chevyv BSN, RN

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    Teacher's aides emptying/changing colostomy bag - safe? reasonable?

    chevyv replied to systoly's topic in General Nursing

    I can say that the school district I reside in does not have school nurses. Not even 1 to run between all of the schools! I get a call yesterday from my son telling me his ankle hurts and he can't...
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    Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    chevyv replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Check out the union busting here in WI. Teachers and county workers (including us nurses) were just recently thrown under the bus. It was an awful time that split our state. This is the first time...
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    Don't know if I can keep doing it.

    chevyv replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    I was about to ask why you would be taking temps when you can delegate but then saw 1 cna for 50 pts!!!! I think my license is much more important to me than the job at this point. You can't even...
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    Need help with care plan for constipation

    chevyv replied to jdeesbrown's topic in General Students

    and warm prune juice is even
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    Loans, loans and more loans

    chevyv replied to Jennyfour's topic in General Nursing

    You might be a step ahead actually. Now you have this mountain of debt and can appreciate having a steady job. You will learn to handle it as most of us do. Education usually incurs some debt....
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    Don't know if I can keep doing it.

    chevyv replied to sweetsleep28's topic in General Nursing

    I got burnt out just getting through the post. I don't even know what to say except vacation! Or new
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    The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    chevyv replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    It means you're being forced to stay an extra shift. You have no say in it unless you don't need or want your job. It sucks really really
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    Question RE posts by student nurses

    chevyv replied to JennyNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    It's overused but still so true. I have to admit that I too hate text type talk, but I also understand many of the younger people do use it regularly and it is the norm for them. Not that I'm...
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    The last thing you want to hear when you get to work

    chevyv replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    Walk in, punch in, and they tell me "Sorry, you're being mandated tonight." What!!!! I come in for pm's and already you can't find anyone for nocs!?! Thanks a bunch and I was up at 0730
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    First Psych Clinical

    chevyv replied to incurable_optimism's topic in General Nursing

    I work psych and I would advise you to listen to the nurse you'll be working with. Many of my pts would hyperfocus on you and not in a good way. Make sure to brush up on giving IM's (I give a lot!)....
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    Areas that are hiring RN's??

    chevyv replied to gaylarn4's topic in General Nursing

    Scratch that. There are so few jobs here. Milw cnty was hiring but now I hear through the grapevine that they are wanting to downsize and outsource. No other psych spots open anywhere and I troll...
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    Dream job if you weren't an RN

    chevyv replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    I would want my own little cubicle, blocked off from the whole wide world, a computer to do my work, and for everyone to leave me alone for 8hrs. I would like to pee when I have to, eat my lunch at...
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    Question RE posts by student nurses

    chevyv replied to JennyNurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I graduated and am working as a rn, I still consider myself a student. There is always something to learn and there is so much great advice here. I posted many questions as a student...
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    Is psych a good experience for a new grad to go to med/surg?

    chevyv replied to Ochin09's topic in Psychiatric

    I too accepted a position in psych and was told to stay at least 1 yr and then look for other employment. That way you gain experience and it tells any future employer that you're willing to
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    "Losing my license!"

    chevyv replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's said in ltc because of the expected workload. Caring for so many residents can put anyones license on the line. Although it rarely happens, I always felt so darned overworked and never...
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    What's the meanest/nicest thing another nurse or coworker has done for you?

    chevyv replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The meanest thing I've had done to me was when I worked in a small ltc as a lpn. It was my first day off of training and I was put on the most difficult hall (which I had never even set foot on until...
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    question about IM emergency meds from new psych RN

    chevyv replied to manchmal's topic in Psychiatric

    Also, when I notice someone escalating, I ask if they need a prn. I have also suggested a prn and pointed out behaviors that lead me to believe they would benefit from taking one or more. I just...
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    question about IM emergency meds from new psych RN

    chevyv replied to manchmal's topic in Psychiatric

    I've worked as a psych nurse for just about 1.5 yrs now and have done hundreds of IM's. When you put a pt in restraints there are normally people helping. Most don't go willingly. Our Security will...
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    What does your hospital do for halloween?

    chevyv replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Nursing

    We do the same thing we do everyday, nothing. When I work on Halloween I bring a small can of soda and a few pieces of candy (sugarfree chocolate for diabetics) for each of my pts. Management does...
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    Not-so-friendly coworker..how do you deal with it?

    chevyv replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would keep doing what your doing and be yourself. People like that usually come around. I worked in a small ltc for about a year and it took me a long time to be accepted by a coworker. I just...
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    How do you remain civil with coworker's you hate :)

    chevyv replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I try to stay professional and stick only to what needs to be done at work and stay within protocol. The back stabbers...I try to get busy doing my thing as far away as possible. I also try to build...
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    I can't believe co-worker took my venting complaints to boss!

    chevyv replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have a difficult time keeping my comments to myself when a coworker stabs me in the back. I would have to tell her how grateful I was that she went to the manager and told him/her our conversation...
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    Two job offers for new LPN

    chevyv replied to dgarney's topic in General Nursing

    I like the way #2 sounds, but I wouldn't make it at all. Working DD is way too much for me personally. I love LTC and positions do open up pretty quickly. I orientated for 8 hrs on a DD unit and...
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    Tell interviewer about nursing school??

    chevyv replied to Dre2416's topic in General Nursing

    I would say nothing about school. You need a job now and telling them about school just lets them know that you plan on moving
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    Graduation...Go or No?

    chevyv replied to made's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't attend. It meant nothing to me. Not that I roast anyone else. Just for me, personally, it was just another thing to do. This was my first degree and when I finish my next one, I won't...