ilstu99

ilstu99

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  1. Pericare.....

    ilstu99 replied to BearyPrivate's topic in General Nursing

    I've watched quite a few people do it, and have seen it door poorly/incorrectly by CNA's, new nurses, experiences nurses, nursing supervisors..... My (least) favorite *ever* was the RN I was helping...

  2. the RN's appearance

    ilstu99 replied to Olli's topic in General Nursing

    No one in our unit is allowed to wear rings of any kind. Ugh...the grossness that lives under there. :grn: Some of the staff pins their ring(s) to their tops, but many just leave them at

  3. Transfering DNR pts to MSICU

    ilstu99 replied to Lorie P.'s topic in General Nursing

    My MIL was DNR - no intubation, no compressions (however that translates to everyone else's corner of the planet), and she was 86 years old when she passed. She was in a step-down unit, and received...

  4. Need info on what you LOVED about your pinning ceremony

    ilstu99 replied to Lemur's topic in General Nursing

    We also did a little card about our future plans, and our thanks to family/friends that was read while we received our pins, and had a picture taken. It was something nice to fill the gap, rather than...

  5. the RN's appearance

    ilstu99 replied to Olli's topic in General Nursing

    i think the rule-making in the units is likely a result of the few who ruin it for the masses. some of my co-workers chew gum, and i'd never know it. however, there are a few that make me feel like i...

  6. What is expected of a new nurse?

    ilstu99 replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    My first reaction was: Mind-reading. :chuckle Anyway..... Don't worry about the needle stuff. It will come with practice. Be upfront with your preceptor, and explain your limited exposure. I would ask...

  7. Sex Discrimination or not?

    ilstu99 replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it usually has anything to do with a "sexual predator" feeling, or "taking (anything) out" on anyone. We respect a lot of religious and cultural practices, even if it requires less...

  8. ICU visiting hours

    ilstu99 replied to livingkennedy's topic in General Nursing

    In the NICU - any/both biological parent 24/7 except for the 30 minutes for shift change on either side. For the non-critical babies, we allow a crowd for the first couple of visits, so they can get...

  9. School Questions for recent grads

    ilstu99 replied to Marie-SC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the class stucture is anything like ours, taking A&P over the summer will be a huge load. I hope it's the only thing on your plate. :) You need to really have it down, or the rest of your...

  10. How to enhance cohesive working and communication

    ilstu99 replied to NYCRN6's topic in General Nursing

    What types of things aren't getting done? Do you really feel like it's a "laziness" issue, or possibly a lack of appreciation and/or knowledge? I would guess that the odds are high that some of them...

  11. dishonesty in diagnosis

    ilstu99 replied to the tooth's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of psych illness? Not that it changes my answer any, but I was curious. You can't deny people the right to be stewards of their own care, and make decisions for themselves....unless they...

  12. Preadmission tests????

    ilstu99 replied to dee78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey there!! :) We had to take the basic admission tests in reading and mathematics, as well as the pre-admission ATI-TEAS. You can go to:...

  13. Ok... passed the boards... where's the job???

    ilstu99 replied to guineachick's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had ho-hum luck with online applications - about a 25% response. However, I had a 100% response to in-person applications. I don't know if that would make any difference in your situation, but it's...

  14. Nursing Scholarships??

    ilstu99 replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in General Nursing

    Did your dad (or anyone else) claim you last year on his taxes? That would make a big difference for some scholarships. I would talk to the financial aid department of your college, and do it...

  15. Older mom thinking about career change---PT or Nursing

    ilstu99 replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I'm 35! We aren't "older!" I would think that your current degree would be a great foundation for the science of nursing, and that some of your previous coursework may equate to less of the...

  16. What's YOUR nursing obsession?

    ilstu99 replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    Oral care and skin care! No extra junk in the beds or at the bedside - linens, old wrappers, bits of tape stuck everywhere....bleh. Making sure that the parents/families understand what I mean, and...

  17. How much is your pay?

    ilstu99 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed in a lot of places before accepting my current position, because we were open to relocating after graduation. I was amazed at the differences in wage offerings, as well as the ton of...

  18. Complaints

    ilstu99 replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Why not research another area of nursing? There are SO many things you can do!!! At least look for another department before you give up!! It sounds a lot like you aren't getting the support you need...

  19. Coumadin and Vitamin K

    ilstu99 replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    On our cardiac floor where I did clinicals, there was a "perfect world" answer and the "real world" answer. In a perfect world, the MDs will follow-up well, calculate the coumadin based on lab values...

  20. Kicked out of Nursing program

    ilstu99 replied to leereynold218's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry for your daughter. How disappointing! What types of things is she having trouble with at school? Is it a clinical skill, a specific subject, her communication skills...? Do you know for...

  21. What do you wish for in a break room?

    ilstu99 replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses who are not busy? Am I in the wrong department/hospital/state?? :chuckle Anyway.... We have a breakroom. It's about the size of my home's bathroom, but it does have a TV, sink, dishwasher,...

  22. Tattle Tail Traits in Nursing??

    ilstu99 replied to BrokenRNheart's topic in General Nursing

    Just my .... Most TT's remind me of one of the basic laws of parenting. You know, the "bad attention is better than no attention," rule. They don't feel secure enough within themselves, or they feel...

  23. So how many pts do you have?????

    ilstu99 replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    Critical 1:1, Acuity level High - 1:2, Acuity level Medium - 1:3 NICU With. They save me a HUGE amount of time in the things I "never seem to have time for." They can't do a lot of direct care, but...

  24. How many of you worked during school?

    ilstu99 replied to ChrisAHF's topic in General Nursing

    I did because I had to. If I had had the option, I wouldn't have. I would have liked to be more involved in the student nurse organizations on campus, explore unpaid opportunities in the local...

  25. Applying to Nursing School: Is this enough?

    ilstu99 replied to CarinaBallerina's topic in General Nursing

    Here, there would be considerably more focus on your grades as an issue. An 80% (if I understood you correctly) would be a C in our nursing school, and that wouldn't be enough to get you in. The...