CABG patch kid

CABG patch kid BSN, RN

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  1. Fired within hours of being hired

    CABG patch kid replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you had to go through that. I have an extremely shy bladder myself and have found myself in some awkward situations before Hopefully they give you another chance. Keep us

  2. SEIU vs. CNA this week at my hospital

    CABG patch kid posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    After reading so much about what happened in Ohio a week or two ago, I tried to stay neutral and look at both sides of the story, like I do with any other situation that has two or more sides....

  3. Q4 Vss

    CABG patch kid replied to Tait's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We also do the Q1 hour rounding, but it becomes Q2 hours between 2200-0600 and our manager doesn't expect us to wake up the patients to ask if they need anything! That's

  4. Q4 Vss

    CABG patch kid replied to Tait's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Yes, I am in the same boat and usually put "Pt. sleeping, did not wish to be disturbed" which if I ever have to defend myself says "This pt was stable enough to not need midnight vitals taken and did...

  5. How did you decide what area of nursing to go into?

    CABG patch kid replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

    Like you, I didn't have that "gut" feeling of just knowing what I wanted to do. I did know right away a few things I didn't want to do, but there are many areas of nursing that interest me. Upon...

  6. They sent us a 1 week postpartum pt...we do openhearts!

    CABG patch kid replied to MIRockstarRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she should be on a high-risk OB unit, or worse case, if she is a 1:1, then she should be in ICU. I work tele and this just sounds like bad news to me. I would have wanted to do the same...

  7. Hi Everyone!

    CABG patch kid replied to newmommy1331's topic in Ob/Gyn

    looks like you're in the right place to me :)

  8. first year nursing salary

    CABG patch kid replied to cindylula88's topic in General Nursing

    It might help you to find your state's forum here and ask there. From what I've gathered, salaries can range anywhere from 40-60k in the first year, that could be base or with benefits depending. Go...

  9. Need Help Now With Decision!!!!

    CABG patch kid replied to Jan RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Even worse, what happens when someone calls in sick? I'd run as fast as possible away from this

  10. Why Is Aspirin Prescribed to Diabetics?

    CABG patch kid replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Ok this is a right turn but still on topic: I've been told that ACE inhibitors can actually contribute to renal failure, maybe moreso in the case of someone who is already headed towards it, so why...

  11. "Don't get too worked up about it"

    CABG patch kid replied to JaneyW's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you for saying something. I've known a few people who've told me "Oh my aunt's a nurse" or "My MIL is a nurse" and I have to wonder if these people really are licensed nurses or if they're...

  12. Why Is Aspirin Prescribed to Diabetics?

    CABG patch kid replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Nancy is right on it; I'm going to assume that doctors assess the patient's cardiac risk before prescribing ASA, but many will meet the criteria for it. As you already know, diabetics usually have...

  13. Should the hospitals be comming to the nursing schools?

    CABG patch kid replied to angelchick's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking it may also have something to do with the regulatory Board of Nursing; they are the people who decide what future nurses must learn and know to practice safely. If hospitals were the...

  14. What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

    CABG patch kid replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you, I needed to hear

  15. Charting...

    CABG patch kid replied to tampaflrn6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was basically taught not to over chart, because if you ever go to court it will be easier for them to read in to things that did or didn't really happen. I chart to the abnormal; anything out of...

  16. What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

    CABG patch kid replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New grad here, 3 weeks off orientation. The hardest thing for me right now is seeing the big picture. I feel like my night is filled with so many tasks; vitals, assessments, check orders, med pass,...

  17. You know when your hospital orientation is terminated when...

    CABG patch kid replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Okay I just re-read the OP and realized I must have missed that last line about her having to find work soon. Now I am also

  18. You know when your hospital orientation is terminated when...

    CABG patch kid replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree with the other replies here, I think the point of the thread was to say "You know your orientation is over when......" and have people share their experiences; good, bad, or humorous....

  19. My first week off orientation

    CABG patch kid posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was just reading a few other threads around here about orientation, being off orientation, etc. I just wanted to say that I'm one week off orientation now and my first week by myself went so...

  20. Report?

    CABG patch kid replied to Super Nurse JoshuA's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wow. I wouldn't know where to start, but for the safety of the patients I hope you and the other nurses at your facility look into getting that policy changed. You have every right to be concerned...

  21. Nursing School Superlatives

    CABG patch kid replied to macybones's topic in Nursing Humor

    Haha, one of our instructors did something like this during her speech to us. She made a mention to the "one who always knew someone with every disease we discussed" and "one most likely to ask...

  22. Almost off orientation with little orientation time provided. Please help!

    CABG patch kid replied to gardengirl08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that you should really talk to your manager or follow up the chain of command (educator etc) to get the help you need to remind them that you were NOT a nurse for the past 9 years, you were a...

  23. "REAL" nursing

    CABG patch kid replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you for questioning it, you sound like you're going to be a great

  24. 12- Hour Shifts

    CABG patch kid replied to hygienejunkie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love working 12's, I do work nights so I feel like my first day off is kinda lost to sleep, but I have a pretty good social life and often have plans with family and friends on my nights off. Some...

  25. Choosing The Best Route

    CABG patch kid replied to bro4shoe's topic in General Nursing

    I sent you a private message about a school with no waiting list (university/BSN program). Good luck in whatever choice you