chenoaspirit

chenoaspirit ASN, RN

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  1. Best way to prepare for 5 pts at start of 12h day?

    chenoaspirit replied to rtbabb's topic in General Nursing

    2 patients? wow. Are you a new grad on orientation? I would be happy with even 5! With 2, I dont understand how there could be any possible way to get behind. Our BP meds are usually scheduled 1...

  2. Best way to prepare for 5 pts at start of 12h day?

    chenoaspirit replied to rtbabb's topic in General Nursing

    I work med/surg too. I always carry my clipboard with all my assessments on it. I gather meds for 1st patient and go into room, assess (and fill out parts of assessment while im in the room with...

  3. I think I made a bad choice.

    chenoaspirit replied to rant's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I dont like your preceptor! I had one just like her, she almost destroyed me. I cried everyday and thought I was so "stupid" because she made me feel that way. Dont let yours do the same...

  4. They told me one pay rate, now trying to give me another.

    chenoaspirit replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me like the job you have now is a great option. You make more, plus offered 3 12's, AND due a raise? That would be hard to turn away from, especially since you are already established...

  5. Interview for home health- what questions to ask

    chenoaspirit replied to Limik's topic in Home Health

    Lamik, did you accept the

  6. Job Interview tomorrow...HELP!

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ive worked only one job since I graduated 4 years ago. Im scared of changing jobs. Ive only been on ONE interview that I lucked out on because the DON and I realized we were related halfway thru the...

  7. Low motility sperm

    chenoaspirit replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others on here. It may take longer, but I think its VERY possible. They may swim slow, but eventually that one will make it there. Just think of all the fun trying in the...

  8. what would u do?

    chenoaspirit replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I think its so interesting how each of us have a different view/opinion on things. I love to read how others feel/think. I guess there is no really "right" way to do anything. I love this

  9. what would u do?

    chenoaspirit replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done an incident report too. Are you serious...a 30 MINUTE

  10. How My Instructor Affected My Life

    chenoaspirit replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

    I had an instructor just like her. It was my maternity instructor. Im glad you feel positive about your negative experience with yours, I however cant. Mine almost made me quit, her goal was to make...

  11. how do you keep your sexy??

    chenoaspirit replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear makeup and fix my hair nice, its pulled back with a "fake hair" extension. lol. But I fix myself up as if Im going out, but with scrubs on. I wear nice underwear and bra, I dont wear...

  12. Charge nurse with less than a year RN experience???!!

    chenoaspirit replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Maybe she is the only one who was willing to take the position? I know on our floor, I was thrown into charge (had been a nurse about a year) the first time when the original charge nurse called in....

  13. peg care protocol

    chenoaspirit replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    This may help you.

  14. peg care protocol

    chenoaspirit replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    that didnt print out right. Here is the link, scroll down to the bottom of the page...

  15. peg care protocol

    chenoaspirit replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know what our "policy" is, but if a patient is receiving bolus feedings, possibly q 4 hours, we have to check residual before administering each one. If its over 50-75 mls, we hold the tube...

  16. I couldn't do your job !

    chenoaspirit replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    It takes a special person to be a nurse, so no...not everyone can do it. :) Consider us a rare breed and be thankful that you are one of those who can do it and do it well. So actually when someone...

  17. Have noticed racist threads right here in the past two days!

    chenoaspirit replied to lpn2icu's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This thread has bounced around from foreigners to racism to wages in NYC. What exactly is the point with this thread? I sense so much anger and resentment from the OP, and why? Honestly, I dont...

  18. Can I work as CNA with RN degree?

    chenoaspirit replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, wouldnt do it. They would LOVE to have a nurse as an assistant (getting paid assistant pay) but expecting more from you because you CAN do more. One nurse may ask you...do you mind starting...

  19. Advice on revocation

    chenoaspirit replied to Brittanyslocum's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I find it hard to believe that coicidentally those two days happened to be THE days to be tested. Who is telling you this, the Board? Im sorry you are going thru this. I dont know if I would be...

  20. Med/Surg or surgical or post-surgical?? What is the difference??

    chenoaspirit replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask

  21. Stupid question...why can't we start IV's in PICC arm?

    chenoaspirit replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    One other concern also is that if there is a venous complication/infection, it would be harder to determine if its the PICC or the

  22. switching to bedside report

    chenoaspirit replied to justjRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are switching to bedside report also, not sure when though. One good thing about it is that the previous nurse will be less likely to "forget to do something" or leave a mess in the room if they...

  23. To Scope, or Not To Scope---That is the Question

    chenoaspirit replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I

  24. To Scope, or Not To Scope---That is the Question

    chenoaspirit replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Ive had them done multiple times and they were NOT pleasant. I know the "nurse" in me says that you should do it, although personally I wouldnt want to do it either. Have you ever had one done?...

  25. thinking of leaving floor and going to HomeHealth

    chenoaspirit posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work med/surg and Im sick of it. Ive complained on here several times about the working conditions. Yesterday was the last straw. I had a colostomy patient and guess what....NO COLOSTOMY...