Tait MSN, RN

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    Seriously?

    Tait replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Nice to see you Tweety :) Carry
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    Is it possible to work as a practical nurse once I finish my ADN degree?

    Tait replied to Enza's topic in General Nursing

    1. Ignore rumors. You never know until you apply. 2. ADN is Associate Degree Nursing. This equates an RN after passing the NCLEX. I am really confused why a PP stated her school has and "ADN-LVN"...
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    time to relax

    Tait replied to butterfly134's topic in General Nursing

    I like to stretch out on the couch, get a foot rub from the hubby, and watch all my favorite TiVo'd
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    Can't sleep anymore!

    Tait replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Nursing

    My mom gave me some great advice regarding insomnia. Even if you can't sleep, stay in bed and keep your eyes closed. She read a study that stated even though you aren't asleep, the act of resting can...
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    The Oversensitive... Vent!

    Tait replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Some of us can't be perfect humans and still allow, God forbid, even strangers on the internet make us feel less than. It is something I know I personally work on. I prefer this website to many others...
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    Your Most Challenging Experience?

    Tait replied to septvirgo03's topic in General Nursing

    I promise, with the paper charting we still do, my alibi was air
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    Would You Marry or Date a Patient or An Ex-Patient of Yours

    Tait replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    Only if he looked like this and needed health
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    Catholic Hospitals

    Tait replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Nursing

    Our chapel is Catholic, we offer mass and communion, have Chaplains and priests. In a recent partnership with another hospital Bishops were involved in making sure the merger didn't break any tenets...
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    Your Most Challenging Experience?

    Tait replied to septvirgo03's topic in General Nursing

    Dealing with a nurse who was my friend when I started and then turned on me when I started to take more control of my position and progress forward as charge nurse. >.> Patient-emotional wise my...
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    how to lose weight as a busy new nurse

    Tait replied to sbostonRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My husband and I used the LoseIt! app to help us shed thirty pounds before I got pregnant. It is really easy, and will help you track if you are eating too much or too little. Sounds like your new...
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    Catholic Hospitals

    Tait replied to CBsMommy's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked for two Catholic hospitals and both encouraged fair treatment of all patients across the religious and spiritual spectrum. I have enjoyed working for both hospitals
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    What's wrong with kids today? (and I'm not even that old)

    Tait replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Three whiny patients do not a generation
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    Co-worker passed away. Bad day at work

    Tait replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah sorry. New babe started fussing mid post and I think I saw you being the last poster as being the original poster. Tok sorry for that. :hug:
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    Co-worker passed away. Bad day at work

    Tait replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Very sorry for your loss Leslie. Take care.
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    OT: Pacing the floor

    Tait posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this isn't "General Nursing" material, but AN is sort of like a second home to many of us, including me. I was doing really well all day, waiting for the call from my hospital to come in and...
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    OT: Pacing the floor

    Tait replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Got the call and heading in at 10 pm! Here is to a quick and effective delivery!
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    OT: Pacing the floor

    Tait replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I called them. Still short on beds but will call me within the hour. I am just a week overdue, without complications, so if I have to wait another day it isn't a big deal. I just get really antsy when...
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    What are your must-do's?

    Tait replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    This made me smile. Mostly because I know, from experience, that nights always get the shaft on treats. Must Do's: Check charts first thing in the morning. Start my med pass by 8am. Double check labs...
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    What's the issue with med surg?

    Tait replied to BABYJADE06's topic in General Nursing

    This is definitely an issue. And I completely agree with nursing school making delegation look easy. They need to do some scenarios where the CNA blatantly ignores you and goes back to checking her...
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    What's the issue with med surg?

    Tait replied to BABYJADE06's topic in General Nursing

    @jrwest I have had all of those in one day! Talk about a work out! @rn/writer: "Here! Here!" Med/Surg is hard, unpredictable, and in the end pretty darn fantastic if you can handle
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    Help with PRN medications

    Tait replied to belle005's topic in Patient Medications

    best of luck! it really is all about practice and assuring patients you will help them get things under
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    Help with PRN medications

    Tait replied to belle005's topic in Patient Medications

    Good question, and you will find a very wide array of answers to this one. Some of the things I take into consideration in this hypothetical scenario would be: Chronic pain: Ask the patient what...
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    Did I Do Something Wrong?

    Tait replied to rnccf2007's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like in the end the MD needed to put a parameter on this medication. Also how aggressive was the diuresing? 20mg, 40mg, Q6, Q8,
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    Racking my brain for this 14 year old patient, can't get her case off my mind, help?

    Tait replied to EponaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unvoiced pain, stress, inappropriate cuff
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    Did I Do Something Wrong?

    Tait replied to rnccf2007's topic in General Nursing

    Though I am sure best practice would dictate to check. The fact that this patient had stable BP's through other doses, as well as a baseline previous BP WNL, I can't say I would have rechecked before...