CarVsTree

CarVsTree

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  1. The most horrible things instuctor's say...

    CarVsTree replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This was not a nursing instructor, but a clinical educator at my hospital during my orientation. We were practicing phlebotomy on each other and I let my classmate stick me. She had never stuck...

  2. OUCH!!!! Ampule issues. Anyone else have problems?

    CarVsTree replied to notyourordinarymom's topic in General Nursing

    Don't even know what they look like! And yes, I know ppl that have been cut opening ampules. I haven't...

  3. the bottlenecks of nursing

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

    I don't know the answer to that question. However, OP was unable to obtain an RN position right away in her area. Although, undergrad school is expensive enough... I don't think she went to grad...

  4. the bottlenecks of nursing

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

    Glad to hear it....

  5. Insulin question

    CarVsTree replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I see, now this is making sense to me. I thought the student gave the SSI insulin after the pt. ate. Didn't realize it wa scheduled insulin. Therefore, it was not in error. And I don't think I...

  6. How to pay for LPN or RN school

    CarVsTree replied to nursingis4me's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Lehigh Valley Hospital, LVH.org | Your LVH will pay for your school. They have grants through Northampton Community College and Lehigh Carbon Community College. Competition to get in either school...

  7. the bottlenecks of nursing

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

    Not sure if you're being sarcastic.... OP sent out over 50 applications and had to wait from July until November to work as an RN. So, I suggested that working as an aide until being able to start as...

  8. Insulin question

    CarVsTree replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    This is where the error occurred. Giving insulin because someone ate makes no sense unless they were on carbohydrate coverage which is a whole other ball o' wax. Did you guys talk to your instructor...

  9. Insulin question

    CarVsTree replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still confused... You were a STUDENT in charge of a STUDENT??? Where was the instructor in all of this? What i am trying to find out, I know student held the SSI, but what was the order. At what...

  10. the bottlenecks of nursing

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

    I think the bottlenecks are also effected by size of the hospital and the competition for nurses in the area. The hospital I work at is very large (over 700 beds). Now, most GN's graduate in Dec or...

  11. Management measuring handsanitizer and soap usage

    CarVsTree replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I do believe they are treating nurses like children. If you ask me if I'm using the sanitizer each time I see a new pt and i say I am, then I am. Checking the usage is like me checking to...

  12. I want a new preceptor? Help!!

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

    Speak to your preceptor if you feel she is approachable. Speak to your manager, educator as well. Hey, ask anyone, I talk non-stop, but when I'm precepting someone, I give them my undivided...

  13. Insulin question

    CarVsTree replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    What did the Sliding Scale say? In my hospital, sliding scales generally do not require a dose until over 140. Why did the student give it based on a post meal sugar? Or did they just give it...

  14. Management measuring handsanitizer and soap usage

    CarVsTree replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Our does it about once a year. They put stickers on the bottles and we store them in soiled util for collection instead of throwing them away. Seems downright pointless to me as

  15. RN put ear drops in moms eyes...help!

    CarVsTree replied to miss h.m's topic in General Nursing

    Yes her lawyer brother (also her mother's son). OP feels overwhelmed and out of ctrl over the care of her mother and did not know what to do. Please have compassion on her

  16. RN put ear drops in moms eyes...help!

    CarVsTree replied to miss h.m's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Miss H.M. I'm very sorry for what you and your family must go through. As for the med error. It is not uncommon at all for a pt. in a coma to have eye drops ordered. Since they don't blink their...

  17. Hilton Head Hospital uniforms

    CarVsTree replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    What the heck is a physical therapy nurse? I don't care what I wear to work. As long as they continue to increase my pay and respect my

  18. Learning Disabled Students

    CarVsTree replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Nursing

    dMarie, You've opened a very hot topic. I am ADD and believe it or not that is a "learning disability." I (not in my own words) am one of the best nurses on my floor. That being said, calculators...

  19. Morphine PCA and Heparin drip, compatible?

    CarVsTree replied to TallGirlAni's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the other posters. You should not have a PCA going into a Hep gtt line. The PCA boluses would effect the rate of the heparin. We have tons of PCA's and a lot of Heparin gtts on my...

  20. Would you sign incident report?

    CarVsTree replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely would NOT sign it. What makes them think you missed the med. Did you forget to chart it as

  21. Disposing linens of TB patient

    CarVsTree replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Since TB is airborne, I'm not sure how much risk the linens pose in the first place. However, in our iso rooms linens are never brought out into the hallway. We order an iso kit and they get a...

  22. Not Ready for being left alone...

    CarVsTree replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jenn, I think a lot of posters did not understand that when you say alone, you mean ALONE! Wow! I have been a nurse for a year and I would not take an assignment of 8 patients as the only RN. That...

  23. I was punched

    CarVsTree replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Call the police. The hospital is acting unethically and illegally. BTW, I hope you got x-rays of your face. Feel better sweety, how

  24. OMGosh...she wrote me up! Update about the Narcan!

    CarVsTree replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to hear you had to go through this. Glad you doc'd so well and that mgmt is on your side. Poor patient - Narcan x3. I cannot even begin to imagine what that feels

  25. How embarassing (LONG)

    CarVsTree replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you had to go through this, esp. at work. I wouldn't worry to much about snapping at your co-workers. I'm sure they understand you were very stressed re: your SVT. Just apologize, and I'm...