SpecialK38 ASN, RN

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    Best medications to give postpartum woman after vaginal delivery?

    SpecialK38 replied to kriistaa16's topic in Ob/Gyn

    C-section: IV Toradol first 24 hrs then 500 mg Naproxen q 12 or 600 mg Motrin q 6; 5-10 mg oxy q 4 PRN or Norcos q 4 PRN Vag: 500 mg Naproxen q 12 or 600mg Motrin q 6; Norcos q 4 PRN. Oxys if severe...
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    Bedside handoff report on mother/baby unit

    SpecialK38 replied to OBnurseSandy's topic in Ob/Gyn

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    You might be a night shifter if...

    SpecialK38 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    you can dance "gangham style" in the nurses station and not get in trouble for
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    You might be a night shifter if...

    SpecialK38 replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    You get up at 3pm after working the night and say "good-morning" to all your neighbors as you walk your
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    Bedside handoff report on mother/baby unit

    SpecialK38 replied to OBnurseSandy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Sandy- I'm curious why you go from couplet care to nursery and back? Our nursery is open 24 hrs and we try to staff a RN and a PCT if we can- if not, just a RN so assessments can get done....
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    Tips for PP Moms and Urination

    SpecialK38 replied to Fitzy819's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree- we use peppermint oil on a 2x2 in our hats and it sometimes helps. Unfortunately women's bladders can get distended during pregnancy and have less sensation. That along with some residual...
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    Ivy Tech Fall 2011 Waiting on THE letter

    SpecialK38 replied to Rhubarb J.'s topic in Indiana Nursing

    Just curious if this is in fact a HIPA violation- The Hospital System was identified, but not unit, etc.- the poster's ID and pts ID (including any demographic information) was not disclosed. This is...
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    Trach and secretions

    SpecialK38 replied to 703bird's topic in General Nursing

    Yes- the trach irritates the trachea causing more mucus to be produced- the humidification is necessary because the air doesn't go through the nasal turbinates for humidification. I've heard of...
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    Favorite bumper stickers

    SpecialK38 replied to beachmom's topic in Nursing Humor

    I always wanted to meet a nurse who had that guys walk in to her ER........"Yes, I've had an erection longer than 4 hours. Can you help
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    Length of orientation for new grads

    SpecialK38 replied to Brooke..RN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi Brooke- I am SO SORRY this happened to you! I just graduated in Dec 2010 and was hired to a IN LTAC. My orientation was 12 weeks with classes for even the experienced nurses- EKG, etc. We also had...
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    HELP with interviews

    SpecialK38 replied to jhaf07's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there! I am just a newly graduated RN, and may not have the MOST seasoned advice, but it seems like I struggle with the same thing you do-being painfully honest!!! :) I feel guilty if I don't...
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    Which job would you choose if you were me?

    SpecialK38 replied to SpecialK38's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi RN071 It's true that there is a comfort level to PP- also lower acuity level which I'm looking for after my intense stint at LTAC. Found out that they are looking for mostly evenings and some...
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    Which job would you choose if you were me?

    SpecialK38 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all-Well, obviously you are NOT me, so I will tell you more about me....40 year old F with previous BS, graduated with ASN (RN) in December 2010. Three children 14, 12 and 9. Husband's job...
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    no experience no job really?!?!

    SpecialK38 replied to sickofapplying's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with SweetseRN- I graduated in Dec 2010 with tech experience. I found a job opening I was really excited about-applied online and then went to the hospital. I introduced myself as a new grad...
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    Why are so many new nurses having problems?

    SpecialK38 replied to okchug's topic in General Nursing

    We could pass NCLEX first go around at 75 questions, but could we take a patient load of 6-7? I did not feel confident that's for sure. I was told by a nurse once that you're not a real nurse until...
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    New RN struggling with Critical Care needs to move on

    SpecialK38 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hello all-I just graduated in December of 2011 and got a job in a Long Term Acute Care Hospital (LTAC). I had my clinicals at a LTAC so figured I new what to expect and was excited to get hired in...
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    How do you celebrate when you work a Holiday?

    SpecialK38 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all! I graduated with my RN in December and have had the good fortune to be hired in February. I love my new job- 3 12 hour shifts/days with working a weekend every 3 weeks and rotating...
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    How do you celebrate when you work a Holiday?

    SpecialK38 replied to SpecialK38's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for your replies! I have been home with my kids for almost 15 years so this is a big transition for me and my family. Fortunately, my family has been very supportive of my going back to...
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    How would you have handled this?

    SpecialK38 replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree- you did the right thing! Don't doubt yourself- go with your training and instincts. I also agree it is always better to err on the side of
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    Oh no she didn't!

    SpecialK38 replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    MissLo- Congratulations for standing up and being a patient advocate!! It's too bad that nurse was 1.) so completely out of touch or....2.) so insecure she felt like she had to demean you to feel...