RheatherN ASN, RN, EMT-P

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    Had first code last night

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

    Kudo's on getting thru! good job even though your not 100% on whats
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    Name Badge Credentials

    RheatherN replied to 1joyfulnurse's topic in General Nursing

    i did read that one person posted that you have to have your last name on tag because it is a magnet hospital. that is not true, i work in a magnet hospital and you do NOT have to do that. you can...
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    Needle Sticks

    RheatherN replied to LittleLindz's topic in Emergency

    I have been stuck, way before i was an RN, scared me to death, cried like a baby. But, we get thru things, thats what makes us strong! We will deal with anything!!! that comes our way. I am very...
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    Prescription narcotics or benzodiazepines while working?

    RheatherN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    When i got hired, of course the drug screen. i do have a script for vicodin and take as needed for chonic military injury. They "counseled" me on this that i shouldnt take it unless blah blah blah...
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    Frustrated with myself...advice plz

    RheatherN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    so, i had a pt today that was just kinda crabby. i did all the thought processes in my head to help this person as much as i could, calling the md many times because i didnt feel what he did to help...
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    Frustrated with myself...advice plz

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

    well update.. i totallly had the pt the next day, i knew i would and was expecting it and wasnt worried or anything about it. he asked if he offended me!! i told him well yeah, but you know what,...
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    Lunch breaks and required phones

    RheatherN replied to DeeAngel's topic in General Nursing

    I do take my phone, but then its on their time, i do not clock out if i cannot get rid of my phone for that lunch break that is supposed to be mine. we have "partners" that we switch off with our...
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    Does any Rns who work in a hospital have LPNs assigned to them?

    RheatherN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    Being an RN, we do have an LPN on our floor and yes, she has a scope of practice. we dont have to co-sign her stuff, but we need to double check her things if we see fit, or however you want to (RN i...
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    Do Nurses have to do the following??

    RheatherN replied to omgodzilla's topic in General Nursing

    the na's have tons more pt's than i do. you MAKE time for your pt's. i sure hope that you are not thinking you are above doing total pt care. because sometimes, it happens. or sometimes you have no...
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    job etiquette question

    RheatherN replied to kadell's topic in General Nursing

    SEE!!! see what showing initative does?? Totally Congrats!!!! one less worry in life too!
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    job etiquette question

    RheatherN replied to kadell's topic in General Nursing

    yep, call in the
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    stressed..other nursing options??

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

    this may sound stupid, but have you tried your employee health.. what the other thing i am thinking of?......you go and talk to them for free and they help you with exactly such issues and...
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    job etiquette question

    RheatherN replied to kadell's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with others, you need to call. AND, if you really want the job, you calling will ONLY show that you are interested and look very good for you that you follow up! good luck!!!!
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    Questions for orthopaedic nurses

    RheatherN replied to unicorn613's topic in Orthopedic

    check out your nrsg books. great and perfect resource q number 2. but ask your docs, they are a great resource, and every pt is diff with the 3rd one. hope you got your anwser, it was a while ago!...
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    Knee Replacement

    RheatherN replied to zenman's topic in Orthopedic

    yuppers, out on day 3. everyone is diff, you know the course that is laid out is tested at times. but- i know that is the goal and our plan.
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    Cast anxiety

    RheatherN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Orthopedic

    gl but we cannot give out advice on things with this site. you should really call your PCP for questions. srry
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    Joint Replacement Post-op Dressing Changes

    RheatherN replied to NurseSabrina's topic in Orthopedic

    agreed with above post, we remove and put on ABD with burn netting over if needed, other than that, nada.
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    A bit scared of orthopedics now.

    RheatherN replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Orthopedic

    you know, it is difficult at times, but i wouldnt change where i am for the world. its so hard to hear other float nurses come to our floor and state outloud that they hate it! i am sooo sick of that....
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    how do you organize your day

    RheatherN replied to adventurehunter's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ask someone on the unit your on, most units will have "adopted" one that they have avaliable for anyone to use, not that everyone does. And, you can ask anyone and EVERYone you work with for their...
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    Dialysis and medication administration

    RheatherN replied to mercyrn02's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I know it depends if the med will be dialysized (spelling right?) out. If so, not worth it as you understand. So if you actually just call the dialysis techs and/or get in touch with and MD, they can...
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    The Trauma after the Trauma

    RheatherN replied to ScrappyED's topic in General Nursing

    This hit home for me more than anything i have read in a while. I almost lost my dad 3 yrs ago, massive trauma, flighted out by the team that i work ever so close with as my favorite side volunteer...
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    Time management: How do you do it?

    RheatherN replied to Michael_65's topic in General Nursing

    i am totally a list person. in the beginning i would write down the tasks i need to get done for the day and cross them off as i got them done. not only do you get things done right, its more timely,...
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    Positive ppd test

    RheatherN replied to foster's mom's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody here can answer your question exactly because we cannot give advice. But, I know there have been many ppl that have had a false positive for various reasons. I know I did because I had so many...
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    blood administration

    RheatherN replied to Fifi2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ns Only
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    Is it possible to get aids by getting transfused blood on your hands?

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

    agreed with the above poster, you can, but it has to have a place to enter. and you should report it anyhow. they could start protocol to make sure.