Do-over ASN, RN

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    I am scared to do CPR

    Do-over replied to Luna1326's topic in General Nursing

    You might not have been offended, but there wasn't really a need for anyone else to be a butt-head about it. I am thinking it would have been more efficient to correct you and teach you and let you...
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    Doing favors or giving gifts for patients: Unacceptable?

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

    I don't even carry my cell phone at work (the one time I "broke the rule" about it the phone ended up soaked in blood in my pocket). Anytime a patient needs to call long distance I give them my ascom...
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    Dont ever want to do critical care ... Afraid of it?

    Do-over replied to trein's topic in Critical Care

    I did not get ICU as a new grad. I spent some time doing tele/step-down. However, my place does hire new grads into ICU, but probably not more than one at a time. So, it is
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    Doing favors or giving gifts for patients: Unacceptable?

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

    Patient that I have taken care of many times. Patient is terminally ill, poor appetite, late evening, and needed to eat something. I asked what sounded good, reply "chocolate". Yes, I took a buck...
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    Why??? Sleep interrupted nocturia post 12hr shift...

    Do-over replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    Ever ask a 98 year old if they need to urinate and they are all ? "I don't know what you just said, darling, but I need to
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    Why??? Sleep interrupted nocturia post 12hr shift...

    Do-over replied to julz68's topic in General Nursing

    I usually drop the kids off at the pool when I make water. Saves a
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    ABCs or CAB (irony...)

    Do-over replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Core measures, airway,
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    I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

    Do-over replied to jane82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Self-examination and reflection are important. Make a list of what you learned from the situation. Let it go and move on. It is that simple, but far from easy. This will not be the last patient...
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    A Question RE: Nurses and Codes

    Do-over replied to nurseclairebear's topic in Critical Care

    Leave the primary nurse free to communicate with the code team. A sheet to print out (assuming it can be done quickly and rushed to the scene) sounds like a great idea. In the heat of the moment, a...
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    Non-rebreather mask with a co2 retainer

    Do-over replied to Debra,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I would err on the side of oxygen. There is a reason we keep BVMs at the bedside. However - you said 80s. So, 88-89? Or 80? 81? Depends on the patient, the trends. Check the...
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    Bedside Reporting- your thoughts

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

    I like it in ICU in theory AND in practice. Checking lines, drains, drips, mental status, vent settings, etc. together is important. Including family is important. Helping the oncoming nurse...
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    IV Amiodarone extravasation

    Do-over replied to WAheartnurse's topic in Cardiac

    We use PIVs a lot, especially emergently. I watch them like a hawk, and if I don't have blood return I work on getting new
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    Should a Preceptor/Orientee team be treated as twice the manpower?

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

    I just had this conversation... I hate when the CN expects an preceptor/orientee to move with the same speed as an experienced ICU nurse. How on earth do they expect anyone to learn anything? My...
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    How do you draw up meds for IVP?

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

    I only dilute meds that require it (Ativan, for example). I use the smallest syringe appropriate for the dose. I am not a fan of adding medication to prefilled flushes. It doesn't seem safe to me....
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    Hospitals hiring BSN & Obamacare

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

    I think my hospital would be screwed if they tried to hire only BSN. There simply aren't that many around. It must be a regional thing. Although some systems state BSN is preferred, I know ADNs...
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    Air Vents on IV Tubing

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

    What emerjensee
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    Going off orientation next week...

    Do-over replied to stickit34's topic in General Nursing

    Ask questions. Check twice. Then, check again. If you have any doubts, ask a more experience nurse to walk in the room and check. Know the number to call the Rapid Response Team. If you are...
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    When patients and visitors are rude

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

    Boundaries. Learn to set them. If you are physically threatened, call a code. If you must, change assignments - for their sake and yours. People want to be acknowledged and listened to. Notice I...
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    Incompatible medications and IV tubing, IV's.

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

    Muno - you aren't missing anything. I don't think it makes sense to use different secondary (just backflush). It makes even less sense if you aren't also concerned about changing the primary tubing,...
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    Why do you work night shift?

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

    I work nights because I can't stand dayshift. To me, night shift is more patient and team focused. Still a lot of family (ICU) but I have never minded that. Less people around to bug you about...
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    How NOT To Be An Annoying Nursing Student

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

    Those custards are the
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    Writing multiple times?

    Do-over replied to loriangel14's topic in General Nursing

    I did study by doing practice questions. Obsessively, as a matter of fact. First, because I really didn't have anything else to do (was contingent and census was low). Second, because I am by nature...
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    Curious about how to handle this situation..

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

    You should check with your state government - depending on the size, location and scope of the camp it may require licensing. If so, you should be able to research how to handle situations like you...
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    Writing multiple times?

    Do-over replied to loriangel14's topic in General Nursing

    I passed the first time, with 75 questions in well under one hour. I don't know if this means I was better prepared than anyone else. I have ALWAYS been an excellent test-taker, and I generally...
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    Why are we exhausted all the time?

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

    "I'm sorry, but I can pencil in your low pressure alarm for 2215"... Piece of