medicrnohio

medicrnohio RN

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  1. What do you do when a patient takes their meds at an "unusual" time?

    medicrnohio replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    We have computerized MARS but we are allowed to change times on meds as we see fit. They do come up with the usual times but we often have to change them. If we change them we send a form to...

  2. Malpractice Ins??

    medicrnohio replied to MrsMinor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have it through NSO. $45 for first year, $89 every year after that. Low cost for peace of

  3. Anyone starting the Univ. of Wyoming Online RN/BSN program next week?

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't know that you can do all of the generals online through UW. But I have been able to find almost all of my generals as an online course through the local community college or university. I'm...

  4. IV question

    medicrnohio replied to Trixie99's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I would use regular pump tubing for the primary bag and hang the antibiotic using secondary

  5. Anyone starting the Univ. of Wyoming Online RN/BSN program next week?

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I thought I'd go for the insanity award by taking 3 classes (hmm...do they award that? if not they should.). Anyways, I'm taking Intro to Higher Ed in Nursing, Patho, and Pharm. Ought to be fun....

  6. Ostomy nurses/IV nurses?

    medicrnohio replied to GrnHonu99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I interviewed at a hospital that has an IV team. I didn't particularly like the idea because I don't want to lose that skill. I am actually quite good at it, nurses on my floor come to me to start...

  7. Help! Need Time Management Tips

    medicrnohio replied to Serenyd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As far as patients who want more of your time than you can give them...my suggestion is to tell them something like 'I have 5 minutes right now to talk about anything you want. Then I will need to go...

  8. Did preceptors get paid more or receive bonus by precepting new nurses?

    medicrnohio replied to atlanta's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We get paid $1 extra an hour to precept. Generally they try to assign one preceptor for the entire time you are orienting. Sometimes that changes based on

  9. New Nurse Training New Nurse

    medicrnohio posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been an RN since March of this year. Last night I found out that they are putting an orientee with me for several weeks starting on July 31st. This person is a brand new RN. Has anyone ever...

  10. Anyone wear Crocs?

    medicrnohio replied to nurscee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Crocs. I really liked them a lot at first, don't like them as much now. In fact I just bought a new pair of shoes today. I think they wear out faster than most shoes. Also my feet sweat a...

  11. Pediatric LTC facility

    medicrnohio replied to krob0729's topic in General Nursing

    We have a similar facility in my area. Except I think they take them in as children and will keep them through adulthood. It's called a childrens home but is really a large facility, much like a...

  12. Posting Rhythm Strips in Telemetry Unit

    medicrnohio replied to areensee's topic in General Nursing

    We use scotch tape to post our strips. Also use the pull off strip sheets too, but our strips are not wide enough and therefore do not cover the whole sticky area causing pictures to stick together....

  13. Bkat - New User

    medicrnohio replied to NURSE1913's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just took the BKAT for my job. It has a little bit of everything on it. Overall not too bad of a

  14. Start first RN job in 2 weeks!

    medicrnohio replied to ohiomom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on the new job! I don't think I could handle those kind of rotating shifts. Remember to get your

  15. A Happy Announcement

    medicrnohio replied to FrumDoula's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats on the new

  16. I got a date!!!!

    medicrnohio replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! Best of luck to you on your CPNE. Study hard and it will all be worth it in the

  17. New Nurse Training New Nurse

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Excellent advice and tips from all. Thank you. I have started orienting this new RN and things are going quite

  18. University of Wyoming

    medicrnohio replied to kmj1025's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I start the Univ. of Wyoming BSN program next month. Other than them being slow at returning calls/emails during the summer I have had great experiences with

  19. Question for Excelsior ASN Grads...

    medicrnohio replied to fry.girl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I did not take A & P through Excelsior. I did take Micro and it did not transfer. I'm going to University of

  20. Interviewing-- What should I ask?

    medicrnohio replied to Nurse2bSandy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can I get that list of questions too? I have an interview Friday and they'd be very helpful.

  21. First Job Nightmares

    medicrnohio replied to medicrnohio's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for all of your responses. I have started looking for other jobs. In fact, I have an interview on Friday. I have reported different incidents that have happened to my supervisor and was told...

  22. First Job Nightmares

    medicrnohio posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first nursing job is a total nightmare most of the time. I am on a telemetry/stepdown unit. I had 10 weeks of orientation and felt comfortable going on my own. I have done quite well on my own....

  23. Doctors that make rounds too late!

    medicrnohio replied to nursesbca's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I work on a tele/stepdown floor and we actually have one doc who doesn't round until 2 -

  24. How many Pt do you take care of?

    medicrnohio replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    Tele/Stepdown 1 RN for 4-5 patients RN/LPN team with 7 -9

  25. Merck Manual

    medicrnohio replied to Cheetah's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you get the free PDA