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  1. LPN and RN attitudes towards one another.

    imanedrn replied to daisymay20's topic in General Nursing

    Think less about the title and more about what the individual is able to accomplish. In NV, the only major difference is that LPNs can't push IV meds. I reported off to a LPN one night who's been a...

  2. I only have a 75% in anatomy and im not sure if im cut out to be a nurse

    imanedrn replied to 1las9630's topic in General Nursing

    I think A&P is actually very important to the pathophysiology of nursing. That being said, you not doing well in this course could be due to many different factors... When I first started...

  3. Loving HH!!!

    imanedrn replied to running_nurse's topic in Home Health

    I NEVER imagined I'd be interested in home heath either. I only got set up with this company by the referral of a very good friend who knows what an idealist I am. I met her while working in telecom...

  4. I need help with a paper!!!!

    imanedrn replied to danifishi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you need a personal interview? If not, there are plenty of us here. Can you just leave your questions or are you supposed to have a one-on-one sort of interactive interview? Also, what...

  5. My family can't believe nurses don't get breaks

    imanedrn replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    There was ONE shift where I did not take a lunch, and I was miserable. The CNA I was working with that day, who I highly admire and respect, told me I can NOT do that! "How are you supposed to take...

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

    imanedrn replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a good point because it is a definite reality for new grads. I'm still in this boat, and I precepted for 8 weeks and have been on my own for 8 weeks now. The big picture is incredibly...

  7. Learning Thread: Med/Surg

    imanedrn replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We are expected to do so no matter what and no matter where the infection is. If it's in a wound that is covered, and I'm going in just to pass meds, I am expected to wear full PPE. I actually had a...

  8. Why do docs give D5 to diabetic patients a lot?

    imanedrn replied to Shell5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is useful, thanks. I had a teeny old lady who was receiving D5 and not eating much but her BS were always high. The night nurse told me it was because of the D5. I said DUH, like this was...

  9. job hunting

    imanedrn replied to mah2008's topic in General Nursing

    Call the hospitals directly and ask if they have a new grad program. Many do but just don't post the listing online because their application process is different from that of an experienced

  10. The sugar that just kept dropping...

    imanedrn replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    I had a similar incident with a 18 y.o. male. He was a ward of the state, and they suspect he was/is a a drug-seeker and uses his Type 1 diabetes to get into the hospital (lets is bottom out or spike...

  11. Gift for a friend going into nursing?

    imanedrn replied to friendofanurse's topic in General Nursing

    My best friend from high school (who's graduating LPN school in a few weeks) bought me a nursing jacket (is that what they're called? Those long-sleeved sweater-like-but-not-sweaters with the cuffed...

  12. HOw many went for the certififcation exam today?

    imanedrn replied to geekgolightly's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Is this the AACN M/S cert? I NEVER thought I'd want to stay in med/surg for life, but I'm actually thinking of it as a real possibility now! If I do stick with it, I definitely want the cert to...

  13. How long was your resume?

    imanedrn replied to rigatoni's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ONE PAGE ALWAYS -- unless you're doing a C.V. which you're not yet I have a looong history of jobs. Your resume is for the MOST important SHOWY stuff. When you fill out the online app, you can...

  14. Most Patients during a shift?

    imanedrn replied to PinkFuzz's topic in General Nursing

    Med/Surg/Tele - we have 4 units (each w/ 36 pts split along 3 halls/pods). All have 6:1 ratio for RNs on days, 12:1 for CNAs (2 RNs per pod, 1 CNA per pod). On nights, the RN ratio is the same, but...

  15. For us "big" girl nurses.....

    imanedrn replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in General Nursing

    I gained 17 lbs in nursing school, then slowly lost it after joining Weight Watchers. I've had a weight problem my whole life and even succumbed to an eating disorder (which, sadly, worked really...

  16. Alarmism??

    imanedrn replied to RNdudeNNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Love it! No relation to this thread, but my husband and I went over this tonight. Don't know why it came up, but he said that "69%" of all statistics are made up, and I reminded him that "actually,...

  17. Physicians & Signing Telephone Orders

    imanedrn replied to just1's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital JUST implemented this policy. Docs used to have to sign VERBAL orders only. Now they have to sign TELEPHONE orders within 48 (or 24? can't remember) hours. Not much luck... Of course,...

  18. whoops!

    imanedrn replied to bird girl's topic in General Nursing

    I had this happen in NV a few times. While they were in the process of processing my licenses (GN, to temporary, to official permit), my info would NOT show on the website. You can always call them...

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

    imanedrn replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think this about covers it. Everything learned in nursing school HELPS in the real world, but it truly is NOT enough preparation -- and I believe it's not possible to cover everything in nursing...

  20. Alarmism??

    imanedrn replied to RNdudeNNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree! This is the stuff the fuels the so many unnecessary lawsuits! What if this guy's FAMILY came in and hadn't washed their hands and THEY got him sick? No one ever thinks about the...

  21. Changing PICC Dressings

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I don't know of an article, but (if I remember the last one I looked at), it says ON the stat-lock that it should be changed w/ each dressing change. Is that

  22. 3rd day on my own...need some time-saving tips

    imanedrn replied to Dancin'Mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've realized that some of "getting out on time" -- while, yes, most of it obviously has to do with me -- has to do with the nurse to whom I'm giving report. Last night, I gave report to a nurse who...

  23. What was it like finally being off orientation?

    imanedrn replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The longer I'm on my own, the more I love it. I know there's still TONS I have to learn, so I always make sure to ask for help. Thankfully, I have one charge who is amazing at actually helping. Some...

  24. Changing PICC Dressings

    imanedrn replied to imanedrn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I ended up having one Sunday. I left the backing on the dressing & peeled it off while applying it to the skin. Also had the pt's arm more exposed. Seemed to work like a charm

  25. 3rd day on my own...need some time-saving tips

    imanedrn replied to Dancin'Mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I WISH! If orders (and everything else!) aren't COMPLETE by change of shift, I get reamed by about half the nurse and 1 charge in particular. I'm SOL either