RheatherN ASN, RN, EMT-P

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    easy ways to remember meds and identify them

    RheatherN replied to female12233's topic in Patient Medications

    good list, i am sorry i cant really help ya off the top of my head. i dont remember drugs like that. btw.. good luck with the nclex!!! sounds like your at a great start of studying!!
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    Medications Which Can Kill A Toddler With One Tablet Or Teaspoonful

    RheatherN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Patient Medications

    There has been a lot of issues lately where i am at, well, like the surrounding areas 2-3 hrs away included that have had major issues lately with this crud! Stupid younger couples, that are kids...
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    Has anyone dealt with a "Duval Drain"?

    RheatherN replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    a Davol drain... but what are you looking for information wise?? we use them very frequently on my floor.
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    Vaccinations & Opinions on Them.....

    RheatherN replied to robynnelpnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    i believe that the school is trying to expose you to everything there is out there. possibly that he is out there pushing them a little to be there too, you never know. but either way, take it as...
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    First month on the floor... I need advice

    RheatherN replied to perfectly_4given's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wanted to address the part you said about the delegating to LPN's that have been there 'forever'. That was very hard for me too! Heck, to tell ya the truth, it was hard for me to delegate to the...
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    Would you give this order?

    RheatherN replied to mistyda's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would have looked it up, called pharm and asked more than one nurse. (a combo of all, but i would have done the last 2 for sure) and spoken up! you need to say that you understand that the order...
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    Have you kept your nursing books once finished with school?

    RheatherN replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I still have mine, taking up space in my house, a PITA to move when when we bought a house last yr! lol. i have acutually referred to them a couple times for things, but usually internet is better...
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    What do I say to rude patients?

    RheatherN replied to floatRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would say, I am doing the best that I can as your nurse today, i need you to work with me to do the best that we can to solve you issues. we need to figure out all the issues that are concerning...
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    Interview at a doctor's office and don't know what to wear..

    RheatherN replied to sally650's topic in General Nursing

    I was always told to dress a level above which you are applying for. SO, nursing is a little diff, but if you were not going to be a floor nurse- what would you wear? like the supervisor?- dressy...
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    Tossing Your Cookies...

    RheatherN replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    So yeah, i can deal with anything!!!! i have seen so many surgeries, crave to see more, huge wounds, packed them, unpacked them, picked them.. you name it, its great...even huge clots from women that...
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    Nurses providing good "service"?

    RheatherN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    i understand where 'they' are coming from. but it also doesnt mean that i agree. but i tell ya what, when i got my review and under one part it stated "*role model for exceptional customer...
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    Intravenous regular insulin

    RheatherN replied to echoSN's topic in Emergency

    You need to follow your hospital policy as well as your orders. we have orders as Matthew mentioned that we adjust by the BG readings every hour. and yes, it can go thru a regular PIV.
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    how do you deal with a patient who...

    RheatherN replied to bdbrdb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    now we cant assume alz's. we need more info, is the pt thinking she needs more meds? or does she really have memory issues? if its either, you could try writing on a white board the times she will...
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    I'm going to dump a full urinal....

    RheatherN replied to zamboni's topic in Emergency

    lolol.. srry. it was funny okay? because seriously, who in their right mind doesnt understand that? hahaha try and have a better day! -H-RN Keep us updated on the census... and i say that czu you CANT...
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    NCLEX!!!! Omg I just took it and it was horrendous!!!!!

    RheatherN replied to LoveActually's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    GL! i know that its tough! i know you feel like your in a different world, i know i did until i found out the results.. hell, i did for a while after!!!! lol!! ur supposed to feel that way i think!...
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    How to apply knee high stocking

    RheatherN replied to crystalomly's topic in General Nursing

    roll 'em up like pantyhose and put em on that way. we are not allowed to use any type of
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    What is the difference between Medical Assistant and CNA?

    RheatherN replied to girl8582's topic in General Nursing

    SOME schools are requiring that you be a CNA before allowing entry into the RN program. i know my former school is. I dont believe that being an MA is worth that much while to help with RN. i was one...
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    question about reading blood pressure

    RheatherN replied to Papercutz's topic in General Nursing

    it is the first sound u here, BUT, how far off was the PA really? because in emergency situ's in the field, at times, you cannot hear anything and DO go off of sight. but in the clinical setting- its...
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    Work Injury

    RheatherN replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing

    whatever your situation ends up being, i really just want to say GL! i have done the workers comp thing.. not fun either way! but gl with everything!! i am thinking of you!
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    When did you know what specialty you wanted?

    RheatherN replied to peytonsmom's topic in General Nursing

    you know.. i dont know if you always KNOW what you are meant to do right away or for a while.. i started out as an USAR medic, and LOVED it, i vol emergency civi when i got back from military- and...
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    Quick question about orientation.

    RheatherN replied to gma85's topic in General Nursing

    i brought paper and pen with me to mine, you never know what they are going to give you. be prepared
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    Bloodwork question

    RheatherN replied to JennyMac's topic in General Nursing

    regular stick then its phleb's, line draws of anythings-
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    Personal questions from patients and visitors

    RheatherN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    i am not going to divulge my life of course, but when i get those LONG term pt's for the spec's on my floor, i do end up talking to them a lot more, because you get a closer relationship than just...
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    Patients and cell phone cameras

    RheatherN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    i have seen tons of ppl do pics, i would decline vid's for pt's and i have saying that its not appropriate. I have ppl that come to my floor to have external fixators put on constantly- and they like...
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    Do you always remove the air from IV bags?

    RheatherN replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with morte, why would you? the whole process seems not good. and i have NEVER had a problem, even when i put in 1000, because they always overfill the bags. just pay a little closer attn to...