Hello all! I have volunteered to present the importance of accurately recording intake and output at our CNA skills fair. To my dismay, I am having a difficult time coming up with a new and exciting...
The nursing staff at our facility has decided to put a basket together to give to families of patients who are actively dying. The basket would included a folder with information about the dying...
Just wondering if there is anything that you have ever "creatively charted"? I had a pt awhile ago who had a SBO and had a projectile emesis. My charting went something like this... Pt had approx...
Hello Nurse friends!! I was fortunate enough to be sent to a Nurse Residency Program through the hospital at which I am currently employed. It was there that I learned that other facilities had...
Right now the two that we have been looking at are Alaris and the Sigma....What is your opinion? Do you currently use one that you absolutely love? If you use the pumps named above can you give some...
A colleague and I are interested in starting a new program regarding palliative care at our facility. Just wondering if anyone has any great ideas or resources to offer??? Thanks in advance for your...
Just a quick note to express a sincere "thank you" to all of you who said a prayer for me. I found out yesterday that I passed my NCLEX RN! I am extremely thrilled and relieved. Thanks for the support...
Hey just wanted to post a quick reply to verify that the trick does indeed work. I was convinced that they were going to find out about it and change it before I could use it!!! I took my NCLEX...
I was just wondering if anyone out there has any tricks for memorizing lab values. I am studying for the NCLEX and having a hard time making these numbers stick!!! Thanks in advance for your...
Just dropping in to request a prayer be sent my way... I am taking the NCLEX on Tuesday, Aug 18 at 0800. I don't think that you will surprised to hear that I am getting a little apprehensive as the...