CABG patch kid

CABG patch kid BSN, RN

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  1. New Grad=Night Shift?

    CABG patch kid replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing

    Start applying now!! I started applying for jobs in Oct/Nov, didn't graduate til Dec. and told my future employers I wouldn't be able to start until Feb. because I was moving and didn't want to move...

  2. Medical Assisting questions

    CABG patch kid replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

    What about LPN school? In the city where I went to college, there was a local adult school that offered a 16 month LPN program. There were some prerequisites of course, but I think that was included...

  3. Ratios

    CABG patch kid replied to nursekatie22's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is true that if there are lower ratios, ancillary staff gets cut. Even where there was no mandate (VA system) if there was an LVN assigned to a group, the RNs would get more patients, say 8. If...

  4. I have never been nasty to a student until now!!!

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

    I can't stand it when people are on their personal cellphones at work and they stand right outside the patient's room and talk loudly. It is very

  5. Medical Assisting questions

    CABG patch kid replied to Brandi8's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know a whole lot about medical assistants, so anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. The schooling is a certificate program, I'm pretty sure a certificate is the same as a diploma; in...

  6. New Grad=Night Shift?

    CABG patch kid replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in General Nursing

    You mentioned you used to work as a nurse tech. Do you still work for that unit and plan to stay as an RN? If so, I'd say your chances are higher for a day position. Going into a new facility or...

  7. Central lines and TPN vs PPN

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

    I hope it

  8. Ratios

    CABG patch kid replied to nursekatie22's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I had to comment on such a broad statement. I think that many hospitals DO care about the patient outcomes and their safety, even for monetary reasons. Hospitals these days are...

  9. THE REAl DEAL!!

    CABG patch kid replied to Jogirl's topic in California Nursing

    The cost of living is insane, I think people should keep that in mind when looking at the Bay area's pay rates. I don't think nurses are "starting" at 60/hr, maybe it's that much for an experienced...

  10. Central lines and TPN vs PPN

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

    I'm sorry, I just reread your post and realized I'm not sure what you are referring to as a "midline". We just call them central lines or peripheral lines, maybe someone else can shed light on what a...

  11. Central lines and TPN vs PPN

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

    To answer your TPN/PPN question, I am assuming the difference is that TPN stands for Total Parentaral Nutrition while PPN stands for Partial Parentaral Nutrition; total meaning the patient receives no...

  12. Best and Safest site for IM injection? why?

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

    I just wanted to add that the vastus lateralis is the only site that should be used for an infant or toddler that has not been walking for at least 6 months because the gluteals are not developed...

  13. How do you nicely handle a patient who is 'needy'?

    CABG patch kid replied to hollyberry678's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Another thing that may help (kinda already mentioned) is to do an "hourly rounding" technique. Make it a point to check on them often, do your necessary tasks, ask if there is anything they need...

  14. puching out 'no break'

    CABG patch kid replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I just started my orientation in a union hospital. They have very strict rules about taking lunch breaks and clocking out on time (people working over or not taking breaks is a big labor-law no no)....

  15. Should I say something to this student?

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

    First off, thank you for having consideration to students feelings; they are often overlooked by the staff where clinicals are held (at least in my experience). But a BP of 60/40 should have been...

  16. Don't like to say I'm an RN. Long...

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

    I read a study while I was in school that showed that units having a larger RN population in the staff mix had a decrease in hospital-acquired infections, mainly pneumonia; pressure ulcers; and DVT;...

  17. Input Wanted

    CABG patch kid replied to mikemay1969's topic in General Nursing

    Mike, don't worry that there is a fast turnover there; most tele units have fast turnover because most people just go there to "get their feet wet" and move on to ICU or ED. My manager was also...

  18. is it just new nurse adjustment period? or a bad fit?

    CABG patch kid replied to surfer betty crocker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The ratio you're working with sounds pretty unsafe. I work in telemetry and our ratio is 4:1 (granted, its california and we have ratio limits). I'm am so sorry to hear that you have to go through...

  19. Nursing School or Med School?!? BOTH?

    CABG patch kid replied to Khaos05's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm, maybe it's your nursing program? My program had pathophysiology first semester and it was VERY in-depth. I think that because nurses tend to "specialize" these days, we don't need to know the...

  20. Input Wanted

    CABG patch kid replied to mikemay1969's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad myself and will be working in telemetry starting next week. It is intimidating in a way, but maybe if you talk to your manager in more details about the acuity level of the patients...

  21. My Mom the Alcoholic

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

    It is definitely tough to see a parent going hard times; I, too, have a few alcoholics in my family, one I lived with for quite awhile and the other I've seen put his life in a deeper and deeper hole....

  22. Doctors Yelling

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

    Ugh this is the second thread in a row I just read about doctors yelling. I'm pretty sure it may happen to me one day and I'm not looking forward to it. I'm one of those really sensitive people who...

  23. Is it just my unit?

    CABG patch kid replied to ninanina07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At my old job, the unit clerks weren't even ALLOWED to do anything physical for a patient in any way, not even open a milk carton. Because the clerks actually followed policy, I never saw them over...

  24. What I call a "hot mess"

    CABG patch kid replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Blee, one thing I've learned is that if you rush around (and I hate feeling rushed) you will be more likely to forget something and have to go back and do things a second time, so its...

  25. Night shift nurses

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

    Thanks everyone for your replies. Like some of you said, I guess as long as I sleep when I'm tired, I will figure out what works best for me. I know when I was in school I had a tough time going...