Do-over ASN, RN

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    Sleep Problems after coming off Night Shift... how long does it last?

    Do-over replied to DeLana_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I just went to days this week, too. Couldn't sleep more than a couple of hours before my first day shift. I have heard it will take a while to re-adjust. I will say that getting through a dayshift...
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    Tough decision and rough transition into healthcare industry

    Do-over replied to ARock&AHardplace's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Some hospitals and LTC facilities may train for CNA upon
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    Motivating the Nurse in All of Us

    Do-over replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I've got so many. I love love love the line from A League of Their Own - "the hard is what makes it great" Personal favorite? -- I thought I could change the world. It took me a hundred years to...
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    Types of School Accreditation - The Guide!

    Do-over replied to SummitRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just a counter point - my ADN is from a non-NLN accredited county community college and not only did we have an outstanding pass rate of NCLEX, my fellow grads are employed in all of the major and...
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    Prolonged QT Interval

    Do-over replied to jphillips27's topic in Cardiac

    I would probably call because it sounds like a significant change and, like others have said, could cause a dangerous arrythmia. Patient might need closer monitoring. Could also ask Pharmacist to...
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    Did I Do the Right Thing?

    Do-over replied to westieluv's topic in Cardiac

    Agree with what everyone else
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    Different Types Of Coworkers

    Do-over replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What about the 911 nurse? Everything is an emergency, everyone is circling the drain, every family is a PITA, etc. Getting report from this type of nurse used to freak me out when I was new. After...
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    The gross side of nursing..

    Do-over replied to Ashley94's topic in General Nursing

    A very wise co-worker of mine once stated that she'd rather smell poo than taste poo... To me, truer words were never spoken. I strongly recommend keeping mouths closed when dealing with potentially...
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    Is this what night shift really does to us?

    Do-over replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    After over two years on nights I am switching to dayshift. I love nights and my co-workers, but I hate everything else about my life. It feels like it has been months since I slept more than 4 hours...
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    Patient assignments by room # not acuity

    Do-over replied to PediLove2147's topic in General Nursing

    I think they try to use a combination of both where I work. I really like having two semi-privates right next door to each other... We try to give a heads up if a group is just too heavy so that...
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    Pulled to other floors?

    Do-over replied to DroogieRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, we get floated. Not my favorite thing, especially as I have sometimes ended up on three units in one shift. We take turns. It definitely gets easier. I still don't care for it, but it no...
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    How do you get out on time?????

    Do-over replied to grahamd01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The only thing that holds me up is charting. If I stick to "charting as I go", especially in the mornings (I work nights) I have no problem getting out on time, or within about 15
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    First Code Blue

    Do-over replied to liveyourlife747's topic in General Nursing

    Patient unresponsive? Check for a pulse and yell for help. Proceed accordingly. I think self-reflection is helpful and necessary in any situation like this. But, don't let it go on too long - we...
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    Bedside report

    Do-over replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I have learned to really like it. Its been a tough sell, but it does hold the off-going shift accountable for the state of the patient and the room. Plus, if the patient needs to be...
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    Too tired to work - weight of the world on my shoulders

    Do-over replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Everyday lately, nights are getting to
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    Anybody LIKE working holidays?

    Do-over replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I am not going to say I LIKE it, but I generally don't mind - especially Christmas and Easter. Those days are special to me, and it kind of feels good to spend those holidays with the patients that...
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    First shift of preceptorship: told that my IV priming is wrong

    Do-over replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    I think what people are saying is that, unless you really think your preceptor is advising you to do something unsafe, you should do it the way he or she instructs - especially after you have already...
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    Challenging Transfer Credits

    Do-over replied to occrn21's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    When I initially started there, I was not given credit for Soc and Lifespn Psych. All I had to do was e-mail my advisor and it was taken care of. Apparently it had simply been an oversight. Good...
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    Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    Do-over replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    First, replace "nurses" with "people". Then, remember that really no group is ALL one way or another. For example, I am a nurse and I am rarely mean. I do not regret, in the least, becoming a...
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    How old is your hospital?

    Do-over replied to NevadaFighter's topic in General Nursing

    I had clinicals at a hospital system where the original buildings date to the Civil War. In the tunnels you can find portions of the original
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    How do you treat an allergic reaction to Dilaudid?

    Do-over replied to art71372's topic in Patient Medications

    It was a joke and a serious question, all at the same time, if that makes any sense =). I have actually seen dilaudid listed as an allergy, but like most, I suspect it was that the patient did not...
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    How do you treat an allergic reaction to Dilaudid?

    Do-over replied to art71372's topic in Patient Medications

    Couldn't resist - has anyone ever seen someone with an allergy to
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    What Freaks You Out?

    Do-over replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you have a snack before clinical - it will help tremendously with the
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    Night shift turning me into a witch?

    Do-over replied to SqueakRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a witch, turned me into a zombie. Yes, and the weight gain... Its not because I eat much at work, its because all I do at home is lay around and eat. Put in my app for an open day shift position...
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    Night shifters - ever experience this?

    Do-over replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I did great on nights for over a year and a half. Hit a wall several months ago and spoke with my manager about going to days. I am hoping I get to make the switch within several months... I love...