RadNurse55

RadNurse55 specializes in Radiology, Angio, PCU, Charge Nurse, OPS.

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1. Do you include co-workers' names when charting? How do you chart?

   RadNurse55 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

   And when you have to appear in court, are they going to be there to stick up for you? If you only state facts, there is no blame or finger pointing. Never chart hearsay from another employee or anything you did not personally witness. I hope this ...

2. Do you include co-workers' names when charting? How do you chart?

   RadNurse55 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

   The chart is a legal document that you make to paint a vivid picture......so if you ever have to go to court, you should be able to read your notes and determine what happened and when. Your notes are the only facts that you will be able to stand on...

3. How important is GPA while in Nursing school?

   RadNurse55 replied to AcousticFoodie's topic in Student Assist

   Straight A's in school only show you are a better student, not a better nurse. Of course you need to know all the medical information you can absorb, but getting an A in art history means nothing to your nursing career. The RN boards are pass/fail ...

4. Radiology nurse certification

   RadNurse55 replied to radnurse1963's topic in Radiology

   Hi, Tinnnk Please PM me your email address. I look forward to speaking to you.

5. Radiology nurse certification

   RadNurse55 replied to radnurse1963's topic in Radiology

   Hi, Tinnnk, I have been in Bradenton almost 31 years and have worked at Blake for 25 yrs. I have worked at Manatee off and on. I would be glad to talk to you any time. I am in my office weekdays 6am to 2:30pm , PM me for the number. I think yo...

6. Radiology nurse certification

   RadNurse55 replied to radnurse1963's topic in Radiology

   I just recently found this post.....did you do well on the certification exam? I thought it was hard, but not impossible. Where do you practice? I am in Bradenton, FL and work for an HCA facility. I love working in Medical Imaging, always somethi...

7. How do you cope with being a nurse?

   RadNurse55 replied to Agrippa's topic in General Nursing

   Agrippa, There are so many areas for nurses now that you will never want for more things to do. Even old nurses never want for a job. There is always something out there we can use our expertise in. And the most exciting thing of all.....we get...

8. How do you cope with being a nurse?

   RadNurse55 replied to Agrippa's topic in General Nursing

   You might still want to consider the volunteer angle because you would get a feeling for the staff comraderie (or lack of it) in the unit where you hang out. It is not always the patients that are the greatest impact on your career. I love nursing ...

9. Full Circle, My First Year of Nursing

   RadNurse55 replied to Imafloat's topic in New Nurse

   I loved your article.......you should think about a side career as a writer......in all your spare time (LOL). I have been a nurse for over 25 years and it does my heart good to know that there are new nurses out there who care about nursing. As my g...

10. The worst or strangest orders you have seen...

    RadNurse55 replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had an order for a chest xray to follow up on nymphothorax. (I wonder if that is contagious?):monkeydance: