chevyv BSN, RN

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    Favorites in Clinical...making a tough day tougher

    chevyv replied to cornhusker2step's topic in General Students

    Good attitude! 9 weeks? You can do this!! It may seem like the longest 9 weeks of your life, but we'll be here for you
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    Pt told me... why didn't anyone else?

    chevyv replied to Blues1220's topic in General Nursing

    At least she was honest with me when I asked. Over the years, I've found my coworkers uncomfortable with everything from vomit, ng goodies, to now this. I'd rather someone be honest and willing to...
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    Need advice PLEASE

    chevyv replied to HA_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would not tell them. It's not really they're business at this point in time. If you tell them, you know you may not get the position. I wouldn't tell anyone I work with until they ask and it'd...
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    Pharmacists giving injections!?!

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in Patient Medications

    It's not the fact that anyone can give an injection that gets me. It's the fact that yrs ago we would not have seen this and as time moves on what else will we see that other professionals are doing...
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    Pt told me... why didn't anyone else?

    chevyv replied to Blues1220's topic in General Nursing

    Some places only give you the need-to-know information. I hate that. When I have a pt with AIDS (not HIV+), I need to know this. I'm more concerned with sniffles and coughing because of the...
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    Favorites in Clinical...making a tough day tougher

    chevyv replied to cornhusker2step's topic in General Students

    Oh, I would not talk with the instructor about this. If you have to 'pay your dues' then she may really ride you. Just deal with it the very best you can. She is a stepping stone. Try to be a...
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    Favorites in Clinical...making a tough day tougher

    chevyv replied to cornhusker2step's topic in General Students

    If you have to go home and cry, do it! I had a couple of instructors that were very hard on me. I can tell you that CNA's and PCA's probably have a bit more confindence and have seen a bit more than...
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    Pharmacists giving injections!?!

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in Patient Medications

    Well seeing the responses, I may be needing to lighten up a bit. I'll work on it, but still rubs me the wrong
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    The weekly addition to the workload...

    chevyv replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that would seriously cut into their meetings.
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    The weekly addition to the workload...

    chevyv replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    If only nurses from all over would band together and let them know we've had it and demand better/safer working conditions. That is the only thing I can think of that would change things. Until we...
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    Almost Fainted in the OR Twice!!

    chevyv replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    This may sound a bit bizarre, but I worked ER for a bit and normally I was fine. The days I would get a 'meaty' wound (like someone who layed open their knee), would just about put me under. I...
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    What should I do?

    chevyv replied to finallyRN7's topic in Nursing Career

    I would do the interview and take it from there. Personally, I would not want to drive 2 hrs unless the pay was really really good and I could work 12hr days part
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    a nurses right to privacy as a patient??

    chevyv replied to amyj23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I get the whole diversion thing, but isn't a certain amount of proof required. What day, how much, what pt or pts? I work psych and the things people say and the actual event is rarely the same....
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    Plus size nurse concerned about O.R. scrubs

    chevyv replied to Manatee111's topic in General Nursing

    Although this may not be appropriate for many to say.....being me.....I would go with a pair of the scrubs that are available, head to the managers office, and say "Although I would love it my fat...
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    writing up another LPN for med error

    chevyv replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit I would not have written the nurse up for multivitamin. I would have talked with her and reminded. Something along the lines of "I know pt x gets a multivitamin at such and such...
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    a nurses right to privacy as a patient??

    chevyv replied to amyj23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If someone were to disclose information about me while I was a pt who actively sought medical treatment, I would be talking to a lawyer so
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    Weird question about interview (re:overweight/ not needing insurance)

    chevyv replied to nervousnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If I was interviewing you, I would want to evaluate if I feel you would be a good fit for the unit. Many people of heavier. Are you a team player? Are you personable? Do you ask questions during...
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    Should I become a CNA at 19 (pre-nursing student)?

    chevyv replied to deannadesign's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Absolutely go fo the CNA! Many schools require their students be cna certified these days. Having pt contact and getting the whole routine down will help you so much in clinicals. Good
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    Nursing School Full-Time & Working Full-Time...Is it possible?

    chevyv replied to jlynaeleslie's topic in General Students

    I've heard it can be done, but I certainly could not do
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    Should I gain experience or money?

    chevyv replied to Dre2416's topic in General Students

    I would do the CNA. It was scarry watching some nursing students who had never worked as a CNA try to gain the confidence that others who worked in the field had. I had worked for many years as a...
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    What's Next...?

    chevyv replied to Stella10's topic in General Students

    I think you're in a tough spot right now. If you never really felt like you belonged at this particular school, then maybe you should look into a different school. If it's because you've been thrown...
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    I don't wanna study

    chevyv replied to Vectrexevo's topic in General Students

    I don't wanna study or do my assignments either. Just wait until you land a job and want to further your education. I'm going for BSN completion and already have a job. No real light at the end of...
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    Soon to graduate and still don't know what I'm doing

    chevyv replied to greyL's topic in General Students

    It's totally normal! In my last semester I felt so ill prepared. I've been working as a RN for over a year and still haven't had a female cath (I do work in behavioral health though) but I've...
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    VENT ! Well they won !I am quiting

    chevyv replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you're going through so much at this time! I would think your employer would need to meet the doctors orders, but that may not matter if you've already quit. Perhaps you could look into your...
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    Help, I am very conflicted about turning peer into nursing board

    chevyv replied to auntie72's topic in General Nursing

    Can someone tell me more of what an MDS coordinator does? I do MDS's at work but I'm only going through the nursing part. I don't look at the MAR's to find errors. I thought (and I'm very new to...