newdawn_45

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1. Do you as a Hospice Nurse use a pulse oximeter?

   newdawn_45 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I absolutely refuse to us a pulse ox in a Hospice setting and I encourage my nurses to do the same because once used everyone fixates on the number. I practice symptom management. I look at the whole...

2. Did I cause my patient to die faster?

   newdawn_45 replied to lou_tango's topic in General Nursing

   In our profession even with all the loving and supportive care we give, death is sooner or later inevitable. I apologize on behalf of the nurse that made you feel the way you did. I applaud your job...

3. How Many Nurses are Glad They Have a Union

   newdawn_45 replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

   Union in South Carolina? :nono: As they are so fond to tell you, "you're lucky to have a job"

4. Were You a Nursing Assistant

   newdawn_45 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

   No, came into the program as a Paramedic. God bless the CNA. What a tuff job.

5. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

   newdawn_45 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

   Not a look I care for but please aren't we all

6. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   newdawn_45 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I was so frazzled by the time i reached the 75th when it shut off abruptly i darn near jumped through the roof.. I knew i had passed but you are never sure till you see the envelope.

7. Do Day Nurses Really Feel that Night Nurses Do Nothing All Night?

   newdawn_45 replied to Brita01's topic in General Nursing

   Always get a chuckle when I hear the day shift talk about the night shift not doing anything. Speaking as a Charge for the ER we both work equally hard. We come in and usually have to hit the floor...