Dakota1592

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1. wounds! my headache!

   Dakota1592 replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

   We often use a drink called Juven for pts with

2. New Oncology nurse

   Dakota1592 replied to vmiller1981's topic in Oncology

   vmiller1981, Just want to say, Completely Normal. I am relatively new to oncology nursing as well. My whole first year, I defined it as a "good day" if no one died that wasn't supposed to and I didn't...

3. How long should it take?

   Dakota1592 replied to Twitchi's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I went through an accelerated nursing program as well. I took a few pre-reqs and then a year of nursing classes. It is intense but over with quickly. I'd recommend the accelerated route as well...

4. How many patients?

   Dakota1592 replied to sistasoul's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I work on a 44 bed Med/Onc floor. We typically have 4-5 pts on a day shift and 5-6 on a night shift. Day shift has 4-6 Patient care tech and Nights has 2 PCT's with a 3rd coming in at 4:00 a.m. to...

5. s-q insulin question - please help

   Dakota1592 replied to pattchez's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I agree tweety. We have to get over ourselves. The double check is not about whether or not our co-workers trust us or our nursing skills. It is about patient safety. If your policy is to double check...