RedhairedNurse

RedhairedNurse BSN, RN

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  1. Nursing Diagnosis for Arthritis

    RedhairedNurse replied to alire26's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    just a few that i can think of, of course, you have to apply these to your particular patient and the degree of his/her illness. 1. impaired physical mobility r/t pain 2. acute pain if came on...

  2. WANTED: smokers and smokers that have successfully quit!

    RedhairedNurse replied to annful24's topic in General Nursing

    i quit two years ago in my first semester of nursing school. i had the flu, chest congestion and just didn't feel like smoking. heck, it just hurt to breath. i smoked for about 25 yrs, 1/2 - 1...

  3. Can you be a nurse without working in the hospital? Please help.

    RedhairedNurse replied to Cfitz's topic in General Nursing

    I admire you for putting family first. I'm not really happy with my med/surg job either. I'm sucking it up though trying to get experience, plus I signed a contract for a huge sign on bonus. I'm...

  4. Assignments that you are not qualified to take

    RedhairedNurse replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    NURSE PRACTICE ACT!!!! You may suggest your manager read

  5. Flu vaccine (Adm sub-q in deltoid area?)

    RedhairedNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a flu vaccine administered in my deltoid Monday night at work. I'm pretty sure the nurse used a subq sized needle....I know it was a very small needle. I didn't question her because she's...

  6. Nursing schools in DFW

    RedhairedNurse replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Texas Nursing

  7. Poll: Do you take vital signs at the beginning of your shift?

    RedhairedNurse replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I always assess blood pressure again before administering bp meds. Also, if I think a pt is febrile, I'll take temp. Otherwise, I don't take vitals until near my shift

  8. Flu vaccine (Adm sub-q in deltoid area?)

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    bump back to top Somebody please tell me if you've ever had experience with

  9. Should I be upset? Or am I making a big deal out of nothing?

    RedhairedNurse replied to redhead09's topic in General Nursing

    Even though you keep your grades up, the performance in clinicals still count and if a teacher doesn't like you....she can flunk you. It's sad but true. There is somebody like this that I work...

  10. Learning disabilities

    RedhairedNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    it's been a rough start to the new school year. my young 2nd grader has, what seems, a severe learning disablility. we have an appt next week for a psychologist, but it can't come soon enough. it's so...

  11. Learning disabilities

    RedhairedNurse replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    The last few days at work has actually helped me out of my depression with this situation. Last week was so depressing for me....couldn't leave the house or hardly get out of bed. We have an appt with...

  12. Acid Base Balance help..Anyone?

    RedhairedNurse replied to WndrWmn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What about it you don't understand? Your post doesn't give us enough info to know what kind of help your looking for

  13. Take the Job?????

    RedhairedNurse replied to raffih66's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can't wait for a call back.....you must be very pro-active and call them. Show interest, let them know you're a quick learner, etc. I called HR at least once a week for about 5 weeks before I...

  14. feeling utterly defeated

    RedhairedNurse replied to tater tot's topic in First Year After Licensure

    BIG :icon_hug:Hugs go out to you. I'm sorry, I think it will take some time to adjust. Hang in there with that kitty of yours. It will get

  15. Nights or Days? What say you?

    RedhairedNurse replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    :up::up::up: :yeah: :yeah:

  16. I could really use some help with night shift vs day shift! Birthing Center

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

    I work nights and have to take a sleeping pill on the days I work in order to sleep during the day. The pill is the only way I can sleep. I've tried other things and my mind just goes into overload...

  17. New Grad-- Applying for jobs

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

    I would apply for an RN position and then call the recruiter. After I filled out my online app.....I received a call from the recruiter, who told me they will contact me again in about a week for an...

  18. Anyone else feel like they don't know basic first aid?

    RedhairedNurse replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    uote=blondy2061h;3136215]reading threads like the current one about being the first on the scene of an accident brings up concerns for me. i also thought of this when reading the recent thread where...

  19. nursing diagnosis-nanda advice?

    RedhairedNurse replied to oKeto's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i review the current careplan for each pt as i'm getting report. takes just a few seconds actually. not a big deal to me. have a nice

  20. nursing diagnosis-nanda advice?

    RedhairedNurse replied to oKeto's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    actually, we do care about nursing diagnoses at my facility. we have personalized care plans in all our pts files. it is part of

  21. Stressed new nurse

    RedhairedNurse replied to IamRN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This too shall pass and you will feel more confident. I was in your shoes and I can tell you It gets better, I promise. Once the preceptor is gone it gets a whole lot

  22. care plan for cystic fibrosis with episode of major hemoptysis

    RedhairedNurse replied to patsy peppermint's topic in General Nursing

    Remember your ABCs. Nuff

  23. erikson's theory

    RedhairedNurse replied to calianne1's topic in General Nursing

    At 78 y/o....that would be integrity vs. despair, right? After talking with the lady a bit, you may get an idea of what stage she is currently in. It's all about psychosocial. Ego integrity is the...

  24. Need help with a nursing diagnosis.

    RedhairedNurse replied to Juicy925's topic in General Nursing

    Altered coagulation. When a pt has a-fib, the blood can pool in the atrium and thus cause the pt to be at risk for thrombosis/embolus. Usually, a pt with a-fib has to be on coumadin to prevent this...

  25. Metric system conversions..need I say more?

    RedhairedNurse replied to Buffy31's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you need to know mL to dL ?? I know we need to know mL to ounces..... but dLs???? Never ever once used that, not even in