CarVsTree

CarVsTree

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  1. Promethazine IV Question

    CarVsTree replied to PMercier's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Phenergan IV will no longer be on my hospital's formulary beginning 1/1/07. Darn shame! Works really well on my concussed patients. I do however agree that the risks outweigh the benefits though....

  2. I want to do something else

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

    One more thing smiley, I perused one of your other posts and see that you work 5 12's/week. That is way too much! I did 4 12's a week in the summer as part of our summer incentive program and I was...

  3. I want to do something else

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

    Why would you say something so negative? You're a student, correct? Perhaps you need to wait to see what your experience as a new nurse will be

  4. I want to do something else

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

    Wow! That sounds like a SCARY place to work. Please know, it is not like that everywhere. I hope you find a better situation. Have you looked into other hospitals? Sounds like the place you are in...

  5. I want to do something else

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

    What is it you hate? Please explain. Perhaps you don't need a new career. Perhaps, you just need to find your niche in

  6. PA Board refuses to answer skills question

    CarVsTree replied to jimthorp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    gotta love the government. hope you find a solution. sounds so

  7. Adhd

    CarVsTree replied to romiia's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a few; myself included. Here's a link!

  8. PA Board refuses to answer skills question

    CarVsTree replied to jimthorp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm not sure if this will help. There are rules & regulations on the BON's website: 049 Pa. Code *21.145.*Functions of the LPN. It lists some of the skills an LPN may/may not perform. Hang and...

  9. Colorado - Illegal Immigrants no longer eligble for state health care

    CarVsTree replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I know this post is old, by I am very curious by your allegation. Wasn't Princess Di an unrestrained rear passenger s/p MVC @ a high rate of speed, with an ETOH+ driver? Was she not also found...

  10. PA Board refuses to answer skills question

    CarVsTree replied to jimthorp's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    So, what's the skill? I just gotta

  11. EtOH help

    CarVsTree replied to larsell303's topic in General Nursing

    I have just under 10 years clean & sober. You don't have to be labeled. You tell who you want to tell. I am not embarassed at all for people to know I cannot drink or use drugs and that I am an...

  12. BSN/MSN schools in Lehigh Valley

    CarVsTree replied to luv2yoga's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    DeSales University has RN-MSN, RN-BSN, and RN-BSN-MSN programs. Unfortunately, very expensive and limited choice of areas for MSN. It is located within about 10 mins of Allentown. Cedar Crest...

  13. Question About Standing Orders for Constipation...

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

    Don't sweat the small stuff. Use your nursing judgement. If the order is there, I'd be very surprised if someone c/o the order you

  14. Please Help!!!

    CarVsTree replied to tsmith9031's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Glad to hear it and glad that weight is off your shoulders. Good luck in

  15. Please Help!!!

    CarVsTree replied to tsmith9031's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you had/have to sign a form saying you completed all co/pre-req's then go to the director and explain your situation. Better to be honest about your situation. You'll find that in nursing the one...

  16. BSN's vs. Community college

    CarVsTree replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hello all! This thread is almost 3 years old. Please everyone, let the dead horse lie.

  17. Has anyone felt like this soon after being off orientation?

    CarVsTree replied to hica19's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, that sounds about normal. It gets better, I promise. You did great btw! Oh, and you did NOT make a med error. You had a near miss. Great job at catching that. That is why we're supposed to...

  18. New Grads - Rotten Shifts?

    CarVsTree replied to MililaniMom's topic in General Nursing

    I get a measely 75 cents! However I get a $5000 bonus this year for working nights and $7000 next year (unless I go to critical care next year, then no

  19. Temple University Hospital-My dream hospital

    CarVsTree replied to FutureNP-PA's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't know anything about working at Temple, but you should not WAIT. Apply online now. My hospital hires new grads 6 months or more ahead of graduation. Here's the link to apply online. TUHS -...

  20. So fed up:( Could use some help:(

    CarVsTree replied to Nikelbee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Wow! How awful.... For clarification, you are right that only the facility can be held responsible after the following, per the PA State Board of nursing. (b) A registered nurse may not: (6)...

  21. So fed up:( Could use some help:(

    CarVsTree replied to Nikelbee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Actually, this board didn't miss it, you did :smilecoffeecup: See my post on the 2nd page of this thread.

  22. What are we learning?!

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

    I am surprised as well by this attitude. These same nurses will have a rude awakening when they find out that HIV is much more prevalent in the gen pop than they every imagined. Good for you in...

  23. How Long Can Work as GN before ............

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

    Traumrus is right, check with your BON. In my state, it is 1 year. However, I had to sign a contract with my hospital saying I would take NCLEX within 3 months of hire. Those that went straight...

  24. Enraged (venting)

    CarVsTree replied to andhow5's topic in Emergency

    The only thing you did wrong was put up with this guy for as long as you did. I'm sorry, but leaving a nurse as the only individual in lead while everyone else watches through the glass is...

  25. Is this normal?

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

    Well... Now you've done it... You've made your first med error. I promise you it is the worst. It's like falling off a bike. Now get back on and go. Learn from your mistake and move on. It is...