RheatherN ASN, RN, EMT-P

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    Not looking forward to new job...

    RheatherN replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    i hated mine as well, but ya know, at least you have a job. you have to realize how many ppl that are new grads and other ppl that are trying to get jobs that cant, so i know it sucks, but at least...
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    How do you handle this?

    RheatherN replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    I have acutally just explained to the pt what my day is like, and what my flow is and tell them that i make it a point to stop in as much as possible. with what the cna said above, i do this often-...
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    A very trivial question about hair!

    RheatherN replied to amphigouri's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others, you need to start with worrying about what the school will tell you first. then when you get on your own, you need to worry about what your facility will tell you then. after...
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    clinicals?

    RheatherN replied to skandy's topic in General Nursing

    i respectfully disagree with swirly, my instructors could be very intimidating because they wanted to pressure you, but sometimes that was a personality thing too. but i was stressed having them...
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    Getting called off

    RheatherN replied to pottie's topic in General Nursing

    we have been going in streaks of that. most my PTO is gone d/t this, as well as many of my co-workers.
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    National Petition to Change N-CLEX Exam Process

    RheatherN replied to caravacaa1's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you have had problems with the NCLEX exam, it freaks us ALL out! no matter what year we have taken it, in what form we have taken it, its a test that will always be in place for us to...
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    how to retain knowledge and skills when working in a specialty?

    RheatherN replied to penny77's topic in General Nursing

    if you can, take a casual position at the ortho. but you know in those 5-10 yrs, things are going to change tons, so your going to have to learn a LOT anyhow. there is nothing you can do to prevent...
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    Not sure how to study for pysch

    RheatherN replied to wess's topic in General Nursing

    i dont know what to tell you either, but i am here for support. That class i was SOOO looking forward to in school, and then....gray gray gray.. but i made it thru. GL is all i have for you,
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    Oh god my BACK!!!!

    RheatherN replied to joellen77's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Some things i really believe are just going to happen. I had the same thing. i was put in a situation where the pt grabbed me from behind while i turned to get help and hurt my back bad, i wasnt...
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    Getting seriously depressed

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

    I just want to be support for you. I am sorry you are going thru this, its supposed to be getting better as "they" say. but i just dont see it yet for my area either. when they said that, that is when...
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    Research on NCLEX-RN Preparation

    RheatherN replied to victo019's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1.when did you take the nclex-rn exam? 8/1/08 2.how many times did you take the nclex-rn exam and when was your first attempt after completion of nursing school? one time only! dont think i could have...
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    What are the boundaries to help a pt that is not assigned to you?

    RheatherN replied to Nurse523's topic in General Nursing

    i guess i dont understand, why wouldnt you help someone, meaning the pt or the co-worker if they need it. Just because you are not the pt's primary RN, why would you not help if needed? that is why...
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    IVPB Question

    RheatherN replied to AH_AH_86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It may be easier if you can have someone where you can do it hands on show you. thats the best way to do it, is to go thru it a few times, actually doing it hands on. gl!
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    hanging IV antibiotics

    RheatherN replied to orangepink's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The meds that are given certain amt hrs apart HAVE to be given on time, they are scheduled that way for a reason. others like PO, and daily are impt, but can be delayed a tad if needed. just try and...
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    Verification of NG tube placement

    RheatherN replied to Bwick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    we only get KUB if we are going to be using the NG for meds, if not we just use the irrigation kit and listen for the aaahhh... 'wooooosh' and return.
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    traction, please help!

    RheatherN replied to sweetieann's topic in Orthopedic

    best thing would be to check your hospital policy.
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    alcohol pads and cleaning

    RheatherN replied to bebop1's topic in Infectious Disease

    thats gotta be the dumbest thing i have ever heard in my entire life. -H-RN Srry,, i didnt mean the person that posted.. i meant that whomever would think that we would teach NOT to wipe. had to...
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    A Patient Made Me Cry Today

    RheatherN replied to flightnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you for being a fellow CARING, LOVING, wonderful nurse. It makes me proud to know that there are others that 'stand by my side' and have a heart in this crazy crazy world. And GREAT job!!...
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    Pregnant: Chance of being Fired in the First 90days

    RheatherN replied to jayde_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i honestly have no reply to that, because i think its dumb that they can fire you at will as you say and i would never want to work somewhere like that. but if you enjoy, that is all yours! I just...
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    iv push ?

    RheatherN replied to icecreamlover's topic in General Nursing

    i love the "sandwich" method. i use this consistenly, i always do this, with everything. Its the little things we learned! lol
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    schedule questions

    RheatherN replied to mystykstar's topic in General Nursing

    She/He will understand. you need to speak up bluntly but nicely and professionaly right away. they understand that its the real world and that is what has to be done. not a biggie.
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    Nurses that are late for report

    RheatherN replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Now we dont get paid anytime earlier than 2 (did you get that??????? TWO!!!!) minutes prior to starting shift. but thats besides the point, i also get to work early to get my head in order, if i dont...
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    Does it bother you when CEOs etc. get "excellence in care giving" awards?

    RheatherN replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    First i want to say, i am NOT a peon. you are NOT a peon unless you really make yourself out to be that. I think that everywhere has its own way of doing things, some not so great. the prior place...
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    Good jobs for Nursing Students

    RheatherN replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Students

    IMHO, i think that ANY medical exposure you get is good. i was a medic in the USAR first, was and MA at a clinic for 6 yrs before nrsg school. i believe that ALL of it contributed to what i do now...
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    Please interpret this med order

    RheatherN replied to Jennabugs's topic in Patient Medications

    i agree with the pharm poster. I work on an ortho floor and this is and EXTREMLY common order. no more than 15 in 3 hrs. then at that 3 hr mark they need to wait the 3 hrs. totally clear to me, but...