chevyv BSN, RN

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    Anyone successful in switching from psych to med/surg?

    chevyv replied to Guest321574's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I've been a RN for just about 1.5 yrs and was lucky to land any job. It happens to be in the county Psych hospital. I have been thinking about the possiblilities of changing to med surg but am so...
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    Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    chevyv replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I think she was just posting how she felt. No biggie! For many students it is true. If you can't handle your fellow students quirks, then yep, pts may be a challenge. Many times they are anyways....
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    Being required to do a psychiatric care plan on myself?

    chevyv replied to esokitty's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't like it much either. Matter of fact, I would lie. It's not anyone's business, including your instructor, if you take certain medications or anything else you would not like to reveal....
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    Work as a CNA while in Nursing School?

    chevyv replied to MomBak2Skool's topic in General Students

    I was a CNA first in hospital then LTC and there are some big differences. In the hospital, you will get report, do vital signs, assist the nurse with anything they might need. You will also get...
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    Question about becoming nurse

    chevyv replied to RichV's topic in General Nursing

    There is at least one school here in WI that will take you if you have a 4yr in a health care related field. They are a fast tract Masters program. Once you have a ADN, you are able to fast tract in...
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    Therapeutic Communication

    chevyv replied to verivici's topic in General Nursing

    I really let my pts talk. Most of them don't get people to just listen to them. When I have a conversation with a more difficult pt, I try to ask questions that can be answered by the pt. A lot of...
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    "You're a NURSE??"

    chevyv replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    Hey OP, you forgot to mention how we forego the trip to the bathroom again so we can help your loved one with their BR
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    Pressing Charges Against a Patient

    chevyv replied to missjustice's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in Behavioral Health and can tell you that the most our pts will see is a trip to acute for a week or so and maybe a ticket issued by the sheriffs dept which will be thrown out upon review d/t...
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    Nurse Interfering with Medical Care, AGAIN!

    chevyv replied to JacksonCare's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree, if the staff is in the office, they will most likely look at the notes per protocol. I don't need permission to view my pts charts or the charts on a different unit if I'm working on that...
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    Nurse Interfering with Medical Care, AGAIN!

    chevyv replied to JacksonCare's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I guess I would have asked some questions and explained that taking off of work was difficult. Sounds like the nurse is part of a team who follows some sort of protocols. Yes, I'm sure it was very...
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    MIstakes New nurses MAke?

    chevyv replied to ad3vans's topic in General Students

    They should not scare you. You should learn from them. I get the whole policy thing, but wait until you see the policy and procedure books. We have 3 huge binders! 3!!!!! There is no way to get...
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    Three times was not the charm

    chevyv replied to lostdecade's topic in General Students

    I am so sorry to read your post! Do you work as a CNA currently? It might help. Don't let your dreams die becsause of your experiences. If you really want to be a nurse, try the route from the...
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    MIstakes New nurses MAke?

    chevyv replied to ad3vans's topic in General Students

    The one big huge mistake I made was actually less than 1 yr ago. I work in a county psych facility and was dealing with a volatale situation. I had security helping but needed to get a med IM into a...
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    Nurses eat their Young

    chevyv replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    I used to agree that nurses eat their young until I trained a few new nurses. I met some really good new nurses who would ask questions, let me know they've never done a procedure, or dealt with pts...
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    Kicked out of nursing school for leaving a bed in the high position...

    chevyv replied to rocketsurgeon87's topic in General Students

    Wow, OP, you went from being a bit angry to being flat out flippin nuts! Take a deep breath and really think about what your spewing here. The more you write, the more grateful I am to the...
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    I showed emotion in front my clinical instructor - is that bad?

    chevyv replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't ever worry about it! It sounds like your instructor was pretty sympathetic. It's okay to be human and show that side of yourself every once in awhile. Now, you watched the nurse and I'm...
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    Nursing school re entry

    chevyv replied to peachy22's topic in General Students

    First of all I'm sorry you're going through so much! I wonder if you have 'testing stuff' can you get a doctors note? Not sure it means you might be having some test anxiety but I know if that's the...
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    Sweet relaxation

    chevyv replied to KimN's topic in General Students

    Sounds wonderful! After helping my son with his school project, I'm just settling in now for my 10pg paper that was due yesterday and I have to work all weekend and post a huge powerpoint by Fri...
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    New Graduation Requirements, Can They Do This?

    chevyv replied to Jen D's topic in General Students

    Schools can add courses whenever they choose. Sounds like yours is doing it because they aren't doing well with grads passing the NCLEX first time round. It's not a big deal and you'll gain some...
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    24/7 Video Cameras in ICU rooms

    chevyv replied to umcRN's topic in Critical Care

    My soon to be 15 yr old son is hypoplastic left heart. He too will be going to Childrens for his care as an adult. I wouldn't want him anywhere else. Childrens has the most experenience dealing...
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    I hate nursing school! ~rant~

    chevyv replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Students

    He may as well save you all the gas money if you won't be getting a patient. How can you even have a clinical with no patient, no access to the chart, and no guidance. You've paid money to learn and...
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    I hate nursing school! ~rant~

    chevyv replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Students

    We didn't have access to Pyxis either. Only the instructor had access so we had to find her, and go that route. I still think you can learn a lot whether you can chart or not. Although nursing is...
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    what vital signs do I need to perform?

    chevyv replied to Eohippus's topic in General Students

    Yep, I too would do all VS. There is a lot you can do in 20 minutes. Asses the area where the staples are to be removed before and after. Watch and feel for redness, swelling, warmth. Remember...
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    Is this job worth keeping while busy in school?

    chevyv replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Well, if you posted dates and didn't get them, why do you need to talk to your boss? Works out well for you and you maintain employment. I would buzz her and let her know you sent your availability...
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    Is this job worth keeping while busy in school?

    chevyv replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Well, jobs in my area are pretty scarce nonexistent right now. If texting is the preferred method, than I would text just a couple of dates to keep the door opened and then deal with it. I was a CNA...