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    Extremely frustrated @ clinicals!

    truern replied to miss_pitty_pat's topic in General Students

    Miss pat, have you considered that maybe you're part of a self-fulfilling prophecy?? You've heard the horror stories about that facility and expect to be treated badly?? Just a thought. I would go...
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    It's official. I'm a suck-up!

    truern replied to jackson145's topic in General Students

    Somebody had bagels with peanut butter for a presentation on ostomy appliances....I still can't look at bagels the same way LOL You're not a suck up...I think it's a GREAT
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    More than 5 sick days taken in a year and disciplinary action ensues

    truern replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like my hospital's policy minus the part about missing a 3rd shift. However, we have an option of working an extra shift to cancel out an absence. Actually "option" probably doesn't...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    truern replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Seriously, WHY do patients think if they're a huge PIA that they'll get better treatment?? There's a direct correlation between degree of said PIAness and the time staff will spend in that patient's...
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    Lantus

    truern replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    During my last hospital stay I wasthisclosetocallinghubbytobringmyinsulin because the orders weren't right and the nurse brought me ONE unit for my BG of 156. My SSI would have called for 14 units so...
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    Say it isn't so!! 2 months after grad with no ATT

    truern replied to leerachel38's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Of course I attended NS in NC so my situation is different from yours, but I had my ATT very shortly after graduation. I'm sure yours is delayed because of your move. We could practice as CNAs...
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    Lantus

    truern replied to Phillygryl's topic in General Nursing

    I take 60 units of Lantus nightly and SSI Humalog at each meal. My SSI STARTS at 14 units for BG over 150 and goes up to 20 units for BG up to 400. Lantus doesn't peak and wouldn't have caused the...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    truern replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Really??
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    truern replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I totally forgot about the rehab facility and I had a friend there!! :) Teamwork is what it's all about...and those floaters can take a hike!! They obviously don't know how to be part of a...
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    Questions about travel nursing careers

    truern replied to yardbarbie's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/agency-nurses/any-nursing-agency-355578.html
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    IV's in Stroke patients

    truern replied to VAJenny's topic in General Nursing

    http://tinyurl.com/dzrqrl "Avoid IV lines on the affected limb" http://www.scrmc.com/PDF/ICU%20Acute%20Ischemic%20Stroke.pdf "Maintain three venous access sites." I found these online. The first is...
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    Dosage Calculation Help!

    truern replied to Jillybean1988's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Some people get it, some don't. Sounds like you're one that does
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    How should I proceed with my studying?

    truern replied to DAMomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just my opinion, but it sounds like you need to pick one method of study and stick to it. I did Kaplan and passed with 75 qestions in 45 minutes so of course I LOVE Kaplan
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    Ethical dillema

    truern replied to twister431's topic in General Nursing

    I've given morphine knowing each dose could be the last, but if the patient is terminal and in pain it's unethical and inhumane NOT to.
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    Is this too much or am I crazy...what are your units like?

    truern replied to emersushea's topic in Cardiac

    We don't do insulin gtts on the floor...or anything that requires q30min VS. ONCE I took a pt with q1h IV lopressor as a favor to the MD. Never again. Floor nurses just don't have the time with...
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    What are you munching on for Super Bowl?

    truern replied to BEDPAN76's topic in General Nursing

    One of my best friend's husband is in Texas and he brought me one back. I froze it for a special occasion and yesterday seemed like the perfect one. :) Had some nice fresh sourdough, homemade slaw,...
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    Help, I'm stressing out over my exam

    truern replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That was the practice test....I'd bet the actual test isn't fill in the blank. Those would take much longer to
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    truern replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have LPNs at my hospital or its satellite facilities. I honestly don't think any of the local hospitals hire LPNs. I wouldn't mind working in a MD's office and it seems *they* don't usually...
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    What are you munching on for Super Bowl?

    truern replied to BEDPAN76's topic in General Nursing

    Feel for ya...hubby has one Wednesday. Good luck!! Hope it all comes out
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    truern replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    i will, ruby. i plan my drive accordingly. fortunately we very seldom get more than a flurry so the issue hasn't come up in several
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    What are you munching on for Super Bowl?

    truern replied to BEDPAN76's topic in General Nursing

    We had Texas beef brisket on sourdough w/slaw, hot wings, cheese dip, spinach dip, fruit salad and brownie w/strawberry ice cream for dessert. I can't move. Ugh. The brownie and ice cream were...
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    Mandatory On Call???

    truern posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm required to sign up for 20 hours of mandatory on call per six week pay period. Sometimes the only times left by the time I get the sign up sheet are night shifts when I'm definately a DAY shift...
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    Ways to motivate and reward students

    truern replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    One semester my clinical instructor gave each of us a "Free Pass" to use once during the rotation. We could use the pass to get an extra day to prepare paperwork for clinical...for those nights when...
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    Am I the only weird one that does this LOL

    truern replied to cherokeesummer's topic in General Nursing

    You're a new
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    Hospital Rescinded Job Offers to all New Grads

    truern replied to bestclassever's topic in First Year After Licensure