ilstu99

ilstu99

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  1. Survey for my Sociology Paper!

    ilstu99 replied to EMT_to_RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. ~2 2. greater than 70k 3. bachelors degree: bsn & bsw 4. ~2 5. in total - ~50 6. both 7. female. hope to help.

  2. Failed nursing school and dx'd with ADD

    ilstu99 replied to Lilly2462's topic in General Nursing

    No, I would not wait 10 years. That's nuts. Much of your test-taking success will hinge on your anxiety level and how you approach the questions. There are lots of good hints and methods for relaxing...

  3. How does one become charge?

    ilstu99 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree. When I first started, there would have been NO WAY I would have been even half-assed...heck....even one-eighth assed at charge. The visitors and families I could probably handle okay....

  4. How does one become charge?

    ilstu99 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    We usually staff between 15-18 RN's in a shift, and several of those are "resource nurses" for questions and another set of hands in an emergency....people who have been there for 3+ years. The odds...

  5. Baths

    ilstu99 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably start a bath on my own, and ask your tech for "help." It puts you in the lead on the task, and gives you an opportunity to demonstrate how it should be done, as well as allows you to...

  6. starting on nights tomorrow. Question..

    ilstu99 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: And I hang out here. :typing Looks like we'll be spending the night together. Reading anything good?

  7. MRSA isolation

    ilstu99 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    You just never know. The safest choice is to err on the side of caution, and to set a good example. What if you know how careful you are, but the next person doesn't....but they decide that your idea...

  8. Consent to drug test OB/L&D Patients

    ilstu99 replied to JMA-RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    We test all babies. A trip to the NICU means you automatically meet the criteria. IMO - "reasonable cause" is "you are my patient and I need to know what's going on to treat you effectively and...

  9. How does one become charge?

    ilstu99 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    In our unit, you have to have been there for over 2 years, and take a specific class/test about P/P and leadership. It's likely a question best answered in your specific

  10. IV air bubbles

    ilstu99 replied to I'mANurse!'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    How long is "forever?" I mean...are we talking 10 minutes per bag, or 30? Any chance they'd let you practice with water and tubing? I don't know how much it takes to cause real damage, so I'm pretty...

  11. Nurses will do the CNA job

    ilstu99 replied to bongids's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses have always done "CNA jobs." If the reverse were true, it may be a problem. My unit does not typically use CNA's for patient care. Our techs/CNA's (when we are fortunate enough to have them)...

  12. How Do You Manage Graveyard Shift & Family?

    ilstu99 replied to Dottie78's topic in General Nursing

    I love working nights. My kids are both in school, and it works out great for my family. Our schedule goes something like this: Husband gets the kids up and ready, and takes them to school on his way...

  13. New to supervisor role NEED ADVICE

    ilstu99 replied to Jerry99's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Our facility has a 90 day period in which you can be fired for anything without recourse. Cursing at the supervisor, inappropriate comments to the patients, failure to perform requirements...

  14. Nurses showing up late for work.

    ilstu99 replied to justmanda's topic in General Nursing

    Tardiness is a huge pet peeve of mine. I feel like..."How dare you treat your coworkers like your time is more important than everyone else's time?" Honestly, I find it to be exceptionally selfish....

  15. Accidental Extubation

    ilstu99 replied to twizzlers67's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We use NeoBars, and yeah...sometimes they have to come off more quickly than I would like. Breathing is WAY more of a concern, though. So sometimes they end up with little red squares on their cheeks....

  16. Food In The Nicu

    ilstu99 replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No food in the individual patient rooms, but allowed in the family-only lounge (parents and siblings only). It's inside of our unit so they have to be "buzzed in," while the regular lounge is in the...

  17. Failed nursing school and dx'd with ADD

    ilstu99 replied to Lilly2462's topic in General Nursing

    Study!! Find yourself a great NCLEX review book, and keep your mind in shape. Get enough rest, relax yourself and recenter. January is right around the

  18. OMG! This waiting room!!!

    ilstu99 replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for your painful morning, but thanks for the laugh!

  19. Question for night-shifters

    ilstu99 replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I also schedule mine 3 in a row. I stay up later the night before (3-4 AM), and sleep as late as possible the day of. Then I'm up by 1-2 PM, and I make my dinner, dinner for the family, and pack what...

  20. take my chances or not? help please!

    ilstu99 replied to muimui's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of program are you completing next

  21. Nursing

    ilstu99 replied to MIAMI R.N2b's topic in General Nursing

    If I understand your post correctly, you have a family member who is worried that she won't fit in, should she decide to return to school. I think it's a common concern, and in some classes it might...

  22. How did you know nursing was the career for YOU?

    ilstu99 replied to Fast's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of exposure to medical situations through my former job and my family. How do you know? If it's important to you, the care you give will be quality. That's just the way it is. As for the other...

  23. how do you improve morale in a unit?

    ilstu99 replied to jennifers's topic in General Nursing

    No such thing as "only" a nursing assistant! Just the fact that you're here asking for advice is testament to how important you are in your unit. Since you can't change other people, the best thing...

  24. Hurricane coming: evacuate or stay and work?

    ilstu99 replied to FroggyMama's topic in General Nursing

    I send my family to stay with other family out of town, and I stay. Honestly, I can't imagine not staying. Should something happen to me, my family would be well provided for, and would always know...

  25. PreMed nursing

    ilstu99 replied to frustratedbummer's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you would have to complete whatever requirements are needed for your medical school....in addition to whatever you had to take to finish nursing school. I believe that's why so many pre-med folks...