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  1. Report Sheet Samples

    RN NascarFan replied to ToodlesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a surgical unit and use the attached report sheet. A co-worker set it up and now, more than half of the staff use it. We double side copy so this covers up to eight patients. The space for...

  2. What tricks do you use to make your day more bearable?

    RN NascarFan replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: Especially when I hear, just about every shift, what newest "money-saving" plans have emerged from administration. Fiscal integrity is good............... We still all have jobs I also...

  3. Any Nontraditional Students Pursuing Nursing for first Degree?

    RN NascarFan replied to FoundMyCalling's topic in General Nursing

    I was 43 when I decided to pursue a nursing degree- married c/seven children at home. I was not the oldest in my classes by a long shot. Be excited about the class work and enjoy the fact that you've...

  4. what to put on your worksheet?

    RN NascarFan replied to megan mahal's topic in Orthopedic

    Our unit does not have a "set" form for report. We do use SBAR for transfer pts The form most of us use is attached. One of our RN's created this form and continues to change it as needed. She is our...

  5. Best shoes ever?

    RN NascarFan replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Croc addict here but I do have a pair of Quarks that I alternate with. I have tried regular New Balance but I can't stand the completely closed in

  6. Resume Cover Letter Help

    RN NascarFan replied to alr1rn's topic in General Nursing

    Have you searched Allnurses for "cover letters"? I have found a good deal of helpful information that way. Also, try typing : RN cover letter samples into Google or your search engine of choice....

  7. Self Scheduling. Does it exist?

    RN NascarFan replied to badgernurse's topic in General Nursing

    We self-schedule on the unit I work on, surgical. Day RN's work every other weekend, all holidays are rotated for all shifts . Night RN's have to work a combination of 3 Fri/Sat shifts. As long as...

  8. New Nurse...Overcome with Emotions: Bad Sign?

    RN NascarFan replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    My first patient death occured while I was on orientation. The pt had been admitted in a coma and never regained consciousness. The family was with her around the clock and knew the end was imminent....

  9. What types of blood pressure cuffs are allowed in your facilities?

    RN NascarFan replied to Kay28's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital does not use the digital either, only manual and Dynamap machines. I prefer

  10. A "Thank You" gift for a preceptor

    RN NascarFan replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit had two student nurse externs for the past two months. Their last night was Wednesday and they planned to cook for us as both RN's that precepted them worked that night. My extern also wrote...

  11. What is your usual nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

    RN NascarFan replied to extreme's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto...........Upstate NY

  12. Omission of Nurses Note.What Happens?

    RN NascarFan replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to note on one patient for a shift, did flowsheets but forgot to note. My nurse manager just had me note on my next shift and date/time the

  13. What's your holiday bonus?

    RN NascarFan replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital gives bonuses based on "consistently meeting expected requirements for job" In other words, if your yearly evals are above 3.00, you receive a bonus. This year, for RNs, 3.00 =$800,...

  14. RN to BSN online

    RN NascarFan replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have been going through this thread, investigating options for ADN-BSN. I have to look at affordability as well as accredidation (sp). If I am reading this correctly, UOP, the total for BSN through...

  15. Night Nursing

    RN NascarFan replied to kenesha212002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all, congrats on your position, I hope all is going well I have always been a night person so working 7P-7A has been a great shift for me. My best friend, on days I have to sleep all day,...

  16. What do you do when it's time to go and you still haven't charted yet?

    RN NascarFan replied to Shell5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I always stay to chart but if there are things that just didn't get done in my 12 hours, I pass it on in report. Obviously, if it is a vital order, I make sure it's done. As others have said, nursing...

  17. Just curious - Age 35+ make it hard to find job?

    RN NascarFan replied to DanaS's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am 45, graduated this May, and had 5 interviews resulting in 5 job offers. I held out for the hospital closest (my first choice from the beginning). I know any of the classmates I graduated with...

  18. So... best PDA software?

    RN NascarFan replied to Guitar_Heroine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I bought the Constellation with my PDA but I still prefer Epocrates to the Davis drug guide. I have both on my PDA and if I can't find a med on one, it's on the

  19. PDA's-Are They Worth It?

    RN NascarFan replied to TypicalFish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely worth it, IMO. I bought myself a Tungsten5 as a graduation present in May and I love it! I started work in June and most of the nurses think it's great too. I find it much quicker when I...

  20. It's me, PIE123...

    RN NascarFan replied to pie123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :balloons: congratulations!!!! :balloons:

  21. The Best Shoes for 12 hours

    RN NascarFan replied to tinaroo07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After doing a search here related to shoes I just bought a pair of Quarks (wanted Crocs but couldn't find any near me). I'll have to let you

  22. I Passed!!!!!!!

    RN NascarFan replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  23. How long after graduation did it take to get your ATT?

    RN NascarFan replied to grinnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congratulations!!

  24. How long after graduation did it take to get your ATT?

    RN NascarFan replied to grinnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i registered on 5/13 and received my att yesterday (5/31) i scheduled my test for

  25. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    RN NascarFan replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've just started interviewing for positions after I graduate in May. Within a 50 mile radius the wages range from 16.20 - 19.30 (no differentials included in those) Differentials varied from 1.80 -...