RheatherN ASN, RN, EMT-P

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    Ma To Lvn

    RheatherN replied to CampPenKidd's topic in General Nursing

    not true, being an MA and LVN, Totally different. not the same, and you cannot test out. i was an MA for 6 yrs full time while i did pre-reqs for nsg school, had to quit to start when i did for full...
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    How often do you do vitals and I&Os?

    RheatherN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Q4 for everything. sometimes not to wake if they are good to go or if there is no reason to wake them if they are stable. more if they are started on PCA
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    I am very worried

    RheatherN replied to Ms.Migraine's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with most of everything said about the younger generation. i have helped some ns that feel when they are out of school- they are going to make money and live it up. that they give meds and...
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    My son wants to be a nurse????

    RheatherN replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Nursing

    you know, there are sure a lot of ppl that do that. there are ppl in my area that lose their jobs from a mill or a factory and get help going back to school from them. and you know, some of those...
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    Pharmacology Flash Cards

    RheatherN replied to sas473's topic in General Students

    i have had a lot of ppl tell me that the Kaplan Review Pharm cards are the most helpful. that and you are also reviewing for boards at the same time.. gl
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    How does your unit handle mandatory cancellations?

    RheatherN replied to ms. ann's topic in General Nursing

    we get reallocated to another unit. now i dont work on a unit like yours, but could you ask if you could be cross trained in case this still happens? that is terrrible! i totally understand!! -H-RN i...
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    Dodo Birds We all Know and Work With

    RheatherN replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    how about pharmacy when you reprint for a med you needed 2 hours ago and even called about??? then they "LOST" the order???
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    buying scrubs

    RheatherN replied to max4pack's topic in General Nursing

    you know, if you go to your local store and talk to them, they most likely have discounts for students and workers. if not, ask the town next to you, i havent run across one that doesnt have a deal...
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    PICC line?

    RheatherN replied to 2008el's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with everyone, but FIRST, you need to check hospital policy. have someone show you, thats the best way, then you can see it before you do it. GL!
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    In and Out Cath

    RheatherN replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

    invasive procedure, need order
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    I&O's

    RheatherN replied to heaverboo's topic in General Nursing

    i totaly agree, pt teaching and education is key. i havnt run across a pt yet that has a problem. we have a new thing at our hosp that they can order room service whenever they want, 0600- 1900, and...
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    should I transfer?

    RheatherN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    i wont reply to this post except the fact that the language was completly inappropriate as well as the usage of names. sorry if we offended you, but the post offeneded us. if you put it a different...
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    Is this a safety hazard?

    RheatherN replied to Hilinenursegrl's topic in General Nursing

    policy has to be in sharps. it is glass and could be easily broken in transit with housekeepers. or if someone decides they need to rummage in the trash for something- not a good idea. or they could...
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    On-Set Movie Nursing Jobs

    RheatherN replied to Hobie4's topic in General Nursing

    there are nursing positions avaliable on sets. the "lot" ususally has at least 1 nurse on. from what i know. i was in CA and got to do a behind the scenes tour on a big movie lot there, my friend...
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    answering call lights in a reasonable time

    RheatherN replied to littlebit1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    we have phones. it will ring to the aids first and then the RN. pretty awesome, but you would have to have a lot of stuff installed first!
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    Pallative Care, HELP on questions

    RheatherN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    hello everyone! i have some questions. i have a job interview in a pallative care position in the hospital system i work for. i know that most of the time, there are no tubes (or minimal) and its...
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    Pallative Care, HELP on questions

    RheatherN replied to RheatherN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    So i did the interview, this particular position was not what i wanted. it included that i would have to "have something in my back pocket" to work on all the time. IE: specialty something= research;...
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    oophorectomy

    RheatherN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    i work on a floor that does gyn/ortho/uro. i have seen many times where this happens after, even days. i had a pt call our floor a fews days after being discharged, she had a total normal and great...
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    Nurses: Mandatory Vaccinations?

    RheatherN replied to hkwal's topic in General Nursing

    where i work it is not mandatory, but for our "punishment" we had to watch a 15 min vid on where the flu came from and why it took over the world way back when and everyone died. like i am a child...
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    What things do you feel set apart the great nurses from the good ones?

    RheatherN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    i agree with everyone. one thing that stands out to me is the nurses that DO NOT pass their feelings or judgements in report on. this is ridiculous. i dont care ifyou are having a bad day, dont make...
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    christmas card exchange 2008

    RheatherN replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    that is awesome! i am excited to do this! i am excited to send, but also excited to see where you ppl are from! lol.. when do you think you will send out the list? if you needed help with anything, pm...
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    Organize our Nursing Stations!

    RheatherN replied to oKIMMYo's topic in General Nursing

    that stinks! i cant imagine the probs that could cause! probably even endangering pt safety! we have 30 rooms on my floor. one central nsg station. sometimes the docs will take charts to review in...
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    I'm just so sick of all the DRAMA (long)

    RheatherN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    you know, i have a huge issue with drama **** at work too! i totally understand how upset and mad and angry you are. i feel like that a lot. i have had to really just vent to my fiancee and let it go....
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    bedrest

    RheatherN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    where i am at its a combo of both posters above myself. I CAN put a pt on bedrest using my nursing judgement, BUT, i then need to call the physician and get the actual order and explain myself. -H-RN...
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    Lung Sounds

    RheatherN replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    trying to be friendly, not totally politically correct. lol.. esp at that time in the morning. i was actually trying to get around saying resp dood. so i wouldnt be sexist. -H-RN But i can take a...