RochesterRN-BSN BSN, RN

RochesterRN-BSN has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Psych, ER, Resp/Med, LTC, Education.

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1. RNs- Mostly first born? Alcoholic fathers?

   RochesterRN-BSN replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I have to say it dissapoints me to see NURSES referring to someone as "crazy"......if we are ever going to stop the stigma we have to start with those in the health care business. It's really not PC....

2. What floor did you first work on?

   RochesterRN-BSN replied to Laurinq's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I wanted to do OB and did....my first job was on a L& D deck. I had started nursing school when my son was just 5 months old and maybe that had something to do with my interest. I would watch...

3. Help me out: what are the possible causes for my patient's agitation?(Sorry long one)

   RochesterRN-BSN replied to Heidi0902's topic in MICU, SICU

   Liver CA? With that you can have elevated amonia levels which can cause behavioral/cognitive issues including

4. Mixing IV Medications...Illegal??

   RochesterRN-BSN replied to XY_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Nit sure on that one.....when I was on an inpatient medical unit we did mix some things, but not those. And NEVER ever potassium. If you have to do it under a hood then that is a bit odd. It is...

5. New Grad RNs in LTC?

   RochesterRN-BSN replied to Bellarubia18's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I know in out facility we are so short of RNs that we would likely hire a new grad if she had the strong desire to be there and was willing to work hard and learn. As far as tasks.........well I find...

6. DON states she can't work as a nurse in LTC facility.

   RochesterRN-BSN replied to LHH1996's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am in a 120 bed LTC facility and they are right now using LPN nurse managers until they can get RNs to be the unit managers.........however until then me and the DON, and one per diem RN that works...

7. Any other new RNs still having trouble finding work?

   RochesterRN-BSN replied to pooshu11's topic in New York Nursing

   Not sure how you feel about moving to upstate NY but I am in Rochester and just started a new job at a LTC facility. My administrator is trying to find RNs for immediate hire........Let me know if you...

8. New position and need some help

   RochesterRN-BSN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am new to my position in a LTC facility as the Inservice Coordinator/Director of Education/Infection Control RN and wondered if anyone here does this job in their facility and might be able to...

9. O2 and chest pain

   RochesterRN-BSN replied to redfoxLPN's topic in General Nursing

   If you have a patient who is confused/disoriented and really doesn't realize what they are doing....does your hospital allow soft wrist restraints? When I have worked the older patients who are...

10. Socialized medicine and nurses pay...

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to RochesterRN-BSN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OP here....WOW this thread has gone on for a lot longer then I expected when I first posted my questions.......a large number of posts were so political and detailed I honestly got lost! lol But...

11. I am watching Michael Moore's "Sicko" for the first time....

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to Valerie Salva's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I watched that movie for the first time just a few weeks ago........actually I posted a thread afterwards curious as to how social medicine would affect me as a nurse.......got some interesting...

12. What can I do about sister with hoarding OCD

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to meluhn's topic in Psychiatric

    I think you could be right but a full evaluation by a psychiatrist would be a good idea, and if she does indeed have OCD there are meds that can help a lot......however unless her behavior is unsafe...

13. Question about Anti-Social Personality Disorder

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to MattiesMama's topic in Psychiatric

    Unfortunately there is not a treatment for ASPD, even if he does have it. The most you could do is if he is unsafe again call 911 and tell them you want him mental hygiene arrested and they will have...

14. my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    Funny story for ya...think you will appreciate....... one of my peers in nursing school had a fun experience with poop! lol We were in our first clinical at a long term care facility and she had a...

15. dismissed from my ADN program HELP

    RochesterRN-BSN replied to Laura77598's topic in General Students

    Okay so I'm reading this post and all I can think is..........Oh thank heavens I am done with nursing school!!!! lol I hated being a student! I love being a nurse, but the student part! not so...