SNIXRN

SNIXRN

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  1. 4 medication errors in 11 months

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

    Hey again. I definitely agree that a report sheet/brain sheet is essential for organization. Also, to address coming in early - I work three 12 HR shifts, I usually come in 45 mins early my first day...

  2. 4 medication errors in 11 months

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

    As a new grad I take a lot of pride in being a nurse at Mayo Clinic and it's not a matter of problems with the hospital, it's a matter of higher standards that the hospital holds me to and that I hold...

  3. 4 medication errors in 11 months

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

    Do you have a report sheet that can help you become more organized? How early do you go in before your shift to review your patient's info? I find it helpful to show up 45 mins early to review my...

  4. RN Orientation Length

    SNIXRN replied to Birdbr's topic in General Nursing

    Ortho/urology 3 month orientation that included nclex review and nursing classes (heparin, EKG, sepsis, etc) - they really prepares us :) (6 months for ICU) 300 bed

  5. Nursing Student with a Drug Addiction

    SNIXRN replied to VanessaLee13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We were drug tested on orientation day. If people don't pass, I am sure they will offer the position to someone

  6. Anyone Wear "Butter soft" Scrubs?

    SNIXRN replied to LPNweezy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have never heard of that brand. I will have to check it out. If you get the chance, Jockey makes scrubs and they are way

  7. MedSurg Ortho or MedSurg Oncology

    SNIXRN replied to Missy BSN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I love love love being an ortho nurse. We get a lot of hips, knees, and shoulder replacements. We manage a lot of post-op pain, neurovascular checks, d/c hemovacs, occasionally give some blood and...

  8. At what point does an inexperienced nurse have to take a RN Refresher course?

    SNIXRN replied to CalidthreeN's topic in General Nursing

    I would start taking them right away. It wont hurt, and it shows companies that you are

  9. Impossible for me to be able to do what I have a desire for....

    SNIXRN replied to heyheyhey's topic in General Nursing

    Haha

  10. Stethoscopes?

    SNIXRN replied to luvnhim's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Go with the Littmann Lightweight or the Littmann Master Classic II. I have both, both work equally great. I use the Littmann Master Classic II at work but only because it was a gift and I like the way...

  11. Mayo New Grad program

    SNIXRN replied to Chechy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Oh yay! You will love icu! As for Wendy, keep your head up! It takes a few days for them to call

  12. Mayo New Grad program

    SNIXRN replied to Chechy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats, Laker2011! What floor did you

  13. Hold injection site with Lovenox?

    SNIXRN replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.lovenox.com/consumer/prescribed-lovenox/self-inject/inject-lovenox.aspx I've never applied pressure after any injection. I looked up in my 2010 drug book and it doesn't say to apply...

  14. Cleaner RN jobs

    SNIXRN replied to kyonguyen22's topic in General Students

    Maybe consider becoming a RN Research Coordinator if you want to avoid direct

  15. Have any of you given birth while in school?

    SNIXRN replied to JStollRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    3 girls in our last semester of nursing school had babies - and passed

  16. New Grad program 2011 in mesa/phoenix area

    SNIXRN replied to syrold's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I agree that there aren't many jobs for new grads in AZ but you might want to check out Mayo, Abrazo hospitals, or Phoenix

  17. new grad, new job, and I'm exhausted

    SNIXRN replied to jpeters84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely get support hose!! You can get them at most scrub stores. When I first started, my legs KILLED me, but after I got some knee high support hose, my legs instantly felt better. Also, if you...

  18. Should I take the job because its a Magnet Hospital?

    SNIXRN replied to jaznia15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good point antmarchingrn, it would be especially hard if you are driving home after a 12 HR shift and you have to be back the next

  19. New Nurse Needs Advice

    SNIXRN replied to Beedge's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought of nursing research? Also, I know that schools hire new nurses. You would probably have to look under government jobs. Good luck!

  20. Should I take the job because its a Magnet Hospital?

    SNIXRN replied to jaznia15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You said you had several offers - are your other offers at hospitals with good reputations? Are they in specialties you want? Did you do clinicals at any of them and feel like you fit in? I could see...

  21. Summer 2011 Glendale Weekend Student Forum

    SNIXRN replied to AmyStudentNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Congrats everyone! I actually just graduated from the weekend program in December and I have to say it is a great

  22. Hypotension question

    SNIXRN posted a topic in General Nursing

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  23. Hypotension question

    SNIXRN replied to SNIXRN's topic in General Nursing

    great point, depending on the situation, i would probably start another line if the pt had a 22 gauge. which probes another question, anyone know how fast fluids can run through a picc? sorry for...

  24. Hypotension question

    SNIXRN replied to SNIXRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I appreciate all of your responses. I feel a bit more confident if this situation were to

  25. Anyone else freak out their first day without a preceptor?

    SNIXRN replied to mkblakley07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am on my own in April and I am starting to get nervous. If I were told that I had to float to the ER I would probably have a panic attack