CarVsTree

CarVsTree

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  1. No nurses on floor during report

    CarVsTree replied to bethin's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I know this is a problem everywhere. I believe on my floor they used to tape report, but it was just not successful. We are trauma and the injuries, dressing changes, etc are just too extensive.......

  2. I'm going from Med/Surg to Nursing Home

    CarVsTree replied to tonypeggy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OMGoodness. Please, please, please don't listen to those idiots! Are there other hospitals in your area? Where are your fellow nursing students working? Don't work in a NH unless you want to work...

  3. Chemistry Preparation

    CarVsTree posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello all, I plan on applying in a few years. I will begin my RN-BSN in January 2008. I took Gen Chem1/2 quite a few years ago. I plan on reviewing or re-taking PRN. My question is, do I need both...

  4. Chemistry Preparation

    CarVsTree replied to CarVsTree's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Won't need them to be accepted or won't need them to do well in the program?

  5. Y did you become a CRNA??....

    CarVsTree replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks! Great answer! That post tells me a lot about what y'all do! It's way more than I ever dreamed and I'm sure just the tip o' the iceberg. I'm hoping to get in to school in about 3-4 years....

  6. I'm going from Med/Surg to Nursing Home

    CarVsTree replied to tonypeggy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi My best advice to you is to try to figure out what is holding you back. By 4 months, yes you should be able to handle and time manage 6 patients. But, what is preventing you. Do you have...

  7. Dwi

    CarVsTree replied to MNMN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm sorry to hear that. I believe we cannot give legal advice on this medium. Perhaps your BON could better answer your questions? Sorry, I don't have more information for

  8. Question about Lehigh Valley Hospital - OR?

    CarVsTree replied to New2ER's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have worked for LVH for the past 3 years. I signed a one year contract for my 12 week (yes 12 weeks) med/surg orientation. They are very serious about properly training/orienting new staff. I...

  9. Do you report other nurses often?

    CarVsTree replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    A little OT, but what do you mean by correct? Do you mean that is a normal range? The bottom & top numbers you chose are both abnormal. Not nec. need to be treated, but not

  10. Do you report other nurses often?

    CarVsTree replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, I find your loyalty misplaced and dangerous. As a nurse, my loyalty is to my patient's safety. I agree with Tweety and others that it is better to point it out to the nurse making the error....

  11. Too many preceptors

    CarVsTree replied to llc1961's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah, you're disorganized (sarcasm). I think that is called blaming others. Not taking responsibility. They are disorganized and there is much better out ther. I had 2 preceptors. The only time I...

  12. Stuck myself with needle tonight AFTER giving resident injection!!

    CarVsTree replied to dawn30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You'll be o.k. One nice thing is, it was a SQ injection, very little blood. Ergo, very low risk. Try to relax. I got stuck (when I was a tech!) when a nurse was giving an IM injection into a crazed...

  13. assistance w/ report, anyone?

    CarVsTree replied to David's Harp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi kevin, first of all... relax... listen to your preceptors. sounds like you're doing great. now report comes in many styles/qualities. my own report varies depending on the type of night i had...

  14. Calling for an RRT vs calling a code

    CarVsTree replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    'Cause the RRT as a whole, gets pissed if they don't think there is sufficient reason for them to be called. It's really stupid and makes the whole concept

  15. Level one trauma center the best place to start?

    CarVsTree replied to JulieRN07's topic in Emergency

    So Jules, what'd you decide to

  16. RN Refresher course--changing specialty

    CarVsTree replied to wannabeanOBRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think your username answers your own question, does it not? Go for it. Nursing has changed a LOT and many people move into specialty areas much faster. You sound like you bring a lot of diverse...

  17. help finding "N95 mask fitting" thread

    CarVsTree replied to Wave's topic in General Nursing

    So, what does that mean? Where I work ppl that can't wear the N95 where this gas mask looking thing. It's a white hood with a little compressor. I know any guy with a beard can't wear an N95. Are...

  18. Level one trauma center the best place to start?

    CarVsTree replied to JulieRN07's topic in Emergency

    Oh, I get it. Try ED, sounds like you might like it. You might get bored in the NICU because it is such a limited population. I wanted NICU but found I really love trauma 'cause my patients are...

  19. Level one trauma center the best place to start?

    CarVsTree replied to JulieRN07's topic in Emergency

    Wow! NICU and ER are pretty different! You sound like I did when I graduated. I started in Trauma Med/Surg and this allowed me to see what I like/dislike. I LOVE trauma. I am heading to the...

  20. Calling for an RRT vs calling a code

    CarVsTree replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    Great explanations by PP's. The RRT does NOT work very well in my facility. If I know the problem is respiratory, I will call the respiratory therapist for assistance even before I call the (1st year)...

  21. Length of Preceptor & patient ratio

    CarVsTree replied to BELCJ's topic in General Nursing

    On our unit it is 1-2 of my patient load. With the "orientation champions, the OC will even take all or part of the patient

  22. Non smoking hospital: What is this?!!!

    CarVsTree replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital went "smoke free" in January. It doesn't work anyway. Both the visitors and employees still smoke. Have NO idea if the patients are managing to smoke since I work on a locked

  23. Length of Preceptor & patient ratio

    CarVsTree replied to BELCJ's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked rehab, but that sounds just horrible. Glad you found a better place in this

  24. Length of Preceptor & patient ratio

    CarVsTree replied to BELCJ's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a transtional trauma unit with 4 low level CC beds & 28 med/surg beds. Preceptorship is 12 weeks or longer prn. Start out w/1 pt and have 6 by end. Last 2 weeks are spent on shift...

  25. Extended Orientation

    CarVsTree replied to NewNurse16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Everyone learns at a different rate. Just keep doing your best and you'll be off orientation when you're