Rocknurse MSN, APRN, NP

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    Progress notes.

    Rocknurse replied to AusSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Think in terms of systems. Divide things into Neuro, CV, GI, GU etc. Then further divide into before and after. For example: write what rhythm the patient was when you picked them up, so patient was...
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    Fired Due to Not Being Able to Get to Work

    Rocknurse replied to Studentworker's topic in General Nursing

    Listen, I understand....to an extent. When I was your age I was broke and my car was a death trap on wheels. I had no money to fix it and I still needed to get to work, so I get it. But...on the other...
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    UK nurse waiting for 10 years for USA

    Rocknurse replied to michaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and welcome. I am from England too and came over with OGP 15 years ago. It's a long drawn out process but I'm living proof it works. Just be aware that OGP will only place you where they have a...
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    Davita vs Fresnius

    Rocknurse replied to llevy01's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for Davita for 5 years. I really enjoyed working for them although of course there are issues, as there are with any place of employment. On the whole it was a good experience. The machines...
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    Thinking about quitting

    Rocknurse replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need to take control. If you feel that circumstances are out of control, then try to make yourself a creature of habit and work to some kind of framework so that you don't find...
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    Work Update

    Rocknurse replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If there was an active order for the TPN but the rate was not specified, then it would be your responsibility to clarify that order and hang the TPN, unless there's some kind of rule that says LPNs...
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    Can a nurse refuse to participate in a code?

    Rocknurse replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Why are we resurrecting a 5 year old post? Now THAT'S desecration of a
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    Was I wrong?

    Rocknurse replied to Munch's topic in General Nursing

    Your co-workers behavior is despicable. You absolutely did the right thing. Nurses who judge chronic pain patients disgust me. I would report it to your manager and suggest that she enters some kind...
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    do any NPs wish they did something else

    Rocknurse replied to 8-ball's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's my deal too. Couldn't stand primary care. I'm in the AGACNP track and work critical care. I just wish I could do ER or urgent care but I don't want to do kids. Back in my day I worked in an ED...
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    TPA in hyperglycemia?

    Rocknurse replied to detrelibre's topic in General Nursing

    The bottom line is that TPA is a high risk drug with both risks and benefits. However, the worst case scenario is loss of brain tissue and potential dysfunction, so the TPA should be given if the...
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    Nursing Shortage!! It's real and it bites (new grads, can't find a job? Read this post!)

    Rocknurse replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, no matter if a hospital is short of staff, and that they have lots of job ads showing up on jobs boards....it doesn't mean they're actually hiring. I've seen instances where this has...
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    Anyone had this problem?

    Rocknurse replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ICU and if anyone unlicensed touched one of my pumps, I'd not only lose my $% I'd be straight into the manager's office and be having a conversation. Most of my patients are on critical...
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    NP path question

    Rocknurse replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    An applicant for CRNA school is more attractive with 2 years ICU experience and a CCRN certification than with a Master's degree. However, you'd still have to complete the entire program and your...
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    NP education

    Rocknurse replied to Drewsky7x's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am in the AGAC-NP program at UCONN. It's a fine university with a beautiful
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    NP education

    Rocknurse replied to Drewsky7x's topic in Advanced Practice

    Welcome. Well here's the rub. Some schools don't adequately prepare you. If you attend EasyNP Online Skool.com then perhaps you won't get the education you desire, but if you attend a good school,...
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    do any NPs wish they did something else

    Rocknurse replied to 8-ball's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ICU nurse here too. I've been in this game for 28 years and I love the ICU but nursing started to wear on me several years ago. The stress, the demands, the ever changing face of healthcare...it's...
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    LPN to RN in Connecticut!

    Rocknurse replied to Lmac0309's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there fellow CT neighbor! In my opinion I would not bother with the LPN. In this state those jobs are getting harder to find. I think that because you already have a bachelor's that you should go...
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    8 Work From Home Jobs

    Rocknurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm working from home today actually. I work in informatics and I work from home once a week. The rest of the time I go into the office. That works perfectly for me as I get the best of both worlds...
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    Bullying :Living well is the best revenge

    Rocknurse replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    Bullying can happen to anyone. As a seasoned veteran I thought those days were behind me until a few years ago I came across my nemesis. At the time when we met I thought we were friends. It took me a...
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    Laid Off From Tech Job For Graduating Nursing School

    Rocknurse replied to Chloebug's topic in General Students

    From what I understand, this is quite common. My unit does not allow a newly graduated nurse to continue working as a tech or CNA once they've graduated due to conflict of
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    Commute Time

    Rocknurse replied to nursechini's topic in General Nursing

    I am incredibly lucky. My main job is 15 minutes on a good day, and my per diem job is 50 seconds from my door. After years of long commutes I am very happy with
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    My apologies to the nursing profession

    Rocknurse replied to Jon12's topic in General Nursing

    Here's something I've learned in my nearly 30 years of nursing that if you learn will stand you in good stead. It's not all about you, and nobody cares about you. This isn't a personal statement, just...
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    I Think I my CPR Instructor Didn't Know What She Was Talking About

    Rocknurse replied to darobow's topic in General Nursing

    Doing chest compressions too fast won't allow full recoil of the chest wall and therefore will compromise blood return to the heart lowering cardiac output. I can't comment on the tourniquet issue...
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    Relationship problems

    Rocknurse replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I do! She's the only person I'll ever be with until I die. I know what I
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    Relationship problems

    Rocknurse replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    It's not normal or healthy to be in a relationship like this. I know because I was in one but didn't really see it clearly until it was over. After years of feeling anguished and stressed I walked out...