GQRN

GQRN has 4 years experience and specializes in Urgent Care, Step-Down, and ER.

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1. New Grad positions anyone/anywhere???

   GQRN replied to SantaCruzNewGrad's topic in General Nursing

   Check you inbox.

2. I feel so stupid. What should I have done?

   GQRN replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

   You actually did the patient a favor by sending her to ER. First of all, if you had suspected a UTI, you'd be on the phone trying to get a hold of the doctor for an order to do U/A with C/S. Then you'd send it to the lab and probably get it back the ...

3. Earning master's degree online

   GQRN replied to uniquenurse's topic in General Nursing

   Which ones are charging 20k? The ones I've researched are charging around 35-40K for the entire MSN program online!!!

4. A lifestyle of a Nurse

   GQRN replied to Ronald Harris's topic in General Nursing

   Lifestyle: a 25 yr old been a nurse for bout a year. Whats the 1st thing she buys? A CONVERTIBLE MERCEDES. Now thats the lifestyle of an RN.

5. ICU Nurse with a HH Interview Soon, What to Ask?

   GQRN replied to KR's topic in Home Health

   Hi, I recently joined Intermin as well partime. One of my co-workers works with Interim, she referred me so I went in for the interview. It was more like a meet n greet and having your questions answered about home health. When I walked out, they ...

6. Higher incidence of depression among nurses

   GQRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   oh by the way, after reading this post, i'm going to go have a beer for all the stressed nurses out there and enjoy it... to all the hardworking nurses out there... cheers!

7. Higher incidence of depression among nurses

   GQRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

   I'm going to have to disagree with that. It takes a lot to be a nurse. You should consider yourself real special to be a nurse. We learn to deal with a lot of adversities throughout our nursing careers and learn to deal with them. If you are a go...

8. home health

   GQRN replied to tomtilly7's topic in General Nursing

   It depends by which home health agency you work for. Some agencies give you a schedule for an 8 hour day. You can finish that schedule in less than 4 hours and get paid for a full 8 hour day. It all depends on the agency I guess.

9. Cannulated an artery

   GQRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

   I just remembered my 2nd semester of nursing school. During our IV sessions, my partner (NOW WIFE) had a field day practicing IVs in me. Obviously, I was being sweet and told her that she can practice on me as many times as she'd like. Boy did I r...

10. oral vanco?

    GQRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, exactly. Make sure you flush. Did you check placement first? Always check for placement prior to administering.

11. Career change

    GQRN replied to alps2sea's topic in General Nursing

    Tony, What qualifications do you have? Degrees? In what field? What sort of work have you been doing your entire life? Its important to know all those factors in order to decide what part of medical field will be best for you. Be more specific an...

12. strategies in studying

    GQRN replied to namula's topic in General Nursing

    How about "If you fail, you won't be able to come to America to make the big bucks". Is that inspiring enough?

13. shot opinion?

    GQRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    The bum bum is still the best site to give IM shots. VL is the best in the little ones. In my experience, most patients report that VL shots hurt like heck as compared to the bum bum shots. Bum Bum = Ventro or Dorso

14. oral vanco?

    GQRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it would make a difference. Its not like you have a measured amount of fluid in your gut. It all mixes down there. If its bitter, give it a little more mixture. I don't think there is any restriction with foods while taking Vanco PO...

15. Ativan IM?

    GQRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Ativan is a thick medication. Why do we Dilute it giving IV? So we can administer it with ease. Ever tried pushing it undiluted? Good luck with that. As for IM, There is no need to dilute that Ativan, just make sure you use a larger gauge needle ...