JRD2002

JRD2002

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  1. I've been THAT patient/visitor

    JRD2002 replied to Brikkz's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe just because it is 0400 but I failed to see the point of your

  2. Don't flush saline lock? I'm confused.

    JRD2002 replied to boggle's topic in General Nursing

    I always flush after disconnecting even if it is NS. I have no hard evidence on why to do this but it only takes a second and using a push/pause method ensures that the IV angio is free from blood...

  3. nusing at midwestern state university?

    JRD2002 replied to lovelylady42's topic in General Nursing

    I also went to MSU and feel they have a very good program and prepare their students well for the NCLEX. I never lived on campus though so I can't give too much perspective on campus

  4. I am a very young nurse. Will my patients be frightened?

    JRD2002 replied to youngandnursing's topic in General Nursing

    Just do what I did and grow some facial

  5. Overtime when "on-call"

    JRD2002 replied to sweetart_1980's topic in General Nursing

    My charge used to do dialysis and she spent almost 24 hrs in the hospital once. She left due to the hectic on-call schedule which seems to be pretty

  6. Obtaining consent

    JRD2002 replied to emnicams's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know why Dr.'s can't fill out the consent forms. I mean if they are the ones explaining it, it would make sense that they would sign the form along with the patient. I know there have been...

  7. Celiac and the Hospital Tray

    JRD2002 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital, patients pick up their phone and order room service so they are able to pick what food they want and customize their order. When entering diets into the computer there is a box for...

  8. Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

    JRD2002 replied to bee212's topic in General Nursing

    I do this all the time and really need to work on breaking the habit. However, I have never had anyone complain about it and I have had a lot of families say that they thought it was nice. One woman...

  9. Latex allergy and nursing

    JRD2002 replied to Dragonnurse1's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I had no idea that a latex allergy was so life

  10. Applying to Texas Tech, did anyone else?

    JRD2002 replied to txtech88's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry but I can't help...I didn't apply to Tech...I wanted to go to a good school... just kidding...best of luck getting in but I hope that ya'll are applying to some backup schools just in

  11. Many RN's administer IV meds wrong.

    JRD2002 replied to Guest219794's topic in Patient Medications

    I would think that the bigger issue would be someone not flushing slowly after giving a medication through a PICC line. Those hold over 2mls of fluid before getting to the heart. Our extension...

  12. MRSA and Cdiff

    JRD2002 replied to tml26's topic in General Nursing

    Also on C-Diff patients make sure to wash your hands with soap and water...alcohol sanitizer is ineffective on killing

  13. Studer Group

    JRD2002 replied to nord11's topic in General Nursing

    If they are the ones that work on customer service...then

  14. Aesthetic Nurse Salary

    JRD2002 replied to leoRN's topic in Aesthetics

    I think they meant what is the difference in pay between a NP and a RN that do the same

  15. Should I do a psych rotation?

    JRD2002 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    There is never anyway I could be a psych nurse but I think you should do at least one rotation. When I was in school we did not have a choice. That class was the one that focused on how you talked...

  16. Embarassing...

    JRD2002 replied to momwithajob2's topic in General Nursing

    Yet another reason why I don't work in my small hometown. I wouldn't worry about it...I am sure they will be back next

  17. Who worked during nursing school?

    JRD2002 replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full time through college. I was a middle of the road kinda student. I worked in a hospital which I think helped me more than anything on exams because I could put concepts I learned in...

  18. "Community" Insulin

    JRD2002 replied to zilla704's topic in General Nursing

    I have a hard enough time find the insulin when I need it much less patient x's

  19. Staying late to chart

    JRD2002 replied to crawlyberry's topic in General Nursing

    I would say try to take a few minutes to write in the narrative throughout your shift. In reality most things can wait one to two minutes and charting is so much easier when it is done as things...

  20. After one year in the nursing school I heard I can just get a CNA license ASAP

    JRD2002 replied to Orthonurse's topic in General Nursing

    In Texas if you are getting your BSN after your junior year you can take your state board exam for LVN. However there are requirements as to what courses you must have had. Peds was one of them and...

  21. How are "never events" affecting your practice?

    JRD2002 replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    Very funny video

  22. Tv shows that dictate nurses as a "janitor"

    JRD2002 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah House is good but it does annoy me about the docs doing everything. Scrubs does the same thing. I kinda disagree with ya but since you don't watch the show I will explain why. The back story...

  23. What Was the DUMBEST Request Made By A Patient?

    JRD2002 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I would have drawn on her dry erase board

  24. Best places to retire as a nurse

    JRD2002 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    I plan to retire in a foreign country...probably Mexico...but only if the exchange rate is in my favor...otherwise I will stay in the good ole

  25. Baths

    JRD2002 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    The easiest way to do a bed bath that I have come across is to put a new trash can liner in a trash can, put 5-6 towels in there, add hot soapy water and then start applying to the patient....