SNIXRN

SNIXRN

Critical Care. CVICU. Adult and Peds PACU.

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  1. Percocet PRN

    SNIXRN replied to ChristineWV's topic in Patient Medications

    Our physicians write orders like, "5mg percocet Q4H. May repeat x1 during dosing interval". That way if one pill isn't adequately alleviating the pain, the patient could receive another pill. So, if...

  2. How to deal with +++needy and loud pts

    SNIXRN replied to Aeterna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One word: Ativan JK! I had a patient whose daughter would call or follow me to the med room, while I was walking out of another patient's room, etc. It was so exhausting. If it interferes with the...

  3. I feel like a complete failure

    SNIXRN replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so sorry you had to go through this. You made a great decision by resigning. With a team like that one, you would have hated it once you were on your own, and eventually hated nursing altogether....

  4. Back in school and hate it.

    SNIXRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

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  5. Social inadequacy and nursing.

    SNIXRN replied to CaffinePrnPo's topic in General Nursing

    You will do fine. Some patients you will click with, some you won't. You will learn to read people and approach

  6. Singled out nursing student

    SNIXRN replied to Blacksheep80's topic in General Students

    So, re-evaluate what you said. Can you think of any reasons "all the white people" would be reluctant to become friends with you? I think the reason your classmate isn't having difficulty because she...

  7. Singled out nursing student

    SNIXRN replied to Blacksheep80's topic in General Students

    Did you seriously just say

  8. Organizing my workday at clinicals

    SNIXRN replied to trulyblessed2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You have to find a report sheet/brain sheet that works for you - it will help prioritize your day. My report sheet has name, allergies, doctor, dob at the top. Then it's divided in two part below that...

  9. Pleez HELP! any ideas for a teaching project?

    SNIXRN replied to mz-purposedriven_rn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hand washing :) easiest way to prevent

  10. AHHHH ACLS course problem!! I don't know what to do!

    SNIXRN replied to nurseypoo87's topic in General Nursing

    I know people, who while in nursing school, got their ACLS certification. It's doable. If you really want to prepare, just study lethal ECG strips before you take the

  11. Nursing + Size/Strength

    SNIXRN replied to breezy7's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to be "large" to know how to safely move/lift patients. I work on an ortho floor so I often have to help patients out of bed, if you don't feel safe helping the patient move, all you do...

  12. Can I legally read TB tests and give injections to family and friends?

    SNIXRN replied to cyb3rRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've given family members IM and subq injections (of their prescribed medication ie:b12 shots). After all, as nurses we teach our patients how to give themselves injections. However, I'm not too sure...

  13. Any reviews on Kaplan Review course?

    SNIXRN replied to Simbia's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst Review! The presenter is a southern lady who really makes the class

  14. Too lazy to adjust your alarms? or Don't know how?

    SNIXRN replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    If they are POD 0, continuous pulse ox, BP (Q15...Q30...Q1H...), HR I occassionally get a few patients on tele - I guess if they are on tele and have a.fib, we adjust our tele to be advisory, where it...

  15. Too lazy to adjust your alarms? or Don't know how?

    SNIXRN replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    True, but there are normal ranges for all vitals. I get many postops, so if my alarms are sounding, it's because they are desatting which is something I need to address

  16. Too lazy to adjust your alarms? or Don't know how?

    SNIXRN replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    Your sarcasm is immature. Way to look like a professional. Keep in mind we all have different patient populations but policies are put in place (influenced by JCAHO recommendations) for the safety of...

  17. Too lazy to adjust your alarms? or Don't know how?

    SNIXRN replied to suanna's topic in General Nursing

    our alarm parameters are set for a reason. per policy and for the patient's safety, we cannot adjust the alarm parameters or volume, especially for our own convenience. i will use my "appropriate...

  18. Hospital Reputations in Phoenix

    SNIXRN replied to Sunlover's topic in Arizona Nursing

    mayo all the way! in the top 100 places to work in forbes and the second best hospital in the us (johns hopkins is the

  19. New grad pay

    SNIXRN replied to NyGirlRN10's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My hospital hires new grads for this pay range. They even pay more than that for night shift. Oh and congrats on getting hired. I did clinicals in Banner Good Sam's ICU and loved

  20. What does the RN certificate and lisence look like?

    SNIXRN replied to girlie1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Haha, yet you spelled "their" and "license"

  21. How do nurses really feel about CNA/PCTs?

    SNIXRN replied to barbamatt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When we are super busy, help answer call lights.

  22. Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

    SNIXRN replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

    most, but not all. statistically, i work for one of the best hospitals in the world. i graduated in december with my associate's and was hired a few months before i graduated. while we have a few bsn...

  23. Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

    SNIXRN replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

    Waisting?

  24. I like learning about diseases but hate nursing

    SNIXRN replied to PraiseMariahCarey's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think it's being on night shift? My world changed for the worst on night

  25. experienced nurse with anxiety on the job

    SNIXRN replied to SFDRN's topic in General Nursing

    i work on a urology floor and whenever i have to cath a female patient, i always bring in a second set of hands. it's far too difficult to try to stay sterile, hold and insert the