husker_rn

husker_rn RN

med-surg 5 years geriatrics 12 years

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  1. How long have you worked nights?

    husker_rn replied to RN007's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an eve/noc shifter for all but 18 months of my 17 year nursing career. I am NOT a morning person at all. While on days I had high blood pressure; now I'm back to nights and normal...

  2. DONS working the floor in LTC?

    husker_rn replied to sparkles_2221's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I know laws change from state to state. I worked several months as DON and the state laws said that in a facility over 70 residents, the DON was not to work the foor...now having said that, I did...

  3. Nights or Days? What say you?

    husker_rn replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    Another vote for night shift. Worked 18 months on days and hated it. Families, bigwigs, politics, etc. New job and back to

  4. Ever wonder if you should have just let them go?

    husker_rn replied to IamVickiRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't be so hard on yourself; you did what 99% of us would have done in that same situation. Can't think of a worse death than drowning in your own secretions and I bet that was in the back of your...

  5. Oh no she didn't!

    husker_rn replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    MissLo, if I needed a hospice CNA for one of my loved ones, YOU are one I'd want. I was very moved at your compassion and understanding. Sounds like your nurse has become burned out and patients...

  6. LTC nurses - I need a reality check

    husker_rn replied to LakesideRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just left a place that had 1 med aide for 53 residents. At the start was the only weekend day [ Fri-Sat-Sun ] nurse. Finally did get a second nurse but frequently was alone..and as the only RN and...

  7. Husband Trying to Discourage Me from Nursing

    husker_rn replied to Dottie78's topic in General Nursing

    Your post just reinforced [ again ] how lucky I am. When I started nursing school my husband told me if that was what I really wanted I couldn't let him, the kids, or anyone stop me. So I would...

  8. i failed my first med surg exam for second semester. now what?

    husker_rn replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Join a study group as the others have mentioned. It will really help. And I made myself tapes to listen to in the car or anywhere else for that matter. I would ask a question, give 10 seconds and...

  9. Cellphones

    husker_rn replied to pumpkin92356's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Cell phones at work bother me too. And the hands free ear pieces !! How can you give your patient good care if you're distracted, not to mention how rude it is. My cell phone is on silence and in...

  10. Most memorable thing patient has said to me...

    husker_rn replied to Nurse Salt's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a nursing home until last week. I had a resident tell me to take care of myself because my family needed me. Then she pointed at a group of fellow residents and told me that was the...

  11. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    husker_rn replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm wrong but I don't remember Florence Nightingale having CNAsto do the dirty work. Of course I answer call lights; along with doing bedpans and cleaning backsides or whatever. If I really...

  12. What was your 1st day like??

    husker_rn replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    My first day as a real nurse was in a rural Montana hospital. I made a whopping $11.00/hr. Of course that was in 1992. The hospital had one nurse per shift. Sounds scary but I had 3 of the most...

  13. Unfriendly Nurses.....

    husker_rn replied to NurseDianne's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Used to work as a traveler and only ran into that type attitude a few times. One nurse grumbled that I made more $$$ and such.....I offered to go home and let her handle the shift; told her I could...

  14. Well.....

    husker_rn replied to daazy28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :nurse:Congradulations

  15. How many of you were older when you went into nursing?

    husker_rn replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I am a late bloomer too. Went back at 38 years old and got my BSN at 42. When I graduated [ 1992 ] there were 5-6 older than me and we had a 55 year old woman who was a freshman. Age is just a...

  16. What's the dumbest thing you ever got called on the carpet for?

    husker_rn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Years ago worked in a small town hospital staffed by one RN and one CNA. Lunch was at the nurse's station...if you got one. Our new administrator posted a sign that we needed to eat ONLY in the...

  17. Will I find my place?

    husker_rn replied to bridgette_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with nursekatie. I loved psych and surgery; worked rural hospital and then LTC for years. When you find your niche you'll know it and don't worry so much about knowing where that is right...

  18. Hypoglycemic Symptoms But Still Elevated Glucose

    husker_rn replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I have taken care of a couple residents who had high blood glucose levels while living alone { 300-400 range } and once we tried to bring them to our " normal " range they would feel very...

  19. First day as an RN - words of advice

    husker_rn replied to luvtosmile's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The best advice I ever got as a newbie was to learn to do it right and then you can learn to do it fast. better to keep good habits than to try and break bad ones. Good luck !! We'll be pulling for...

  20. What nursing school did everyone attend?

    husker_rn replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated with my BSN from Bishop Clarkson College of Nursing in Omaha, Nebraska; now Clarkson College. They are a private college that's been around since 1888. It was tough but I would...

  21. Transfusing febrile pt.'s

    husker_rn replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    I have had docs order Tylenol and Benadryl before hanging

  22. top dollars

    husker_rn replied to tankar's topic in General Nursing

    I see no problem with wanting to be paid well for the job we all do. And yes, momandstudent, it amazes me that athletes and actors who sole purpose is to entertain make tons of $$$ whole we save...

  23. Geriatric nurses, can you help?

    husker_rn replied to UM Review RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is a product called Kemps; much like Ensure but has flavors like Rootbeer Float and Cherry, as well as several other flavors. Not syrupy thick and sickening sweet like other supplements. We...

  24. A question for geriatric nurses...

    husker_rn replied to VickyRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As an LTC charge nurse I don't see any of the forms you mentioned. I do keep ann eye on intake, weekly weights, and am included in care plan meetings. I also am in the dining room during meals and...

  25. agism in nursing

    husker_rn replied to new51's topic in General Nursing

    I am 58 and have had no trouble finding jobs but agism does indeed exist. I have seen older nurses phased out for younger nurses at lower wages. The management doesn't always want someone who knows...