AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. Absolute No-No's

    AprilRNhere replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    I came into CCU last week (new nurse..still orienting to CCU)....got report...pt admitted..BP fine in ER...but in the low 70's now. I went in...took a look. Hmm....avg size lady...adult large...

  2. Absolute No-No's

    AprilRNhere replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    Never assume the new LPN working with you on a team knows this. You might have a beta blocker given to a pt with a HR of 48, and SBP in the 80's. Never assume the shift before you knew what they...

  3. Night Shifters....How do you stay rested?

    AprilRNhere replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You really just have to set sleep as a priority. I'd never make an appointment at 3 am...so if I'm working nights....I don't consider making one at 11...or noon. FInd out what sleep schedule works...

  4. Night Shifters....How do you stay rested?

    AprilRNhere replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you have kids? That makes the juggling a little more difficult but still ok. I usually come home...eat something light...then head to bed within an hour. If I work again that night...I set my alarm...

  5. Stethoscope troubles...

    AprilRNhere replied to ErinRena's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the Littmann classic II. Unless you're working specificlaly with cardiac in a ICU/CCU or have hearing problems this one should be good enough. Also..check e-bay- as you can get them cheaper...

  6. New Nurse..just wondering....

    AprilRNhere replied to kaydrian's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd put out resume's and wait to get recertified. I paid for my recert...and planned to take the class my second day of orientation at my new (current) job. HR was shocked...told me to cancel it...as...

  7. anyone have to take HESI at the end of each semester???

    AprilRNhere replied to wan2banrseNms's topic in General Students

    We took them frequently. DO you have Saunders NCLEX review? It's a great tool to use unit by unit in school...and will help prepare you for

  8. Question

    AprilRNhere replied to sunrisesunset's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. Ask open ended questions...and inform the patient that you are a mandated reporter...and that you have to report what you know, and that it will be

  9. Too UGLY for Nursing?

    AprilRNhere replied to showbizrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ? What was the rest of the story? Were they truly talking about visual uglyness? Maybe the nurse wasn't kind...and they meant that she was ugly towards the grandmother? If not....then I agree...the...

  10. More mayo info, your thoughts and help!!

    AprilRNhere replied to bigbee13's topic in General Nursing

    Look into Allina. They're a great organization to work for...and treat their employees well. I went through a phone interview with a Mayo facility in Mankato. It was rediculous. They didn't ask me one...

  11. Resume......help!!!!

    AprilRNhere replied to Day83's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you have Microsoft office? They have a great wizzard...you just fill in the blanks..and it spits out a resume. If not..maybe just Google "resume templates" Good

  12. What was your job training like?

    AprilRNhere replied to snoflake929's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had 3 days following a nurse. FIrst day not allowed to touch...just watch. Then 2 days with a CNA...then on my

  13. Can somebody answer my questions!!!

    AprilRNhere replied to shakshi's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ditto everyone else. BUT- I got my adn first. It worked better as I have 3 kids. Also..once you're employed...many facilities will assist you in going back for your bachelors.....while you're making...

  14. written up already!

    AprilRNhere replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You guys are giving her advice on a situation that happened in 2005. This is a very old

  15. lets have a raise on raises..!!

    AprilRNhere replied to rxrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN...and not sure of the amount..but I was told we get 2 raises a year. One cost of living increase...and one true raise. There was no raise at review time. I was told I'd get my first true...

  16. earning extra certifications while completing LPN

    AprilRNhere replied to elle44's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Remember though....that any you earn while in school won't count as CEU's towards your certification period. CEU's must be done after you get your

  17. 4 mos. Pregnant & starting new RN job; Employer doesn't know yet; Will I be fired?

    AprilRNhere replied to Nrs_angie's topic in General Nursing

    You'll still have a job. THey can't fire you. They can however...make it difficult to come back. Find out about your short term disability. I was told that pregnancy is "self inflicted" therefore an...

  18. New Nursing Student Wishlist

    AprilRNhere replied to 2bNurse Smart's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Yea, nursing school with a 2 year old and newborn twins...not easy. She was a huge

  19. I'm so confused......

    AprilRNhere replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree they kind of help each other out. We were required to take A&P before micro...and really helped. BUT, I remember thinking how much easier physiology would have been if i'd already had...

  20. Families from Hell

    AprilRNhere replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    Oh..I know it's not a sure thing. I worked LTC for 5 years, and I've been in the hospital for almost 4 months now. There are just fewer family members around at night. Lol- of course you can argue the...

  21. Families from Hell

    AprilRNhere replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    lol..and people look at me so oddly when I say I LIKE working nights. I prefer the business of days...but prefer little/no family

  22. Some questions for the women

    AprilRNhere replied to Satori77's topic in Operating Room

    I'm not an OR nurse..but had to but in because I'm shocked that more people don't know about a new product. (it's been out a few years now).... It's called "Instead" and it can be difficult to...

  23. future graduate advice

    AprilRNhere replied to Taylorina's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No- You're not alone. I had never had an anxiety attack before my last semester in nursing school. My poor husband thought I was loosing it. After all my hard work..I was literally having anxiety...

  24. New Nursing Student Wishlist

    AprilRNhere replied to 2bNurse Smart's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Massage, Housecleaner, PDA...drug guide program on

  25. 4 mos. Pregnant & starting new RN job; Employer doesn't know yet; Will I be fired?

    AprilRNhere replied to Nrs_angie's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to ditto a previous poster...you have to be employed for a year for FMLA to effect you. There's also a minimum number of employees they have to have. Advice...make yourself indispensible....