EJSRN

EJSRN BSN, RN

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  1. Blurred Boundaries: Should we eliminate the distinction between RNs and LPNs?

    EJSRN replied to ilovechadkrause's topic in LPN to RN

    It's so difficult. If there was only one type of nurse (RN's) it would make my life a LOT easier because I wouldnt be running around for all the LPN's to do their pushes. They dont help with my work...

  2. NO more LPN's

    EJSRN replied to itismemonica's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It seems like there will be a major increase in nurses because of the recession and everyone is turning to the "recession proof" jobs(nursing). It seems like there are fewer nursing jobs day by

  3. You are not a DR your just an rn.....RESPECT.

    EJSRN replied to NursingStudent!'s topic in General Nursing

    That is terrible. Some people just don't realize what we have to go through. I understand where you are coming from. Some patients want nothing to do with me, and the things I suggest. If it doesnt...

  4. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    EJSRN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 75 questions and I was out of the test site in 35 minutes. And I

  5. Peg tube residual

    EJSRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All, I had a pt. tonight with a peg tube and nutren pulmonary running continuously at 60cc/hr. When the residual was checked it was 300cc. I turned the kangaroo pump off and notified the MD. Now...

  6. Peg tube residual

    EJSRN replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    As was I, and I am being told that I need to "think outside the box". Well I am and sometimes research shows that other ways are more beneficial. Some nurses need to realize that things

  7. Peg tube residual

    EJSRN replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly what I learned. But I guess it just boils down to "HOW

  8. HYPOGLYCEMIA:Seizure...code

    EJSRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Had a patient today who is a "frequent flyer" in our hospital. She is 27 years old and have MANY health problems. She is a very brittle type 1 diabetic and her glucose can go from 490 to 33 within an...

  9. HYPOGLYCEMIA:Seizure...code

    EJSRN replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    this admission diagnosis was DKA. She has ESRD and has dialysis three times weekly.Her baseline mental status is completely coherent. A/Ox3. At first she was very groggy, but would answer yes and no....

  10. Big Fish, Small Pond Syndrome

    EJSRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you find you gain more experience from a bigger hospital? I work in a small hospital, and I am afraid that when I go to travel nursing I wont know a thing because I havent really seen much (or at...

  11. C-Dif

    EJSRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    anyone know the difference between C-Dif antigen and toxin? Do both require isolation? Thank

  12. WET to Dry

    EJSRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know what the deal is with a wet to dry drsg?? It just seems to me that it is NOT very effective. I had a pt. who had a gangrenous wound to her coccyx area and it was debrided. Now the...

  13. Elevated K+--insulin?

    EJSRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Got a question. Had a pt today that had a really high K+ level on admission and they gave hime insulin, and dextrose in his iv fluids. Dont really understand this one. Anyone care to help? :)

  14. Low Blood Sugar. D50?

    EJSRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a pt. at work the other day and he was diabetic. FSBS would fluctuate quite a bit. Before my shift the blood sugar was 56 before breakfast. The patient was showing NO s/s of hypoglycemia. The...

  15. Low K level - possibly getting written up...

    EJSRN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    What is a

  16. MRSA screening

    EJSRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been reading So much about MRSA on here I confused myself! If you have a wound that is positive for MRSA how is it that the nasal swab is positive? What would be the point of culturing the...

  17. non paid lunch

    EJSRN replied to irish123's topic in General Nursing

    At my job we swipe missed meal on the time lock and we get paid for the time because a 1/2 hour is automatically taken out

  18. I got reprimanded at work for not using a bra !

    EJSRN replied to Kath80's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what the dress code says, but COME ON... it's common courtesy to wear a

  19. MRSA question

    EJSRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Not unless a sputum culture is positive for

  20. peripheral IVs

    EJSRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    That is such a great idea. You can still Y site the potassium with a pump

  21. Lung Sounds

    EJSRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Could someone put bronchovesicular and vesicular breathe sounds in an easier explanation than a text book can

  22. peripheral IVs

    EJSRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I usually wait until I get a flash of blood, and then advance it just 1/2 a centimeter more and then try to flush it. If they are a difficult stick I dont advance the catheter until I have the saline...

  23. Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

    EJSRN replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't anger me. Makes me AND others

  24. iv push benadryl

    EJSRN replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    Do you like traveling? Any advice for me? I will be starting in

  25. Things that make me HATE nursing.

    EJSRN replied to KalipsoRed's topic in General Nursing

    Some days I wanna say "I am here to SAVE your butt NOT kiss it!" It's crazy when I have a million things to do and a pt want something everytime i walk past their door. Ice, tissue, pillow, to talk...