Do-over ASN, RN

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    is it wrong to sit on a patients bed?

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

    I dont' think its wrong, but I've never done it. I pull up a chair if I need / want to sit with someone for a
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    amp of D50

    Do-over replied to happyRN21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The first time I pushed it, I called out for another nurse because I thought I must be doing something
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    amp of D50

    Do-over replied to happyRN21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Comatose and intubated? I don't remember that being part of the original discussion. But, since you bring it up, of course I am not giving OJ if a patient is comatose from low BG - but I've had...
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    How does cardiac tele compare with med-surg?

    Do-over replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Cardiac

    Again, I've only been in the one unit, but I know I never feel as though I have enough time for all the things i want/need to get done =) We get our share of complete-care / relly confused, etc. but...
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    Comments about personal appearance

    Do-over replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I like
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    amp of D50

    Do-over replied to happyRN21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've done it - easier, effective, safer, and not to mention cheaper. Well, assuming a couple of juices are cheaper than an amp of D50
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    How does cardiac tele compare with med-surg?

    Do-over replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Cardiac

    i've only worked this unit as a nurse, so i can't compare the two. i do like it though, our ratio is slightly lower and it is faster paced - the nights always go by fast for me. i think it has been...
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    What's the nicest thing a patient has done for you?

    Do-over replied to Cyndi13's topic in General Nursing

    Being recognized out in the community and told that we do great work. Hand-written notes from families thanking us for the care of recently deceased patients - I think its special that they take...
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    Comments about personal appearance

    Do-over replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    I am tall, so I get alot of comments about it, always have. I get asked my height all the time, and it generally doesn't bother me. LOLs seem to admire it, men want to know where I played ball, and...
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    amp of D50

    Do-over replied to happyRN21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I push the amp of D50 as fast as I can, which isn't very fast at all. If patient is alert and oriented and able to swallow / not NPO, I give juice followed with some
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    How does cardiac tele compare with med-surg?

    Do-over replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Cardiac

    I am on a step-down unit, and we float to ICU. I am still fairly new, so when I do float I get the most stable ICU patients or tele-hold patients. I would say its likely a good step if you want to...
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    What part of your job do you enjoy most/least?

    Do-over replied to GirlDotson's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Love: everything except charting and under-staffed shifts Dis-like: charting and under-staffing. (Hate is too strong of a word for me, there is very very little that I actually
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    Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

    Do-over replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    I would not have, if I didn't have to. My school required two review courses before they would send our authorization to the state. I am sure they helped, but I studied so much on my own that I do...
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    New Grad who doesn't feel ready....

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

    First, of course you hold beta blockers with a SBP less than 90 or 100 - but check for parameters or notify the doc and go from there. Sounds to me like you did exactly right. As for the things I...
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    Call light response time policy and procedure

    Do-over replied to MYRN2016's topic in General Nursing

    I walk past call lights frequently - because I have meds in hand on the way to another patient's room. I will not take meds into another
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    Another Five Star Management Decision!

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

    Are you allowed to boost / reposition patients more than 25 lbs without a
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    Nursing Diagnosis Book for Clinicals....Any recommendations?

    Do-over replied to NewStudent33's topic in General Students

    I used books by carpenito and by swearingen when in school. Always received high marks for care
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    Critical patient scenarios

    Do-over replied to pinkkitty11's topic in General Nursing

    Was just thinking in scenario #1 - I would also assess the incision / dressing #2 call RRT #3 MONA, ekg, trops/cardiac enzymes, call doc, verify that ordered meds given appropriately
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    New Grads ....how long until they can float ?

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

    Floating is getting temporarily re-assigned to a different unit/floor during your
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    New Grads ....how long until they can float ?

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

    I started floating after a few months as a new grad. To ICU, so I thought it was a bit soon. I don't normally mind it, but I told my boss that we should at least get a shift or two of orientation...
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    Nurses notes...Print or Cursive?

    Do-over replied to bassadict69's topic in General Nursing

    Our charting is computerized. FWIW, I use cursive to write
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    Do you have to start everyone's IV for them?

    Do-over replied to jimmy the P's topic in General Nursing

    I pretty much always give it two tries before I ask anyone else. I am OK at starts, not
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    New nurse...hate my job...don't know what to do

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

    Elmo - I just wanted to encourage you to hang in there. I have been working as a RN for 7 months now (6 months off orientation) and I can tell you that it is unbelievable how much better I feel now -...
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    What does your username mean?

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

    I called a career "do-over" and became a nurse. So far, so
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    how to give heparin 5000units with a 1mL syringe?

    Do-over replied to redbuttrfly14's topic in General Nursing

    ...or read the label on the vial. We get ours in 5,000 unit / 1 mL