Charmander

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  1. Single-room ICUs may cut infection rates

    Charmander replied to pockunit's topic in General Nursing

    we take 1 - 2 patients, the rooms are paired (as much as the census allows), so sitting at one of the computers outside the room (there's 2 in a cubby with windows) you can lay eyes on each of your...

  2. switch careers later?

    Charmander replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    just my thoughts.... but finish your BS in Public Health, (you're almost there anyway and getting some sort of degree is a great accomplishment) making sure you integrate any pre-req's into your...

  3. Breastfeeding in the Hospital??!!

    Charmander replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    lifesaver = hands free double pumping bra.... La Leche League International Nursing bras, intimates, baby wear and sleepwear look for 'hands free pump bra' or 'new pump bra' this way you can multi...

  4. Going from RN to Paramedic

    Charmander replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

    just my 2cents... but I took a PAY CUT to become a nurse.... went from flight with 15 yrs to BSN RN.... just for some perspective... :) Paramedic scope of practice varies WIDELY state to state, and...

  5. Nursing the old fashioned way

    Charmander replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    high hot and a helluva lot is the HHH I know.....

  6. My feet hurt!

    Charmander replied to mo54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my dansko's, but have found that the socks make a huge difference. I LOVE smart wool's.... if I wear cute thin socks, my feet and legs are killing me by mid shift.... How are the Alegria's???...

  7. Ambien psychosis?

    Charmander replied to Cat_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I take Ambien personally, and have had bizarre conversations with my hubby.... but that's it (as far as I know right? ) So I take it IN BED, with my alarm set and everything in the house ok. And...

  8. Need some advice?!?!?!?!?!NEW GRAD<----desperate

    Charmander replied to lampost20's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure your already searching the web.... sarmc.org stlukesonline.com lots of campus' (Boise, Meridian, Wood River....) Elmore Medical Center West Valley Medical Center Mercy Medical Center there...

  9. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

    Charmander replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Also... when you go to the simlab, take a list of those skills that you need to work on- (Pump management, IV insertion, foleys, assessments... what ever... ), the policy and procedure for that skill,...

  10. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    Charmander replied to ToddEMTP's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Don't forget WA state.... they do accept Excelsior for LPN's only NOT paramedics (LPN's must go thru a 200 hour preceptorship in WA before they can proceed). Even if you have extensive (say 15 years)...

  11. Day/Night with young children at home

    Charmander replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    ok, a lot has been said for it being hard.... and I'll agree it's not cake.... though I don't work a split (I'm pure nights) I have 2 kiddo's (22 mos and 4) with my husband at home and it works great...

  12. Scheduling flexibility

    Charmander replied to misha12's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    well... the unit I work in uses the 'self schedule' concept. Kind of a pain for the scheduler, but she's awesome and works really hard at it. About 4 weeks before the next schedule comes out...

  13. child health clinic in Oregon

    Charmander replied to Daria_n's topic in Oregon Nursing

    just so you don't limit your options.... most hospitals are latex free... or have lots of non latex options for you

  14. Need to find an accelerated BSN program that I can get into!

    Charmander replied to SuperNova153's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's a whole list!! Good luck!

  15. Help with SIM "doctors order"

    Charmander replied to Peetz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    the D50 part you got... but the normal amp comes 25 gm's in 50 ml's..... (thus the 50% :) and it's usually the big blue one if you have to find it quick.... good luck, some little medic tips with...

  16. How do you become a Clinical RN II, III....

    Charmander replied to SashaO's topic in General Nursing

    Usually depends on where you work, also usually follows Benner's novice to expert model of the nurse, clinical education, and professional development such as degrees, working on degrees, unit...

  17. Advice on What to do for Fall 2010

    Charmander replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    Do the BSN, try for a fast-track, or just suck it up.... I have a BS that took me about 10 years (work and life... pesky...) and my fast track BSN program was 16 months (spring, summer, fall, spring)...

  18. Crushing meds?

    Charmander replied to Macbs4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have a handy-dandy screw down to crush-crusher.... have no idea what it's called, but it works really well and is quiet. Every patient has one in their room. I've never noticed it wasn't clean...

  19. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    Charmander replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely. I don't shout it from the doorway, or say it in any way to be snide or obnoxious, however I have had several instances where the care my family or myself have received has been less than...

  20. Need advice: I have bad anxiety before I go to work.

    Charmander replied to funnygirl01's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    YAY!! This all means your a smart nurse!! Sounds like you understand the gravity and seriousness of your role and you respect that you are caring for another human being. Honestly, I have always...

  21. IV Therapy or Burn Unit

    Charmander replied to yellowfluffball's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Burn Unit all the way. Oh holy cow those are some of the most compassionate, professional and smart nurses I have ever worked with (it was in medic school, literally ages ago...) You will learn so...

  22. 8 months pregant starting new job

    Charmander replied to Guest393655's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on both the baby and the sweet new job! Check on the FMLA regulations for your state and hospital. Sometimes you have to have worked for the hospital for a year before you qualify for FMLA...

  23. MSN/MPH Online dual Programs

    Charmander replied to RN4KU's topic in General Nursing

    um yes please?!?!?! I have been looking for this option

  24. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    Charmander replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    hubby - shot no problem 3 year old - nasal mist... no problem 15 month old - shot no problem me - shot no problem :) were Hini'd up in my

  25. Apollo College RN bridge program

    Charmander replied to eurolpn2007's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct on Apollo... The Boise program is in the candidate phase of NLN accreditation for their Practical nurse offerings only and are not listed as an accredited school of nursing for any of...