OregonGal

OregonGal

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  1. questions ya wanna know answers to

    OregonGal replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

    My guess would be because the bumps look like a de-feathered

  2. Opinion... on Nclex board reviews

    OregonGal replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied with my ATI books, and did just fine. 75 questions, and I'm an RN! I give most credit to my school for preparing us so

  3. almost off orientation and crazy nasty day!

    OregonGal replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are a patient advocate. Keep it up, and do as others posted,

  4. Question about residents that smoke

    OregonGal replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Yuk! I'm all for promotion of health and prevention of preventable diseases--so it wouldn't be in my job

  5. Urgent Math question!!!

    OregonGal replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the med/method. I agree with previous post. Remember your leading zeros: 0.5 Also, consider the syringe size you are using. Can you really draw up 0.666 of med--realistically? No....

  6. Is 6 Month Of Med-Surg Enough?

    OregonGal replied to WinterWolf90's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still looking for a job....I'll gladly take yours....

  7. I am a nurse. Venting about how I feel.

    OregonGal replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the post...I'm a new nurse and look forward to, as you put it, "I am simply one person who gives of myself mentally, emotionally, and physically. I do the best that I can with the...

  8. overheard a CNA badly verbally abusing an elderly patient

    OregonGal replied to Cyndi_1985's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As the nurse, the CNA reports to you. Send her home!!! She is NOT SAFE!!! Report to Board of Nursing

  9. I think peri/rectal swabs are a humiliating 'welcome' to the hospital

    OregonGal replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    How effective is it, if they can opt out? I agree with previous post,

  10. strange morphine reaction !!!

    OregonGal replied to mina123's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thanks for the posts, good to

  11. I burned my bridges 4 years ago....(need advice)

    OregonGal replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Go for

  12. newtitle

    OregonGal replied to newtitle's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, agree. Observe, get to know the staff, they get to know you, ask about rationale for the way things are done. Make changes immediately if safety issue. Efficiency items can come slower, not...

  13. Patient ID Bracelets in LTC?

    OregonGal replied to kwvath's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is 1/2 of the reason I lasted only 3 days as a CNA in LTC. I didn't know anybody, they were identified by what room they were in (double bed rooms). At meal time in the dining room, they were...

  14. So I have a clinical in the ER

    OregonGal replied to IlliniGuy's topic in Emergency

    Cool ! Enjoy it

  15. Pharmacology Class: I'm going to brag on myself.

    OregonGal replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Good job! It goes to show that you shouldn't get yourself worked up after the test, just wait for the score. I usually treat myself to a movie after my tests. :) To get my mind off

  16. discontinued I/O??

    OregonGal replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it d/c'd by doctor's

  17. Precepting...

    OregonGal replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    This topic interests me, it's my research paper topic this year. "Quality Preceptorship/Mentorship for new grads related to retention". There is evidence-based research on this topic recently, to...

  18. Loss of first RN job Today I am so sad

    OregonGal replied to mjkush102's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear...wish you well and hope for a more supportive environment in your next position

  19. The best way to go about becoming a surgical nurse

    OregonGal replied to Vannie815's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto...go for RN

  20. What type of a nurse are you?

    OregonGal replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I like the words: vigilant and

  21. dry cracked heels

    OregonGal replied to birdgardner's topic in General Nursing

    Bag Balm, put on thick, and a pair of socks. (at bedtime, of

  22. I passed boards today!!!!!!!!

    OregonGal replied to runningirl's topic in General Nursing

    Best Wishes for your Bright

  23. Did you ever scare yourself as a student?

    OregonGal replied to rcclover00's topic in General Nursing

    Take one day at a time. Kinda like being at a line in Disneyland--if you were able to see how long the line to the ride really is, you might be inclined to not stay in line. Don't be worrying about...

  24. Embarassing...

    OregonGal replied to momwithajob2's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, now I'm curious what the arms of my pts look like after IM injections. I do "dart" technique, and I get compliments about how they "didn't feel a thing" etc. Of course, I don't see them again...

  25. Care plan

    OregonGal replied to pco1's topic in General Nursing

    Check out one of many previous posts regarding care plans, for website links that may help you.......