ShortStackRN

ShortStackRN

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  1. IV Flagyl

    ShortStackRN replied to NurseRackett's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Never refrigerated...in fact it specifically says "Do NOT

  2. D5 1/2 NS and insulin coverage

    ShortStackRN replied to Little_Mouse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would not have covered it. Yes there are some medications that you should have an MD permission to hold but your nursing judgment and critical thinking should come into play here. Several of you...

  3. 1+ year of experience and can't find a new job??

    ShortStackRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 2010. I like to think that I'm a strong nurse as I have been working on a 38 bed MedSurg unit with a very high acuity, taking a 6 patient load every night, and also serving a charge...

  4. 1+ year of experience and can't find a new job??

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

    It is! Had the preemptive interview with HR today and it went great. It's the area I want, it's considerably more money...only problem is that while it's only about a 20 minute drive it's in another...

  5. Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

    ShortStackRN replied to itthybitthythpider's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have PF with extremely high arches...so far the only shoe I have been able to wear consistently with very little pain (except for the inevitable after 3 hard nights) is Sketchers Shape Ups. They...

  6. Overnights hangover - one day off

    ShortStackRN replied to WillowNMe's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started working nights at my hospital I got kind of the yucky schedule because I was new. I would consistently be scheduled one on one off one on one off one on...it was a nightmare. I...

  7. 1+ year of experience and can't find a new job??

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

    So....I got a call back today FINALLY...I have a meeting with an HR rep Monday morning...fingers crossed. It's so aggravating because I have emailed directors in my facility where I'm trying to...

  8. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

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

    Thanks so much for that AWESOME report you gave me about how you just checked on them and everything is great and the patient was telling you how awesome you are. Crazy how somehow 5 minutes after...

  9. 1+ year of experience and can't find a new job??

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

    I have tried applying within my facility but the problem is that there aren't many positions open (as this seem to be a problem everywhere these days). Right now I'm looking to go into critical care....

  10. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    ShortStackRN replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    Definitely The Ramones-I Wanna Be

  11. Tylenol IV

    ShortStackRN replied to Adri_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    We give IV paracetamol a good bit in my facility. It's hung just like albumin and you must be sure it's vented tubing. It's basically a fast drip. We use it mostly for unresolved fever or fever...

  12. Funny things patients say !

    ShortStackRN replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    We had a patient come to our floor one night with orders for a continuous bladder irrigaition (which is usually sent to the urology floor, however they were full). Our ANM had no experience with...

  13. pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    ShortStackRN replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I work night shift so I typically don't work with many students unless they are shadowing or about to graduate and are in a preceptorship role. However, I have pet peeves all the same. When you...

  14. IV draw vs Lab draw?

    ShortStackRN replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Drawing blood from an exsisting IV site is not done for several reasons...the two main reasons being that this poses a huge risk for infection and also when you draw back from the IV site you are more...

  15. What is the better shift? Would you rather work night shift or day shift? Curious :)

    ShortStackRN replied to tikilpn2's topic in General Nursing

    I've been an RN for just a little over a year and I have been on night shift. I worked as a PCA during school on rotating shifts and got to experience days and nights. I've noticed that in every...

  16. Why do doctors do this to me?

    ShortStackRN replied to qqu9569's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Of course we all have doctors who will complain about being called for anything, even a 3 am Tylenol order. HOWEVER, that's unprofessional and inappropriate. Doctors know that part of their job...

  17. Cellulitis and spider bites

    ShortStackRN replied to nursekatie22's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It seems to be seasonal. Our floor right now is teeming with spider bites and snake bites. Of course, living in Georgia, I assume this is going to be the norm but I can tell you that we rarely see...

  18. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

    ShortStackRN replied to laurasc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would DEFINITELY send that letter...she should be reprimanded for that

  19. think I would make a great nurse but scared about a few things

    ShortStackRN replied to such_sweet_sorrow's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated in May and I started applying for nursing jobs in March prior to graduation. I had a job lined up before I even passed NCLEX. I was actually hired for a day shift position but...

  20. Dilaudid

    ShortStackRN replied to dscott76's topic in General Students

    In some states LPNs can give IV meds but as far as I know they are not to give IV PUSH medications especially something like

  21. Not studying for NCLEX?

    ShortStackRN replied to Sl1011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The only 3 people in my class that didn't pass the first try didn't study enough for the test...I'm just

  22. Graduating in May....When do I start applying for jobs????

    ShortStackRN posted a topic in General Students

    So I graduate in May and I was curious when is the time to start applying for jobs? I don't want to wait too long, but I'm not sure if it's too early. Can anyone help me figure this out??

  23. Diabetes Mellitus

    ShortStackRN replied to eas78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In reality I would take the blood sugar immediately, note in the chart that it wasn't done until after the patient started to eat, then administer insulin based on their order/sliding scale. However,...

  24. How to measure output with Foley urometer/urimeter chamber?

    ShortStackRN replied to SillyInScrubs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not sure you can get an accurate reading from the chamber. You need to empy the urine into a graduator or some other container to be able to accurately

  25. How Much Does a STUDENT NURSE TECH Make???

    ShortStackRN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Augusta GA...close to SC...I make $11.72 an hour during the day and $13.72 if I work nights...so worth