CABG patch kid

CABG patch kid BSN, RN

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  1. why?

    CABG patch kid replied to toocoolj87's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, a lot of people still hold that "sexy woman in a white uniform" stereotype about nurses. It's really sad that so many of the general public doesn't really understand what it is we do,...

  2. How to make the nurse's day.

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

    We had a family member not too long ago like this. Every single time we would leave the nurse's station, there she'd be. And if we were (god forbid) sitting down for a few minutes at the nurse's...

  3. Femostop and patient acuity

    CABG patch kid replied to Tawnee's topic in Cardiac

    Our patients come up after hemostasis is achieved, but we used to pull sheaths on our floor. The ratio is 3:1 but if the nurse was pulling a sheath, she would be 1:1 with that patient and the charge...

  4. researching nursing speciaties - need help

    CABG patch kid replied to Nurse Man-ingitis's topic in Cardiac

    here are some answers to your specific questions, from what i've

  5. Telemetry before ER

    CABG patch kid replied to markelleyr's topic in Emergency

    One of my friends/coworker is doing exactly that.... Same situation as you. We are about 8 moths into our tele job and she says she's still not quite ready to leave yet, but will be pretty soon. I'd...

  6. Has anyone taken the RN program at Moorpark college in CA

    CABG patch kid replied to creyes1982's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't personally gone to school there, but work with a few nurses who have and haven't heard any complaints. All nursing programs are strenuous and challenging, but it will be totally worth it...

  7. what do i do in this scenario? i need help with so many things!

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

    First and foremost: you have only been in clinical for three months. You are not expected to know everything and nurses are supposed to ask questions throughout their whole careers, so that in and of...

  8. Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders

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

    Really simplified explanations here (don't feel like quoting my patho book right now). Renal failure causesfluid volume excess (FVE) because the kidneys are not able to concentrate and/or dilute urine...

  9. Help! New grad

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

    First, what kind of assessment do the other nurses do? What did your preceptor show you? In our tele unit, we do a head-to-toe at the beginning of shift, focusing our attention on cardio and...

  10. Why is it my fault?

    CABG patch kid replied to MJJFan1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's definitely a live-and-learn thing. My example: an order had been written at 1000 for 2gm Mag Sulfate IVPB. I come in at 1900, forget to go over orders with the day nurse. I have a busy night...

  11. wonder what the opinion is on the "new" ACLS guidelines

    CABG patch kid replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    I just got ACLS certified recently, and it did feel quite a bit easier than I was expecting... from all the stories I've heard about the mega code and such, I think we are spoon fed this stuff now....

  12. nurses with no RN license practicing as a nurse?!

    CABG patch kid replied to inschool4ever's topic in General Nursing

    At least the DNPs actually have a doctorate to call themselves "doctor". That's not quite the same as an MA referring to herself as a

  13. RN w/ BSN starting salary

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

    Like everyone else said, it is entirely dependent on the hospital you work at. At my hospital, all new grads start out the same. BSN diff doesn't kick in until you are a clinical nurse II, which is...

  14. I feel dumb. re: talking to doctors and patient's family.

    CABG patch kid replied to file03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    And just a quick reminder to ask the pt if you have their permission to discuss their condition with so and so family member. It might save you a few explanatory sessions if you don't have their...

  15. nurses with no RN license practicing as a nurse?!

    CABG patch kid replied to inschool4ever's topic in General Nursing

    The current law in CA is that you have to hold your RN license before you can even sit for your PHN certification test. I believe only BSN programs offer the extra contact hours necessary to qualify...

  16. from RN to Pharmacy tech

    CABG patch kid replied to neatnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like it might be time to look for an opening at another hospital.....At a place that actually respects nurses. I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this but don't give up!! There are...

  17. Low pressure at night

    CABG patch kid replied to AMarie85's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking something along the lines of the pt receiving an antihypertensive at bedtime (I have quite a few who take something BID or TID that will make a dose due at bedtime). That would explain...

  18. what does nursing entail?

    CABG patch kid replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Nursing

    Like you, I was (and still am) very interested in biology and the way the human body works. A big part of a nurse's job is interpreting information about the patient, whether that be vital signs or...

  19. Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    CABG patch kid replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to approach this as a teaching opportunity (although it may not be welcomed), I think you should approach the RN directly rather than going straight to the compliance officer. In that...

  20. Time savers....please.

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

    I'm not sure what shift you work or if this is possible, but I try to group as many activities at once as possible. When I go see my pts, I do vitals, assessment and any med due at that time. By the...

  21. Argatroban, PT/PTT, and PICC

    CABG patch kid replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    We also treat the Argatroban drip in the same manner as a heparin drip, however, our policy is that we don't draw from the PICC if the patient is on a heparin drip. So I guess maybe see what your...

  22. Is it for me?

    CABG patch kid replied to meyun06's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the OP, I used to want L&D also but ended up changing my mind (my reasons had nothing to do with blood though). You will have plenty of opportunities to see how you react to...

  23. Help! I hate my job!

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

    I think it would be a little extreme to up and leave the profession all together. Apparently, not everyone here has the highest regards for nursing, but I think that nursing is a great career with...

  24. OB office vs. hospital

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

    Its hard to say exactly how much less per hour it would be but another thing to also consider is the benefits. From what I've seen and heard, office benes aren't nearly as good as hospitals, I think...

  25. 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