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  1. 4540, Who's in?!?!

    WillyNilly replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Ohio University

    Just did the post and finished the table. Need to reply to two and submit the table. I would like to have chosen a different topic however there isn't much data for the new ones 2020 posted. So...

  2. Confused/decisions

    WillyNilly replied to dina11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Outpatient for sure! You can always PRN on the floor if you want to keep your status. Ask about a status change to PRN and take the OP

  3. Outside Food in the Hospital

    WillyNilly replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    Some hospitals and units limit it due to risk of substance abuse-visitors hiding extra pain meds in Big Macs causing pts to require extra

  4. Young mom, nursing school

    WillyNilly replied to Nursekidd1's topic in General Students

    You can do it! I had my first while doing prereqs. ODD was 2 weeks old when I went back. I was pregnant again in nursing school and took my nclex while 7mos pregnant. I got my first job 8mos pregnant....

  5. Dressing for psych

    WillyNilly replied to OCRN3's topic in Psychiatric

    Second the triple Bs. Make sure it is modest dress, no earrings/jewelry, Hair pulled neatly

  6. 4540, Who's in?!?!

    WillyNilly replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Ohio University

    So far Im still filling out the data tables....Im not too keen on the post one day then wait and post the next on DBposts. I am a Monday kind of gal in the sense of get it done, get it done right, get...

  7. Can you take a patient's medication without their consent?

    WillyNilly replied to balmybalmblam's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Another poster suggested what I was thinking...a time release medication dispenser. There are some that go on lockdown or only release a days worth at a time. Also, check local pharmacies. Some...

  8. Registered nurses with an Associate degree...

    WillyNilly replied to Gaby_rmz77's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It depends on where you are. I had an associates and now the requirement is BSN movement for

  9. LTC med pass from PYXIS?

    WillyNilly replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When you make your rounds to eye ball them ask if they are having pain and if yes pull the PRN when you are doing that pt meds. We are able to "pull by time" button on Pyxis and set a range and it...

  10. BSN vs ASN

    WillyNilly replied to SimonTan's topic in General Students

    80% by the end of 2015 enrolled or actively seeking higher education for Magnet standards was a slide broadcasted on a screen in their conference. 80% is the new standard of the facility for BSN. I...

  11. When a Confused Patient Smarter than a Doctor

    WillyNilly replied to Steve123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    With impactions, pts can present with MS change. I have seen a enemas given and pt clears stool and MS clears as well.... Especially in geriatric patients or dementia. Just a

  12. Psychology

    WillyNilly replied to Stoogesfan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In geripsych I attempt to reorient once and if it doesn't stay, I follow the clients lead. I do not want to cause harm by reorienting them and agitate them with confusion. If they believe it is 1965...

  13. Visitation during detox?

    WillyNilly replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    In a mental health setting the client is changed in to a gown, belongings are searched, recorded an locked in a cabinet until discharge. For visitation, we can not deny visitors. It is a legal right....

  14. Antidepressants in Sedated/Comatose Patients

    WillyNilly replied to blondy2061h's topic in Patient Medications

    I would continue to give because most psych meds require a step down approach unless the dr wishes to dc them. I always give psych meds and heart meds first then follow up with the others. What...

  15. 4530 Who is in?

    WillyNilly replied to woodsyny's topic in Ohio University

    I have the Hartman family. I did the posts based on what we were already given and then added to it. We then were given extra info so I added more. I've been saving my posts as word docs to see what...

  16. retaking blood sugars

    WillyNilly replied to 2011_RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would have rechecked it, given a snack and checked again. I wouldn't want it to dip while they

  17. Gut Feelings....

    WillyNilly replied to Mandychelle79's topic in Psychiatric

    I think we get them for a reason. I describe what signs and symptoms I see, check to see if the patient has any medications to help with the signs and symptoms and keep a good eye. If it is a spiral...

  18. Anybody not pass a class?

    WillyNilly replied to RNtoBSNLB's topic in Ohio University

    What grade percent is considered a B-? I was raised old school with 93-100 as an A. Im just starting OU and cant find the info anywhere.

  19. Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

    WillyNilly replied to coffeeSTAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been asked and I freely answer "when I graduated the base pay for xxxx hospital is xx dollars for new grads" I don't tell them I make more than base pay. I've only shared with one person. If you...

  20. Is anyone else familiar with this? (sounds too good to be true)

    WillyNilly replied to SaraMC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It may be a valid job, not that high in pay or glamorous . Answering call lights, toileting, bathing, running non stop, vitals, blood draws, etc. I would ask for more

  21. Does psych nursing affect ur home life?

    WillyNilly replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Psychiatric

    I have a warped sense of normal. Guy on the corner talking to unseen other? Woman cursing at grocery cart? Okay. Woman offering to show her surgical scars in middle of the bank? Sure. Closing the...

  22. Honors Project - Geriatrics...Help please!!

    WillyNilly replied to Apples&Oranges's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Depression in geriatrics. Social isolation, the pharmacology aspect used to treat them is different than younger people. The sleep pattern, nutrition, etc. What about agitation or mental status change...

  23. 4530 Who is in?

    WillyNilly replied to woodsyny's topic in Ohio University

    I see the family case is up and running to view. I printed it off to prevent the flipping back and forth. Just finished out the Letter project and hopefully do a final draft to submit tomorrow.

  24. March 26 start

    WillyNilly replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    I havent seen a final grade on myohio yet. I am on a deadline for reimbursement and time is ticking quickly. Anyone else still showing "In

  25. March 26 start

    WillyNilly replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    I'm waiting on my database grade and then I'll know how I did. Sooo