Do-over ASN, RN

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    What's harder? NS or your first job as new RN?

    Do-over replied to scastillo1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The doc may have had you rotate out because compressions are exhausting. If you were doing them wrong, he or she should have said
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    First day of clinicals .. does this get easier?

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

    It does get easier, and better. When I was in school, the hardest thing for me was the feeling that I was not really necessary to the patient or his or her care. Once I figured out that I COULD be...
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    What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

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

    I'll try tops by route =)... PO - lopressor, zestril, protonix, coumadin, xanax IVPB - flagyl, vanco, cefepime, mag, potassium IVP - lasix, solu-medrol, protonix, dilaudid, morphine Drips - insulin,...
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    What other units do you work on besides your "home" unit?

    Do-over replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I work step-down and when I float it has always been ICU (so far). I can also "pick-up" shifts on the med-surg units and ICU, but not ER, psych or
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    I don't like dead people

    Do-over replied to dawn.b-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Just what I was thinking, but more eloquent. And, truly, the things I was scared of when I started - they weren't so bad after
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    The chest pain vent.

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

    We call the primary for admission orders when we got someone from the ER. OUr cardiac-type order sets allow us to admin NTG, morphine and order labs and ekg for chest pain. Usually not a problem to...
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    Graduating and feel unprepared!

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

    What she said. There is a huge learning curve - and I think I went through a pretty good program. Just remember to hang in there - it will get
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    Questions about g tube

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

    I use a graduated cylinder to measure if needed for residual - you might often have more than the 60mL of residual that the toomy will
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    How do you make potassium tolerable?

    Do-over replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is that you can dissolve it, not crush it. I sometimes melt it in a small amount of water and then mix in
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    Nursing assessment for pt with possible Pulmonary Embolism

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

    D-dimer?
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    How do you keep awake on a slow night shift?

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

    I have yet to experience a slow night shift, but will keep all these suggestions in mind for future
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    WCCCD Clinical Uniform and Shoe Question

    Do-over replied to nursingwarrior09's topic in Michigan Nursing

    http://www.allheart.com/ck2879.html?c=WHT Assuming nothing has changed. White sneakers, skechers or
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    ACLS

    Do-over replied to Idaho80's topic in General Nursing

    I would concentrate on passing the NCLEX first. I had 6 months to get ACLS for my unit, and was able to take and pass the course about 2 months after I started as a RN. Edited to add: I was also...
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    Night Shift!!! How do YOU stay awake?

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

    Personally, i am usually so busy that I don't stop moving long enought to get sleepy =). On the rare occasions when I am not running behind, my teammates usually need a
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    When IV's aren't in use

    Do-over replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We have the blue caps, and I carry several in my pocket. We have a lot of patients that don't have fluid running, just piggybacks, so I use them
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    Low Census

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

    I haven't had a problem so far - I don't want LC, but plenty of others do, seems there is always a volunteer so no one is forced to take
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    What does "36-hour night shift" mean?

    Do-over replied to yahoo1's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it means three 12 hour night shifts per week,
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    Working at Henry Ford Macomb and St. John Hospitals in Michigan

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

    Try the Michigan forum - might have more luck
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    Do-over replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It worked for me, and three other classmates so far. I passed the
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    nurses hide from high-needs pt

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

    Just realized how old this thread
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    manual BP's?

    Do-over replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I have actually found our "robo-nurses" to be pretty accurate anytime I have manually re-checked a blood pressure or
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    Is your permanent ID your license number?

    Do-over replied to Wolverine2010RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I dunno about the ID number, but congratulations!
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    Quirky Habits?

    Do-over replied to dorisc1981's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for making me feel less alone in the world. Here is one of my many "quirks" - I have to stand and look at the door to make sure it is really closed before I leave... Usually for at least...
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    Oh dear.

    Do-over replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    The Detroit Medical Center has the same on its website. Plus lots of commercials on local TV advertising
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    What kinda watch....

    Do-over replied to nursingstudent221's topic in General Students

    Have you tried periodically painting the metal parts (that contact your skin) with clear nail polish? Works well for