AtheistRN ADN, RN

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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 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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    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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    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 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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    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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    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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    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-...
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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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    Staff/Patient Ratio - 30 Patients per Nurse

    AtheistRN replied to Colima's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :crying2:35+
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    AtheistRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After nearly 3 weeks of waiting (and the good pop-up), I finally saw my name on the BRN website. I am a registered
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    pearson vue trick still works?

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

    I'm sooo tired of waiting. Took NCLEX last Thursday 6/9, and no official word. Still geting good pop-up, but my interim license is still showing on BRN site. I know, 3 days to 6 weeks here in CA to...
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    AtheistRN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX on 6/9 in SFO. It was about an hour, stopping around 75. Still no results on BRN site. The PVT showed the good pop-up. My interim license is still showing to be acitve. Is it true my...
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    pearson vue trick still works?

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

    Good Luck,
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    pearson vue trick still works?

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

    I sat for the NCLEX-RN today in San Francisco at 11:30 and finished around 12:20. I didn't notice what number I stopped on. I am guessing around 75 as the last one I even remember looking at the...
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    Explaining circumcision to mom....

    AtheistRN replied to brentster_us's topic in Patient Education

    :twocents:Some of my thoughts on this issue: Shouldn't the medical community be advocating condom use for all regardless of foreskin status? A parent thinking their son has a free pass for unprotected...
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    Question to those getting Associates in Nursing

    AtheistRN replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    I am a current ADN student there, and I'm doing alright for myself. I'm a solo parent with 3 kids and I have a long commute, but I have worked for three years to get here. I won't let anything stand...
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    I Love my instructor, but she is a big PROBLEM

    AtheistRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Rule of thumb, like a man can beat his wife with a stick only as big as his
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    Just started & already noticing things

    AtheistRN posted a topic in General Students

    My ADN program started this week. I have worked as a cna and m.a. so some of the hygiene stuff seemed pretty basic. Tonight I was donating blood and something happened. The tech got the donation...