AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. Hospitals supplying latex free gloves

    AprilRNhere replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Not trying to flame...but I think this is a self-centered view. Latex can be inhaled, and very severe. We're a latex free hospital...luckily since I have an intolerance to it already. We have a dr who...

  2. Is the NURSES STATION REALLY a Pateint Care Area?

    AprilRNhere replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I can only state my opinion about where I work..but out nursing station is not a patient care area. We don't do anything for patients there- ever. Unless you count directing visiting family towards...

  3. How long did you Lurk before joining allnurses.com?

    AprilRNhere replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I joined right away. But- I'm vrey familiar with message boards and lurking never really occurs to me. I join, and if I don't feel comfortable...I just quit posting and go away lol. I love it...

  4. Borrowing Narcs in LTC, ok?

    AprilRNhere replied to rogle34's topic in General Nursing

    I know the nurses in the LTC facility I worked at as a CNA did this all the time. They occasionally ran into trouble. exp...."A" needed narc...so borrowed from "B"... suddenly "A" dies...and they...

  5. Am I wrong here?

    AprilRNhere replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the general concensus here. I see both sides. But...she shouldn't have to complete the evenings work every night just because they're short. I'm sure if it were occasional she would..but...

  6. Dysrhythmia help

    AprilRNhere replied to ladybugsea's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is a line of "Made Easy" books that are great. I think the one I used was "EKG interpretation Made Easy" it simplified it all and was easy to understand. If you work in a hosital someone might...

  7. Nursing Home jobs

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

    I worked LTC for 5 years as a CNA. We got pretty good paid time off. Vacation/sick/funeral time was all rolled together. You accrued time for every hour and it built up pretty quickly. Once a year we...

  8. Home sick today...

    AprilRNhere replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    I'm home sick today too. Well...home with 3 sick kids. I wonder the same thing. We accrue sick time FAST...but I couldn't imagine calling in all those days. Usually only if I don't feel capable of...

  9. Mandatory inservices, meeting, etc

    AprilRNhere replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We only have 1 meeting a month...and the occasional CCU meeting. I've worked at my current employment for 7 months...and made it to 1 meeting. I know it will be brought up at my review..but I'll deal...

  10. Please tell me about on-call time

    AprilRNhere replied to future L&Dnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow- I much prefer out on call. Our on call pay is 5.75 an hour. Basically..we're usually scheduled a nurse over...and the person with lowest seniority is told to stay home "on call". It's about...

  11. Iv infiltration on Pediatric patient

    AprilRNhere replied to Ontario's topic in Nursing Career

    Good luck to you. As far as in the future....my preceptor (CCU charge nurse) gave me advice with peds and IV"s. She told me to always set them with only enough fluid for 1-2 hours at a time. That way...

  12. Interview Help!

    AprilRNhere replied to Apollonia's topic in Operating Room

    Enter "interview" in the search box and you will get LOTS of help. Not that I don't want to respond....but I'm tired, and too lazy to type out all my advice tonight..and I know I've responded to MANY...

  13. Other Uses of Ritalin?

    AprilRNhere replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    so maybe these pt's being perscribed ritalin were on it first..and it caused the GI

  14. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    AprilRNhere replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    I love working nights. Unfortunately..where I work...there isn't much of a night differential. But- I don't have to work my assessments around dr.s rounds, PT, meals etc... -and fewer family members...

  15. Formulating Healthcare Clinics for the Gay Community

    AprilRNhere replied to divokevan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    :icon_roll Hey...I was just stating my opinion...very tactfully at that. I just think everyone should be treated equally...and think it's ironic that people will quickly rise up and protest about...

  16. Obtaining early results

    AprilRNhere replied to Joni's Mom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not sure about wisconsin...but as far as paying..it stinks..but not unfair. They DO tell the results for free...you have to pay to find out early. Good luck on your

  17. Formulating Healthcare Clinics for the Gay Community

    AprilRNhere replied to divokevan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This just boggles my mind. If someone started a "straight clinic"...omg...I can't even imagine the

  18. Anyone use the Littman 3000 electronic stethoscope?

    AprilRNhere replied to RN808's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had it...I sold it on e-bay. I couldn't get used to it. I didn't see how it was a noise reduction...for me...I heard EVERYTHING...except what I wanted to hear. I want a master cardiology, but...

  19. Homework assignment due tomorrow!!!

    AprilRNhere replied to MA2006's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hope your assignment is done by now..but just in case... Question 1 List two differences between working as a RN and being a nursing student. Being responsible for your actions....and knowing a...

  20. College & Motherhood

    AprilRNhere replied to katesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't read all the replies so if this is repeat sorry. 2 things... first...you CAN do it. You can. If you set your mind to something you can get it done. Good luck to you. The second...and not to...

  21. Omg

    AprilRNhere replied to Born-In-The-USA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  22. RE: Having to retake NCLEX as a traveler?

    AprilRNhere replied to nurz2be's topic in Travel

    I'm sure he's confused...and like you said..defending his mother. I knew someone who insisted her sister passed the NCLEX with the minimum number of 50 questions. She isn't a nurse...and it wasn't...

  23. Its True about Nurses and Tickets

    AprilRNhere replied to ScooterNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed this RIGHT away when I started working as a nurse. I was pulled over a few times...and let off. THe last time I was in my husbands truck...I was going 80 in a 55 zone, had a broken tail...

  24. The cost of maternity leave- what have you all tried?

    AprilRNhere replied to parakeet3's topic in General Nursing

    Start putting money away now...every paycheck save some. Then you'll have some while you're on leave. Don't rely on Short term disability unless you look into it first. I was told pregnancy was a...

  25. I am so flippen mad!!!!!!!!

    AprilRNhere replied to student-with-no-life's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- I think some of you are being hard on the OP. I'd be livid too. Nursing school is hard work. I wouldn't want to sit back and watch someone who not only doesn't deserve it..but isn't safe slide...