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  1. First day of Orientation?

    kcochrane replied to jpt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It was my old job at a LTC facility. The hospital is only giving me 10 weeks as a new RN. I can understand the economy reason, but three days is pretty short. Anyways, good luck to you. It is...

  2. Here we go again . . .

    kcochrane replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think by 2020 it could be true. Most of the nurses I am working with are 40-60 years. It will really depend on whether or not the economy picks

  3. First day of Orientation?

    kcochrane replied to jpt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow..even our "seasoned" nurses get 10 weeks of

  4. l.v.n job interview help.....!!!!!!!!!

    kcochrane replied to princess007's topic in General Nursing

    What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? How are working on those? How do handle conflict? How was your attendence at your last job? Why did you become a nurse? What do you think you can...

  5. First day of Orientation?

    kcochrane replied to jpt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first week I shadowed a CNA to get to know the patients. Then I shadowed a med pass for a few days. After than I started passing meds a few residents at a time working my way up to a full med...

  6. LTC Job Offer-but can't shadow RN???

    kcochrane replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilites allow shadowing. I would be a little hesitant about someone not allowing it and using HIPAA as a reason. There is no reason you can't sign a form we usually get as students stating you...

  7. Let's talk about the basic facts about the health care reform bill...

    kcochrane replied to morningland's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    To add on to your explanation: What states can do and what the federal gov't is allowed to do are two different things. Every state has thier own

  8. Air in IV lines/syringes

    kcochrane replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. That helps

  9. low blood sugar symptoms without actual hypoglycemia?

    kcochrane replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    My husband who is diabetic will feel shaky/weak at anything less than 80. When I'm at 80 (not diabetic) I feel fine. I do think there are some people diabetic or non who just don't feel well at...

  10. NCLEX-RN testing on March 31st in Ohio!!

    kcochrane replied to kit2323's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Let us know how you

  11. NCLEX-RN testing on March 31st in Ohio!!

    kcochrane replied to kit2323's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep practicing your questions - at least 100 per day. Look up info that you don't know. Know your labs. I had a list of labs and little facts that I looked at prior to going in to the NCLEX. Do...

  12. nurses and spelling

    kcochrane replied to Bormio's topic in General Nursing

    How about having too much to do in too little time? I don't think this is particular to nursing

  13. How Long Does it Usually Take To Get a BSN as an RN?

    kcochrane replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospitals bring in a university with an accelerated program. One night/week for 18 months. Other than that it will depend on the program and how many credits you are taking each

  14. Can Anyone Help Me With Some Practice Questions?

    kcochrane replied to Matt285907's topic in General Students

    I'm with the impending doom group. Everything else will need to be addressed quickly, but A needs to be addressed ASAP. It can be a PE, shock, etc. That's how NCLEX will look at it. What could...

  15. My vent and What I will learn from it?

    kcochrane replied to SmilesNoir's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ever be afraid to question what you are being given. I know sometimes people feel its wrong to question the "experts", but in the long run everyone will be happy you

  16. My vent and What I will learn from it?

    kcochrane replied to SmilesNoir's topic in General Nursing

    The MD apologized and the office felt bad. Mistakes do happen. It does suck when it is you. Hopefully the MD took this as a learning opportunity for the MA. We really don't know what happened in the...

  17. Is this a problem? taking your neighbors blood pressure

    kcochrane replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I would have no problem doing it. Anyone can sue for any reason. But for a lawyer to take the case, they would have to have some hope that they could win the case. I can't see how taking a BP...

  18. Do you ever sit and wonder.....?

    kcochrane replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Students

    its one thing to support each other, but another to carry someone. not everyone is suited to be a nurse. you have to be able to build each week on what you learned. of course its ok to ask again if it...

  19. patient dies from combination of drugs that doc prescribed. who is responsible?

    kcochrane replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    In this case the nurse. The MD gave the nurse the tools to help the patient. She should have started with one and saw how that worked. But to give them all at once not knowing how they would be...

  20. Obtaining an LPN license before RN

    kcochrane replied to Dizzy_Daisy's topic in General Students

    I agree, you need to check with your state's BON. NYS does not allow this since 2007 and many other states are following suit. Unless the program is specifically geared towards getting your LPN and...

  21. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    kcochrane replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Similar thing here. We did have to do our first BG on a patient, but the instructor had to watch up first. If we did it right, we allowed to do them on our

  22. patient dies from combination of drugs that doc prescribed. who is responsible?

    kcochrane replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, it is hard to answer without more

  23. Falsely Accused!

    kcochrane replied to nm123's topic in General Nursing

    I agree - ask to see the video. Is it possible you took some of your own meds in the med room? Try to think of anything that might look like you took the

  24. Do you actually memorize all pts meds?

    kcochrane replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Believe me...the ones with 30 years make errors that way also. I've seen it. So don't ever do it by memory, unless you check the MAR after pulling. You have set yourself up with a good habit of...

  25. Split-Shift relationships

    kcochrane replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, this will eventually work out. I worked different shifts than my husband for a good portion of our marriage. It was actually better for the kids when they were young= especially in the...