AtheistRN ADN, RN

AtheistRN has 14 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in ICU,Med-Surg, Sub-Acute, SNF, LTC.

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   How would you handle this?

   AtheistRN replied to KellyMPH's topic in Critical Care

   Report to your supervisor and go up if necessary. No excuse for missed BG and insulin, twice! No excuse for not infusing nourishment as ordered. That nurse is a danger to your patients and should not...
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   Had panic attack, past drug use, my Dr is reporting me to the board! What do I do?!?

   AtheistRN replied to Maryslamb77's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi, OP. I came from a family with a lot of dysfunction and substance abuse. In fact, my adult some is a homeless heroin addict. Heroin, fentanyl, crack, speed, anything. He always has reasons to...
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   Terrified after taking the NCLEX

   AtheistRN replied to nursenat6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   My test was done in less than an hour. I was stunned and thought I must have failed. It took 2 weeks for the results to post. 2 weeks! But the "good pop-up" showed and I did
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   Regarding Heel Ulcers Without Eschar

   AtheistRN replied to AtheistRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Thank you for your response. The issue here is no eschar whatsoever, just large open wounds with
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   Regarding Heel Ulcers Without Eschar

   AtheistRN posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Hi all, I'm an RN working in a skilled facility and have a question for the experts about heel ulcers. My understanding is that when stable eschar is present, this is usually "left alone". What about...
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   Does Preferring to Work Night Shift mean you're lazy?

   AtheistRN replied to Soliloquy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I work my butt off. 80 residents, 4 CNAs, one nurse. Can't clock-out for lunch, wouldn't stop working if I could. Usually don't spend time off the floor except to
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   Fatal Med Error

   AtheistRN replied to AtheistRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Of course it needs to be reported, that's not even in question. And if protocol leaves room for cover-up by the powers that be, what then? A simple in-house med error report isn't an
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   Fatal Med Error

   AtheistRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   If a terminal, DNR resident dies and a med/transcription error is discovered, how and to whom does one report this to avoid potential cover-ups? I cannot elaborate, but imagine what Rx is
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   Too good for my own good? Rant!

   AtheistRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am a new nurse to the facility, but have been an RN for 2 years. I have very high expectations of myself and other people. If a CNA is improperly providing care, totally slacking, or faking VS, I...
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    NOC nurse

    AtheistRN replied to CYoungLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nocs with 70+ residents, 4 carts, on my
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    What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    AtheistRN replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've seen anywhere from 8 to 20 dollars more an hour for acute care RNs. I have never heard of a nursing home RN getting paid more unless DON, DSD, etc. In No. CA, at
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    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    AtheistRN replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am smart. That's how I got to be an RN:thankya: Terrible at venipuncture,
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    What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    AtheistRN replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some things that bug me (RANT): 30-60 residents with less than 5 minutes to see each resident. Staff that should never be in charge of care for people. Staff that are completely uneducated. Staff with...
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    Nurses reusing vacutainer hubs, tourniquets & blood-soiled trolleys for blood draws

    AtheistRN replied to AtheistRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Great news: the situation has been resolved in a positive manner. Phew! I lost some slep on this. Thanks for the
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    Nurses reusing vacutainer hubs, tourniquets & blood-soiled trolleys for blood draws

    AtheistRN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have found that some nurses are reusing vacutainer hubs, tourniquets, and bringing a visibly blood-soiled trolley into resident's rooms for draws. DON was notified. She said to talk to the TX nurse-...