Do-over ASN, RN

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    Hip pain after first shift...shoes??

    Do-over replied to SentimentalGeek's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Sanita clogs (with the closed back) and will wear nothing else for work. Took care of foot, knee and hip pain. Whatever you decide to wear, I would suggest going to a real (as in, not...
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    Help! NEED STETHOSCOPE ASAP!

    Do-over replied to EbonyQueen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I actually hear just fine with the cheap sprague that I used in nursing school. The main reason I have and use a Littman is 1)my mother bought it for my birthday and had it engraved and 2) it is much...
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    New Grad Programs

    Do-over replied to FinallyLPN,RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Good luck with Children's - they have an awesome program for new
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    ICU internships for GN/New RN

    Do-over replied to NeurotraumaGrizzly's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know of any "new grad residency" programs, other than Children's, in this area. I would think that ANY formal, established residency, even one for med-surg, would be the ideal place for a new...
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    Dumb things new nurses do....

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

    I've done this enough, and inherited enough, that I stand and watch the drips from my secondary after programing the pump... Especially aggravating when it is something that needs to run over 3 or 4...
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    ratio for intermediate care anyone?

    Do-over replied to martymoose's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Mine is 5:1 on nights, may start 3:1 with an admission / transfer / pick-up or
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    Is it possible to get a tech job in the winter semester of last year?

    Do-over replied to Grabbystripes's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I did, but I had been applying for a year before I was
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    Are nurses really respected???

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

    I respect myself, and I am a nurse. I respect my co-workers (the vast majority, at any rate), and they are nurses. So,
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    Work ethic, what's your take on it all

    Do-over replied to cardiacrocks's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I go to work when scheduled, unless I am unable to perform, because I agreed to do so and believe it is the right thing to do. I gave up trying to be anyone else's conscience. We have a no fault...
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    Why do I feel guilty for not going in when called...

    Do-over posted a topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't really feel guilty, but I know it stinks to work short... I also know that the night will no doubt be crazy and I am not really in the mood for it... Part of my problem is that I don't...
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    Is it ok to say . . .

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

    I say something like "Thank you, that is very nice to hear", or simply "thank you". Its OK to accept a compliment graciously - took me a long time to learn
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    Bed Alarms are useless if you don't respond to them!

    Do-over replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Some nights it sounds like the midway at the state fair, or a casino - especially with the new bi-pap
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    Bed Alarms are useless if you don't respond to them!

    Do-over replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I truly don't understand how people can tune out the IV pump alarms. I can't walk past a room with the pump alarming, BUT if I have already been in to fix it once (and it isn't my patient) I will...
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    Why do I feel guilty for not going in when called...

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

    Now I just need to work on staying home when I am sick! I worked a three-night stretch last week when I absolutely felt like death. The reality is - I should have stayed home and used sick time......
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    Why do I feel guilty for not going in when called...

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

    I've been reminding myself that a big part of the reason I returned to school and became a nurse is because I completely burned-out in my last career. Burn-out caused by a) 60+ hour, 6-7 day work...
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    Not ACLS certified pulled to Tele floor...

    Do-over replied to Jess_Missouri_RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My unit requires ACLS within 6 months I think, but we often get floats from the gen MS floor. I don't think the floats need ACLS - between us regulars and the code team, there will be plenty of...
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    Is it ok to say . . .

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

    I often say things like "best wishes", "take good care of yourself", "it was nice meeting you", "I hope to see you again, but not here!" I don't think there is anything unprofessional about these...
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    Bed Alarms are useless if you don't respond to them!

    Do-over replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer to chart at the nursing station, although at times it is too crowded/noisy/social and I can't concentrate. However, I can sit in the med room and still hear what is going on in my rooms...
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    Bed Alarms are useless if you don't respond to them!

    Do-over replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! I station myself as near to my rooms as I can - you know, so I can see the call lights/hear IV pumps/respond timely to bed alarms, etc. Wish others did
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    Area of hospital with minimal vomit...

    Do-over replied to alxndria.mrqtt's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the comment that vomiting comes in waves on my unit (so do chest tubes, for some reason). It seems I can go weeks without a puker (or at least they already have NGs), and then one night...
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    How do you avoid double/triple charting? Tips.

    Do-over replied to caliotter3's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my question - Why would anyone chart (or re-chart in this example) VS that they did not take themselves? If I chart a BP, O2 sat, etc. it is because I took the measurement myself. The CNAs...
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    Is it AAOx3 or A&Ox3

    Do-over replied to Starfish1's topic in General Students

    I use A&Ox3, sometimes see folks use A&Ox4 with the "4th" being "situation". I think AAO is redundant - for me at least, if someone if sleeping I chart that they are
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    What's your weird quirk?

    Do-over replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Never thought about the NC... However, I do sometimes feel like I am the only person that ever gets the patients a new pair of
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    What's your weird quirk?

    Do-over replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    OK, this reminded me of another in a long list of quirks... I usually write "Do-over, RN 7p-7a" on the white board. Bugs me when the midnight aide comes in at 2300, erases what I wrote and replaces...
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    What's your weird quirk?

    Do-over replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I've got way too many to list. My big issue - I cannot stand a messy room - especially the semi-privates. Come to think of it, I really hate walking into the med room and wondering if the Pyxis and...