Do-over ASN, RN

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    New nurse and critical patients

    Do-over replied to fencer1119's topic in Emergency

    I'd agree more with this post if you had stated "as an experienced nurse with experience running drips you should know that..." As a new or green nurse, you would have no idea how to handle it, and...
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    "If you're not doing anything..."

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

    Interesting, I think it would depend on the co-worker... I will generally do just about anything people ask me, in order to help out. I am learning, however, that I have things that are important to...
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    Why can't nurses intubate?

    Do-over replied to natnat122's topic in Emergency

    I have no desire to intubate. I generally have WAY MORE than enough to do during a code, or when dealing with a crashing
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    Giving med with known adverse effects

    Do-over replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

    Are any of the medications we give benign? I wouldn't think so, otherwise they wouldn't have an effect on the body, which is the point, right? That was terrible grammar.
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    New nurse and critical patients

    Do-over replied to fencer1119's topic in Emergency

    Anyone who thinks "a nurse is a nurse is a nurse" doesn't realize how much more some doctors expect out of critical care
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    New nurse and critical patients

    Do-over replied to fencer1119's topic in Emergency

    Get 'em to the unit would be my advice. Or call them to ask for help. As I gain more experience, and work different areas I've come to appreciate the differences and challenges of different areas....
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    When the bad seems to outweigh the good...

    Do-over posted a topic in General Nursing

    My confidence in myself has taken a severe hit, I've spent some time questioning God and my own choices, but a lot of my faith in humanity has been reaffirmed. My gut says I worked as hard as I...
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    When to ask for rectal tube?

    Do-over replied to mandypants08's topic in General Nursing

    Poo
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    When to ask for rectal tube?

    Do-over replied to mandypants08's topic in General Nursing

    It is almost unbelievable how exciting it is to find that the rectal tube DID NOT LEAK ONE BIT in the two hours between turns. I think they can help in some situations, but it is also an art and a...
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    Nursing salary and buying a home?

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

    I don't get the fascination with huge expensive homes (thankfully). I have a little house with a monthly payment (including the escrow) that is far less than my car payment (and I don't drive anything...
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    Avoiding patients hitting on you

    Do-over replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    I didn't serve alcohol then - I was a cook until I turned 18
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    Avoiding patients hitting on you

    Do-over replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    When I was 17 I worked in a bar, so... =) But, the same rules apply, I think. If it makes you feel uncomfortable - say so and tell him or her to stop. "That makes me uncomfortable. Please stop."...
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    sick day guilt

    Do-over replied to sophie-h's topic in General Nursing

    This is worth
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    Would you take a $3 hr pay decrease for better ratios and working conditions?

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

    I don't get paid near my worth as it is. Critical care is where it is at, as far as ratios go. Of course, it can still suck when there are patients that should be singled, but are not due to...
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    Starting IVs

    Do-over replied to Scarlettz's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Practice, and don't rush. Get comfortable and take your time. Every vein is different, so is every patient,
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    When All Else Fails... Assess Your Patient!

    Do-over replied to Episteme's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I learned from writing care plans in that I learned a systematic approach to addressing patient issues and that there should be a reason for everything we do TO or FOR a patient, and that we have to...
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    an oldie but goodie

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

    My school's cap (RN) has only one
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    Things you tell newbies

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

    Love House of God. Just read it again a few months
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    an oldie but goodie

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

    I still put tape labels near the distal ports on my lines - good to know where I can push meds without having to untangle the whole mess every dang time... And, we'll get our bums smacked if we don't...
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    Things you tell newbies

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

    Keep your mouth closed while doing any patient care involving bodily fluids or tube feeds. Or anytime you are assisting a physician with a bedside procedure. Particularly - ignore the advice to...
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    Would you be insulted by this?

    Do-over replied to jannjul76's topic in General Nursing

    I'd rather just have the $5 they spend on whatever trinket they hand
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    medication question

    Do-over replied to klfbsnrn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You can always go back to check how the patient reacted to the previous dose of that medication. Might help you determine if you need to question it. Also, check if this a new med for that pt or
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    Ativan

    Do-over replied to Mborn2185's topic in MICU, SICU

    Seen it several times. There is no issue with proper orders. The only times I am uncomfortable about losing IV access is when there is an intent to resuscitate/pursue curative treatment. Sublingual...
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    How do you draw up meds for IVP?

    Do-over replied to FineAgain's topic in Medical-Surgical

    EBP aside, the main problem I have with injecting a medication into a flush is that it would seem to increase the risk for an error. Are the barrels of these flushes being labeled immediately? How...
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    What does your username mean?

    Do-over replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'd been wondering, but was too embarrassed to