AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. IM Injections & Z-track

    AprilRNhere replied to swee2000's topic in General Students

    I aspirate anyway..you're right...it only takes a few seconds. I was just posting to advocate for the student who someone assumed was lying to save his/her

  2. new grad orientation

    AprilRNhere replied to colleenrnsw's topic in General Nursing

    I was told the same thing. I think honestly...unless you have connections...it doesn't matter. I applied everywhere...and got nice, polite rejection letters saying thank you, and to make sure to...

  3. twin delivery...vaginal or c-section???

    AprilRNhere replied to samsmom95's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I delivered twins in a small hospital. One was breach, so my dr scheduled a C-section. I could have transfered to a larger facility where they would have opted to deliver vag....but I prefered a dr I...

  4. Don't want to work in a hospital- what to do??

    AprilRNhere replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read all of the previous post...so if I'm repititious, sorry. If the risk of infection is forefront on your list...remember at least in the hospital we know. You can work pt care anywhere...

  5. Health Insurance

    AprilRNhere replied to robpritc's topic in General Nursing

    It's just like any other job. If you asked lawyers...or mechanics, secretaries etc....you'd hear great stories of awesome ins...and horror stories. Our ins is the same. At the place I did...

  6. IM Injections & Z-track

    AprilRNhere replied to swee2000's topic in General Students

    http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/isd/immtoolkit/content/products/HowToAdministerIM&SCInjectionsChildren.pdf This also states there is no need, I just liked the format better in the first site I

  7. Essential Nursing Knowledge

    AprilRNhere replied to belabelisa's topic in General Nursing

    Try studying for boards with someone NOT in the healthcare field. Lol...it won't do much for your studying...but it'll quickly remind you how far you've come since first semester. I felt like I was...

  8. confused about Y-ports and IV fluids

    AprilRNhere replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto that they have different exit points. The meds are then mixing into blood so it should be

  9. IM Injections & Z-track

    AprilRNhere replied to swee2000's topic in General Students

    according to the CDC, it is not necessary to aspirate when doing an IM injection http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/appendices/appdx-full-d.pdf , pt 13 Aspiration - Aspiration is the...

  10. IM Injections & Z-track

    AprilRNhere replied to swee2000's topic in General Students

    I recently read some studies (unfortuately I don't know where) that debated the validity of aspirating IM's. It showed the risk of hitting a vein is very small..however even with the evidence..they...

  11. My teacher is giving me bad compliments

    AprilRNhere replied to ari3sdog's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! Where do you live that it takes so long to get results?? I would have gone insane without quick results. i knew in 3

  12. What do you expect of students?

    AprilRNhere replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses on the floor never had anything to do with us as students. The extent of our discussions were me letting them know when I went to lunch..as they were then responsible for the pt. I know they...

  13. What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    AprilRNhere replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked LTC as a CNA while I went to school for my RN. I worked full time nights for 2 years before I went to part time the last 2 years of school. Way back when I started...I'd been told I could...

  14. Which medical dictionary is best???

    AprilRNhere replied to peaches023's topic in General Nursing

    I think Mosby's hands down. I had one (can't remember what- I rarely used it)..and my clinical site had Taber's, but where I worked had the new Mosby's. I'd wait and go to work to do homework because...

  15. Someone else makes a mistake, I get in trouble

    AprilRNhere replied to Anesthetize's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're both at fault. When I have a DM pt...I want to know what the last BS is so I know what to expect. BUT- the miss itself wasn't your fault. I would have just admitted I should have...

  16. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    AprilRNhere replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2.....neither a big deal or anything to do with nursing..but I'll tell them anyway. 1st....I read this thread about 2 months ago. Before that...I'd really never given "ghosts" a second thought....

  17. How are the other RN's treating you?

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

    I guess I've mostly had good experiences. I expect to be treated poorly, and am happy when I am not. I know i won't always be new..and just deal with it. I havne't had a horrible experience yet..and...

  18. I just want to make sure this is appropriate

    AprilRNhere replied to cassyandra00's topic in General Nursing

    1. it was prabably 50% of my decision. I consider college an expensive investment. If nursing didn't pay well..I wouldn't have gone through the schooling for it. However...it truly doesn't pay enough...

  19. Most difficult task to master in first year?

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

    For me..so far (I've been on the floor 3 months) it's been getting to know the dr's and what they expect. Also....that everything they teach you is a big deal in school...really isn't always. My poor...

  20. Allina System question

    AprilRNhere replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I work for Allina in New Ulm..and not sure minimum for benifits- but I know they have different benefits for different contracts. (BTW- I love working for allina...I believe each nurse manager is...

  21. Volunteer / Nursing Question

    AprilRNhere replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    I used to be the girliest, easily upset stomach, emotional person etc.. WHen people found out I was a nursing assistant/going to school for RN they laughed. Now..I just graduated. I have a job I...

  22. Is Nursing safe?

    AprilRNhere replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to ditto this post. You can catch things ANYWHERE...I rarely hear of nurses catching things from pts. Just practice safetly and remember you never know what the pt may have..to treat them...

  23. What to brush up on before nursing school?

    AprilRNhere replied to Liz520's topic in General Students

    Littmann classic II is a GOOD mid priced stethascope. For shoes..I LOVE my Saucony's. They aren't too expensive ($50) a pair..but feel like a hundred dollar pair of shoes. I usually buy them when on...

  24. What is best state for RNs to work at? Where you all from?

    AprilRNhere replied to John123's topic in General Nursing

    With cost of living adjustment...pay is best in TX, Wisconsin, and MN. Of course..it's up to you to decide what you want for weather

  25. More questions than one

    AprilRNhere replied to garciadiego's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I started working med/surg about 3 months ago. For me..the hardest thing so far has been everything OUTSIDE the pt's room. How to put things in correctly in the computers, what dr's expect what etc......