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    Bad back... Time for a desk job

    Staragate posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So, I'm an acute HD nurse. I work crazy shifts where 16-18 hour days are common. I have been doing this for 3 years, but I can't keep this up. I had C4/5 spinal fusion and the radiculopathy is...
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    RN patient ratio in dialysis

    Staragate replied to Steve123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It's regulated by medicare. Generally: 12 patients per nurse. 4 patients per CCHT(tech) The techs handle most of the hands on stuff. The nurse does in/out assessments, med checks, foot checks,...
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    Over-tightened blood line connection and sterile caps

    Staragate replied to BrantleyRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wiggle the cap back and forth. Perhaps putting ice around it to get the plastic to shrink a bit. Make sure your gloves are
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    Test Taking Tips.... Add your own!

    Staragate posted a topic in General Students

    I'm starting this thread because students (like me) are always freaking out about the exam, NCLEX, quiz, whatever. A lot of this is mirroring what the NCLEX study guides say and some of it doesn't....
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    Be a Nursing Home Nurse or Dialysis Nurse

    Staragate replied to Sablegirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did both. Dialysis is better, hands down. SNF gives you an unreasonable workload, understaffed, under trained and under supplied situation. ...and I worked at one of the better ones! In dialysis,...
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    Staragate replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

    :) :) :) New nurse on the unit, getting kudos from both patients and the Sgt
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    Medical surgical nursing Lewis textbook

    Staragate replied to kp1987's topic in General Students

    It's a separate book... med surg study guide. Check your college library, they might have it. Mine
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    Watch with sweeping second hand

    Staragate replied to INN_777's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got a kid's Timex watch for $20. Analog watches are hard to find and much more common in the kid section. The one I have looks very grown up and fits my small wrist. If the strap is too small, you...
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    Starting Salary [new grad]?

    Staragate replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Arizona ADN. LTC job full time $29.50/hr Quit for low census. home health $36/hr... limited hours. Dialysis. $28/hr. Full time. Only doing this now. It seems the salaries go up if you aren't in a...
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    The sight of blood makes me pass out.

    Staragate replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Better not work in dialysis
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    New Grad Resume

    Staragate replied to CoolKidsRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1 page, no more unless you are going for CM or higher. Remember, resumes are Cliff's Notes for your career. Keep it relevant. Include departments and hospitals for school, GPA if higher than 3.5....
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Staragate replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    Way too many grumpy pants lately. Besides, I'm proud of myself. I landed in a specialty as a new grad. Job hunt has been real feast or famine. Most of the 'feast' has been
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Staragate replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I quit my LTC job, which I hated. Now I'm hired into a dialysis clinic, have a long orientation and love my new boss! ... and I am a new
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    Fresenius Training

    Staragate replied to TheSuperNurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've been hired as a new grad, but I get a 10 week orientation. They are training me as a tech and then learn the RN part of it. I love it so far. Classroom training with clinical days, like in...
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    Dialysis staff nurse salary in US

    Staragate replied to bambam123's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    New nurse, no experience $28
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    A Nursing Perspective of "Being Eaten":The "Eater" Nurse to the "Eaten" Nurse

    Staragate replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

    With a new nurse, you line your purse. A bargain you have made! Load up the boat with easy scapegoats. A bully has it made in the
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    What to do after a rough shift?

    Staragate replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Chocolate
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    Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

    Staragate posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was a CNA for the SNF that I interviewed at for a year and a half. I know the place and I know the people. The CNAs burn out and leave quite often, for good reason. The RNs, hardly ever leave....
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    Your take on actors playing "nurse"...

    Staragate replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I love Carla from Scrubs. The show is hilarious, but don't mess with
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    Side rail stories

    Staragate replied to Bringonthenight's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My facility has itty bitty "grab bars". It helps the patient grip the bar so she can turn and repostion by herself or with help. Otherwise, we don't have them. In my LTC, side rails are considered a...
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    What to do after high school to become a RN/BSN in short amount of time and money?

    Staragate replied to shadowshodan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to do better than a C+ average. College courses are more difficult and in depth than high school. That means really focusing and getting INTERESTED in it. I recommend the BSN route and try...
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    Patient fx hip after family refused alarm

    Staragate replied to Emilyinsc's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Generally, the alarms are put on when the patient is shown an inability to judge. Like dementia or confusion. If someone has an altered LOC, then they can't judge as well if they can walk safely. You...
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    Saunders Comp NCLEX Book?

    Staragate replied to spearsfm's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Use it to help study for exams, it's really helpful! Use it to review points that are unclear. The practice questions are
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    Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

    Staragate replied to Staragate's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We take opportunities where we can get
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    Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

    Staragate replied to Staragate's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ha! Yesterday, I got all my assessments done in the morning. I'm still really thorough, so it takes me a while. I got charting done midshift and got out in time. No emergencies, no admissions.......