RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

Med Surg, Ortho

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  1. Quit after first day of orientation!

    RedhairedNurse replied to FLg8r's topic in General Nursing

    when i was a young irresponsible teenager, i quit after one day of work; i was young and ignorant and really didn't know the real meaning of responsibility. i've learned the meaning of responsibility...

  2. Doctors tend to over look things that sometimes a nuse can see

    RedhairedNurse replied to wrightLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would get 2nd, 3rd, OPINIONS if it were me or someone I knew!! My husband use to projectile vomit and he had a severe hiatel hernia and the food wasn't getting to his stomach at all. He had a very...

  3. Can a DNR order be a TO

    RedhairedNurse replied to Bug Out's topic in General Nursing

    In order for a DNR to be accepted in our facility it has to be written in two separate areas of the chart: 1) The doctor has to write the order. 2) The doctor has to address the DNR in the progress...

  4. Before nursing school I wish I knew.....?

    RedhairedNurse replied to calinative84's topic in General Nursing

    The Kaplan trick to answering nclex style questions, the way they teach you to break down the question. Very helpful in answering these

  5. Help with my goal please?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you've got it down, just hopefully you can obtain this goal by 30. Maybe a couple of yrs later, but who knows, If your smart, may be sooner. I wish you well and good luck. One thing I...

  6. Tarrant County Acceptance Letter

    RedhairedNurse replied to darrarizer's topic in Texas Nursing

    WOW!!! CONGRATS!! So happy for you!! Now start studying your medication math and get that down so that you can do it in your

  7. Now I understand why nurses leave?

    RedhairedNurse replied to motivated2nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is going to be every where you go. Just do what you do and it will get to where it doesnt' bother you anymore, or at least, not as much. I felt like you before but now I just take it with a...

  8. Starting to doubt nursing....

    RedhairedNurse replied to thongvo89's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been a nurse for almost two years now and I love it. I love where I work, as well as the people I work with (with the exception of two here and there) and I also love interacting with my patients....

  9. PostOp fall

    RedhairedNurse replied to chattychristine's topic in General Nursing

    I hope she is okay and didn't get hurt. I hate falls and personally think they should never happen, although accidents do happen. I just take extra precautions with my patients to avoid situations...

  10. Starting to doubt nursing....

    RedhairedNurse replied to thongvo89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ive been a nurse for almost two years now and I love it. I love where I work, as well as the people I work with (with the exception of two here and there) and I also love interacting with my patients....

  11. Nursing actions for lab values- HELP!!!!

    RedhairedNurse replied to ldalzell's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would think the most important nursing diagnoses would be decreased urinary output r/t dehydration, this can also be a cause of your BUN being elevated. Remember 'Oliguria' is decreased urine output...

  12. Is it True About Florida?

    RedhairedNurse replied to RN <><'s topic in General Nursing

    ADNs

  13. Why why why don't people understand...

    RedhairedNurse replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    Maybe she thinks antibiotics will help if she has sinus infection.......just a

  14. Texas Board of Nursing

    RedhairedNurse replied to mrboast's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would be very careful if I were you about bugging them or being a thorn in their side, you certainly don't want to tick them off. Be very respectful and try to be patient throughout this process....

  15. Tarrant County Acceptance Letter

    RedhairedNurse replied to darrarizer's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't think the teas will let you skip and go back. I know if your in the nursing program, their online exams are the same way, you can not skip a question and go back. Same with nclex, no...

  16. "When nurses eat their young"... I think I've been eaten...

    RedhairedNurse replied to phoenixfire's topic in MICU, SICU

    I actually think you are a good candidate for the position you seek. I will tell you how I was told to ask questions......without it sounding so bad. Apparently, I had a preceptor that complained...

  17. Tarrant County Acceptance Letter

    RedhairedNurse replied to darrarizer's topic in Texas Nursing

    Do you know Bev, the secretary in the nursing dept? Go to her and ask her opinion. That's where I went right after seeing my TEAS at 89%, I just knew I wouldn't get in with that score, I was bummed...

  18. Help! Need advice for my sick husband! his temp is 105!

    RedhairedNurse replied to nrice28's topic in General Nursing

    ER now, not even a question in my mind about it. What would it hurt you to be safe rather than sorry later? Take care, hope he gets better, get

  19. Tarrant County Acceptance Letter

    RedhairedNurse replied to darrarizer's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's just too competitive at TCC, I don't think that will get you in. I'm sorry, just the truth here. I honestly think that the reason they're so tough is because it's a very tough program, we only...

  20. How do I get a job/interview for Parkland residency 2010

    RedhairedNurse replied to missdeevah's topic in Texas Nursing

    My advice is to call and speak with a recruiter, personally. Go there in person, kick the doors down, so to speak. If you want something, you have to be persistent; I called my recruiter once a...

  21. The Monster: Med/Surg

    RedhairedNurse replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I got into medsurg for the experience, now a 1 1/2 year later, I absolutely love it, wouldn't want to do anything else; I am wanting to go into critical care some time in the near future. I know not...

  22. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    perfectly said!! Common

  23. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but it really bugs me to see someone type like this, especially someone in our profession. You should be adult enough to type out your words. Please, with all due respect, it's time to...

  24. Do you actually wear gloves/gowns/masks ?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Nursing

    if there is mrsa in the wound and i'm doing a dressing change, then yes, i'll wear gloves and gown.. but to just give meds, then no i just wear gloves. mrsa in the blood and i'm drawing blood, i'll...

  25. Poor spelling in charting

    RedhairedNurse replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    I usually always chart: "Resting in bed in semi-fowlers position........." Or whatever position they