donsterRN ASN, BSN

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  1. donsterRN

    What makes you irritated by student nurses?

    donsterRN replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    I love the nursing students that come to my facility; in fact, three separate schools of nursing use our facility for clinical rotations. I really respect those individuals that are motivated to do...
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    HELP...MA or RN

    donsterRN replied to HCC2010's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this. If you are licensed as an RN, you will be held to those standards despite your job title. Get the RN experience and NETWORK. Much luck to
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    Want to make a difference

    donsterRN replied to nursein2013's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it's possible; you will be in a position to affect so many people with your compassion, caring, knowledge and skills. I would only caution that you not read a lot into the venting posts on...
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    First Nurse Narrative in Nursing CLass. Pleas help

    donsterRN replied to sweetmira19's topic in General Nursing

    Certainly your instructor has given your class some idea of what's important and what's not in the scenario...? This is an exercise in critical thinking. Your post-op patient was constipated and now...
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    Board exam!!

    donsterRN replied to Anett's topic in General Nursing

    NCLEX assumes a basic knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, but it's not likely to test you on specific organs and systems. It's likely to test you on nursing interventions related to the pathology of...
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    How does your hospital recognize, reward, and motivate staff (RN, CNA, etc.)?

    donsterRN replied to krystin954's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that we have anything official. I do know that we should have one for being the best ass-kisser. Kissing patient ass is apparently where our bread and butter is, according to...
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    can anyone help me with process recording?

    donsterRN replied to onlyj's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Although I could be wrong, I seriously doubt you'll find credible examples or samples of what you seek online. Certainly your instructor has given you some direction to meet this objective? Some...
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    How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    donsterRN replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    I was 51 at
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    ACLS protocol update?

    donsterRN replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished ACLS today; we were taught to the new guidelines. We used the old book for the basics, but we had the new
  10. donsterRN

    employer wanted to try me out!

    donsterRN replied to rn4life2009's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry that the job search continues, but I think you are so much better off out of that place. Best of luck to
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    Im not a nurse but I would love some answers please

    donsterRN replied to Andreasvt's topic in General Nursing

    I really am sorry because I know this isn't what you want to hear, but we truly cannot provide this information. Terms of Service prohibit the membership from providing answers and interpretations of...
  12. donsterRN

    What do you do to destress?

    donsterRN replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    The best de-stresser ever ... Barnes & Noble. Even better if there's a Starbucks nearby (or within...) Which reminds me it's time to renew my
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    Holy Abscess! Not for the faint of heart

    donsterRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this. I can't get beyond the pain this person had to have been in before. I hope he felt better after... I've never seen that amount of drainage from an
  14. donsterRN

    What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    donsterRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Cardiac telemetry: Beta blockers, statins, insulin, IV abx,
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    Is nursing the most interesting profession?

    donsterRN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I'll contribute a chapter or
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    Can I delegate this to a LPN?

    donsterRN replied to WI_home_RN's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility, that is the domain of the
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    Is nursing the most interesting profession?

    donsterRN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. I love the learning opportunities that nursing has afforded
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    I am leaving nursing...

    donsterRN replied to littlemammanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that the field of nursing wasn't making you happy. It definitely has its challenges, and can be extraordinarily stressful. On the other hand, I am thrilled for you that you found...
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    What info should be "tattooed" on a nurse's brain?

    donsterRN replied to rloh961's topic in General Nursing

    I've read in other threads on this board that some schools have as many as 9 or 10 rights of meds! My school taught 5. Must be a school
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    Rn's, are you able to do job well without chemistry class?

    donsterRN replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Chemistry was required in my program; in fact, high school chemistry is a pre-req to enter the program now. I'm not really sure why. Chemistry taught me a great deal about life and the world, not...
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    Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    donsterRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I am a male. I am also an RN. That means I have my own assignment, my own assessments, my own treatments, my own meds, etc. I am NOT a pack mule who can drop everything to help you...
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    Student caught stealing....

    donsterRN replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very happy it worked out that way; congratulations. I hope the young woman learns a valuable lesson here and gets the help she obviously
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    Happy Holidays!!

    donsterRN replied to TexasNurse89's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the forums! I'm off Christmas Eve, but I'm working Christmas night. Census should be low... (crossing fingers!) Merry
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    What does your username mean?

    donsterRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mine is most unimaginative... My name is Don, but I'm called Donster. And I'm an RN. Pathetic,
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    I am just.........simply thrilled.

    donsterRN replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very happy for you if you're happy. But I LOVE nights! Just love it.