tainted1972

tainted1972 ASN, RN

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  1. I don't like my NP program and I am a half way through it

    tainted1972 replied to olli975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think you should stay, if you feel you need more hands on time after graduation then apply for an

  2. Low diastolic = 911?

    tainted1972 replied to JLForever's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Was there a doppler available? Personally I would have taken the BP with the doppler and charted it 120/doppler the fact the your DON "fixed" your documentation is scary.. have you looked at it? Did...

  3. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    tainted1972 replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    When applying thigh high ted hose on male patients I would sometimes say... "We have matching garter belts for an extra fee" Or " now all you need is a pretty skirt and high

  4. The one thing I learned this year...

    tainted1972 replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in General Nursing

    This being my first year as a Nurse, I have learned a lot of things, some of them I already knew.. but sometimes I have to learn things the "hard way". Here are a few - Keep pen and paper in my...

  5. what experience is needed for a LPN?

    tainted1972 replied to msJoJo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is not counted as Nursing experience. But it is counted as Healthcare experience which very well can help you in obtaining a position. When an employer says you must have 1 year experience.. it...

  6. Are there any LPNs that find 40 person med pass workable?

    tainted1972 replied to momwithlicense's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I Have 22 residents In 2 different Homes .. I know it is a far cry from 40 but I have to drive to and from each house at least 2 times. And if there is an emergency I have to drive more. Anyway I...

  7. Do you give meds without seeing the MDs order if he MAR has been checked?

    tainted1972 replied to canadianRNeducator's topic in Patient Medications

    While I was In clinicals our instructors had us check the orders with the MAR before giving the meds. I have a job where I have the same patients and medications every day. I checked the orders when...

  8. Salaried RN LOOKING FOR EXTRA INCOME

    tainted1972 replied to enfermera00's topic in General Nursing

    The previous poster basically took the words from my fingers.. LOL I was going to suggest the same .. private duty or independent provider. I wouldnt get a position where you are locked into...

  9. Nurse with Body Odor

    tainted1972 replied to prettyinblu's topic in General Nursing

    Blame it on a patient. Maybe go to her and tell her that a patient who was discharged said something about it. I would say something like this " hey so and so I overheard some patient complaining...

  10. Preparing for Nursing School?

    tainted1972 replied to luvnhim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the beginning of nursing school you learn the basics which will set the stage for everything else along the way. Understand that nursing classes are like a pyramid. You must be able to start at...

  11. How to explain a 3 to 4 year lapse of nursing practice in your Resume?

    tainted1972 replied to Kim Gambill, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posts. You could say you were a stay at home mom, homemaker or "caring for an ill family member" . I have a couple of gaps in my resume as well. I type in the dates and add a...

  12. asking for meds?

    tainted1972 replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    C sections are painful and I would expect a patient who just had surgery to be in pain. Pain is better managed when you stay ahead of it and medicate before the pain gets unbearable. A good nurse...

  13. Should I FINALLY follow through with nursing school?

    tainted1972 replied to kira0804's topic in General Nursing

    It took me 10 years to actually finish and graduate a program. I did not like school at all ( although my grades are very good). I changed my major 3 times before deciding on nursing. I wanted to...

  14. For those new grads who are employed, what's your method?

    tainted1972 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    I was Hired on by a previous employer (where I worked as an aide) who happened to have an opening for a full time LPN position.. Never burn bridges with employers!

  15. Bummed out

    tainted1972 replied to chris1969's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get a job as a nursing assistant, that way when you graduate you can work as a nurse in the same facility. Most of the people I graduated got their first job this way. Myself, I was able to find a...

  16. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    tainted1972 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    One night the charge nurse was running down the hall to check on a patient whos alarm was going off. The patient was sitting in a chair, unresponsive not breathing and no pulse. The charge nurse...

  17. What color

    tainted1972 replied to vianna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Get what ever color you want and buy some covers if you want to coordinate with your scrubs (also a good way to keep others from "borrowing"

  18. how do you assess for wound dehiscence?

    tainted1972 replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If I truly wasn't allowed to remove a dressing and I suspected a dehiscence. I bet I would find that dressing not intact when I was assessing the patient.

  19. Just how bad is the job market for experienced Nurses?

    tainted1972 replied to Noahm's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should try to get on with a travel agency. You can accept assignments close to where you are going to be

  20. Need some ideas

    tainted1972 replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to suggest an enclosed bed but it seems they are very difficult to find because many of them have been pulled from the market. I saw one used for a 12 year old boy who was severely...

  21. Working as in another role while waiting for an RN position

    tainted1972 replied to st4rl4dy's topic in General Nursing

    I know at my previous employer once a Patient care assistant passed the boards they were no longer permitted to work as a PCA. It was considered a conflict because legally an RN can do skills that a...

  22. Errors that you caught...

    tainted1972 replied to sabrina_RPN's topic in Patient Medications

    Wow, was that reported?.. did the family know about it? Just curious because I have seen mistakes that were not disclosed to

  23. LOL moments at work

    tainted1972 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had a patient who was convinced there were bunnies attacking her feet and legs while she slept..... it was just the Sequential Compression Devices Anesthesia makes people hallucinate very odd...

  24. Getting into the nursing program

    tainted1972 replied to HardWorknGurl's topic in General Nursing

    the schools that I have attended only cared about your final grade.. meaning that when you retake a class and get . lets say a B.. then that is what you got there is no mention of the previously...

  25. My feet hurt!

    tainted1972 replied to mo54's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    ugh, so today I wore my knock of uggs to work ( I work in a group home) instead of my nike shox.. my feet are killing