine produced in the next 24 hours by the person is collected. The timing begins after emptying the bladder to ensure
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    Was this an appropriate order?

    FireStarterRN replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    We're there to help coordinate care and help facilitate good communication between patients, families, doctors, and other members of the healthcare
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    Pre-hypertension--- systolic BP 120-139?

    FireStarterRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got back to a trip to town and while I was waiting for my neighbor (who had ridden with me) finish her shopping, I sat down in front of the pharmacy and did my BP on the free machine there. My...
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    You will still have to wipe butts even as a NURSE !

    FireStarterRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I think you're right about that, there is some jealousy and resentment by aides of
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    Was this an appropriate order?

    FireStarterRN replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Yes a unit secretary and ward clerk are the same. There's not much to do in this case. When the doctor comes through, let him know verbally, and also leave a sticky on the progress notes just in case...
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    Was this an appropriate order?

    FireStarterRN replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Why would you all be miffed? I can't for the life of me imagine what's wrong with helping the communication process between doctors. The doctor obviously realizes that the nursing unit will be aware...